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…
New Jersey Hall of Fame Announces Star-Studded 2026 Class Featuring SZA, Lawrence Taylor and Gov. Christine Todd Whitman
The New Jersey Hall of Fame has unveiled its 2026 class of inductees, recognizing 13 individuals whose achievements span music, sports, public service, business, philanthropy, and education. The New Jersey Hall of…
Upstate New York man claims $3 million scratch off jackpot
A Fulton County resident won the top prize on a New York Lottery ticket purchased at a Stewart’s Shops in Johnstown. SCHENECTADY, N.Y. — A scratch-off ticket purchased at a convenience store…
Three NJ Juvenile Justice Officers Fired, Several Others Suspended in Sweeping Discipline Report
New Jersey’s 2025 Major Discipline Report details a series of disciplinary actions within the Youth Justice Commission, including employee terminations, lengthy suspensions, allegations of sexual misconduct with juveniles, falsified records, excessive force,…
New Jersey’s New Attorney General Upset Over Supreme Court Ruling in Favor of Gun Rights
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that states cannot require licensed gun owners to obtain a property owner’s express permission before carrying firearms onto private property open to the public, a decision that…
Warning Issued Ahead of Planned University Takeover of New Jersey Public Broadcasting
The New Jersey Society of Professional Journalists is calling on Montclair State University to establish a strong editorial firewall and uphold journalistic ethics as it assumes management of NJ PBS on July…
Veteran Arrested for Interfering with US Immigration Operation in Maryland
The Department of Homeland Security said ICE officers arrested two Guatemalan nationals during an enforcement operation in Marydel, Maryland, and also arrested an individual accused of assaulting a federal officer. The U.S.…
Most New Jerseyans Don’t Realize Satriale’s Pork Store from The Sopranos Is Now a Public Parking Lot
One of television’s most recognizable fictional businesses once stood in Kearny, but today the famous filming location has been replaced by a public parking lot. For millions of fans of The Sopranos,…
Garfield Man Charged After Three Children Allegedly Assaulted in Fairview
Bergen County prosecutors say a Garfield man has been charged after an investigation into the alleged assault of three juveniles, including one child who suffered significant bodily injury. A Garfield man has…
New Jersey Presses for Federal Detention Inspections While State Prison Reports Have Largely Gone Unpublished Since 2022
As state officials intensify demands to inspect Newark’s Delaney Hall immigration detention center, New Jersey has not publicly posted routine state prison inspection reports on its corrections oversight website since 2022. New…
Jackson Schools, Police Say No Threat to Students After Social Media Posts Spark Concern
Jackson school officials and police say there is no threat to students or staff after social media posts about a school fight, a photo of a person with a gun, and a…
New Jersey Bill Would Create Official Film Trail Highlighting Famous Movie and TV Locations
A proposal advancing in the Legislature would establish a statewide New Jersey Film Trail featuring filming locations, historical markers, interactive maps, and travel itineraries designed to showcase the state’s role in film…
Biden Appointed Judge Tosses Federal Lawsuit Against New Jersey Sanctuary Cities
A federal judge ruled the Justice Department cannot force Newark, Jersey City, Hoboken, and Paterson to change their local immigration policies because New Jersey’s statewide directive would remain in effect even if…
Travel Warning Issued Today: Work from Home If You Can, It’s Futbol Time in New Jersey
Governor Mikie Sherrill and NJ TRANSIT are urging commuters to work remotely Thursday as the evening rush coincides with World Cup travel to MetLife Stadium, where Ecuador and Germany are scheduled to…
Child exploitation investigation leads to arrest of upstate New York man
State police say a 57-year-old man is facing state and federal charges after a child exploitation investigation uncovered alleged child sexual abuse material. JAY, N.Y. — A North Country man has been…
Ocean County GOP Chairman’s $250k Loan Default Lawsuit Heads to Settlement Conference in July
A lawsuit involving Ocean County GOP Chairman George Gilmore, a disputed $250,000 loan, and allegations of offsetting business arrangements is back in Ocean County Superior Court after an appeals court overturned a…
Wildwood Beachgoer Run Over by Police Truck Files Lawsuit Against City, Officer
A Pennsylvania woman who was struck and trapped beneath a Wildwood police pickup truck while sunbathing on the beach has filed a lawsuit alleging negligence, reckless conduct, and serious permanent injuries. A…
Rumors Swirl Over Adventure Crossing Government Bailout as County Allegedly Rejects Offer
Multiple sources say Adventure Crossing developer Vito Cardinale explored a potential sale of project land to Ocean County’s Open Space Trust Fund, but county officials have announced no plans to pursue such…
South Seaside Park Merger Back in Court as Borough Files New Lawsuit Against Berkeley Township
A new court filing seeks judicial oversight as Seaside Park and Berkeley Township continue negotiations over how to divide assets, debts, and financial obligations following the historic annexation of South Seaside Park.…
Ocean County Fireworks Guide 2026: Where to Watch America’s 250th July 4th Celebrations
From Seaside Heights and Point Pleasant Beach to Toms River and Long Beach Island, dozens of fireworks displays are scheduled across Ocean County over the next three weeks. Ocean County residents and…
ICE Highlights Removal of Criminal Illegal Immigrants Convicted of Murder, Child Sex Crimes
Federal immigration officials say several convicted criminal offenders were removed from the United States during a recent enforcement operation targeting individuals with serious criminal records. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement announced that…