EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ-Pending a new arena for the Nets and Devils in downtown Newark, the New Jersey Sports and Exposition Authority has big plans for the existing Continental Airlines Arena here.

HACKETTSTOWN, NJ-The candymaker, whose other divisions make everything from Uncle Ben's food products to pet food, has hired CBRE to do a company-wide study.

MAHWAH, NJ-The money will help the buyer pay for its recent acquisition of four buildings totaling 400,635 sf at Mahwah Business Center. Cushman & Wakefield arranged the funding through Principal Capital.

UNION, NJ-A New York-based investor is looking to buy the 340,000-sf building at 650 Liberty Ave. anchored by Bed Bath & Beyond, and has tapped Carlton Advisors to arrange the funding.

RAHWAY, NJ-The city's new redevelopment agency is negotiating with the owner of the Hamilton Laundry to buy two parcels totaling 7.6 acres. The proposed complex would include a playhouse and movie theater.

BAYONNE, NJ-This city's redevelopment agency has expected to have ownership of the former Military Ocean Terminal wrapped up, but the Army has apparently thrown the city a curve ball.

BAYONNE, NJ-Waitex International's proposal, now before the local planning board, would increase the company's total space here to nearly 695,000 sf. Some environmental issues still need to be worked out.

CLARK, NJ-The automaker has opened the Hyatt Hills golf complex on 87 acres that formerly housed its Hyatt Ball Bearing operation. The complex will be operated by a joint commission established by this city and neighboring Cranford.