Peekskill Man Charged With Animal Cruelty After Dogtopia Video, SPCA Says
A Peekskill man faces an animal cruelty charge after video allegedly showed him slamming a senior dog onto a grooming table at Dogtopia in Mount Kisco.…
High Bacteria Levels Trigger Swimming Advisories at 10 New Jersey Beaches
Ten New Jersey beaches are under swimming advisories after elevated Enterococci bacteria levels were found in Monmouth, Ocean and Cape May counties.…
East Brunswick Police Searching for Owner of Dog Found on Old Stage Road
East Brunswick Police are searching for the owner of a dog found on Old Stage Road and are asking anyone who recognizes the pet to contact officers.…
New Jersey gas prices surge near $4 per gallon amid global oil shock tied to Iran conflict
NJ gas prices jump more than $1 as Iran conflict rattles oil markets and hits Ocean County. New Jersey drivers are getting hit with a sharp jump at the pump as turmoil…
State Police launch crackdown against New Jersey’s aggressive drivers
A multi-agency enforcement push is targeting speeding, tailgating, and distracted driving on highways through late April. Trenton, NJ – New Jersey State Police have launched a coordinated crackdown on aggressive driving, partnering…
Federal judge rules against Voice of America cuts, finds agency downsizing violated law
A sweeping court decision has sided with journalists and employees who challenged a major overhaul of U.S. international broadcasting operations. Washington, DC – A federal judge has ruled that actions taken in…
Two New Jersey towns ranked among safest cities in America in 2026 report
Two Bergen County communities have landed on a national list highlighting the lowest crime rates in the country, according to newly released data. Bergen County, NJ – Emerson and Allendale have been…
Bronx stabbing leaves 65-year-old man injured inside East 183rd Street building
A violent confrontation inside a Bronx building escalated into a stabbing and physical assault, leaving an elderly man wounded late Tuesday afternoon. New York, NY – A 65-year-old man was stabbed and…
New Jersey Man Who Killed Estranged Wife and In-Laws in Triple Murder Was Arrested and Released Weeks Earlier for Domestic Assault
Court records reveal suspect allegedly threatened to kill family weeks before fatal shooting, but he was released unsupervised by a North Jersey judge. Berkeley Township, NJ – Court records show the man…
YouTuber Tyler Oliveira Fought Lakewood and Lakewood Won
A viral YouTube clash with a tight-knit community triggers backlash and fallout. YouTuber Tyler Oliveira faces backlash after Lakewood video sparks controversy Lakewood, NJ – A high-profile YouTube video targeting Lakewood’s Orthodox…
New Jersey wants to ban A.I. in political campaign advertising
Proposed law would criminalize deceptive AI political ads and require disclosure labels. Trenton, NJ – A New Jersey Senate bill would impose new restrictions on the use of artificial intelligence in political…
NJ Transit must improve safety at bus stops in New Jersey’s most dangerous locations lawmaker says
Proposed law would require barriers and lighting at bus stops in areas with elevated crash risk. Trenton, NJ – A newly introduced bill in the New Jersey Assembly would require NJ Transit…
New Jersey Menstrual Equity Sought For All College Campuses
A newly introduced New Jersey bill would require every public college and university to create and carry out a campus menstrual equity plan within a year. Trenton, NJ – A bill introduced…
New Jersey moves forward on subsidized apartment renter bill of rights
A sweeping New Jersey housing bill would increase inspections, penalties, and landlord disclosure rules for subsidized rental properties. Trenton, NJ – A newly introduced bill in the New Jersey Assembly would create…
New Jersey advances sweeping ban on food dyes and additives in school lunches
Lawmakers move to restrict 10 substances, with school dye ban set for 2028. Trenton, NJ – New Jersey lawmakers are advancing legislation that would prohibit a range of food additives and artificial…
Scam Alert: New Jersey court notices tricking people to pay for bogus tickets and fines
Bold red “scam alert” flags fraudulent court notices targeting residents with payment demands. Newark, NJ – A new wave of fraudulent traffic violation notices is targeting New Jersey residents, using official-looking documents…
New Jersey’s largest military base just went on high alert after suspicious packages found
Wrightstown, NJ – A brief security alert unfolded at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst on Tuesday after suspicious packages were reported on the installation, prompting an immediate response from Security Forces and emergency personnel.…
Undocumented Migrants in New Jersey Get Licenses, But Are They Registering for Selective Service Like American Citizens?
As automatic systems expand in New Jersey, concerns grow over whether safeguards and obligations are applied consistently. Trenton, NJ – New Jersey’s Motor Vehicle Commission is once again at the center of…
New Jersey Attorney General investigatiging after woman in medical distress who called 911 shot and killed by cops
A predawn 911 medical call in Lanoka Harbor ended in a fatal police encounter now under state investigation. Lacey Township, NJ – A woman was shot and killed by a Lacey Township…
Chocolates sold at New Jersey are Lidl stores recalled over undeclared tree nut allergens
Undisclosed allergen in German-style nougat sweets prompts multi-state recall across East Coast stores. Arlington, VA – Lidl US has issued a voluntary recall of its Favorina Chocolate Ladybugs candy after discovering the…
FDA recall issued for Boner Bear, Red Bull honey supplements laced with prescription drug ingredients
Tampa, FL – A Florida-based distributor has announced a nationwide recall of several honey-based dietary supplements after federal testing found undeclared prescription drug ingredients commonly used to treat erectile dysfunction. The products,…
Former Toms River Mayor Mo Hill is Back and He Still Wants to Build a City at Ciba Geigy Superfund Site
Toms River mayor blasts council for voting against plan to minimize state-mandated affordable housing plan. Toms River, NJ – Former Toms River Mayor Maurice “Mo” Hill returned to politics this week and…
Jackson Township Has an Illegal Rental Problem as Half of Properties Inspected Operating Illegally, One Criminally
Jackson launches rental crackdown with 50% of properties cited on first day. New inspection bureau issues widespread violations as officials target illegal rentals. Jackson, NJ – It has been a long road…