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In this episode of NJ Now, we take a look at some of the most pressing economic issues in our communities! A New Jersey report released earlier this year reveals significant disparities in the number of government contracts. Everything from construction to professional services were awarded to minority and women-owned businesses. It has led lawmakers to not only ask questions but also to find solutions! Assemblymember Shavonda Sumter, Chair of the Legislative Black Caucus, discusses the study.

In this special edition of Crime in the City, we take another trip through time to pull back the curtain on the mob in New York City. This episode traces the century-long saga of violence, corruption and the brutal struggle for power atop NYC's criminal underworld.

Robert Menendez announced his resignation from the seat later this month and First Lady Tammy Murphy announced she is not seeking the appointment. Speculation swirls as who Governor Murphy will name to fill out the term, but it's not taking away from the battle heating up between Democratic candidate Andy Kim and Republican Curtis Bashaw to win the seat this November. New Jersey's third Lieutenant Governor Tahesha Way joins us in this episode of NJ Now.

It’s all about the environment! In this episode of NJ Now, we take a look at initiatives throughout the Garden State that could have a direct impact including offshore wind. Governor Murphy is still committed to the project despite the Danish company Orsted pulling out of the ocean wind development last year! Also, what does the future hold for renewable energy? Senator Andrew Zwicker who represents New Jersey’s 16th Legislative District and is a staunch advocate for clean energy talks about ongoing efforts.

A look at some of the more notable crimes across the New York City area this week, including an explosive device found in Manhattan, a woman randomly attacked in Queens and a stabbing spree that left four dead, including children, in Brooklyn.

While the national spotlight shines on the influx of migrants crossing the U.S.-Mexico border, the northern border remains porous, accessible and exploitable – and the Mexican cartel and other crime rings know it. So do New York City taxicab drivers, who are waiting and ready to take migrants to the Big Apple. FOX 5 NY traveled to Clinton County, New York, to uncover what's behind the surge in illegal crossings at the U.S.-Canada border and hear from the migrants themselves on their search for the American Dream.