Challenge Accepted: Justice Dept. Says After Gov. Mikie Sherrill Refuses Federal Request for New Jersey Voter Data
Trenton, NJ – A dispute between New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill and the U.S. Department of Justice escalated Tuesday after a top federal official responded “Challenge accepted” to the governor’s refusal to…
Second Minke Whale Found Dead Off Jersey Coast Days Since Offshore Wind Survey Ship Returned
LAVALLETTE, N.J. — A small minke whale was found dead early Friday morning near Trenton Avenue in Lavallette, according to the Marine Mammal Stranding Center (MMSC). The whale, measuring between 10 and…
Jackson Crash that Shut Down Road for Days, Power Outages Involved Alcohol and a Harassing Digital Ad Truck
JACKSON, NJ—In August, a digital advertising truck registered in Pennsylvania was in Jackson for one reason and one reason only: to harass a local Jackson business owner at his home because of…
Former President Returning to Butler Three Months After Failed Attempt on His Life
Donald Trump is heading back to Butler, Pennsylvania, this Saturday for a rally that holds significant weight for both his supporters and his 2024 campaign. Butler is where Trump survived an assassination…
Shocking Absolutely Nobody, New Jersey Rocker Bruce Springsteen Endorses Kamala Harris
Bruce Springsteen has made his political stance crystal clear, formally endorsing Kamala Harris for President and Tim Walz for Vice President in a new video. In his statement, Springsteen doesn’t hold back,…
New Jersey Most Wanted Fugitive charged in 2010 Brick Township attempted murder captured in New York City
BRICK TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Marciano Sanchez, a fugitive wanted in connection with a 2010 attempted murder in Brick Township, has been captured in New York City, authorities announced Thursday. Sanchez, 40, whose…
Dead minke whale found in Raritan Bay off New Jersey shoreline
SANDY HOOK, N.J. — A dead minke whale was discovered floating in the Lower Bay/Raritan Bay area on Thursday morning, prompting efforts by local and federal agencies to track its movement. The…
Jackson Council Ordinance to Fix High Density Housing Loophole at Adventure Crossing
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – Adventure Crossing, once envisioned as a major entertainment district featuring sports fields, hotels, a convention center, restaurants, and other high-end attractions, has yet to meet those expectations. Instead,…
Unvetted Illegal Immigrants Without ID Allowed to Fly and DHS is Ok With That
Imagine hopping on a domestic flight in the U.S., breezing through airport security with the usual checkpoint routine: showing your ID, passing through metal detectors, and maybe getting a pat-down if the…
Kamala Harris Announces $750 Aid Check for North Carolina Families Who Lost Everything in Hurricane Floods
WASHINGTON — Vice President Kamala Harris announced on Wednesday that the federal government will provide a $750 payment to hurricane victims affected by recent flooding caused by Hurricane Helene. The announcement comes…
Fugitive Illegal Migrant Rapist from New Jersey Captured at Memphis Motel
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A New Jersey man wanted for multiple sex crimes against a child was arrested in Memphis on Tuesday, according to the U.S. Marshals Service. Siamel Alberto Perez was wanted…
New Jesey Gets Slap on Wrist by Justice Department Over Deadly Failures at Veterans Homes During Pandemic
NEWARK, N.J. — The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of New Jersey and the Department of Justice’s Civil Rights Division have filed a complaint against the state of New Jersey and…
New Jersey leads coalition to defend public health insurance access for migrant children
TRENTON, N.J. — Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin is spearheading a coalition of 18 jurisdictions in support of a federal effort to expand health insurance access to Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals…
Philadelphia man indicted for murder in Atlantic City shooting
MAYS LANDING, N.J. — A Philadelphia man has been indicted by an Atlantic County grand jury on charges of murder, attempted murder, and weapons offenses in connection with the fatal shooting of…
FedEx worker assaulted and robbed while delivering package in the Bronx
BRONX, N.Y. — A FedEx delivery worker was robbed Monday afternoon while delivering a package in the Bronx, police said. The incident occurred at approximately 5:10 p.m. in front of 2395 Palisade…
MS-13’s Darling Little Devil Gets 50 Years in Prison for Murdering Four Young Men
CENTRAL ISLIP, N.Y. — Leniz Escobar, also known as “Diablita,” was sentenced Wednesday to 50 years in federal prison for her role in the brutal murders of four young men by MS-13…
Hong Kong Phooey: Tim Walz Was Never At Tiananmen Square Protest
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz faced some heat during the recent vice presidential debate over claims he had made about being in Hong Kong during the 1989 Tiananmen Square protests. For years, Walz…
Cop rescues dear tangled in soccer net at Peninsula Park
ANNAPOLIS, Md. — On Sunday morning, an Anne Arundel County police officer successfully rescued a deer whose antlers had become entangled in a soccer net at Peninsula Park. Corporal Sears from the…
Deal Police increase patrols around synagogues for Rosh Hashanah, High Holy Days
DEAL, N.J. — The Deal Police Department has heightened patrols around synagogues and houses of worship during Rosh Hashanah and the High Holy Days as a precautionary measure in response to global…
New Jersey officials warn voters about deepfakes ahead of 2024 election
TRENTON, N.J. — With the 2024 presidential election approaching, New Jersey Lieutenant Governor Tahesha Way and Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin have issued guidance to help residents identify and avoid deepfakes—AI-generated media…
Phil Murphy, Josh Gottheimer to Host Fundraiser for “Accused Domestic Abuser” Doug Emhoff This Weekend
Doug Emhoff, husband of Vice President Kamala Harris, is facing a reported claim that he’s an “accused domestic abuser.” These allegations came ahead of two high-profile fundraisers in New Jersey, where Emhoff…
