Essex County Man Faces Criminal Restraint, Aggravated Assault and Weapons Charges
Santos Vanegas, 54, faces criminal restraint, aggravated assault and weapons charges following his Sept. 13 arrest in Essex County.…
Jackson Backed Down From Controversial Religious Chicken Slaughter Ban
Jackson Township’s 2019 HEART Ordinance prompted fears of a Kaporos ban, but the final law expressly exempted qualifying religious slaughter.…
Toms River Hosting Medicare Meeting Before Open Enrollment Begins
TOMS RIVER, NJ — Toms River residents preparing for Medicare open enrollment can attend an informational meeting Wednesday at the township Senior Center. The general membership meeting will begin at noon Sept.…
Spirit Christmas expands New Jersey holiday pop-ups with new 2025 locations including Toms River
TOMS RIVER, N.J. – Spirit Christmas, known for its seasonal pop-up shops filled with holiday decor, apparel, and gifts, is returning to New Jersey with an expanded lineup of stores for the…
Mikie Sherrill Just Changed Her Story on Navy Cheating Scandal: I Did Take the Stolen Test, But Didn’t Know
Trenton, NJ – Rep. Mikie Sherrill is facing renewed scrutiny over her record at the U.S. Naval Academy after offering conflicting accounts of why she was barred from walking at her 1994…
Feral kitten accidentally trapped in Jackson backyard finds permanent outdoor home
Jackson, NJ – A feral kitten that spent the summer roaming backyards in Jackson has finally found a permanent home after being rescued and cared for by local animal groups. The young…
Jersey City Art & Studio Tour returns with citywide showcase of culture and creativity
Jersey City, NJ – The 36th Annual Jersey City Art & Studio Tour (JCAST) kicks off Friday, transforming the city into a sprawling gallery with more than 120 venues across all six…
New Yorkers Don’t Seem to be Shooting Each Other as Much as Normal, Report Shows
New York, NY – New York City is seeing record-breaking drops in crime, with police officials announcing Wednesday that the first nine months of 2025 produced the fewest shooting incidents and shooting…
Jackson launches winter wrestling program for 2025-26 season
Jackson, NJ – Registration is now open for Jackson Recreation’s 2025-2026 winter wrestling season, which will run from November 18 through February 26. Practices will be held at Jackson Township Middle School…
Bronx man arrested for attempted rape after July attack in Mott Haven
Bronx, NY – A Bronx man has been arrested in connection with an attempted rape that took place near East 150th Street and Wales Avenue earlier this summer, police announced. Jose Hernandez,…
Stranger attempts to kidnap boy from grandmother at Florida gas station
Stranger attempts to kidnap boy from grandmother at Florida gas station Deerfield Beach, FL A woman attempted to kidnap a five-year-old boy from a gas station on Tuesday morning. Ivanna Nobile, 38,…
Professor claims Hofstra punished him over race and religion after failed Malaysia trip
Brooklyn, NY – A federal judge has ruled that a Hofstra University professor may proceed with part of his discrimination lawsuit against the school after a botched overseas research trip sparked student…
Ciattarelli rallies with Jackson GOP hopeful in local fight over schools, housing, and taxes
Jackson, NJ – Republican gubernatorial candidate Jack Ciattarelli made a campaign stop in Jackson Township this week, sitting down with council candidate Al Couceiro to outline a joint plan they say will…
New Jersey Flight Attendant’s Bias Claim Against United Airlines to go to Court
Newark, NJ – A former flight attendant’s lawsuit accusing United Airlines of disability discrimination, retaliation, and family leave violations will move forward after a federal judge denied the airline’s bid to throw…
Elvis and Duran’s Greg T. returns to Jersey airwaves with new morning show on 107.1 The Boss
Neptune, NJ – A familiar voice in New Jersey radio is making a comeback. After decades on Z100’s Elvis Duran and The Morning Show and more recently as co-host of mornings on…
New Rochelle man wins record $2.9M jackpot at Empire City Casino
Yonkers, NY – A lucky spin turned into history last week when a New Rochelle man won the biggest jackpot ever awarded at Empire City Casino. Barnett T. hit a staggering $2,995,532…
Long Island man indicted in $61K pandemic relief fraud scheme
Uber and Lyft drivers duped in $61K relief fraud case BROOKLYN, NY – A Long Island man has been indicted on multiple felony charges for allegedly defrauding New York’s Empire State Development…
Brooklyn Square Pizza firing up new Marlboro pizzeria
Marlboro, NJ – A New Jersey favorite known for its upside-down square pies is getting ready to expand again. Brooklyn Square Pizza will open its fifth location in Marlboro, owner Pietro “Peter”…
New Jersey had to remove 1 million bogus registered voters ahead of 2025 election
Trenton, NJ – New Jersey election officials confirmed the removal of more than 1 million inactive and ineligible voters from state rolls, a sweeping cleanup that comes as federal authorities review compliance…
Judge sides with Mantua schools in fight over special education evaluation costs
Camden, NJ – A federal judge has ruled that the Mantua Township Board of Education is not required to pay for independent evaluations obtained by the parent of a former student, overturning…
GOP lawmakers demand Mikie Sherrill release Naval Academy records as cheating scandal continues
Trenton, NJ – Dozens of Republican legislators from both the New Jersey State Senate and Assembly are calling on Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill to authorize the release of records tied to her alleged…
New Jersey man gets 4 years for buying torture videos of monkeys
COLUMBUS, OH – A New Jersey man has been sentenced to four years in federal prison for conspiring to purchase and distribute violent videos depicting the torture and mutilation of monkeys, prosecutors…
Mikie Sherrill Supporters Flaunt 86-47 Signs – “Punch More Nazis” in Toms River
Mikie Sherrill backers flaunt ‘Punch more Nazis’ signs in Toms River Toms River, NJ – Supporters of Rep. Mikie Sherrill stirred attention in Ocean County when they hoisted bright yellow “86-47” signs…