Gov. Sherrill Says State Has Begun Removing Thousands of Illegal Voters in New Jersey
TRENTON, N.J. – Gov. Mikie Sherrill on Tuesday provided an update on New Jersey’s response to an alleged software error at the Motor Vehicle Commission that improperly registered approximately 6,600 individuals to…
New Jersey senate panel advances bill banning federal agents from schools, churches, and hospitals
TRENTON, N.J. – The New Jersey Senate Judiciary Committee voted Thursday to advance legislation requiring the state Attorney General to develop model policies guiding interactions with federal civil law enforcement in places…
New Jersey State Parks hiring more than 800 seasonal workers for summer 2026
TRENTON, N.J. – The New Jersey State Park Service has opened applications for over 800 seasonal jobs for the upcoming summer season, offering positions at parks, forests, and recreation areas across the…
Hackensack man charged in two home burglaries after girl finds intruder in her bedroom
HACKENSACK, N.J. – A Hackensack landscaper has been arrested in connection with two residential burglaries, including one where a 13-year-old girl awoke to find the suspect inside her bedroom, police announced Thursday.…
Search underway for missing 11-year-old Newark girl last seen Friday afternoon
NEWARK, N.J. – Authorities are asking for the public’s help in finding 11-year-old Sarayna Pereira, who was reported missing Friday afternoon after she was last seen near South 19th Street, according to…
Heavy rain Saturday, cooler and windy Sunday across New Jersey
TRENTON, N.J. – New Jersey’s weekend forecast calls for a wet start followed by a colder, breezy finish as a passing storm system brings widespread rain before clearing late Sunday. Friday will…
New Jersey is one step closer to banning sale of dogs, cats, and rabbits at retail pet stores
TRENTON, NJ – A sweeping animal welfare measure that would outlaw the sale of cats, dogs, and rabbits in New Jersey pet shops has advanced in the Legislature after committee approval in…
Cheapest Gas Prices in New Jersey Dip to $2.27 Per Gallon in Fort Lee
TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey motorists are facing rising fuel costs this week as gas prices inch upward following the state’s latest gas tax increase, bringing the total state tax on gasoline…
New Jersey rallies as plumbing failure forces 41 dogs into foster homes from Newark shelter
Newark, NJ – A sudden plumbing failure inside the Associated Humane Societies shelter in Newark triggered an urgent response this week, and the community answered by opening their homes. Since storm damage…
ICE arrests convicted child abuser living his life illegally in New Jersey’s sanctuary state after years on the run
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Federal immigration authorities have arrested Efren Cortez-Velez, a Mexican national living illegally in the United States who was convicted in New Jersey of child cruelty, criminal trespass, and resisting…
Morning commute sees scattered delays across New Jersey highways
TRENTON, NJ – Drivers faced a busy Thursday morning commute across New Jersey with several crashes and pockets of congestion reported on major highways, though most lanes remained open. As of 7:48…
Piscataway police thank community for outpouring of support after deadly machete attack, officer involved shooting
PISCATAWAY, NJ – The Piscataway Township Police Department is expressing deep gratitude to residents and community partners for their overwhelming support in the wake of Monday’s tragic incident that left four people…
Tens of Millions of Dollars in Lakewood, Montclair Public Schools Missing
MONTCLAIR, NJ – Parents in Montclair are demanding answers after nearly $20 million vanished from the township’s public school budget, leaving officials scrambling to make payroll and the state stepping in to…
Car insurance rates stabilize nationwide, but New Jersey drivers face sharp increases again in 2026
TRENTON, NJ – After years of steep hikes, U.S. car insurance rates are expected to level off in 2026, with the average national premium rising by less than 1%. But in New…
New Jersey to Legalize Sanctuary State Status with New Law Proposed in Trenton
TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey Democrats aren’t messing around in 2026. With a veto-proof total control of state government, their first act of the new year was to make Phil Murphy’s sanctuary…
New Jersey Woman’s $23,000 Welfare Account Viral Video Sparks Anger, Debate on Welfare Fraud in New Jersey
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Trump administration has moved to suspend federal food assistance funding to 21 Democratic-led states following their refusal to share detailed data on Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients.…
Ice-T’s Jersey City dispensary Medicine Woman closes less than a year after 4/20 grand opening
JERSEY CITY, N.J. – The cannabis dispensary co-owned by rapper and actor Ice-T has closed its doors less than a year after its highly publicized debut, marking another short-lived venture in New…
Hilton Hotels Ban ICE Agents, “Tell Your Co-Workers” They’re Not Welcome Here
Emails show Hilton hotel canceled DHS-related reservations in Minnesota An email shared by DHS today shows that staff at a Hilton-branded property in Lakeville, Minnesota, canceled hotel reservations connected to Department of…
Five-alarm fire erupts in Roselle Park, explosions rock commercial building
ROSELLE PARK, N.J. – A five-alarm blaze tore through a structure near West Westfield Avenue and Valley Road on Thursday afternoon, triggering multiple explosions and drawing dozens of fire crews from across…
Newark police seek two suspects in West Market Street shooting
NEWARK, NJ – Newark police are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying two men wanted in connection with a shooting that occurred late last month on West Market Street, officials announced.…
Dog found near Watchung Square Mall as police seek owner
WATCHUNG, NJ – A lost dog was found near the Watchung Square Mall, and local police are asking for the public’s help in locating its owner. The Watchung Police Department reported that…
