Great White Shark Lurks Off Coast of NYC as NYPD Deploys Drones to Monitor Beaches
New York, NY – The New York City Police Department is deploying drones over city beaches to monitor for sharks and help protect swimmers as Shark Week coincides with increased shark activity…
Two arrested after Apple Watch SOS leads to kidnapping rescue in Dover
Victim found injured in suspect vehicle hours after emergency alert Dover, NJ – Two people have been arrested and charged in connection with a violent kidnapping in Dover after an emergency SOS…
Florida man charged in multi-state kidnapping ending at New Jersey truck stop
Victim escaped at Bloomsbury rest stop after alleged cross-country assault Hunterdon County, NJ – A Florida man has been charged in connection with a kidnapping that spanned multiple states and ended when…
Dog stabbed in domestic dispute remains in shelter amid ongoing court case
Animal cruelty investigation leaves injured dog in legal limbo at Monmouth County SPCA. Eatontown, NJ – A dog recovering from a stab wound sustained during a domestic dispute is being held at…
Rutgers revamps MBA accounting program with fewer credits and added flexibility
New program design aims to cut costs and align accounting education with evolving industry demands. Newark, NJ – Rutgers Business School has overhauled its long-standing MBA in Professional Accounting program, reducing credit…
Three charged after dozens of dogs abandoned across Sussex County
32 dogs rescued, two found dead in multi-township investigation Sussex County, NJ – Three people have been arrested following the abandonment of dozens of dogs across multiple communities in Sussex County, authorities…
NJ Attorney General probes death after police encounter in Hunterdon County
61-year-old man died days after being handcuffed during Franklin Township response Franklin Township, NJ – The New Jersey Attorney General’s Office is investigating the death of a man who suffered a medical…
New Jersey judge orders release of detained Brazilian national after prolonged ICE custody
A federal court rules nine-month immigration detention violates legal limits on removals. Newark, NJ – A federal judge in New Jersey has granted a habeas corpus petition filed by Brazilian national Lucas…
New Jersey killer resentenced to life for murdering ex-girlfriend outside East Orange home
Victim was seeking help from police when she was fatally shot, prosecutors say East Orange, NJ – A New Jersey man will spend the rest of his life in prison after being…
Federal judge denies petition over decade-long delay in filing over 2006 conviction
A New Jersey man’s attempt to overturn a 2006 conviction fails after court cites lack of timely action. Newark, NJ – A federal judge has denied a petition filed by Stanley Theodore…
Police hunt Morristown driver charged in fatal hit-and-run crash
Authorities say the suspect fled on foot after a deadly early morning collision and remains at large. Morristown, NJ – Law enforcement officials are searching for a Morristown man charged in connection…
Piscataway crash clears as Centennial Avenue reopens after morning closure
A morning traffic disruption on Centennial Avenue has been resolved after a crash prompted a temporary road closure. PISCATAWAY, N.J. – Centennial Avenue has reopened following a motor vehicle crash that led…
Governor Mikie Sherrill Celebrates the End of Ramadan with New Jersey Muslim Groups
Sherrill joins Eid al-Fitr event in Newark, highlights Ramadan’s close NEWARK, N.J. – New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill marked the end of Ramadan with a public appearance in Newark, joining members of…
Four charged in Rochelle Park shooting after 16-month probe, one still at large
A threatening note and gunfire targeting vehicle led to sweeping arrests across New Jersey Rochelle Park, NJ – Four individuals have been charged in connection with a 2024 shooting that targeted a…
Mortgage rates hold near 6.2%–6.9% in March as inflation keeps pressure on homebuyers
Borrowing costs remain elevated nationwide, shaping affordability and slowing buyer activity. WASHINGTON, D.C. – Mortgage rates in the United States are holding within a narrow but elevated range as of Friday, with…
First day of spring arrives in New Jersey: Here are the top 10 spots to hit before summer
The vernal equinox signals longer days and the start of peak outdoor travel across the state. Trenton, NJ – Spring officially began Friday morning as the vernal equinox marked a seasonal turning…
South Jersey crashes, road hazards slows Friday commute while North Jersey clear
New Jersey – The Friday morning commute is running smoothly in North Jersey, but multiple incidents across the southern part of the state are causing delays, lane closures, and detours for drivers,…
South River set to host annual Easter egg hunt Saturday at St. Marks Coptic School
South River, NJ – Families across South River are preparing for an afternoon of spring festivities as the borough’s Parks and Recreation Department hosts its annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday at…
NJ school message sparks backlash after students asked to volunteer at ICE detention facility
Belleville, NJ – A message sent to high school juniors in Belleville has triggered backlash from parents after students were invited to complete community service hours at a federal immigration detention center…
Sherrill blasts federal abortion probe as HHS opens investigation into 13 states
Marlton, NJ – Governor Mikie Sherrill on Thursday forcefully pushed back against a newly announced federal investigation into abortion coverage policies, calling the Trump administration’s move a “fishing expedition” as New Jersey…
New Jersey School Board Says Book that Include Vulgar Oral Sex Dialogue is Suitable for Middle Schoolers
Readington, NJ – A controversy is resurfacing in Readington schools after a parent circulated an explicit excerpt from a young adult novel available in a middle school library, reigniting debate over age-appropriate…
