New Jersey Faces Several More Days of Rain and Thunderstorms Through Thursday
Mount Holly, NJ – New Jersey residents should keep umbrellas handy for the next several days as a slow-moving weather pattern brings repeated rounds of showers and thunderstorms through Thursday, according to…
New Jersey special education teacher was high in class and arrested for child neglect
Bergen County prosecutor says teacher accused of neglect involving minors Hackensack, NJ – A Nutley woman working in an educational role has been charged with child neglect following an investigation into alleged…
Duck Off? Police Department Dashboard Duck Enforcement Post Catches Jeep Owners Off Guard
Satirical police release warns Jeep owners over rubber ducks in mock safety law Park Ridge, NJ – A widely shared announcement claiming New Jersey drivers could be fined for displaying rubber ducks…
Bayonne shooting tied to prior robbery as police uncover linked kidnapping case
Bayonne police connect March 28 shooting to robbery, arrests in separate kidnapping Bayonne, NJ – A shooting in Bayonne late last month has been linked to an earlier robbery and a subsequent…
Humpback whale washes ashore at Sandy Hook as response teams mobilize
A 30-foot humpback whale was found dead and washed onto a Sandy Hook beach Wednesday morning, triggering a coordinated response. Sandy Hook, NJ – A deceased humpback whale measuring approximately 30 feet…
Morris County equestrian coach charged with sexual assault of 16-year-old
The charges follow an investigation into alleged abuse and explicit communications in Mendham Township. Morris County, NJ – A 55-year-old horse trainer from Hewitt is facing multiple felony charges after investigators allege…
New Jersey Democrats Want to Order School Districts on When They Can and Can’t Have Spring Break Recess
New Jersey spring break bill would guide school calendar decisions statewide Trenton, NJ – A proposal introduced in the New Jersey Legislature would require the state’s top education official to recommend when…
Upper Freehold and Maplewood School Districts Could Be Held Liable for Teacher Sexual Abuses Cases Judge Rules
Ruling allows claims to proceed under Child Victims Act, reshaping liability rules. Trenton, N.J. – The New Jersey Supreme Court has ruled that public school districts may face liability in lawsuits involving…
Newark school funding scandal grows as state leaders ask for federal investigation into $287 million COVID relief spending
State legislators cite oversight failures and unmet student support goals. Trenton, N.J. – Three New Jersey lawmakers are calling for a federal investigation into how Newark Public Schools spent nearly $287 million…
New Jersey Man Escapes Violent Screwdriver Attack by Two Drunk Undocumented Migrants
Police say alcohol-fueled dispute left man seriously injured in early morning assault. Palisades Park, NJ – Two men have been arrested and charged following a violent early morning assault in Palisades Park…
Newark shelter accused of parvo exposure after dog’s release, 5 puppies dead
Owner claims warning was never given as deadly virus spreads through household. Newark, NJ – A Newark animal shelter is facing allegations it failed to warn a pet owner about a parvovirus…
Move Over Pork Roll Egg and Cheese, This is New Jersey’s Best Kept Hidden Easter Secret Tradition
In a state known for its fiercely defended food traditions, from the pork roll egg and cheese debate to boardwalk pizza rivalries, there is another culinary staple quietly holding its ground each…
ICE Newark arrests Salvadoran national with prior sex offense conviction
Federal agents detain man after release from Fort Dix correctional facility Newark, NJ – U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers in Newark have arrested a Salvadoran national following his release from…
ICE Newark arrests Guatemalan national convicted of child neglect in NJ
Federal immigration agents detain Mercer County defendant pending removal proceedings Newark, NJ – Federal immigration authorities have arrested a Guatemalan national in New Jersey following a recent criminal conviction involving child neglect,…
Killer on the loose after deadly Union City attack
Man wanted for deadly Union City shooting as search intensifies UNION CITY, N.J. — A man is now the focus of a manhunt following a fatal shooting that left a North Bergen…
Search underway for missing Newark woman last seen on Summer Avenue
Newark police seek public’s help locating 47-year-old Jolee Dragona Torres Newark, NJ – Authorities in Newark are asking for the public’s assistance in locating a 47-year-old woman who has been missing for…
Newark police warn of fake traffic violation notices targeting residents with QR scams
Newark scam alert issued over fraudulent court notices demanding payment via QR codes Newark, NJ – A new scam circulating in Newark is prompting warnings from public safety officials after residents reported…
Porch theft captured on video as Newark officials seek public’s help identifying suspect
Newark police seek suspect in $200 package theft on South 15th Street Newark, NJ – A daytime package theft captured on surveillance video has prompted Newark officials to ask for the public’s…
Thomas More Society warns New Jersey school board of lawsuit over transgender policy
Legal group gives district 20 days to rescind Policy 5756 or face federal litigation. Washington Township, NJ – The Westwood Regional School District is facing a potential federal lawsuit after a national…
As Newark Schools Party with Billions of Dollars, Districts Like Jefferson are Closing Schools and Facing Financial Crisis
A growing funding dispute highlights stark contrasts between school districts as layoffs and program cuts loom in Morris County. Jefferson Township, NJ – A heated debate over New Jersey’s school funding formula…
NYPD, Firefighters Throw Punches in Three-Minute Long Violent Bench Clearing Brawl at Charity Hockey Game
NYPD tops FDNY in charity hockey game as fights break out at UBS Arena Long-running rivalry between New York’s police and firefighters spills onto the ice during annual charity matchup. Elmont, NY…
