Only in New Jersey: Police department had to ask residents to stop yelling at snow plow drivers after storm

After nearly two feet of snow buried parts of Atlantic County over the weekend, police urged patience as frustrated residents confronted plow operators trying to clear local roads. They were shown no…

Firefighters honor 100 year old retired Newark captain

Newark fire captain marks 100th birthday as department honors decorated WWII veteran NEWARK, NJ – A retired Newark fire captain who served his country in World War II and spent more than…

NJ players rake in $7 million and more in one week lottery surge

15 NJ Lottery players score $10,000 or more in one week including $7 million CASH4LIFE win TRENTON, NJ – Fifteen New Jersey Lottery players claimed prizes of $10,000 or more between February…

Egg Harbor Township logs 3,381 calls in two week span

37 arrests and more than 3,300 calls mark busy first half of February in Egg Harbor Township EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP, NJ – More than 3,300 calls for service and 37 arrests kept…

North Jersey player locks up $7 million lottery prize

Bergen County player hits $1,000 a day for life jackpot as Millionaire for Life launch nears TRENTON, NJ – A Bergen County lottery player matched all five numbers and the Cash Ball…

The ‘Takeover of Jackson and Lakewood’ featured in latest Tyler Oliveira documentary

A YouTube filmmaker’s latest release ignites backlash and police response in Ocean County. Lakewood, NJ – A controversial video released this week by YouTuber Tyler Oliviera has triggered backlash from residents and…

Exterior view of New Jersey State House building in Trenton, NJ. The New Jersey State House is located on the W. State Street in downtown Trenton. The Capitol is the most historic public building in New Jersey, comprised of the State Legislature, the Governor`s Office and other Executive branch offices.

Blizzard delays anti-immigration rally on Trenton Statehouse steps

Immigration bills pulled from Monday’s voting schedule; Assemblyman Paul Kanitra says March 23 likely new date POINT PLEASANT BEACH, NJ – A blizzard caused Democrats to pull controversial pro-immigration and sanctuary state…

Bars from a prison jail cast a shadow on the floro.

Federal judge orders release of Nicaraguan woman held without bond in Newark immigration case

Court finds DHS unlawfully detained petitioner without a hearing under wrong immigration statute NEWARK, NJ – A federal judge in New Jersey has ordered the immediate release of Dalva Yerleska Cruz-Davila, a…

Judge transfers Primoris storm restoration lawsuit against FirstEnergy to Ohio federal court

New Jersey federal judge enforces contract clause, sending utility dispute over Hurricane Isaias repairs to Ohio NEWARK, NJ – A federal judge in New Jersey has ordered that a contract dispute between…

Federal judge allows transgender discrimination lawsuit against Amazon in New Jersey

Judge denies motions to dismiss in case of transgender security officer alleging workplace harassment at Amazon’s PNE-5 facility TRENTON, NJ – A New Jersey federal judge has ruled that a discrimination lawsuit…

Single Garden State ticket snags $764K lottery prize

Essex County ticket hits $764,968 Jersey Cash 5 jackpot in Saturday drawing TRENTON, NJ – A single lottery ticket sold in Essex County matched all five numbers in Saturday’s Jersey Cash 5…

Snow plows broke your mailbox? Here’s what to do

After the blizzard cleanup, residents can file damage reports through their local, county, or state public works offices. OCEAN COUNTY, NJ – Now that snow removal operations have ended across Ocean County,…

Fire damages Manchester Township home; residents treated for smoke inhalation

Early morning blaze in Roosevelt City section draws multi-agency response; cause under investigation. MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP, NJ – Manchester Township Police say two residents were treated for smoke inhalation after a house fire…

Brick officials praise first responders and residents for effort during storm recovery

Officials urge patience and caution as cleanup and power restoration continue across Brick Township. BRICK TOWNSHIP, NJ – Brick Township Mayor Lisa Crate and the Brick Township Police Department thanked police officers,…

Lakewood police charge California man in $65,000 cargo theft investigation

Detectives tracked the stolen shipment across multiple states before filing charges. LAKEWOOD, NJ – Lakewood Police have filed criminal charges against a California man following a $65,000 cargo theft investigation that began…

Stafford Township firefighters answer 32 emergency calls during blizzard

Volunteer crews spent 24 straight hours battling snow, ice, and emergencies across town. STAFFORD TOWNSHIP, NJ – Stafford Township Volunteer Fire Company #1 reported an exhausting 24-hour stretch as volunteer firefighters responded…

White terrier mix found running near Rice Elementary in Evesham

Police seek owner after dog discovered on Kings Grant Drive Evesham, NJ – A small white terrier mix with striking blue eyes was found running along Kings Grant Drive near Rice Elementary…

15 guys shoveling snow at a train station is the most NJ Transit thing New Jersey has seen yet

A single snow blower would have been cheaper and more efficient use of NJ Transit spending after this weekend’s snow storm NEWARK, N.J. – A social media post from NJ Transit meant…

Cash strapped Toms River school board hires expensive $850 per hour lawyer with ties to board president

TOMS RIVER, N.J. – A Toms River Regional school board member has filed a lawsuit accusing the district of illegally approving one of the most expensive legal contracts in New Jersey public…

We’re Still Not Through It: Governor Sherrill provides storm update

Northeast governors warn of downed trees, outages as blizzard rages New York, NY – Governors across the Northeast warned residents to stay off the roads as a major winter storm brought whiteout…

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