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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…
NJ lawmakers give housing-compliant towns first shot at state grants Trenton, NJ – New Jersey’s Democrat lawmakers are making their point clear to municipalities across the state: build high density affordable housing,…
LEONIA, NJ – A late-night crash on the New Jersey Turnpike spiraled into gunfire when two men rear-ended a car before opening fire and assaulting its occupants, State Police said Saturday. The…
Trenton, NJ – Former New Jersey gubernatorial candidate Jack Ciattarelli delivered a somber message Saturday following the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, calling on residents to stay strong, remain engaged in…
Judge allows inmate’s failure-to-protect claim to proceed, dismisses part of suit against New Jersey prison warden Newark, NJ – A federal judge has ruled that a New Jersey inmate’s lawsuit alleging he…
Newark, NJ – A federal judge has largely cleared the City of Paterson and several of its police officers of liability in the 2019 death of Jameek Lowery, ruling that most claims…
Judge rejects Englewood plaintiff’s bid for recusal in federal lawsuit Newark, NJ – A federal judge has denied a motion by a pro se litigant seeking the judge’s recusal in a civil…
Testa demands state control over Newark’s finances after $52M in aid TRENTON, N.J. – A New Jersey lawmaker is calling on Gov. Phil Murphy to place Newark under state financial oversight after…
Moonachie, NJ – A man was killed Monday afternoon after a mobile home explosion sparked a massive three-alarm fire in Bergen County, officials said. Emergency crews rushed to 6th Street in Moonachie…
Newark, NJ – A federal judge has ruled that portions of a lawsuit filed by former Hudson County prosecutor William N. Specht can proceed, while other claims have been dismissed, in a…
Garfield, NJ – A morning shootout at a busy Garfield intersection sent neighbors scrambling Tuesday as two men exchanged gunfire before fleeing the scene, prosecutors said. One suspect is now behind bars,…
Trenton, N.J. – The Friday morning rush brought a series of slowdowns across New Jersey highways, with crashes, disabled vehicles, and even a downed tree complicating commutes from the Turnpike to Route…
Garfield, N.J. – A Democratic mayor in Bergen County is switching parties and endorsing Republican Jack Ciattarelli for governor, a move that comes as many New Jersey Democrats voice growing frustration with…
Piscataway residents warned of loud military training drills through Friday Piscataway, N.J. – Residents in Piscataway Township are being urged to brace for loud noises at night as the U.S. Department of…
Trenton, NJ – New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin has joined 21 other states in a sweeping legal move to block a proposed Trump administration rule that would end abortion access…
Washington, DC – A bid to censure New Jersey Rep. LaMonica McIver failed in the House on Thursday, sparing the freshman Democrat from immediate punishment by her colleagues even as she awaits…
NEWARK, NJ — In a move drawing sharp criticism from Republicans, Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill held a campaign event to officially accept the endorsement of Newark Mayor Ras Baraka, a vocal proponent of…
Trenton, NJ – Assembly Republican Leader Dawn Fantasia took to social media Tuesday with a fiery post blasting Democratic leadership in Trenton, accusing them of mismanaging federal funds, wasting money on “vanity…
SECAUCUS, NJ — New Jersey is out of control. Police were put in grave danger in Secaucus this weekend after officers were attacked by a mob of unruly ‘street taker’ participants. More…
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ – Half of New Jersey voters say they oppose the “Make America Great Again” movement, while most Republicans stand firmly behind it, according to a new Rutgers-Eagleton Poll released…
Woodbridge, NJ – Attorney General Matt Platkin’s days in office are numbered, regardless of who wins New Jersey’s upcoming gubernatorial election, as both major party candidates confirmed they would fire the state’s…