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…
No Tax on Tips Law Introduced by New Jersey State Lawmakers
TRENTON, N.J. — A new bill introduced in the New Jersey Legislature seeks to provide tax relief for workers who earn income through tips. Dubbed the “No Taxes on Tops Bill,” the…
Toms River Mayor Says $9 Million Housing Fund Could be Used to Help Local Homeless Population
TOMS RIVER, NJ—Toms River Mayor Dan Rodrick says the township has a $9 million affordable housing fund that can be used to help shelter and care for the town’s homeless residents, but…
New Law Could Require New Jersey National Guard to Support Illegal Border Crossing Effort
TRENTON, N.J. — Assemblyman Paul Kanitra of Ocean County has introduced the “United Border Security Act,” a bill that would require the New Jersey National Guard to provide support to Arizona and…
Bill Would Require New Jersey Vote-by-Mail Voters to Include Copy of Personal ID
TRENTON, N.J. — Assemblyman Paul Kanitra, who represents parts of Ocean County, has introduced legislation aimed at tightening the requirements for vote-by-mail and absentee ballots. The proposed law would require New Jersey…
If North Carolina Identified as Ukraine, Maybe Biden and Harris Would Help More, Trump, Jr. Jabs
Donald Trump Jr. took a sharp jab at the Biden-Harris administration’s sluggish response to Hurricane Helene, which devastated parts of the U.S. Southeast and left over 600,000 residents in North Carolina without…
New Jersey Seeks to Fix Flaw in Law That Deters Tickets for Passing School Buses
TRENTON, N.J. — In New Jersey, a new bill will make it easier for police and prosecutors to charge drivers who pass school buses illegally. Under the current law, either the bus…
Caught on Camera: Tree Falls on Dugout During New Jersey Youth Baseball Game
FAIR HAVEN, NJ – A youth softball game in Fair Haven, New Jersey, took a terrifying turn when a large tree branch came crashing down on a dugout, narrowly avoiding a major…
New Jersey Seeks to Lower Requirements for Special Needs Bus Drivers
TRENTON, N.J. — The Senate Transportation Committee has favorably reported an amended version of Senate Bill No. 3000, which would allow drivers with a Type S school bus certificate to operate certain…
1960s Seaside Heights Promotional Tourism Video Surfaces on YouTube
Imagine being transported back to the 1960s, when Seaside Heights was the it place for summer fun in New Jersey. A recently discovered promo film on YouTube perfectly captures that golden age…
Former Wildwood mayor pleads guilty to health benefits fraud and tax violations
TRENTON, N.J. — Former Wildwood Mayor Peter J. Byron pleaded guilty to charges related to fraudulently participating in the State Health Benefits Program (SHBP) and failing to disclose outside employment and income,…
New Jersey Seeks to Raise Vape by Mail Age Limit to 21
TRENTON, N.J. — A new bill aims to strengthen New Jersey’s age restrictions on electronic smoking devices and tobacco products by prohibiting delivery of these items to individuals under the age of…
New Jersey Lawmakers Push for Zero Traffic Deaths by 2040
New Jersey Senate bill aims to eliminate traffic fatalities by 2040 TRENTON, N.J. — The Senate Transportation Committee has favorably reported a substitute bill for Senate Bill No. 361, which proposes the…
In New Jersey, It Costs A Little Extra Green to go Green Under New EV Tax
TRENTON, NJ – Did you know New Jersey is making a major push to ban gas-powered cars and to promote green electric vehicles? Well, that’s true and the state is now taxing…
What to Do If You Get Jury Duty in New Jersey
Jury duty. These are the two words nobody in New Jersey want to see on a letter when they open their mailbox. Jury duty can feel overwhelming, but it’s a civic responsibility…
New Jersey Monday Morning Commuter Alerts and Report
NEWARK, N.J. — Monday morning commuters in New Jersey faced a series of traffic incidents and delays across key roadways, with crashes and congestion causing slowdowns in multiple areas. A crash on…
Fall weather arrives this week across New Jersey
This week’s weather in New Jersey offers a mix of early autumn conditions, with temperatures hovering around the upper 60s to mid-70s during the day and dipping into the mid to upper…
Can New Jersey Transit Recover from 2024 Summer From Hell?
New Jersey Transit faced a rough patch in the summer and fall of 2024, with widespread train cancellations and delays frustrating thousands of daily commuters. Problems ranged from equipment failures to outdated…
North Jersey Councilman Facing Charges Again
It looks like the situation with Dover Councilman Sergio Rodriguez is going from bad to worse. It’s almost like watching a ship that’s been hit with one storm after another, and now…
New Jersey’s Ramapo Fault Line Shaking Since 4.2 Quake, Is The Big One Coming?
CALIFON, NJ – The Ramapo Fault, a 185-mile-long system stretching across New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania, has been experiencing an unsettling series of earthquakes throughout 2024. Following a notable 4.2 magnitude…
Things You Need to Know Before Visiting the Jersey Shore in the Fall
ASBURY PARK, NJ – If you’re thinking about visiting the Jersey Shore in the fall, you’re in for a treat. The crowds may thin out, but the beauty and charm of the…
