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…
New Jersey Lawmakers Move Closer to Making SNAP Benefits a Right
TRENTON, N.J. – A controversial resolution which sounds good on the outside, but worries some lawmakers of its intent has overwhelmingly passed in the New Jersey assembly on Monday. Lawmakers fear the…
Turnpike, Parkway, 287 delays cause traffic headaches during Tuesday morning commute
NEWARK, N.J. – Commuters faced a rough Tuesday morning across New Jersey as multiple crashes, delays, and road hazards clogged major highways during rush hour. Just before 8:45 a.m., a crash on…
Federal judge dismisses inmate’s lawsuit seeking pay for unearned work credits
TRENTON, NJ – A federal judge in New Jersey has dismissed a lawsuit filed by a state prisoner who claimed he was entitled to monetary compensation for work credits he cannot use…
More toll hikes coming to New Jersey’s highways and bridges in 2026
TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey drivers will soon face a new round of toll increases across several major highways and bridge systems beginning in early 2026, affecting millions of commuters and travelers…
Newark thief swipes all four tires leaves car on crates
Tire thief caught on video leaves Newark car on crates during early morning heist NEWARK, NJ – Police are searching for a suspect caught on surveillance video stealing all four tires from…
New Jersey Thursday Morning Rush Hour Commuter Traffic Report
NEWARK, NJ – Thursday’s morning commute across New Jersey brought a mix of crashes, lane closures, and long delays at Hudson River crossings, according to state traffic officials. By 8:30 a.m., multiple…
Trump fuel rule shift could derail New Jersey’s plan to phase out gas cars
WASHINGTON, D.C. – A move by the Trump administration to reverse what it calls an “illegal attack” on gas-powered cars could complicate New Jersey’s strategy to phase them out under policies first…
Railroad gate malfunction shuts down two Bergenfield crossings
BERGENFIELD, NJ – Two key Bergenfield intersections were closed Thursday after malfunctioning railroad gates forced police to shut down traffic for safety reasons. According to the Bergenfield Police Department, the crossings at…
Judge orders release of Indian national ordered to be deported to be released in New Jersey
CAMDEN, NJ – A federal judge in New Jersey has ordered the release of an Indian national who had been held in U.S. immigration custody for months despite no realistic prospect of…
Ocean County GOP Chairman Goes Down With Jim McGreevey as Former Governor Loses Jersey City Election Run Off
Convicted Ocean County GOP boss George Gilmore dealt a blow as ally Jim McGreevey lost the Jersey City mayoral race in a 68% to 32% landslide JERSEY CITY, NJ – Former New…
Federal court grants amendment in lawsuit over alleged phone hacking tied to New Jersey divorce case
NEWARK, NJ – A federal magistrate judge has ruled on a motion to amend a lawsuit involving a contentious divorce dispute that spilled into civil court, with allegations of electronic surveillance, unauthorized…
Federal judge refuses to release illegal alien detained at Delaney Hall for flight risk
NEWARK, NJ – A federal judge in New Jersey has dismissed a habeas corpus petition filed by a detained noncitizen after ruling that the petitioner, Jhonathan Steven Chiquito Barzola, had already received…
Supreme Court Justice Rips New Jersey’s “Fishing Expedition” Against Pro-Life Non-Profit
TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey Attorney General Matt Platkin has announced the opening salvos in a U.S. Supreme Court case that pits abortionj friendly New Jersey against a pro-life abortion alternative non-profit…
Monthslong overnight closure of Route 18 begins Friday night
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ – Major overnight closures are set to hit Route 18 this week as part of a long-term drainage and pavement rehabilitation project in Middlesex County. Transportation officials said Route…
Buckle Up New Jersey, Because the Gas Tax is Going Up Again in January
New Jersey drivers hit with 4.2-cent gas tax hike starting January 1 TRENTON, NJ – Electricity isn’t the only thing that’s going to cost you an arm and a leg in New…
NJ Democrats turn on each other as party split in fight to dismantle anti-corruption watchdog agency
TRENTON, NJ – The election that saw Democrats in New Jersey gain a supermajority in state government isn’t even a month behind us, but the party is already moving to dismantle one…
Don’t Expect Mikie Sherrill or Democrats to Fix New Jersey’s Failed S-2 Funding…It’s Working as Intended
Trenton, NJ – Mikie Sherrill’s victory in the November gubernatorial election set the stage for a familiar battle over New Jersey’s school funding system. Her incoming administration is signaling that major changes…
Porch pirate strikes Newark home as police ask public for help
NEWARK, N.J. – A thief snatched a package from the front steps of a Newark residence Tuesday afternoon, prompting city officials to ask for the public’s assistance in tracking down the suspect.…
Perth Amboy to round cash payments up to nearest dollar as pennies disappear
PERTH AMBOY, NJ – The City of Perth Amboy announced it will begin rounding all cash payments to the nearest dollar once its remaining supply of pennies runs out, following the U.S.…
Judge Orders Mikie Sherrill’s Runningmate to be Held in Jail on Child Sexual Assault Charges
ENGLEWOOD, NJ – Former Dumont Mayor and current Jersey City police sergeant Andrew LaBruno, 44, will remain in the Bergen County Jail until at least January 8, 2026, after a Superior Court…
