Road Raging Driver Knocked Out on Lakewood Street, Suspect Charged
Lakewood, road rage, New Hampshire Avenue, Route 70, Lakewood police, dashcam video, assault, Ocean County, traffic incident, arrest…
FBI Allegedly Investigating OCVTS Sexual Abuse Scandal as Probe Expands Into Alleged Institutional Cover-Up
Federal investigators are reportedly interviewing Ocean County officials and former OCVTS employees as part of an expanding investigation into allegations that administrators covered up decades of student sexual abuse at the district's Performing Arts Academy.…
Could Ocean County College Be Next as Enrollment Continues to Decline
Ocean County College's declining enrollment has prompted questions about whether the campus could eventually face redevelopment discussions similar to former New Jersey public schools that have recently been converted into yeshivas, although…
New Jersey Tells Residents How to Report Restaurants for Violating Plastic Utensil and Straw Laws
New Jersey residents can report restaurants that automatically provide plastic utensils, straws or condiment packets under the state's new "Skip the Stuff" law, which took effect Aug. 1.…
Former Bass River Elementary School to Become Yeshiva and Dormitories Backed by Lakewood Developer
The Bass River Planning Board approved plans to convert the former elementary school into a private yeshiva after determining New Jersey law required approval despite years of neighborhood opposition.…
Three Toms River Men Facing SEC Fraud Investigation Linked to $47m Orthodox Jewish Targeted Ponzi Scheme
The SEC alleges three Toms River residents orchestrated and promoted a $47 million investment fraud targeting Orthodox Jewish communities, while federal prosecutors have already secured a guilty plea from the alleged scheme's organizer.…
New Jersey Residents Drink Too Much According to New Report
TRENTON, N.J. — A new study has found that approximately 493,000 New Jersey residents are engaging in heavy drinking despite having hypertension, a pre-existing condition that puts them at higher risk for…
Manhunt for Newark Shooting Suspect as Police Ask Public For Help Identifying
NEWARK, N.J. — Newark authorities are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect connected to a shooting that left four people injured on September 2, 2024. The Newark Department of…
New Jersey Residents Struggle with Record Breaking Energy Bills As Murphy Continues to Promise Zero Emission Wonderland
TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey residents are grappling with steep increases in their energy bills following a series of rate hikes approved by the state’s Board of Public Utilities (BPU). The board…
New Jersey Wins Fight to Keep RFK, Jr. on November Ballot Even Though He’s Not Running
TRENTON, NJ – More than two months prior to a November election was not enough time, according to New Jersey’s Divisions of Election for RFK, Jr. to remove himself from the ballot.…
Trump Takes Lead in Latest New York Times Poll
NEW YORK, NY — Former President Donald J. Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris are locked in a tight race, according to a New York Times/Siena College poll released Sunday. The poll…
Taylor Swift Tribute Concert This Weekend in South Jersey
VINELAND, N.J. — This Saturday night, Vineland will host a free concert at Giampietro Park featuring Fearless – The Taylor Swift Experience, a highly regarded tribute show to the pop sensation. The…
Video Surfaces of Deadly High Speed Head-On Wrong Way Crash in South Jersey
DEPTFORD TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A two-vehicle collision on Route 55 claimed the lives of both drivers Thursday morning, according to a preliminary investigation by the New Jersey State Police. A video of…
More Closures Coming as Big Lots Announces New Bankruptcy Sale Agreement
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Big Lots, a popular overstock and discount chain store has already announced the closure of one New Jersey location, but more could be coming. The company operates stores…
Virginia man stabbed at Jersey Shore Area Motel
WALL TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A 50-year-old man from Hampton, Virginia, was stabbed multiple times following a dispute at the Economy Inn Motel on State Highway 35, authorities said. The incident occurred early…
Kamala Harris Reportedly Denied Riser to Make Her Appear Taller for Tuesday Debate with Trump
Former President Donald Trump claimed on Saturday that height adjustments behind the podium will not be allowed during the upcoming presidential debate. Trump made the statement in a post on his social…
New Jersey’s Offshore Wind Turbines Are Taller and More Massive than You Might Think
New Jersey’s wind farms are going to be big, but the actual turbines are huge, dwarfing the Statue of Liberty by nearly three times. According to Governor Phil Murphy, the New Jersey…
Police Bodycam Footage Shows Ohio Woman After She Killed and Ate Cat
CANTON, OH – Twitter (or X) is a crazy place. Sometimes what gets shared on X is too crazy and far out there to believe, but a video making rounds this week…
Former Mellow Mushroom Restaurant Still Vacant
It seems like 1111 Route 37 in Toms River is having a tough time keeping restaurants alive. First, we saw the closure of Mellow Mushroom, a quirky pizza joint, and more recently,…
New York City Disqualified from Tri-State Pizza War After Former Mayor Did This
NEW YORK CITY, NY – It might not be the worst thing former New York City Mayor Bill DeBlasio will be blamed for, but it’s one of the worst. In the latest…
Sorry New Jersey, Connecticut Pizza is Better Than Yours According to This Expert
NEWARK, N.J. — The long-standing rivalry between New Jersey and Connecticut has spilled into a new arena: pizza. Governors Phil Murphy of New Jersey and Ned Lamont of Connecticut are at odds…
Chris Christie to Teach Political Campaign Course at Yale
NEW HAVEN, Conn. — Former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie, known for his brash political style and failed presidential bids, has been appointed to teach a political science course at Yale University.…
Point Pleasant 5G Poles to Be Removed Under Announced Settlement
POINT PLEASANT, N.J. — Mayor Doug Vitale announced that the Borough of Point Pleasant has reached a settlement with telecommunications company Munisite regarding the installation of 5G poles in the community. The…
That Time A Nuclear Warhead Nearly Detonated in New Jersey
JACKSON, NJ – The BOMARC missile site at Colliers Mills, New Jersey, is a relic of the Cold War era, specifically designed to house nuclear-armed BOMARC missiles. This site was part of…
Did You Know? New Jersey Has its Own Rodeo
When you think of rodeos, New Jersey might not be the first place that comes to mind. But nestled in the farmlands of Salem County is Cowtown Rodeo, the oldest weekly professional…
Feds Charge New York Governor Kathy Hochul’s Chief as Agent of Chinese Communist Party
BROOKLYN, NY – Linda Sun, a former high-ranking New York State government employee, has been charged with acting as an undisclosed agent of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) and the Chinese…