Newark police ask for public’s help identifying suspects in Grafton Avenue shooting

NEWARK, NJ – Newark police are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying several individuals connected to a late-morning shooting on Grafton Avenue near Broadway last month, authorities announced Thursday. Public Safety Director…

Jackson mayor says feud with councilman cost her $30,000 real estate deal

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – Political tensions inside Jackson Township’s municipal government have turned personal, as Mayor Jennifer Kuhn claimed her ongoing feud with Councilman Chris Pollak cost her a lucrative real estate…

Former congressman blasts North Jersey GOP bosses over “backroom” endorsement of candidate facing foreclosure

RIDGEWOOD, N.J. – Former congressional candidate Frank Pallotta is taking aim at North Jersey Republican leaders, accusing them of betraying party members after endorsing Tiffany Burress for Congress in New Jersey’s 9th…

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Pedestrian critically injured in hit-and-run crash on Route 42 in Washington Township

WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP, N.J. – A pedestrian suffered life-threatening injuries early Sunday morning after being struck by a vehicle that fled the scene along State Highway 42, police said. The crash occurred around…

Jackson Mayor Blames Fellow Councilman for Blown $30,000 Real Estate Commission Deal

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – Jackson Township Mayor Jennifer Kuhn’s feud with her political opponent, Councilman Chris Pollak, took a personal financial toll on the mayor in December. Kuhn, who said she was…

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Democrats cut microphone on NJ lawmaker pressing questions about $7 billion in immigration spending

TRENTON, N.J. – A heated exchange erupted inside a New Jersey Assembly committee this week when Republican Assemblyman Paul Kanitra’s microphone was shut off mid-question as he pressed officials about state-funded legal…

McGuckin off the hook as federal judge allows discrimination case against Jackson mayor Kuhn to proceed

Judge Quraishi’s ruling narrows but does not end the Jackson Township free speech case TRENTON, N.J. – A federal judge has partially dismissed a civil rights lawsuit filed by a Jackson Township…

Crowds pack Wildwood boardwalk as Sam’s Pizza kicks off 70th season

WILDWOOD, N.J. – The smell of melted cheese and bubbling tomato sauce filled the February air Friday morning as hundreds of eager customers lined up outside Sam’s Pizza Palace, marking the start…

Jackson developer linked to mayor and council cash continues massive development projects

JACKSON, NJ – As construction is moving forward on a massive new business park at the corner of Bennetts Mills Road and Cooksbridge Road, a project led by Reed Property Group, the…

Woman says she was raped after meeting local firefighter from online chats inside station house

Toms River, NJ – A 34-year-old woman has filed a civil lawsuit in Ocean County Superior Court accusing a Plumsted Township firefighter of sexually assaulting her inside a firehouse bay after the…

Toms River’s building chief fired by mayor in alleged permit pushing scandal

TOMS RIVER, NJ – The head of Toms River’s building department has been fired following an internal investigation into allegations that he fast-tracked construction approvals for developers tied to a prominent Orthodox…

New Jersey federal judge grants partial default win in celebrity photo copyright case

NEWARK, NJ – A federal judge has granted in part a motion for default judgment in a copyright infringement lawsuit involving unauthorized use of celebrity photographs on social media, handing a partial…

Judge tosses Bergen County man’s “right to travel” lawsuit after Leonia traffic stop

NEWARK, NJ – A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit brought by two New Jersey residents who claimed their constitutional rights were violated when their vehicle was stopped and towed in Leonia…

New Jersey extends Murphy COVID-19 health care emergency waivers for nurses

TRENTON, NJ – Governor Mikie Sherrill signed Executive Order No. 13, granting a temporary 45-day extension of New Jersey’s ongoing State of Emergency to give health care professionals more time to comply…

Three juveniles inside during Hoboken narcotics bust

Handgun and heroin stash uncovered in Hoboken apartment raid three juveniles inside HOBOKEN, NJ — A Hoboken man is facing a sweeping list of narcotics and weapons charges after investigators seized a…

Island Heights man busted after cocaine and meth seized in home raid

Ocean County man jailed on multiple narcotics counts ISLAND HEIGHTS, NJ — A 60-year-old Island Heights man is facing multiple narcotics charges after investigators executed a court-authorized search warrant at his residence…

New Jersey Moves to End Ban on Sunday Clamming, But Not for Everyone

Trenton, NJ – Did you know? It’s illegal to clam in New Jersey on Sunday. A new bill introduced in the New Jersey General Assembly would carve out an exemption to the…

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Early morning blaze that claimed life of 92-year-old woman deemed accidental

Stafford Township, NJ – A fast-moving house fire tore through a Yeoman Road home early Friday morning, leaving one 92-year-old woman dead and sending two others to Philadelphia burn centers as flames…

Urgent Amazon smoke alarm recall impacts 11000 units nationwide

Washington, DC – Federal safety officials are warning consumers to immediately stop using certain smoke alarms sold on Amazon after discovering a defect that could prevent the devices from sounding during a…

Trenton water crisis fears addressed as reservoir remains operational

Trenton, NJ – Facing mounting questions from residents across Mercer County, Trenton Water Works officials moved Friday to clarify the status of the city’s water system, stating that operations remain stable and…

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