New Jersey Seeks to Expand Free School Lunch Program

TRENTON, NJ — The Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee has advanced a bill sponsored by Senate Majority Leader M. Teresa Ruiz, aiming to expand the availability of free school meals. This legislation…

January 5, 2024

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Man Fatally Shot Outside Newark Mosque

New Jersey News

NEWARK, NJ – Early Wednesday morning, Imam Hassan Sharif was shot multiple times outside Masjid Muhammad-Newark, on South Orange Avenue and Camden Street. Newark police responded to the shooting at 6:15 AM,…

January 4, 2024

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Atlantic County Ticket Hits $429K Jersey Cash 5 Jackpot”

Lottery Results

TRENTON, NJ – A stroke of luck has hit Atlantic County as a single Jersey Cash 5 ticket scooped up a whopping $429,298 jackpot. The fortunate draw took place on Wednesday, January…

January 4, 2024

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Report Shows Exodus from New Jersey Continued in 2023 Leading Nation for Six Years

New Jersey News

TRENTON, NJ – United Van Lines released its 47th Annual National Movers Study on Jan. 2, revealing a continuing trend of Americans moving eastward and southward, favoring affordability and comparable amenities to…

January 4, 2024

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Newark Police Hunt for Armed Robbers in White Civic

New Jersey News

NEWARK, NJ – The Newark Department of Public Safety is seeking public assistance in identifying suspects involved in two armed robberies that occurred in the early hours of Monday, January 1, 2024.…

January 4, 2024

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Masked Robber In Newark on the Run in Stolen BMW

New Jersey News

NEWARK, NJ – The Newark Department of Public Safety is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect involved in an armed robbery at a local gas station. The incident took place…

January 4, 2024

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Newark Burglar Caught On Camera

New Jersey News

NEWARK, NJ – The Newark Department of Public Safety is seeking assistance from the public in identifying a burglary suspect involved in a theft on December 27th. The incident occurred at approximately…

January 4, 2024

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Jennifer Kuhn Named First Woman to Lead Jackson Township Council in 15 Years

Community News

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – Jackson Township Councilwoman Jennifer Kuhn has been appointed to serve as the next president of the township council for the 2024 fiscal year. Kuhn, a successful business owner…

January 4, 2024

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Bergen County Police Academy Fires Instructors, Classes Suspended Over Allegations

Community News

RUTHERFORD, NJ – At the recent commencement ceremony of Bergen Academy’s 131st class, a notable absence of instructors marked the event at Felician University on December 15. The New Jersey Police Training…

January 4, 2024

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Trump to Focus on Winning New Jersey in 2024 Presidential Election

New Jersey News

BEDMINSTER, NJ – Former President Donald Trump announced his intention to focus on New Jersey as a key state in his 2024 presidential campaign. In an interview with Breitbart released Tuesday, Trump…

January 4, 2024

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Senator Bramnick Swears in Toms River Mayor, Ushering In Change in State’s 8th Largest Town

Community News

TOMS RIVER, NJ – New Jersey State Senator John Bramnick conducted the swearing-in of Toms River’s newly elected Mayor Dan Rodrick and councilmembers Lynn O’Toole, Tom Nivison, and Craig Coleman at the…

January 4, 2024

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New Jersey Democrat Mayor Says Migrants Not Welcome In His City

Community News

EDISON, NJ – The mayor of Edison New Jersey, Democrat Sam Joshi declared that immigrants are not welcome in his city. Responding to an influx of busses full of migrants from Texas…

January 4, 2024

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Chris Christie Says He Supported Trump Twice Only Because He Was Winning

New Jersey News

NEWARK, NJ – Former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie publicly expressed regret over his previous endorsements of Donald Trump for the presidential elections in 2016 and 2020. Christie acknowledged his error in…

January 4, 2024

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Planned Parenthood Opposes New Jersey Bill Restricting Contact With Minors on Social Media

Government News

TRENTON, NJ – Planned Parenthood Action Fund of New Jersey (PPAFNJ) is actively campaigning against a New Jersey legislative bill aimed at regulating minors’ access to social media. This bill mandates parental…

January 4, 2024

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Newark Police Seek Man Who Brutally Attacked Female Fast Food Worker Over Order

New Jersey News

NEWARK, NJ – Newark Public Safety Director Fritz G. Fragé is calling for public assistance in identifying a male suspect involved in an assault that took place on Thursday, December 28, 2023.…

January 4, 2024

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Atlantic City Police Arrest Man for Hostage Situation and Assault

New Jersey News

ATLANTIC CITY, NJ – The Atlantic City Police Department has apprehended Justin Williams following a hostage situation involving two women. Williams was arrested for holding the women against their will, assaulting them,…

January 4, 2024

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Driver Crashes Car Into Howell Township Home

Monmouth County News

HOWELL TOWNSHIP, NJ – A significant accident occurred in Howell Township, where a vehicle crashed into the garage of a home, causing extensive damage to the sidewall. The incident took place on…

January 3, 2024

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Chris Christie Says Maine Effort to Keep Trump Off Ballot Divisive and Intriguing

New Jersey News

As the Iowa caucuses and New Hampshire primary approach, the former President faces a busy week in the legal arena, including an appeal regarding Maine’s ballot decision and filing federal papers on…

January 3, 2024

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Imam Fatally Shot Outside New Jersey Mosque, Investigation Underway

New Jersey News

NEWARK, NJ — In a shocking incident early Wednesday morning, an imam, Hassan Sharif, was fatally shot outside the Masjid Muhammad mosque in Newark. The shooting, which occurred shortly after 6 a.m.,…

January 3, 2024

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Argument in Brooklyn Ends in Shooting

Toms River News

BROOKLYN, NY – A shooting occurred on Sunday, December 17, at about 3:28 AM in front of 2913 Surf Avenue, following a verbal altercation. A 43-year-old man was shot in the abdomen…

January 3, 2024

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