When the ballots were counted Friday, the workers had voted 1,115-605 against unionization, according to the National Labor Relations Board. Voter turnout was about 94%.

The union for rank-and-file officers claimed Cmdr. Lillian Carranza unlawfully accessed emails, surveys and other communications intended only for lower-ranking cops.

Democratic lawmakers warned that assaults on civil servants and organized labor are common early steps to consolidate power by authoritarian regimes.

All 24 secure ballot drop boxes will open April 18 and will remain open through the close of the polls on June 10.

The European Union is urging citizens across the continent to stockpile food, water and other essentials to last at least 72 hours as war, cyberattacks, climate change and disease increase the chances of a crisis.

Numerica Credit Union is laying off around 25 employees as part of an "internal restructuring in response to the evolving economic landscape."

Plainfield head coach Michael Gordon is consoled by his team as he is overcome with emotion after winning the 2025 NJSIAA Group 4 boys basketball final between Plainfield and Montgomery at Jersey Mike’s Arena at Rutgers University in Piscataway, NJ on 3/16/25. Scott Faytok | NJ Advance Media