deskgameThe tobacco interests were so successful in spreading that fear and misinformation that the restaurant and bar industry sued New Jersey when the Smoke-Free Air Act passed. That lawsuit failed, and because of it, many thousands of New Jersey workers and customers in our restaurants and bars have been saved from poisonous secondhand smoke. And guess what? Those businesses are thriving. The restaurant and bar industry employs 9% of the total N.J. workforce and contributes double the taxes of the casino industry.
deskgameAnd this trend is especially grim: The Council on Compulsive Gambling of N.J. reports that while 1-3% of adults nationwide are problem gamblers, that number is double in New Jersey.
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deskgameThe Mets didn’t dip into their minor league system to chase big names over the last two seasons, and Stearns has been known for his keen eye on nabbing players that deliver beyond expectations. Prime examples in 2024 included Sean Manaea, Luis Severino, Jose Quintana and Jose Iglesias, who were all key performers during the NL playoffs. First-year manager Carlos Mendoza proved to be an outstanding skipper.
deskgameThe Notre Dame Fighting Irish rushing offense is all about the ground game, and I anticipate dual-threat quarterback Riley Leonard having a huge game. Leonard rushed for the second-most yards on Notre Dame (836).
