Convicted Child Rapist Pardoned by Gov. Tim Walz Deported to Laos
Washington, D.C. – The U.S. Department of Homeland Security announced Friday that federal immigration authorities have deported Tou Lue Vang, a Laotian national whose recent pardon by Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and…
Chris Smith has just hours left to submit petition for re-election in New Jersey CD-4 congressional race
Veteran congressman absent from candidate list days before petition cutoff as critic Mike Crispi blames lack of organization TRENTON, N.J. – Questions are mounting around longtime Congressman Chris Smith’s reelection plans as…
Naked Man Steals Beer from Kosher Lakewood Liquor Store
A St. Patrick’s Day call on 2nd Street ended with a public nudity arrest and an unpaid 25-ounce beer. Lakewood, NJ – A St. Patrick’s Day incident in Lakewood took an unusual…
New Jersey Governor Says America is Failing its Children
Marlton, NJ – Standing inside Cherokee High School this week, Governor Mikie Sherrill outlined what she described as a widening national failure to protect children online, pointing to rising mental health challenges…
Sherrill blasts federal abortion probe as HHS opens investigation into 13 states
Marlton, NJ – Governor Mikie Sherrill on Thursday forcefully pushed back against a newly announced federal investigation into abortion coverage policies, calling the Trump administration’s move a “fishing expedition” as New Jersey…
New Jersey School Board Says Book that Include Vulgar Oral Sex Dialogue is Suitable for Middle Schoolers
Readington, NJ – A controversy is resurfacing in Readington schools after a parent circulated an explicit excerpt from a young adult novel available in a middle school library, reigniting debate over age-appropriate…
New York Governor to Wealthy Who Fled Her State Because of Taxes: Please Come Back
Albany, NY – Governor Kathy Hochul is raising concerns over the financial impact of wealthy residents and major businesses leaving New York, pointing to migration to lower-tax states like Florida and Texas…
Sen. Kim opposes DHS nomination as Mullin advances in narrow committee vote
A sharply divided Senate panel pushed forward a new DHS nominee as political tensions deepen over leadership and policy direction. Washington, DC – Sen. Andy Kim publicly opposed advancing the nomination of…
Mikie Sherrill Sees Middle School in Her Own Town Shut Down Over School Funding Catastrophe in New Jersey
An emotional board decision will shutter a Montclair middle school and reassign students as the district confronts a deep budget shortfall. Montclair, NJ – The Montclair Board of Education voted to close…
Iran conflict stirs support, fear among New Jersey’s Iranian community, ire from Democrat leaders
As U.S. military action escalates overseas, Iranian Americans in New Jersey are expressing a mix of approval, anxiety, and concern for family members caught in the conflict. Bergen County, NJ – The…
New Jersey Bill to Ban Sale and Use Gas Leaf Blowers Introduced Again by Democrats
A proposed law would restrict sales, limit use in residential areas, and push a shift to electric equipment statewide. Trenton, NJ – A New Jersey Senate bill introduced for the 2026 legislative…
ICE demands Ocean County to honor detainer of Lakewood migrant charged with sexual assault of minor
Federal officials say a detainer has been lodged as local authorities hold suspect without bail. Lakewood, NJ – Federal immigration officials are urging Ocean County authorities not to release a man arrested…
Lakewood’s explosive growth reshapes Ocean County as Orthodox community, shtickle pioneers expand outward
A decades-long population surge centered in Lakewood is driving significant demographic, housing, and political changes across neighboring New Jersey towns. Lakewood, NJ – What began as a small yeshiva community in the…
Newark Airport wait times swing wildly as TSA shortages and delays strain spring break travel
Travelers passing through Newark Liberty International Airport are facing unpredictable security lines as staffing shortages and ongoing disruptions ripple through one of the nation’s busiest hubs. Newark, NJ – Security wait times…
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…
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…
New Jersey wants gun manufacturers to pay nearly $1 billion per year to victims of criminal gun violence
Proposed law ties manufacturer fees to gun violence costs and creates fund for victims. Trenton, NJ – A newly introduced bill in the New Jersey Assembly would require firearm manufacturers to obtain…
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 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…