Judge Orders New Jersey Mother to Face International Abduction Claim

NEWARK, NJ – A federal judge has refused to dismiss a Hague Convention petition filed by a British father who alleges his young son was abducted from Germany to the United States…

Newark, NJ. Aerial of Newark, NJ and NX Bridge over the Passaic River

Federal Judge Denies Newark Employee’s Bid to Revive Discrimination Case Against City Officials

NEWARK, NJ – A longtime Newark city employee who accused top officials of discrimination and retaliation has lost her latest bid to revive parts of her civil rights lawsuit. U.S. District Judge…

Federal judge rejects Hopatcong man’s attempt to reopen case, orders him to pay $9,700 in legal fees

NEWARK, NJ – A federal judge has denied a New Jersey man’s attempt to reopen his dismissed lawsuit against several Hopatcong officials and agencies, rejecting his motions for recusal, venue change, and…

Judge denies ICE detainee’s court filing, rules New Jersey mother’s detention lawful under immigration law

NEWARK, NJ – A federal judge has denied a petition for release filed by a New Jersey woman detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), ruling that her confinement complies with federal…

Judge denies New Jersey man’s bid to overturn illegal gun dealing conviction

TRENTON, NJ – A federal judge has rejected a motion by convicted gun dealer Brandon Groce to vacate his sentence, ruling that his guilty plea was valid and that his post-conviction claims…

Federal judge tosses NJ Transit employee’s lawsuit, rules agency is a state entity immune from federal labor law claims

CAMDEN, NJ – A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit brought by NJ Transit employee Sino Wa Johnson against New Jersey Transit Bus Operations and her union, ruling that the transit agency…

Court reverses ruling in shocking Roselle school board sex abuse lawsuit after new law takes effect

TRENTON, NJ – A Roselle man who says he was sexually abused by a school employee will get his day in court after New Jersey’s Appellate Division ruled this week that a…

Councilman Pollak Demands Transparency on Chief of Police Million Dollar Lawsuit Settlement, Ouster

JACKSON, NJ – Accountability and transparency has taken a back seat to confidentiality, secrecy, and deception in Jackson Township when it comes to an alleged seven-figure settlement to oust JacksonPolice Chief Matthew…

Check Your Bill Before Paying: Woman accuses Dave & Buster’s of inflating tip amounts after viral checkout video

A viral video has sparked online debate after a woman claimed Dave & Buster’s inflated her tip amount on an electronic checkout screen, showing a 20% gratuity calculation that appeared to be…

Facebook “plates” craze turns home kitchens into underground restaurants across New Jersey

Toms River, NJ – Local restaurants who depend on Door Dash and Uber Eats are facing a growing new competitor, Facebook Eats. Unlike the two commercial food delivery services, Facebook Plates allows…

America is Facing a Democracy Ending Crisis, It’s a National Emergency Says New Jersey Senator Kim

WASHINGTON, DC – Marking the fifth anniversary of the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol, Senator Andy Kim (D-NJ) delivered an emotional floor speech declaring that America is facing a “national…

New Jersey Begins Path To Consolidating School Districts Ahead of Mikie Sherrill’s Inauguration

OCEAN TOWNSHIP, NJ – Seeking to streamline local education systems and reduce redundant spending, State Senator Vin Gopal (D-Long Branch) has introduced legislation that would require every New Jersey county to develop…

New Jersey Could See Another Energy Bill Spike in 2026, As Sherill Promises Day One Freeze

TRENTON, NJ – The only people who will see a freeze on day one of Mikie Sherill’s term in the governor’s office are the people who can’t afford to pay their electric…

Jackson and Lakewood’s Dangerous Roads Opens Door to Federal Road Safety Grants Worth $384,000

The federal government is lending a helping hand to make roadways less dangerous for drivers and pedestrians in Jackson and Lakewood Townships. Two Ocean County towns have been awarded federal funding to…

Jackson Councilman Chris Pollak Joins Forces With Mayor Kuhn, $2,000 Reward for Missing Man

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, N.J. – Jackson Township Councilman Chris Pollak has joined Mayor Jennifer Kuhn in personally funding a $2,000 reward for information leading to the safe return of 22-year-old Rutgers University senior…

Feds charge 26 in massive bribery and point-shaving scheme targeting NCAA and Chinese basketball games

PHILADELPHIA, P.A. – Federal prosecutors have charged 26 people in what they describe as an international sports corruption conspiracy that fixed dozens of college and professional basketball games, including NCAA Division I…

Former Wall Stadium manager arrested after barricading herself inside office

WALL TOWNSHIP, N.J. – Police say a former tenant and one-time manager at Wall Stadium Speedway was arrested Saturday morning after allegedly barricading herself inside the racetrack’s office and locking out the…

Governor Murphy Officially Declares New Jersey’s COVID-19 State of Emergency Over Days Before Leaving Office

TRENTON, N.J. – Nearly six years after declaring a public health emergency that reshaped daily life across New Jersey, Governor Phil Murphy has officially signed Executive Order No. 415, ending the state’s…

63-year-old man discovered dead in NJ park

Man found dead in Phillipsburg park early Friday morning Phillipsburg, NJ — A 63-year-old man was found dead in Shappell Park early Friday morning, prompting an active investigation by local authorities. At…

Tire thief slams Sayreville patrol car before fleeing onto Parkway in late-night heist

Suspect accused in string of Sayreville thefts after Route 9 bust Sayreville, NJ — A rim and tire theft at a Route 9 rental lot exploded into a dramatic scene when the…

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