Amazon, Blue Cross Among Biggest NJ Layoffs In Early 2026
Thousands of workers across New Jersey are being impacted by layoffs reported in early 2026, according to state WARN filings.
Major employers across retail, healthcare, finance, and logistics industries reported job cuts affecting communities from Bergen County to South Jersey, state records show.
Among the largest layoffs reported:
Amazon: Passaic (240), Bergen (417), Monmouth (141), Hudson (44), Statewide (29), effective 4/28/26
Blue Cross Blue Shield of NJ: Newark, 242 layoffs, effective 4/26/26
Bristol Myers Squibb: Lawrence Twp, 247 layoffs, effective multiple dates through 12/31/26
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West Hartford Quadruplets Mourn Loss Of One Of Their Own: Remembering Adam Blum, 36
For 36 years, it was always the four Blums: Alana, Arielle, Dan, and Adam.
This week, that world shattered, and the four who had always moved through life side by side became three on Wednesday, Feb. 25, when Adam died suddenly.
Adam's siblings say he was the family comedian, always ready with a joke that could send a room into gales of laughter.
"Adam was known for his sense of humor, his thoughtfulness, and his deep love for his family," his family told Daily Voice. "He loved to cook and travel, and he was inquisitive, always interested in learning about technology and the wor…
Northeast Loses 100K Private Jobs Before Holidays, Data Shows: What To Know
Private employers in the Northeast cut about 100,000 jobs as consumer confidence plummeted and the federal government shutdown gripped the economy before the holiday season.
There were 32,000 private jobs lost in November, according to an ADP report released on Wednesday, Dec. 3. The Northeast experienced the worst cuts, including 50,000 in New England and 49,000 in the mid-Atlantic.
The losses, far below the Dow Jones estimate of 40,000 added jobs, were widespread across manufacturing, professional and business services, information, and construction.
"Hiring has been choppy of …
Wegmans Makes CT Debut With Norwalk Supermarket: What Shoppers Can Expect (Photos)
A beloved grocery chain from upstate New York has arrived in the Constitution State.
Wegmans officially opened its first Connecticut supermarket in Norwalk on Wednesday, July 23. The 92,000-square-foot store is located at 675 Connecticut Avenue, about a mile from exit 13 on Interstate 95.
The new Wegmans features signature offerings like fresh produce, seafood, bakery goods, a large selection of cheeses, and deli meats. It also offers made-to-order meals like sushi, sandwiches, pizza, and chef-prepared salads.
The Norwalk site includes a two-story parking deck with 551 spaces, a…
