The Jersey Vindicator

11/13/2025

Persistent staffing shortages are a major problem at New Jersey's prisons, Ombudsman Terry Schuster says.

It’s extremely difficult for loved ones to visit prisoners.

11/11/2025

Sherrill: Fixing food insecurity crisis in New Jersey is a top priority. By⁠
Krystal Knapp - Photography by Andres Kudacki⁠
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Gov.-elect Mikie Sherrill distributed food at a Newark food pantry Friday morning to highlight the growing number of people facing food insecurity in New Jersey and called on President Donald Trump to fully fund the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP. ⁠
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Later in the day, the federal government announced that the SNAP program would be...⁠
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Read more at: https://jerseyvindicator.org/2025/11/08/sherrill-fixing-food-insecurity-crisis-in-new-jersey-is-a-top-priority/

11/10/2025

How Mikie Sherrill built a broad coalition and crushed expectations in New Jersey. By Steve Janoski Photography by Andres Kudacki⁠
Mikie Sherrill knew something no one else did. For months, the Democratic congresswoman from Montclair had been locked in a bitter battle against Republican Jack Ciattarelli to succeed outgoing Gov. Phil Murphy—and she never...⁠
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Read more at: https://jerseyvindicator.org/2025/11/08/how-mikie-sherrill-built-a-broad-coalition-and-crushed-expectations-in-new-jersey/

11/10/2025

Trump’s Gateway Tunnel move risks ‘catastrophic’ fallout, Andy Kim warns⁠
By Steve Janoski - Photo by Andres Kudacki⁠
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New Jersey Sen. Andy Kim said he’s still in the dark about the future of the Gateway Tunnel Project after President Donald Trump declared it dead in the water. The senator again warned of...⁠
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Read more at: https://jerseyvindicator.org/2025/11/05/trumps-gateway-tunnel-move-risks-catastrophic-fallout-andy-kim-warns/

11/10/2025

"I ran for office to deliver for New Jerseyans, even in the face of Washington leadership that keeps failing people," Mikie Sherrill said.

The U.S. Senate was expected to vote on the issue Sunday night.

11/10/2025

How Mikie Sherrill built a broad coalition and crushed expectations in New Jersey. By Steve Janoski Photography by Andres Kudacki⁠
Mikie Sherrill knew something no one else did. For months, the Democratic congresswoman from Montclair had been locked in a bitter battle against Republican Jack Ciattarelli to succeed outgoing Gov. Phil Murphy—and she never...⁠
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Read more at: https://jerseyvindicator.org/2025/11/08/how-mikie-sherrill-built-a-broad-coalition-and-crushed-expectations-in-new-jersey/

11/08/2025

The governor-elect distributed food at a pantry in Newark Friday morning....

The governor-elect distributed food at a pantry in Newark Friday morning.

11/08/2025

Sherrill pummeled Ciattarelli on the way to a 13-point victory....

Sherrill pummeled Ciattarelli on the way to a 13-point victory.

11/06/2025

Scenes from Election Night — powerful visuals from the New Jersey governor’s race. From Mikie Sherrill’s celebration in New Brunswick to Jack Ciattarelli’s headquarters in Bridgewater, a night of emotion, tension, and light captured in striking frames. Andres Kudacki for the Jersey Vindicator⁠
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See the full gallery at: https://jerseyvindicator.org/2025/11/05/scenes-from-election-night-photos-from-the-new-jersey-governors-race/

11/06/2025

Election night photo gallery: Campaign lights, high stakes and raw emotion in the NJ governor's race. Vindicator photographer Andres Kudacki captured it all on Tuesday night.

Our photographer captured the pulse of the gov. campaigns on election night

11/06/2025

Vindicator Exculsive: Senator Andy Kim is demanding answers after Donald Trump declared the Gateway Tunnel Project “terminated,” warning the move could have “catastrophic” consequences for commuters and the economy.

In an interview last week, Sen. Andy Kim pressed for answers on the future of the project, calling it vital to state’s economy and commuters.

11/05/2025

Mikie Sherrill announces the leaders of her transition team at the State House in Trenton Wednesday morning. New Jersey Gov.-elect Mikie Sherrill held a press conference Wednesday morning at the State House in Trenton to announce the leaders of her gubernatorial transition team. Sherrill has selected Lt. Gov.-elect Dale Caldwell to serve as chair of the transition team. Kellie Doucette, the district director of Sherrill's congressional office, will serve as the team’s executive director. Together, the pair will lead the effort to ensure a smooth, efficient and effective transition as the new administration prepares to take office, Sherrill said....

Mikie Sherrill announces the leaders of her transition team at the State House in Trenton Wednesday morning. New Jersey Gov.-elect Mikie Sherrill held a press conference Wednesday morning at the St…