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.…
Man charged after bringing weed smoking, beer drinking parakeet to local bar in Greensburg
Police say the bird had a broken leg and appeared underweight after being transported in the man’s pocket. Greensburg, PA – A Greensburg man was arrested after allegedly bringing an injured parakeet…
New Jersey wants cops to undergo personal bias reviews every five years
Sen. Angela McKnight’s proposal aims to identify extremist ties and prevent discriminatory policing TRENTON, NJ – A new bill in the New Jersey Senate would require all state, county, and municipal police…
New law seeks to remove ethics guardrails for spouses of New Jersey’s most powerful public officials
Bill A5214 would ease ethics restrictions on spouses of New Jersey state employees. Measure allows spouses of certain state officials to invest in or hold interests in cannabis or casino industries under…
Toms River school board sued for hiring $850-per-hour lawyer tied to board president
Board member alleges corruption, conflict of interest, and illegal spending amid district’s financial crisis TOMS RIVER, NJ – A Toms River Regional school board member is suing her own district, accusing fellow…
YouTuber Tyler Oliveira, Ocean County politician, deplatformed after controversial Lakewood video
Platforms crack down after Oliveira’s “Jewish invasion” video accuses Lakewood’s Orthodox community of welfare abuse. Lakewood, NJ – Tyler Oliveira, a YouTube documentarian known for on-the-ground exposés, has been banned from Facebook,…
New Jersey wants students who engage in bias conduct to undergo mandatory psychiatric evaluation and counseling
A new Senate proposal seeks to address rising school bias incidents through mandatory counseling and intervention plans. Trenton, NJ – Senator Britnee Timberlake has introduced legislation that would require New Jersey students…
False submarine alert off Sandy Hook sparks panic and online backlash
No evidence or official confirmation as viral post fuels confusion along New Jersey coast SANDY HOOK, NJ – A social media post from a Jersey Shore area scanner news page with over…
New Jersey bill would make State Police an independent department reporting directly to the Governor
Proposal removes State Police from oversight by the Attorney General, creating a standalone Cabinet-level agency TRENTON, NJ – A new bill in the New Jersey Assembly could significantly reshape how the state’s…
ICE Newark sends convicted migrant drug trafficker back to Mexico
Officials say the man was sentenced to nearly six years in prison for fentanyl and cocaine trafficking. Newark, NJ – Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) Newark announced the arrest and removal of…
Ding! Dong! Jasmine’s Gone: Crockett Loses Texas Democrat Primary Election
James Talarico defeats Jasmine Crockett in Texas Democratic Senate primary upset. Progressive congresswoman falls short as voters choose a softer-spoken reformer over a fiery firebrand AUSTIN, TX – Texas State Rep. James…
Pepper spray attack ends in street robbery in Staten Island
Man pepper sprayed and robbed of $80 on Jersey Street in Staten Island STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Police are searching for a suspect who allegedly pepper sprayed a 24-year-old man and robbed…
Maryland lawmakers consider bill to ban lead ammunition for all hunting by 2029
Proposal would require transition to nonlead ammo, citing environmental and health risks from toxic exposure ANNAPOLIS, MD – A bill before the Maryland House of Delegates would phase out the use of…
New Jersey’s F.*.C.K. I.C.E bill introduced in state senate to stop federal criminal immigration crackdown in Garden State
Legislation introduced Monday would permit civil lawsuits for alleged constitutional violations during immigration enforcement operations in New Jersey. New Jersey, NJ – A bill introduced in the New Jersey Senate would create…
Ocean County GOP Commissioner Describes Flight from Iranian Islamic State to Find Success in America in Business and Politics
A young refugee from Iran rose to become one of New Jersey’s most influential county leaders TOMS RIVER, NJ – Frank Sadeghi, who once escaped the oppressive regime of Iran as a…
Manchester Zoning Board Denies Mikvah Application After Months of Hearings
MANCHESTER — After a series of hearings that stretched over several months, the Manchester Township Zoning Board of Adjustment voted unanimously to deny an application seeking to establish a mikvah inside a…
New Jersey man sued Verizon over $10 special deposit fee and lost
Court denies fee waiver and dismisses case, calling claims legally baseless and unsupported TRENTON, NJ – A federal judge in New Jersey has dismissed a lawsuit filed by a man who claimed…
Judge dismisses New Jersey man’s lawsuit accusing CNN and other media of “mind control”
Court finds allegations against TV executives and talk show hosts “frivolous” and unsupported TRENTON, NJ – A New Jersey federal judge has dismissed a bizarre lawsuit filed by a man who claimed…
Virginia’s effort to ban facial coverings for police fails in committee
Legislation that would have restricted law enforcement officers from wearing face coverings while on duty did not advance. Virginia, VA – A bill that sought to prohibit most state and federal law-enforcement…
Aussie cattle dog Ozzy seeking adoptive home in New Jersey
A 3½-year-old Australian Cattle Dog currently in foster care is available for adoption through Associated Humane Societies. Forked River, NJ – An energetic Australian Cattle Dog named Ozzy is looking for a…
New Jersey’s deep freeze is about to end as 70 degree days expected next week
After a stretch of cold, rainy weather, temperatures across New Jersey are expected to rebound into the 60s and potentially the 70s by early next week. New Jersey, NJ – A damp…