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…
New Jersey Law Would Require State to Spend 30% of Ad Budget With Local News
Legislation aims to support struggling local journalism by directing more state advertising dollars to eligible news organizations. Trenton, NJ – New Jersey lawmakers introduced legislation Thursday that would require state agencies to…
Secaucus Driver Charged After High-Speed Crash Leaves One Seriously Injured
Police say a Tesla driver traveling nearly triple the speed limit caused a crash that left another driver with serious injuries. Secaucus, NJ – A 21-year-old Secaucus man has been charged following…
Hackensack Man Hospitalized After Jumping From High-Rise Balcony During Police Standoff
Police say the man, who was armed with multiple knives, jumped between balconies before falling several stories outside a Prospect Avenue apartment building. Hackensack, NJ – An emotionally distressed man armed with…
New Jersey Clocks Spring Forward Sunday as Lawmakers Push to End Time Changes
New Jersey residents will lose an hour of sleep Sunday as daylight saving time begins, but a new state bill could make the switch permanent in the future. Trenton, NJ – Clocks…
New Jersey Bill Would Allow 3-Day Temporary Registration After Private Car Sales
Proposed law would let buyers legally drive a privately purchased vehicle for three days before completing registration and title transfer. Trenton, NJ – A New Jersey lawmaker has introduced legislation that would…
$4.8 Million in Additional State Aid for Jefferson Township Schools Requested
Proposed legislation would provide emergency operational funding to help close a budget gap in the Morris County school district. Trenton, NJ – A New Jersey lawmaker is seeking nearly $4.8 million in…
New Jersey Bill Targets Algorithmic Rent Pricing Used by Landlords
Proposed legislation would make it illegal for landlords to use software that analyzes market data to set rental prices. Trenton, NJ – A new bill introduced in the New Jersey Senate aims…
Hackensack cops revive 78 year old man after sudden cardiac arrest
Life saved after Hackensack officers rush to cardiac arrest call HACKENSACK, N.J. — Quick action by several Hackensack police officers helped save the life of a 78-year-old man who suffered cardiac arrest…
Newark porch pirate sought by police after theft caught on camera
Authorities say a woman dressed in black was caught on surveillance stealing a package from a Carolina Avenue porch Tuesday morning. Newark, NJ – A package thief captured on home surveillance video…
Large Disturbance at Piscataway High School Basketball Game Prompts Police Response
Authorities say order was restored after a crowd disturbance outside the gym led police to request assistance from neighboring departments. Piscataway, NJ – A large disturbance involving numerous individuals broke out Tuesday…
Police in Newark seeking to identify porch pirate
Investigators say the stolen delivery contained food and medicine. Newark, NJ – The Newark Department of Public Safety is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a man wanted in connection with…
Raritan Valley Community College to launch special effects makeup program amid New Jersey film boom
The Somerset County college will offer hands-on courses in cinematic makeup artistry beginning summer 2026. Somerset County, NJ – Raritan Valley Community College is stepping into the spotlight as New Jersey’s film…
Attorney General releases 911 calls and body camera footage from fatal January police shooting in Piscataway
Investigators say officers found multiple stabbing victims before fatally shooting a knife-wielding suspect inside the home. Piscataway, NJ – The New Jersey Attorney General’s Office has released 911 recordings, police radio transmissions,…
ICE arrests Saudi national with expired student visa at Newark immigration office appointment
Officials say the man had prior convictions for violent harassment and child abuse. Newark, NJ – U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced the arrest of Mohammed Ibrahim Alzahrani, a Saudi national…
New Jersey wants cops to undergo personal bias reviews every five years
Sen. Angela McKnight’s proposal aims to identify extremist ties and prevent discriminatory policing TRENTON, NJ – A new bill in the New Jersey Senate would require all state, county, and municipal police…
New Jersey could grant E-ZPass toll exemptions to disabled veterans
Assemblywoman Yvonne Lopez introduces measure to eliminate Turnpike and Parkway tolls for qualifying veterans. Trenton, NJ – Assemblywoman Yvonne Lopez (D-Middlesex) has introduced a proposal that would exempt New Jersey’s disabled veterans…
New law seeks to remove ethics guardrails for spouses of New Jersey’s most powerful public officials
Bill A5214 would ease ethics restrictions on spouses of New Jersey state employees. Measure allows spouses of certain state officials to invest in or hold interests in cannabis or casino industries under…
New Jersey bill would make State Police an independent department reporting directly to the Governor
Proposal removes State Police from oversight by the Attorney General, creating a standalone Cabinet-level agency TRENTON, NJ – A new bill in the New Jersey Assembly could significantly reshape how the state’s…
Hasbrouck Heights man sentenced to six years for fatal DWI crash on I-80 in Teaneck
Driver’s blood alcohol level nearly twice the legal limit in 2024 crash that killed Hillside man HACKENSACK, NJ – A Hasbrouck Heights man has been sentenced to six years in state prison…
New Jersey seeking continued overhaul of policing to limit use of force, increase de-escalation
Assembly measure mandates de-escalation, reporting, and medical aid standards in statewide reform effort TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey lawmakers are advancing new police accountability legislation that would require the state Attorney General…
