New Jersey Unemployment Rate Falls to 4.5%, But State Still Ranks Among Nation’s Highest
Trenton, NJ – New Jersey’s unemployment rate edged down to 4.5% in June, according to preliminary data released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, marking continued improvement after the state’s jobless…
New Jersey senators engage in political theater, neglecting polluted waterways, dangerous bridges
Editorial: Booker and Kim Have Lost Sight of Reality as New Jersey Crumbles. Instead of sitting on steps and giving 12 hour speeches, or showig up to forest fires for Smithsonian photo-ops,…
New Jersey man among four arrested in illegal immigrant marriage scam Maryland
BALTIMORE, MD — Four individuals have been federally indicted after a sweeping investigation led by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) uncovered an illegal scheme facilitating visa and marriage fraud. Ella Zuran,…
Man kayaks through New Jersey’s most disgusting and polluted waterway, the Passaic River
PASSAIC COUNTY, N.J. — Armed with just a kayak and determination, Matt Dolitsky paddled two feet above the filthy, debris-choked Passaic River in a bold outdoor excursion this week. Navigating the murky…
Feds shift tactics to fight New York City’s congestion tax
NEW YORK, N.Y. — Federal prosecutors warned the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) of serious litigation risks in defending its decision to terminate New York City’s Central Business District Tolling Program (CBDTP),…
Teen gunned down near Coney Island boardwalk in broad daylight shooting
BROOKLYN, N.Y. — A teenage boy was fatally shot Sunday afternoon near Coney Island, sparking a homicide investigation in a busy Brooklyn corridor. At approximately 4:49 p.m., police responded to a 911…
Chris Christie questions federal arrest of Milwaukee judge who aided illegal migrant’s escape
MILWAUKEE, Wis. — Former New Jersey Governor and federal prosecutor Chris Christie weighed in Sunday on the controversial arrest of a Milwaukee judge accused of helping a criminal illegal migrant evade Immigration…
Ousted Toms River mayor Mo Hill resurfaces at Jack Ciattarelli headquarters launch
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Former Toms River Mayor Mo Hill made a rare public appearance Saturday as he and his political allies rallied at the grand opening of gubernatorial candidate Jack Ciattarelli’s…
Murphy slammed for state-funded trip to Middle East as New Jersey’s biggest forest fire ever raged
TRENTON, NJ — Governor Phil Murphy faced fierce backlash this weekend after announcing his arrival in Saudi Arabia for an economic mission, while wildfires and other crises continued to plague New Jersey.…
Spadea says Toms River sports star forgave him for supporting Phil Murphy’s initial school funding cuts
TOMS RIVER, NJ — When the Toms River School District faced its first major funding cuts under Governor Phil Murphy, New Jersey gubernatorial candidate Bill Spadea told the district and the students…
Hidden camera found in Massachusetts college restroom
WILLIAMSTOWN, MA — Maxwell Hall was charged with 18 counts of illegal surveillance following the discovery of a hidden camera in a public restroom at Williams College, officials announced Friday. On March…
Bonfire permits required for Lag Ba’Omer
NEW JERSEY — Authorities are warning residents to avoid open burning on Friday, April 25, due to an elevated risk for the rapid spread of wildfires across New Jersey and eastern Pennsylvania,…
New Jersey man killed teen girl’s concerned dad with baseball bat
MILLVILLE, NJ — A 55-year-old man and a 17-year-old juvenile have been charged with homicide and weapons offenses following the death of Louis “Gus” Serbeck after a violent altercation at a Millville…
Jack Ciattarelli slams Murphy’s energy policies, vows to scrap wind farms if elected
TRENTON, NJ — Former gubernatorial candidate Jack Ciattarelli renewed his criticism of New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy’s energy policies Friday, pledging to dismantle the administration’s offshore wind initiatives if elected. In a…
One Year Later: Toms River’s Stand Against the Twin Towers Was the Right Call
It’s been a year since Toms River, New Jersey, halted the controversial 10-story twin tower project proposed for its downtown. The decision to stop this massive redevelopment has sparked lawsuits and debates,…
Monmouth County rejoices after Ice Cream on 9 reopens after long closure
HOWELL, NJ — Ice Cream on 9, the popular roadside ice cream shop on Route 9, has reopened its doors after a long and unexplained closure, drawing excitement from the local community.…
Murphy and Dems gambled New Jersey’s future on Green New Deal and lost, GOP says
TRENTON, NJ — Republican Senators Michael Testa and Carmen Amato, Jr. sharply criticized New Jersey Democrats on Friday during a committee hearing focused on the state’s rising energy costs. Sen. Testa accused…
Bill Spadea Refuses to Return $225,000 in Common Sense Club Donation Payments Amid Controversy
Trenton, NJ – Republican gubernatorial candidate Bill Spadea is facing mounting criticism for his refusal to return $225,000 in donations from his Common Sense Club, a ‘non-profit’ and ‘non-political-action-committee’, which he paid…
Toms River freezes property taxes for second year as mayor slashes payroll by $5.5M
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Toms River residents will see no increase in their municipal property taxes this year, Mayor Dan Rodrick announced, marking the second consecutive year of a 0% tax hike…
New Jersey Needs a Real Energy Plan, Not Murphy’s Offshore Wind Pipe Dream
NEW JERSEY – Governor Phil Murphy’s obsession with offshore wind has left New Jersey’s energy future in shambles. Soaring costs, project delays, and the collapse of major wind deals have exposed his…
Lakewood man admits to drunk driving joyride that killed one, injured another
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A 23-year-old Lakewood man pleaded guilty Wednesday to vehicular homicide and assault by auto stemming from a July 2022 high-speed, alcohol-fueled crash that killed one woman and seriously…
