Ocean County Commissioners to Consider More Than $45 Million in Capital Projects at July 8 Meeting
Toms River, NJ – The Ocean County Board of Commissioners is scheduled to vote on more than $45 million in capital improvement projects during its July 8 meeting, with proposed investments ranging…
Poll: Two-Thirds of Voters Say Gas Prices Will Influence November Vote as Many Blame Global Conflicts
Washington, D.C. – Rising gas prices continue to weigh heavily on American voters, with a new national survey finding that two-thirds say fuel costs will likely influence their vote in November. The…
Two Migrants Plead Guilty in $760K New Jersey Multistate SNAP Fraud Operation
Charlotte, NC – Two Romanian brothers living unlawfully in the United States have pleaded guilty to federal wire fraud charges after prosecutors said they orchestrated a multistate Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)…
DOJ Says “Big Egg” Price Manipulation Hurt Consumers Nationwide, Including New Jersey
Trenton, NJ – The U.S. Department of Justice has filed a federal antitrust lawsuit accusing three of the nation’s largest egg producers of coordinating bidding practices that allegedly drove up egg prices…
Monroe Township Storm Recovery Continues as Crews Clear Roads, Restore Power After Severe Thunderstorm
Nearly 300 customers remain without power as multiple roads stay closed and officials open the police department lobby as a cooling center during continued extreme heat. Monroe Township, NJ – Cleanup efforts…
Search Underway for Missing 16-Year-Old Nichole Bell, Last Seen Leaving Woodbury Home
Woodbury City police are asking for the public’s help locating a missing 16-year-old who may have traveled to Atlantic City. Woodbury, NJ – The Woodbury City Police Department is asking for the…
Teen Found Dead After Search in Potomac River Near MacArthur Boulevard
A 16-year-old boy reported missing while swimming in the Potomac River was found dead Friday morning after an extensive multi-agency search. Montgomery County, MD – A 16-year-old boy who disappeared while swimming…
Wildwood Man Airlifted After E-Bike Crashes Into Parked Vehicle in Wildwood Crest
A 25-year-old Wildwood man was flown to a trauma center after his electric bicycle struck a legally parked vehicle Wednesday night in Wildwood Crest. Wildwood Crest, NJ – A 25-year-old Wildwood resident…
Man Sought After Reported Teen Subway Groping
Police are asking for the public’s help identifying a suspect following the reported inappropriate touching of a teenage passenger aboard an MTA bus on Staten Island. Staten Island, NY – The New…
Man critically wounded in South Baltimore shooting
Police are investigating after a 30-year-old man was found wounded in an overnight shooting and rushed to a hospital in critical but stable condition. BALTIMORE, Md. — A 30-year-old man is in…
Hudson Valley player lands big Powerball prize
A lucky New York Lottery player purchased a $50,000-winning Double Play ticket for Monday night’s Powerball drawing. SCHENECTADY, N.Y. — A New York Lottery player is holding a $50,000 winning Powerball Double…
Body Found Inside Burning Vehicle in Wayne; Investigation Underway
Body Found Inside Burning Vehicle in Wayne; Investigation Underway Authorities say an unidentified person was found dead inside a burning vehicle Tuesday in Wayne as investigators work to determine the cause of…
NYPD hunts suspect in Bronx robbery spree spanning two precincts
Police released images of a suspect wanted in connection with a pattern of robberies in the Bronx and are asking for the public’s help identifying the individual. NEW YORK — The New…
Veteran Teaneck Cop Blows Whistle on Excessive Force, Retaliation in New Lawsuit
A Teaneck police officer who won a multimillion-dollar whistleblower verdict has filed a new lawsuit, alleging township officials retaliated against him again by suspending him just weeks before his landmark civil rights…
Little Steven’s MonmouthNJ 250 Concert Postponed Due to Dangerous Heat
Officials postponed Friday’s free MonmouthNJ 250 concert featuring Little Steven and the Disciples of Soul as heat index values are expected to reach up to 110 degrees over the holiday weekend. Freehold,…
NJ AG Charges 63 in $8 Million Auto Theft Ring Shipping Luxury Vehicles to West Africa
Authorities allege the statewide criminal enterprise stole more than 90 luxury vehicles, using home burglaries to obtain key fobs before trafficking the vehicles overseas. Trenton, NJ – The New Jersey Attorney General,…
Snake Found in Purchased Potted Plant in Ocean County
Associated Humane Societies says the non-venomous snake was discovered inside a recently purchased plant before being safely returned to the wild with help from Fish & Wildlife. Lacey Township, NJ – A…
GOP Senator Blasts Budget Secrecy as New Jersey Lawmakers Near Budget Vote Deadline
Sen. Declan O’Scanlon accused Democratic leaders of withholding details of the state budget until the final hours before a scheduled vote, arguing the process lacks transparency. Trenton, NJ – Republican State Sen.…
NJ Lawmakers Propose Spending $200,000 to Study Higher Education Bureaucracy
Assembly Bill 1326 would create a 13-member task force to examine higher education governance, oversight and administrative costs, backed by a $200,000 taxpayer-funded appropriation. Trenton, NJ – New Jersey lawmakers are proposing…
NJ Morning Traffic Alert: Crash Shuts Down Route 47 as Commuters Face Tunnel, Parkway Delays
A crash investigation has closed Route 47 in Cumberland County Monday morning while heavy commuter traffic is slowing travel at the Lincoln Tunnel, Holland Tunnel, George Washington Bridge and several major North…
Six Flags Great Adventure Wins Key Court Ruling in Wild Safari Discrimination Lawsuit
A federal judge dismissed several claims in a lawsuit filed by two longtime Six Flags Great Adventure Safari employees who allege they were pushed out because of their age, narrowing the case…