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Ocean County Weighing Independent Investigation Into OCVTS Scandal as Lawsuits Mount

Ocean County officials are reportedly considering appointing an independent investigator to review allegations surrounding the Ocean County Vocational Technical School scandal as lawsuits and criminal cases continue to expand.…

Ocean County Sheriff’s Officer Directing Traffic Negligent in Crash, Lawsuit Claims

A personal injury lawsuit arising from a traffic collision in Toms River names an Ocean County Sheriff's deputy, Ocean County, the Sheriff's Department, and Toms River Township as defendants, though the complaint does not explain why the township was included…

Third Lawsuit Filed in Ocean County Vocational School Sex Abuse Scandal as Officials Remain Silent

A third lawsuit has expanded the legal crisis surrounding the Ocean County Vocational Technical School Performing Arts Academy, alleging administrators ignored or concealed years of sexual misconduct while a former instructor claims…

NYC Study Finds Congestion Pricing Had Little Measurable Impact on Air Quality in First Year

New York City's first comprehensive evaluation of congestion pricing found the tolling program reduced traffic but had little measurable effect on air quality during its first year, while officials reported pollution continued…

PETA Stages Dramatic ‘Human Lobster’ Protest Outside Jersey Shore Seafood Restaurant

PETA staged a dramatic protest outside Cousins Maine Lobster in Asbury Park on Friday, using a body-painted "human lobster" to protest the practice of boiling lobsters alive and encourage diners to choose vegan alternatives.…

Boats Left Stranded as Nearly Five-Foot Low Tide Drains Water from Manasquan Inlet

Three fishing boats were left stranded near Gull Island after the tide at Manasquan Inlet dropped nearly five feet Saturday afternoon, exposing shallow bottom before the next incoming tide.…

Baltimore Bridge Collapse Caused by Strike with Cargo Ship, Several Missing

BALTIMORE, MD—Early Tuesday morning, a colossal 948-foot container ship crashed into the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, causing a significant portion of the bridge to collapse into the Patapsco River. Cars…

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Brick Township Honors High School Girls Soccer Team for Championship Win

BRICK, NJ – Brick Memorial High School Girls Soccer Team has been honored with a dedicated day, “Brick Memorial High School Girls Soccer Team Day,” set for Wednesday, March 13, following their…

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Toms River Animal Shelter’s Fiesty Overseer Up for Adoption

TOMS RIVER, NJ – If you ever visited the Toms River Animal Shelter, you might have noticed who is the boss at the facility. Her name is Penny, and she’s a black…

Community News·New Jersey News·Ocean County News·Pets and Animals

As Summer Nears, Free Beach Access for Veterans Bill Stalls in New Jersey Senate

TRENTON, NJ — Senator Robert W. Singer has sponsored a bill that seeks to ensure veterans receive free access to New Jersey’s shore municipalities’ beaches and recreational facilities. That bill has stalled…

Periods Could Soon Be Excused Absences for New Jersey Students

New Jersey Legislation Introduces Excused Absences for Menstrual Disorders TRENTON, NJ — In a significant step toward addressing period poverty and ensuring educational equity, New Jersey lawmakers have introduced Assembly Bill No.…

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In New Jersey, Leaving the Scene of a Dog Bite Incident Could Soon Land You In Jail

TRENTON, NJ—A new bill in Trenton seeks to introduce measures to hold dog owners accountable if their pet bites or injures another person while in their presence. Under the proposed legislation, failing…

New Jersey News·Pets and Animals·Police Blotter

New Law Seeks to Keep New Jersey Beaches Open During Government Shut Downs

TRENTON, NJ — New Jerseyans vividly remember the day former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie and his family went to Island Beach State Park even though the park was closed to the…

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New Jersey Seeks to Permit Dogs at Restaurant Outdoor Seating Areas

TRENTON, NJ — Assemblyman Clinton Calabrese, alongside co-sponsor Assemblyman Freiman, has put forward a legislative proposal known as “Chloe’s Pet Access Law,” aimed at formally allowing dogs in the outdoor seating areas…

New Jersey Proposes Ban on Cosmetic Alterations to Dogs

TRENTON, NJ — New Jersey Assemblyman Sterley S. Stanley has introduced legislation aimed at prohibiting the cosmetic cropping of dogs’ ears and tail docking within the state. The bill, targeting these specific…

Government News·New Jersey News·Ocean County News·Pets and Animals

New Jersey Enacts Landmark Affordable Housing Laws to Transform State’s Housing Inventory

TRENTON, NJ – Governor Phil Murphy has signed a comprehensive set of bills aimed at revolutionizing affordable housing in New Jersey. This legislative package promises a more equitable, efficient, and cost-effective approach…

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New Jersey Man Charged for Assault with USB Flash Drive

TEANECK, NJ – The Teaneck Police Department, led by Chief Andrew R. McGurr, announced the arrest of Camwren Cole on charges of assault and weapons possession. The incident occurred in the early…

Community News·New Jersey News·North Jersey News·Police Blotter

New Jersey Gas Station Tipping, Do You Do It?

NEW JERSEY — New Jersey is one of the last bastions for full-service gas stations in America’s automotive culture. This unique aspect is rooted in a state law that prohibits drivers from…

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Warning Issued to Spring Breakers Regarding Deadly Fentanyl in ‘Street Drugs’

TRENTON, NJ – As spring break nears, many students plan trips to destinations like the Caribbean and Mexico for a much-needed break from academics. Yet, there’s a lurking danger: the presence of…

Community News·Health and Wellness·New Jersey News·Ocean County News

Federal Judge Strikes Down New Jersey’s Attempt to Disarm Retired Cops

Federal Court Rules in Favor of Retired Officers in New Jersey Gun Law Case TRENTON, NJ—A significant legal decision emerged as the U.S. Third Circuit Court of Appeals sided with police unions…

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Escaped Dangerous Psychiatric Patient Back in Custody in Trenton

TRENTON, NJ – Police in Trenton have announced that an escaped and presumed dangerous psychiatric patient who had escaped a local hospital is back in custody. The Trenton Police Department had issued…

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Point Pleasant Beach Mayor Calls for Councilwoman’s Resignation Amid Anti-Semitic Allegations

POINT PLEASANT BEACH, NJ – Mayor Douglas Vitale of Point Pleasant Beach has renewed his demand for Councilwoman Rosa Crowley’s resignation following an anti-Semitic incident involving her Jewish neighbor. Vitale criticized Crowley…

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New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy R and First Lady Tammy Murphy greet parade-goers during the 61st Annual Labor Day Parade in south Plainfield

Wife of New Jersey Governor Drops Out of Senate Race as Line Battle Looms

TRENTON, NJ – With the party line on the line in the state of New Jersey, the wife of Governor Phil Murphy, Tammy has dropped out of the race for U.S. Senate…

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Florida Issues Warning to Aspiring Home Squatters

STUART, FL – Martin County Sheriff William Snyder has issued a stern warning to those concerned about squatters taking over their properties. This move comes in response to a viral video by…

Federal Review of Murphy’s 157 Offshore Wind Turbines Planned Just 8 Miles from New Jersey Coast

Federal Review Begins for New Jersey’s Offshore Wind Project ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — The Atlantic Shores offshore wind power project, planned to be situated approximately 8.4 miles from New Jersey’s shore, has…

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New York Law Makers Move to Decriminalize Adultery

ALBANY, NY — In a significant legislative shift, the state of New York is poised to decriminalize adultery, overturning a law that has branded the act a crime for over a century.…

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