Man found shot dies after Fourth of July gunfire in DC
A 29-year-old man died after an officer discovered him wounded in a Southwest DC median, prompting a homicide investigation into a nearby shooting. WASHINGTON, D.C. — A homicide investigation is underway after…
Jackson Councilman Says New County Job Not a Patronage Position
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Jackson Township Councilman Giuseppe Palmeri is defending his recent appointment to an Ocean County position after questions surfaced about whether the job was the result of political patronage.…
Jackson Interim Mayor Jen Kuhn Highlights ‘Lights Out’ Program, Releases No Performance Data
Jackson, NJ – Jackson Township Interim Mayor Jen Kuhn is promoting the township’s “Lights Out” initiative, saying the program has made it easier for residents to report malfunctioning streetlights and improved communication…
Hecht Trailers Closing After Nearly 100 Years in Toms River as 2020 Settlement Paves Way for 50 Housing Units
Toms River, NJ – After serving customers at the Jersey Shore for nearly a century, Hecht Trailers is closing its doors, ending a business that has operated from its Route 9 location…
Woodbury Collects More Than $141,000 in Cannabis Tax Revenue During First Half of Year
Woodbury, NJ – The City of Woodbury collected more than $141,000 in local cannabis transfer tax revenue during the first half of the year, according to municipal financial records, highlighting the growing…
Lakewood Code Enforcement Targets Overgrown Lawns, Illegal Signs and Property Maintenance Violations
Lakewood, NJ – Recent code enforcement activity in Lakewood Township shows officials focusing on a range of quality-of-life issues, including overgrown lawns, illegal signage, trash accumulation, and other property maintenance violations. Records…
Saddle Brook Police Officer Charged After Striking Suspect With Gun, Falsifying Report
Hackensack, NJ – A Saddle Brook Police Department officer has been charged with aggravated assault, tampering with public records, and obstruction following an investigation into an arrest that allegedly violated the department’s…
In New Jersey, Some Water Pistols Are Considered Firearms and Can Carry A $1,000 Fine
TRENTON, N.J. — Parents shopping for water guns on Amazon may be surprised to find that some products cannot be shipped to New Jersey, even though state law specifically exempts traditional water…
New Jersey Democrats Blame Climate Change for Flooding, Ignoring Their Own Contribution to the Problem
The Fourth of July weekend storms once again placed New Jersey’s flooding problem at the center of public debate once again, but once again, Democrats are blaming climate change and Republicans are…
NYPD Seeks Suspects in Bronx Shooting, Boston Road Stabbing and G Train Cellphone Theft
Bronx, NY – The NYPD is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying suspects wanted in three unrelated violent crimes and theft investigations in the Bronx and Brooklyn, including a shooting during…
Brooklyn store sells winning top prize lottery ticket
A lucky New York Lottery player matched all five numbers to claim the top prize after purchasing a ticket at a Brooklyn neighborhood store. SCHENECTADY, N.Y. — A New York Lottery player…
Time running out to claim $342K winning New Jersey Lottery ticket
A winning Jersey Cash 5 ticket worth $342,777 will expire in less than two weeks unless its owner comes forward. TRENTON, N.J. — A New Jersey Lottery player has just days left…
Philadelphia Police Seek White Chevrolet Trailblazer in Fatal Kelly Drive Hit-and-Run
PHILADELPHIA, PA – The Philadelphia Police Department has released photographs of a vehicle believed to be involved in a fatal Kelly Drive hit-and-run that left 20-year-old Bryce Wolfe dead. Authorities are asking…
Police investigate after man found dead on Irving Street
A 55-year-old man was discovered unresponsive on a Northeast Washington street early Saturday, prompting a homicide investigation. WASHINGTON, D.C. — A homicide investigation is underway after a 55-year-old man was found dead…
Upper East Side Legionnaires’ Disease Outbreak Sickens 18 as Cooling Towers Tested
NEW YORK, N.Y. – New York City health officials are investigating an outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease that has sickened 18 people on the Upper East Side, prompting inspections and testing of building…
Jersey Shore Based Scanner News Operator Christopher Lyle Wanted After Skipping Criminal Municipal Court Hearing For Second Time
BEACHWOOD, N.J. – Christopher Lyle, the operator of the Jersey Coast Emergency News scanner page, is now the subject of an active bench warrant after failing to appear in Beachwood Municipal Court…
New Jersey Lottery players score more than $2.9 million in prizes during one week
Fourteen New Jersey Lottery players claimed prizes of at least $10,000 in a single week, including a jackpot worth more than $2.3 million. TRENTON, N.J. — Fourteen New Jersey Lottery players won…
NJ Gov. Sherrill Signs Energy Bills, Cuts Universal Electric Credit to $25 as GOP Questions ‘Relief’ Plan
TRENTON, N.J. – Governor Mikie Sherrill signed three energy bills Tuesday that her administration says will lower electricity costs through increased utility oversight and new requirements for large data centers, while announcing…
New Jersey Transit Needs to Stop Ignoring Comments from Customers and a Law Could Mandate It
TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey Transit would be required to send individual electronic responses to riders who submit written comments about proposed fare increases or significant service reductions under legislation introduced by…
New Jersey Pushes to Make Most Guns Illegal in Newly Proposed Assault Weapon Ban
Trenton, NJ – Democratic lawmakers have introduced legislation in the New Jersey Legislature that would strengthen the state’s existing Assault Weapons ban by expanding the types of semi-automatic firearms prohibited under state…
Lifeguards to be recognized as first responders with police, EMS and fire in New Jersey
Trenton, NJ – A resolution introduced in the New Jersey Senate would formally recognize Lifeguards as first responders and emergency service providers, acknowledging the specialized training and lifesaving duties they perform along…