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October 8, 2025
State of New Jersey [ [link removed] ]
NJ Updates: Events, Deadlines, Programs, Guidance, and More
Want to know about current topics in New Jersey? The State of New Jersey Update features information, news, resources, guidance, and more. Additional featured news is also available at *NJ.gov [ [link removed] ].*
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*October 22 is New Jersey Night on Broadway [ [link removed] ]*
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On October 22, 2025, Broadway will celebrate New Jersey with buy-one, get-one-for-$17.87 tickets (honoring 1787, when New Jersey became the third state). More than 20 shows are participating, including Wicked, The Lion King, Hamilton, and Chicago.
NJ TRANSIT has made the deal even better with buy-one, get-one-free train tickets to New York Penn Station. NJ TRANSIT ticket holders can grab a bite before or after the show with special dining deals at 18 Theatre District restaurants. Use code NJNIGHT in the *NJ TRANSIT app [ [link removed] ].* Find a full list of participants and get tickets at *NJNightonBroadway.com [ [link removed] ].*
*Book Your Night Out [ [link removed] ]*
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*Save for College and Access Helpful Incentives with NJBEST 529 Plans [ [link removed] ]*
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Parents, relatives, and friends of the family can save for a child's future education endeavors by opening an NJBEST 529 College Savings Plan. Depending on their eligibility, residents may also be able to access helpful incentives offered by the State to contributors and beneficiaries (the student for whom the plan is opened), such as:
* A one-time, dollar-for-dollar match of up to $750 of the first contribution into a new NJBEST 529 plan
* An annual State tax deduction of up to $10,000 each year for contributions into an NJBEST 529 plan
* A one-time scholarship opportunity up to $6,000 for eligible beneficiaries who attend a New Jersey college or university
Learn more and get started at the Higher Education Student Assistance Authority (HESAA) website.
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*Don't Miss Out on New Jersey Property Tax Relief – Deadline is October 31 [ [link removed] ]*
Property tax [ [link removed] ]
New Jersey offers property tax relief through ANCHOR and other programs, but the application process varies by age and circumstances.
*"For homeowners and renters 65+ or receiving Social Security disability:"* File Form PAS-1 (covering ANCHOR, Senior Freeze, and Stay NJ) by October 31. You'll need property details from 2023 and 2024 bills plus gross income from both years. The state will determine your eligibility and notify you of specific benefits by year's end.
*"For homeowners and renters under 65 not receiving disability benefits:"* Many residents already received ANCHOR Benefit Confirmation Letters on August 13. If you didn't receive one, you can still apply using Form ANC-1 by October 31. You'll need your 2024 property bill and 2024 income information only.
Both applications are available online. Have your driver's license, state ID, or passport ready to verify your identity.
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*Furloughed Federal Workers Can Apply for Unemployment [ [link removed] ]*
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Furloughed federal employees assigned to work in New Jersey are eligible to apply for unemployment benefits during the government shutdown that began October 1. The maximum weekly benefit is $875, payable for up to 26 weeks while the shutdown continues.
*To apply:* You'll need proof of wages like pay stubs or federal pay statements. Apply in the state where you're assigned to work, not where you live.
*Check Eligibility [ [link removed] ]*
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*Experience the Wild Side of New Jersey [ [link removed] ]*
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The R3 (Recruit, Retain, Reactivate) program from NJ Fish & Wildlife offers hands-on learning opportunities including the annual 'Take A Kid Youth Pheasant Hunt' on November 1 (registration closes October 15), waterfowl hunting workshops, shooting clays instruction, and butchering workshops. *Hunter Education [ [link removed] ]* classes are filling up fast, with live-fire range sessions ending in early November.
These programs connect people with New Jersey's outdoor traditions while supporting wildlife conservation efforts across the State.
*Learn More [ [link removed] ]*
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*Share Your Business Story [ [link removed] ]*
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*Business.NJ.gov* [ [link removed] ] wants to hear from current and former entrepreneurs and business owners! Help us determine what's working and what needs improvement for New Jersey's business community.
Whether you currently run a business, tried to start one in the past, or plan to launch in the future, your perspective matters. The survey takes approximately 10-15 minutes to complete. Your experiences—the obstacles you overcame, the resources that helped, and the lessons you learned—will directly inform efforts to strengthen support for New Jersey entrepreneurs.
*Who Should Respond:*
* Current New Jersey business owners or operators with insights to share
* Anyone in the process of starting a business in New Jersey
* Owners or operators who've navigated the New Jersey startup journey—successfully or not
*Take the Survey [ [link removed] ]*
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*Don't Get Scammed While Looking for Love [ [link removed] ]*
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Scammers are creating fake dating profiles and using AI technology to disguise their voices and faces while targeting vulnerable populations. They build trust through fake romantic relationships before requesting money for "emergencies" or introducing victims to fraudulent investment opportunities. Recent cases include victims losing $35,000 to a fake refugee story, $250,000 to a cryptocurrency investment scam, and $50,000 to a fake business opportunity.
Learn how to protect yourself with recommendations from the New Jersey Cybersecurity and Communications Integration Cell (NJCCIC).
*Protect Yourself [ [link removed] ]*
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*New Jersey Issues Drought Watch [ [link removed] ]*
Water conservation [ [link removed] ]
New Jersey has experienced below-average precipitation during 10 of the last 12 months, with rainfall one to six inches below normal over the past 90 days. The state is now under Drought Watch.
Residents and businesses are urged to practice voluntary water conservation measures, including reducing indoor water use, delaying lawn reseeding until conditions improve, and adjusting automatic sprinkler systems. Commercial car washes are recommended for vehicle washing as they use water more efficiently.
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*Text Messages About Your "Tax Refund" Are Fake [ [link removed] ]*
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Scammers are sending text messages claiming to be from the New Jersey Division of Taxation, saying you have an approved tax refund waiting. These fraudulent texts ask you to reply "Y" and click a link to provide banking information for your "refund deposit."
The "reply Y" request is designed to bypass security features that normally disable suspicious links. Red flags include texts from foreign phone numbers or random email addresses, urgent language about forfeiting funds, and unexpected refund notifications.
*Remember:* New Jersey won't text you about tax refunds or ask for banking details via SMS. Forward suspicious texts to 7726 (your carrier's spam service) and block the sender.
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