Update New Jersey Braces for New Wave of Escalation as Delaney Hall Call to Action Funded by Billion-Dollar National Organizations
NEWARK, N.J. — Law enforcement agencies are on high alert following a wave of cryptic, coordinated messages urging protesters to converge on Delaney Hall, the Newark ICE detention facility at the center…
Waterbury Gang Members Plead Guilty to Racketeering and Violent Crimes
Dayquain Sinisterra, also known as “Quan,” and Ahmed Alves, also known as “Stones,” both aged 26 and residents of Waterbury, admitted their involvement in the 960 gang, a violent street gang in…
Governor Murphy Says “No Secret Sauce” as Immigration Crisis Looms
TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy recently touted his record on immigration and the Garden State’s status as a bonafide sanctuary state. This week, New York City Mayor Adams said…
Governor Murphy Joins Battle to Keep Trenton Capitol District Starbucks Open
TRENTON, NJ – Just days after New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy told many communities they will have to shut down their schools because he’s not giving them any more state funding, the…
Perth Amboy Touts Zero Tax Increase in 2024 Budget
Perth Amboy Submits Balanced Budget for 2024, Avoids Tax Increases PERTH AMBOY, NJ – The City Council received a balanced budget for 2024, marking a significant achievement without resorting to tax increases.…
New Jersey Introduces LBGTQ Business Certification Process
New Jersey Expands Business Certification to Include LGBTQ+ Owned Enterprises TRENTON, NJ – New legislation has been introduced, authorizing the New Jersey Department of the Treasury to extend certification to businesses owned…
New Jersey Senate Education Committee Reviews School Funding Formula
TRENTON, NJ — New Jersey Senator Vin Gopal, Chair of the Education Committee, presided over an extensive hearing on Thursday, listening to hours of testimony regarding the state’s flawed S2 school funding…
New Jersey Continues its Battle Against the Second Amendment
New Jersey Unveils Dashboard and “Gun Free Zone” Decals in Response to Increased Gun Permits TRENTON, NJ — Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin, alongside the Office of Justice Data, has announced the…
New Jersey Moves to Close EMT Shortage Gap
TRENTON, NJ — A crucial piece of legislation aimed at combating the shortage of emergency medical technicians (EMTs) in New Jersey has made significant progress, passing the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee.…
Mayor Says New Yorkers Call Their City The Port-Au-Prince of America, Nobody Does That
NEW YORK, NY – The City. The Big Apple. The City That Never Sleeps. New York City is called a lot of things by a lot of people, but there doesn’t seem…
New Jersey Seeks New Annual Tax on Electric Vehicles
TRENTON, NJ – Assembly Bill No. 4011, recently reported favorably by the Assembly Transportation and Independent Authorities Committee, introduces amendments to the “New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority Act of 1984”. These…
New Jersey Democrats Want to Limit Access to Public Records Under OPRA Guidelines
Senate Bill No. 2930 Seeks to Revise New Jersey’s Open Public Records Act TRENTON, NJ – A motion driven by New Jersey Democrats which will likely garner bi-partisan support in the state…
State Officials Propose 24-Hour Hotline to Report School Threats in New Jersey
New Legislation Establishes 24-Hour School Safety Hotline TRENTON, NJ – A newly introduced bill mandates the Division of State Police to establish and maintain a 24-hour toll-free hotline dedicated to receiving anonymous…
New Jersey Bill Lowers Standards for School Bus Drivers, Increase Penalties for Negligence
New Jersey Assembly Bill No. 4835 Simplifies School Bus Operation Requirements TRENTON, NJ – The Assembly Transportation and Independent Authorities Committee has favorably reported on Assembly Bill No. 4835, a significant piece…
Trump Pledges Pardons for January 6 ‘Hostages’ if He Wins in November
BEDMINSTER, NJ — In a controversial move, former President Donald Trump has vowed to pardon and release all individuals involved in the January 6 uprising at the U.S. Capitol Building. This declaration…
Chairman of New Jersey Young Republicans Arrested for Sexually Assaulting Sleeping Man
WEST MILFORD, NJ — Matthew Conlon, a 32-year-old councilman from West Milford, is facing legal repercussions after being accused of inappropriate conduct toward a 20-year-old man earlier this month. The incident, which…
Russian National Convicted in Historic Bitcoin Money Laundering Case
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Roman Sterlingov, a 35-year-old dual Russian-Swedish citizen, has been found guilty by a federal jury for his role in operating Bitcoin Fog, a notorious darknet bitcoin laundering service. Deputy…
New Jersey Bias Crime up 22% According to Attorney General Report
New Jersey Launches Community Peacemaker Collaborative to Combat Rise in Bias and Hate TRENTON, NJ — In response to a significant increase in bias incidents, including antisemitism and Islamophobia, New Jersey’s Attorney…
Another Victory for Opponent of New Jersey First Lady Tammy Murphy
Andy Kim Secures Victory in Mercer County Democratic Senate Primary Convention TRENTON, NJ – Andy Kim emerged victorious in the latest contest against New Jersey First Lady Tammy Murphy during the Democratic…
A Quick Glimpse at Life in a Completely Electric Vehicle New Jersey And It Doesn’t Look Good
TRENTON, NJ—It’s no secret that New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy wants to ban the sale of gasoline-powered cars by 2035, just ten years from now. The governor’s goal is to switch from…
New Jersey Attorney General Pushes for Assault Rifle Ban for ‘Ordinary Citizens’
TRENTON, NJ — Attorneys General Matthew J. Platkin of New Jersey, Kathy Jennings of Delaware, and Michelle Henry of Pennsylvania have reaffirmed their commitment to enacting and defending common-sense gun safety laws.…