NJ Transit Quietly Scales Back Ambitious $22 Million Bus Lane After World Cup
Newark, NJ – A new NJ TRANSIT after-action report on transportation operations during the FIFA World Cup does not cancel the long-discussed Meadowlands Transitway. Instead, the report concludes that future events at…
Operation Bad Santa Exposed the Dangers of New Jersey’s Soft-On-Crime Sanctuary State
NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. – A week after “Operation Bad Santa” resulted in the arrest of twelve alleged online child predators, questions are mounting over how New Jersey’s bail reform and sanctuary policies…
Federal judge dismisses shareholder suit alleging takeover scheme at Avis Budget Group
Newark, NJ – A federal judge has dismissed a shareholder derivative lawsuit accusing Avis Budget Group’s board and its largest investor, SRS Investment Management, of orchestrating an improper control scheme that misled…
Federal judge denies New Jersey convicted killer’s appeal in 1997 murder case
Newark, NJ – A New Jersey man convicted of murder and weapons offenses in connection with a 1997 shooting was denied federal habeas relief this week after a district court found no…
Two Jersey City gang members convicted in triple murder that killed pregnant woman
Newark, NJ – Two members of the Neighborhood Bloods gang operating in Jersey City have been convicted on multiple federal charges for a 2017 triple murder that claimed the lives of a…
Murphy administration raids $190M from Clean Energy Fund to fill budget gaps for NJ Transit
Trenton, NJ – New Jersey lawmakers have approved the diversion of $190 million from the state’s Clean Energy Fund to close budget shortfalls in the upcoming fiscal year, reigniting criticism from environmental…
NJDOT bans tractor trailers on several interstates as major winter storm hits the state
TRENTON, NJ – The New Jersey Department of Transportation issued a statewide commercial vehicle travel restriction Friday afternoon as a major winter storm began sweeping across the region, bringing snow, ice, and…
Perth Amboy issues winter weather advisory with snow expected to intensify Friday evening
PERTH AMBOY, N.J. – City officials are urging residents to prepare for hazardous travel conditions as a winter storm is forecast to bring several hours of heavy snow to the area Friday…
Belleville declares snow emergency ahead of winter storm expected to bring up to 8 inches
BELLEVILLE, N.J. – Township officials have declared a Snow Emergency beginning Friday evening as forecasters predict 5 to 8 inches of snow across the region. The alert, issued by the Township of…
Man arrested in Christmas Day shooting that left one wounded in Edgewood
EDGEWOOD, Md. – A 37-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with a Christmas night shooting that left another man seriously injured in Edgewood, the Harford County Sheriff’s Office announced…
Big Time Jets fan uninvited from $100K field goal challenge because she’s a soccer coach
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. – If you thought the New York Jets’ season couldn’t get any lower, it has. The struggling 3-12 team’s season has been over for weeks. Now, fans are upset…
Bergenfield declares snow emergency, bans street parking ahead of storm
BERGENFIELD, N.J. – The Borough of Bergenfield has enacted its Snow Emergency ordinance as a winter storm approaches, prohibiting all on-street parking beginning at 4 p.m. Friday, officials announced. The Bergenfield Police…
Lion King Star Stabbed to Death by Boyfriend in New Jersey
EDISON, N.J. – A woman who once appeared on Broadway as young Nala in “The Lion King” was fatally stabbed inside her Edison home Sunday morning, and authorities say her boyfriend has…
Booker defends Paterson’s “Little Palestine” declaration after DNI warning on Islamic terrorism
PATERSON, N.J. – U.S. Senator Cory Booker is defending the city of Paterson after federal intelligence officials issued a stark warning about global Islamist terrorism, prompting online criticism of the New Jersey…
Elderly woman killed in Bayonne apartment fire under investigation by arson task force
BAYONNE, N.J. – Authorities are investigating a fatal fire that claimed the life of an 82-year-old woman Tuesday morning in Bayonne, according to the Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office. Acting Prosecutor Wayne Mello…
Emergency water work shuts down major Parsippany intersection through tonight
PARSIPPANY, N.J. – Crews are conducting emergency water department repairs at the busy intersection of North Beverwyck Road and Knoll Road, forcing multiple closures and detours expected to remain in place until…
Elementary school safety patrol visits New Jersey State Police headquarters for hands-on learning day
TRENTON, N.J. – Students from Warren E. Sooy Jr. Elementary School’s Safety Patrol program spent the day at New Jersey State Police Headquarters, where they explored the department’s history, met specialized units,…
Passaic County youth program coordinator charged in online child luring sting released from custody
EAST BRUNSWICK, N.J. – A 33-year-old man who worked as a youth program coordinator at Passaic County Community College has been charged in an undercover child luring operation and released from custody…
Elizabeth school teacher charged in online child luring sting released from custody
EAST BRUNSWICK, N.J. – A 46-year-old Elizabeth middle school teacher was arrested during a multi-agency investigation into online child exploitation and later released from custody, according to Middlesex County records. Joseph Davicsin…
New Jersey man posed as Homeland Security officer armed at construction site
Washington Township, NJ – A Sewell man is facing serious charges after allegedly posing as a Homeland Security officer while armed and driving a marked police vehicle during an incident at a…
Bomb threat at Warren Middle School deemed not credible after police search
WARREN, N.J. – A bomb threat discovered inside a bathroom at Warren Middle School Friday afternoon prompted a full police response and building search before authorities determined there was no credible danger…
