New Jersey News

New Jersey bill would require restaurants to disclose mandatory gratuities TRENTON, N.J. — New legislation introduced in the New Jersey Legislature would require restaurants to clearly disclose any mandatory gratuity …

TRENTON, NJ — Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Office of Public Integrity & Accountability (OPIA) announced criminal charges Friday against two individuals accused of soliciting a bribe from …

TRENTON, NJ — New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin announced that the state has joined a coalition of 11 attorneys general in suing the federal government over its attempt …

TRENTON, N.J. — A new bill introduced in the New Jersey Legislature would exempt residents aged 70 and older from jury duty, offering automatic relief from the civic obligation for …

TRENTON, N.J. — The New Jersey Senate Commerce Committee has advanced Senate Bill No. 3007, which would legalize natural organic reduction — also known as human composting — as an …

TRENTON, N.J. — As offshore wind projects face mounting obstacles in New Jersey, state lawmakers are shifting their focus to a new renewable energy source: offshore tidal and wave energy. …

NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. — A new bill in the state legislature would name an official state nut, if passed. New Jersey has entered the growing multi-billion-dollar global hazelnut industry, becoming …

TRENTON, N.J. — New legislation advanced in New Jersey would prohibit local governments from naming public property after groups or lands associated with federally designated foreign terrorist organizations. Under the …

TRENTON, N.J. — New legislation would require solar energy components to be included in certain school construction projects managed by the New Jersey Schools Development Authority (SDA). Under the bill, …

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A scheduled No Kings protest at the Ocean County Mall was overtaken Saturday by by counter-protesters carrying Trump signs and American flags, turning the event into …

MANCHESTER, N.J. — Several Manchester Township police officers were recognized this week for their heroism and dedication during the 2025 Valor, Life-Saving, and Meritorious Service Awards Ceremony hosted by the …

ST. PAUL, Minn. — Authorities have identified 57-year-old Vance Boelter as the suspect in the targeted shootings of Minnesota lawmakers Melissa Hortman and John Hoffman, according to sources confirmed by …

JACKSON, N.J. — An Eagle Scout candidate has completed a project benefiting young liver patients at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP), delivering handmade blankets and a monetary donation to …

SHAMONG TWP., N.J. — Crews with the New Jersey Forest Fire Service are making progress containing a wildfire burning in Wharton State Forest near the Carranza Memorial in Burlington County. …

NEWARK, N.J. — Authorities are asking for the public’s help in identifying a suspect who smashed his way into a local coffee shop and stole a cash register containing $200. …

FREEHOLD, N.J. — A Monmouth County jury has found a Long Branch man guilty on 18 charges stemming from an armed home invasion and fatal car crash that killed a …

TRENTON, N.J. — Bill Spadea, who suffered a decisive defeat in New Jersey’s recent gubernatorial primary, is reportedly considering leaving the state for a new opportunity in Tennessee, according to …

WASHINGTON — Multiple U.S. politicians reportedly purchased defense stocks prior to Israel’s recent attack on Iran, including Congressman Josh Gottheimer, who traded shares of Raytheon (RTX), a major weapons manufacturer. …

TRENTON, NJ — Republican candidate Jack Ciattarelli issued a public appeal Friday urging Governor Phil Murphy and Attorney General Matt Platkin to fully empower law enforcement ahead of a weekend …

LONG BRANCH, NJ — Authorities are investigating the shooting death of a man found Thursday night near the shoreline at Pier Village, according to Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago. …

TOMS RIVER, NJ — Alejandro Huerta-Arias, 24, of Toms River, was sentenced Friday to eight years in New Jersey State Prison for vehicular homicide following a 2022 crash that killed …

TOMS RIVER, NJ — Andrew Williams, 45, of Atlantic City, was sentenced Thursday to ten years in New Jersey State Prison for eluding police, along with additional concurrent prison terms …

SOUTH RIVER, NJ — South River Police are investigating an incident involving high school students who broke into South River High School and defaced school property outside of school hours …

FAIR LAWN, NJ — The Fair Lawn Police Department hosted a special event Thursday, swearing in 14-year-old David Parian, a student from Memorial Middle School, as Chief for a Day. …

BALTIMORE, MD — Four men, including a contracting officer for the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and three business owners, have pleaded guilty to charges stemming from a …