NJ bill would require drug evaluations after all fatal crashes

TRENTON, N.J. – A new proposal in the New Jersey Senate would mandate drug evaluations for any driver involved in a fatal crash, expanding the state’s implied consent law beyond alcohol testing.…

NJ bill bans Green Acres funding for artificial turf fields

TRENTON, N.J. – A new proposal in the New Jersey Senate would bar the use of state Green Acres funds for any project involving artificial turf, citing environmental and health risks tied…

NJ bill makes financial aid form a permanent graduation requirement whether you need it or not

TRENTON, N.J. – New Jersey high school students would be permanently required to complete a financial aid application before graduation under a new bill amending a 2023 state law. The legislation removes…

NJ lawmakers push to make daylight saving time permanent

TRENTON, N.J. – New Jersey could soon join a growing list of states pushing to make daylight saving time permanent, ending the twice-yearly ritual of changing the clocks. A new bill, introduced…

NJ bill would make ghost gun manufacturing a first-degree crime

TRENTON, N.J. – A new bill before the New Jersey Legislature aims to significantly toughen penalties for the illegal creation and distribution of untraceable firearms, known as “ghost guns.” The legislation upgrades…

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New Jersey Wants to Ban Smoking on Boardwalks, Beaches, Amusement Parks and Cemeteries

TRENTON, N.J. – Smoking could soon be outlawed in nearly all public outdoor areas across New Jersey under a new proposal that expands the state’s landmark Smoke-Free Air Act. Senate Bill S1563,…

Hit and run suspects sought after CVS parking lot crash in Gloucester Township

Hit and run jolts quiet Gloucester parking lot Gloucester Township, NJ – A routine stop at a local pharmacy parking lot turned into a police investigation after a vehicle crash and a…

Man convicted after attempting to meet undercover officer

New York man convicted in New Jersey child luring case Trenton, NJ – A New York man has been convicted in Bergen County Superior Court after a jury found he attempted to…

Wall of ice tears apart section of historic Keansburg Fishing Pier

KEANSBURG, N.J. – A powerful surge of bay ice ripped apart a section of the historic Keansburg Fishing Pier late Monday night, sending a 100- to 200-foot portion of the 2,000-foot structure…

A chunk of ice lies on the beach. Similar chunks were reported this week along the Delaware River in New Jersey.

Massive ‘Icebergs’ as Big as Cars Litter a Beach in Cape May County

CAPE MAY, N.J. – Visitors to the Delaware Bay this week were greeted by a rare and striking sight — chunks of ice as large as cars drifting and piling along the…

Early-morning blaze guts 17th Avenue home in Brick Township

BRICK TOWNSHIP, NJ – A quiet neighborhood on 17th Avenue erupted into chaos early Wednesday morning when a fast-moving fire tore through a residence, sending thick smoke into the night sky and…

Thief snatches briefcase from Mercedes in Newark ShopRite parking lot

NEWARK, NJ – Police are asking for the public’s help identifying a black SUV linked to an auto burglary outside a ShopRite on Springfield Avenue last week, where a thief made off…

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Report: No nearby working fire hyrdants as Jackson 21 apartment under construction burns to the ground

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – Firefighters battled intense flames and water supply issues Tuesday evening after a large fire broke out at a large apartment complex under construction in the Club at Jackson…

Two Illegals Arrested in Violent Carjacking Case in Howell Township

HOWELL TOWNSHIP, NJ – A late-night carjacking that left a taxi driver slashed in the face has led to the arrests of several suspects, including multiple foreign nationals now facing both criminal…

Illegal alien arrested in Ocean County on child sexual assault charges

TOMS RIVER, NJ – A man identified as 35-year-old Armando Chuluc Ajcivinac has been arrested and charged in Ocean County on multiple counts of sexual assault involving a child under the age…

Intersection stop leads to surprise arrest in Westfield

Traffic stop ends with warrant arrest at Broad and Elm Westfield, NJ – A midday traffic stop at a busy intersection led to the arrest of a Pennsylvania man wanted on an…

NJ Exec accused of looting company to fund rival business

Former manufacturing executive charged in alleged million dollar company theft Trenton, NJ – A senior executive accused of quietly draining company funds to bankroll a rival operation is now facing multiple felony…

New Jersey cracks down on e bikes with licensing rules

New Jersey e bike law expands licensing and insurance rules statewide Vineland, NJ – Riders across New Jersey are facing new requirements after Governor Phil Murphy signed sweeping legislation that redefines many…

New Jersey GOP leader backs bill banning police, ICE agents from wearing masks in public

TRENTON, N.J. – New Jersey Senate Republican and former assembly leader from 2012-2021, Jon Bramnick announced Tuesday that he will join legislation prohibiting law enforcement and immigration officers from wearing masks or…

Stafford Township officer earns major leadership credential

Stafford Township sergeant completes elite leadership academy Stafford Township, NJ – A milestone in professional development was marked this week as a Stafford Township police supervisor completed an intensive leadership program designed…

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