New Jersey Officials Debate $23 Billion Transit Projects Amid Political Tensions

In the New Jersey gubernatorial race, Democratic Assemblymember Avi Schnall, who was formerly a Republican and represents a predominantly Republican district influenced by the Orthodox Jewish community, has not formally endorsed either candidate but spoke positively about Democratic nominee Mikie Sherrill, highlighting her record of community service. Schnall supports school vouchers, a key issue for the Orthodox Jewish community, aligning somewhat with Republican candidate Jack Ciattarelli's platform. Meanwhile, former Governor Chris Christie publicly criticized New Jersey Attorney General Matt Platkin, calling him deceitful and destructive, and suggested he should leave state government. The other articles provided are obituaries of notable individuals and a brief description of Men’s Journal magazine, which are unrelated to the New Jersey political developments and thus omitted from this summary.