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.…
March 11 marks key moments in New Jersey history, from Revolutionary War mobilization to one of America’s deadliest blizzards.
New Jersey milestones on March 11: Revolutionary regiment, lacrosse history, blizzard Trenton, NJ – March 11 has marked several notable moments connected to New Jersey history, including the creation of a Revolutionary…
New Jersey Approves 20-Acre Floating Solar Project Wanaque Reservoir
Largest in the country: State regulators have approved a massive floating solar installation on the Wanaque Reservoir that will power water treatment operations and supply electricity to hundreds of homes. Wanaque, NJ…
Why Does the Jewish Community Council Oppose My Plan to Halt Development? What Happens if the Council Doesn’t Pass My Plan?
Jewish Community Leaders Oppose Toms River Mayor’s Plan to Halt State-Mandated Overdevelopment By Mayor Daniel T. Rodrick | Toms River Recently, the Toms River Jewish Community Council (TRJCC) issued a statement opposing…
Mikie Sherrill’s Hometown Facing Educational Financial Crisis as Voters Await Results in $17.6 Million Vote
Even the hometown of New Jersey’s governor is grappling with the consequences of the state’s controversial S2 school funding formula as voters decide whether to approve millions in emergency funding. Montclair, NJ…
Does U.S. Have Minesweeping Ships in the Gulf? Misinformed Online Buzz Leaves Out Some Key Facts
Images of retired U.S. Navy minesweepers being transported up the Delaware Bay sparked online rumors that the United States no longer has mine-clearing capability, but the Navy has already transitioned to newer…
New Jersey Rally Against Dem’s Immigration Bills Set for March 23
A rally organized by Assemblyman Paul Kanitra is scheduled outside the State House Annex in Trenton as lawmakers prepare to vote on three immigration-related bills later that day. Trenton, NJ – A…
New York Wants to Ban Octopus Farming
A New York lawmaker is pushing legislation that would prohibit the sale of farm-raised octopus, citing environmental and animal welfare concerns. Albany, NY – New York lawmakers are considering new legislation that…
Why Rubber Ducks Are Showing Up on Jeeps Across New Jersey
The quirky “Duck Duck Jeep” trend has become a popular way for Jeep owners to compliment each other’s vehicles and build community. New Jersey – It’s almost spring in New Jersey and…
U.S. Warns Iran May Have Sent Encrypted Signal to Activate Sleeper Cells In America and Around the World
Federal alert urges heightened monitoring after intercepted transmission believed to originate in Iran following the death of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. Washington, DC – U.S. intelligence officials have intercepted an encrypted transmission…
After Promising Cuts, Sherrill Proposes $60.7B Budget, $2B Higher Than Murphy With Pension and School Funding Cuts “If We Don’t Act Now”
Governor Mikie Sherrill’s first budget proposal increases state spending by nearly $2 billion compared to the final budget under former Gov. Phil Murphy. Trenton, NJ – Governor Mikie Sherrill unveiled her first…
Illegal Migrant Carjacking Suspect Arrested by FBI in Georgia After Fleeing New Jersey
A second suspect wanted in a January carjacking in Howell Township has been arrested in Georgia and is awaiting extradition back to New Jersey. Howell Township, NJ – Authorities have arrested a…
New Jersey Drivers Once Again Facing Nation’s Steepest Auto Insurance Hikes in 2026
Premiums in the Garden State are projected to rise more than 10%, the highest increase in the country. Trenton, NJ – New Jersey drivers are expected to face the largest auto insurance…
Landlord Price Fixing Has Increased Rents in New Jersey by 61% Lawmakers Say
Proposed legislation would ban landlords from using software that coordinates rental pricing across competing properties. Trenton, NJ – New Jersey lawmakers have introduced legislation aimed at stopping landlords from using algorithm-driven software…
New Jersey Politicians Should Not Get Paid, Says New Bill That Has No Chance of Becoming a Law
A Republican lawmaker has introduced legislation that would eliminate the $82,000 annual salary currently paid to New Jersey legislators. Trenton, NJ – A new bill in Trenton calls for abolishing pay for…
Three Dead, One Hospitalized in Early Morning Berkeley Township Murder-Suicide
Authorities say three people were killed and a fourth person was hospitalized after an early-morning triple homicide and attempted suicide in Ocean County. Berkeley Township, NJ – Three people were killed and…
Brooklyn lottery ticket turns into big payday
Brooklyn gift shop sells lucky $19,464 TAKE 5 ticket Brooklyn, N.Y. — A winning TAKE 5 lottery ticket worth $19,464 was sold in Brooklyn for the March 7 midday drawing, according to…
NJ Bill Would Study New Payroll Deductions Program to Fund Long-Term Care Benefits
New Jersey lawmakers are considering a proposal that would study creating a state long-term care benefit funded through worker payroll deductions. Trenton, NJ – New Jersey lawmakers have introduced legislation directing the…
Sauickie Bill Targets Faulty E-ZPass Fines and Administrative Fees in New Jersey
Proposed legislation would require toll authorities to verify their systems are working properly before sending violation notices or charging drivers fees. Trenton, NJ – A New Jersey lawmaker has introduced legislation aimed…
Toms River Mayor Says End Free Taxpayer Paid Health Benefits for Part-Time Government Officials
Mayor Dan Rodrick says taxpayers should not fund healthcare coverage for officials who only attend occasional meetings. Toms River, NJ – Toms River Mayor Dan Rodrick is proposing two ordinances that would…
Muslim prayer lawsuit against Trenton schools dismissed on constutional grounds
A federal court ruled a parent failed to show that Trenton school officials violated his constitutional rights after denying a request for weekly early dismissal for religious services. Trenton, NJ – A…