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…
Driver flees scene after multi-vehicle crash injures five in Jersey City
JERSEY CITY, N.J. — Authorities are investigating a three-car crash that injured five people Monday night on Kennedy Boulevard, including one woman with a serious lower body injury, according to the Hudson…
Westfield issues rabies alert after raccoon bites two people
WESTFIELD, N.J. — The Westfield Regional Health Department has issued a public health alert following reports that a raccoon bit two individuals in separate incidents, raising concerns of possible rabies infection. The…
Governor Murphy Upset After Department of Defense Plan to Relocate 1,000 Jobs from New Jersey Orinance Research Center
TRENTON — Governor Phil Murphy has raised formal objections to a U.S. Army restructuring plan that could divert funding and missions away from Picatinny Arsenal, warning it would severely weaken the longtime…
Morris County Update: Two Earthquakes Shake North Jersey as Chris Christie Travels to Trenton
RANDOLPH, N.J. — Here’s today’s Morris County breakdown. Two minor earthquakes struck Morris County within 24 hours on Monday, according to data from the U.S. Geological Survey. The event happened the same…
Free concerts, movies, and sports light up the week in Perth Amboy
PERTH AMBOY, N.J. — With summer in full swing, Perth Amboy’s Office of Recreation is rolling out a packed lineup of free and low-cost events this week for residents of all ages,…
Somerset County offers mental health support for residents affected by flooding
SOMERVILLE, N.J. — The Somerset County Department of Human Services announced Monday that mental health services are now available for residents impacted by recent flooding. Support is being provided through the Richard…
Seven charged, over four kilograms of cocaine seized in Hudson County drug bust
HUDSON COUNTY, N.J. — A six-month investigation by the Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office has led to the arrest of seven individuals and the seizure of more than four kilograms of suspected cocaine,…
Newark police seek suspect in violent assault and robbery
NEWARK, N.J. — Newark police are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect wanted in connection with a brutal aggravated assault and robbery that occurred early Friday, July 4. At…
Last Week’s Flash Floods Turned New Jersey Turnpike into Raging River
NEWARK, N.J. — Shocking new video footage has surfaced showing flash flooding last week transforming sections of the New Jersey Turnpike into a virtual river, with water rapidly submerging vehicles and stranding…
New Jersey delivery driver nearly struck by lightning in Wayne during food drop-off
WAYNE, N.J. — A New Jersey delivery driver had a close call in Wayne last week when a bolt of lightning struck just feet away as he approached a customer’s front door.…
Morning traffic slows New Jersey commuters with crashes and delays on major routes
TRENTON — Monday morning brought a mix of delays, crashes, and a disabled vehicle that are affecting key New Jersey roadways during the early commute, transportation officials said. As of 7:13 a.m.,…
New Jersey man sentenced for stealing over 3,000 pieces of mail from Connecticut postal boxes
HARTFORD, Conn. — A New Jersey man was sentenced Tuesday to three years of probation, including six months of home detention, for stealing thousands of pieces of mail from U.S. Postal Service…
Newark man pleads guilty to firearms charges including possession of ghost gun and illegal machine gun
NEWARK, N.J. — A 22-year-old Essex County man pleaded guilty Tuesday to multiple federal firearms offenses, including possession of a ghost gun and an illegally modified machine gun, U.S. Attorney Alina Habba…
New Jersey woman convicted in $15K PPP fraud scheme tied to Charleston ring
JERSEY CITY, NJ — A federal jury has convicted a New Jersey woman in a COVID-19 relief fraud case involving a fraudulent Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan submitted on behalf of a…
Final Escaped Fugitive from New Jersey ICE Facility Captured in Los Angeles
Final ICE escapee captured in Los Angeles after fleeing New Jersey detention center LOS ANGELES — The last of four detainees who escaped from a New Jersey immigration detention facility last month…
Man charged after 5-year-old girl shot in Perth Amboy home
PERTH AMBOY, N.J. — A man was charged following the non-fatal shooting of his 5-year-old daughter inside a residence earlier this month, Middlesex County authorities announced Friday. According to a joint statement…
New Jersey Files Charges Against GOP Chairman Over $382 Tax Fraud
TRENTON — A Sussex County resident has been indicted for filing a fraudulent tax return in which he falsely claimed a veteran’s exemption, state officials announced Friday. William Hayden, 58, of Branchville,…
New Jersey Congresswoman LaMonica McIver Arrested, Pleads Not Guilty to Federal Charges
Newark, NJ – U.S. Representative LaMonica McIver, a Democrat from New Jersey, has been indicted on federal charges following a contentious incident outside an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention facility in…
Murphy visits flooded Berkeley Heights as town forced by state to build hundreds more homes
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, N.J. — Governor Phil Murphy visited Berkeley Heights this week after severe storms caused major flooding in Union County, leaving residents grappling with property damage and safety concerns. The visit…
Second New Jersey GOP chairman charged with tax fraud
TRENTON — William Hayden, 58, the Republican chairman of Sussex County, has been indicted on a third-degree charge of filing a fraudulent tax return, marking the second high-profile case involving a New…
