Sherrill taps Ed Potosnak to lead New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection

TRENTON, NJ – Governor-elect Mikie Sherrill has announced her nomination of Ed Potosnak to serve as the next Commissioner of the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, selecting a seasoned environmental advocate…

Governor-elect Sherrill meets with transition team as power transfer from Murphy gains momentum

TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey Governor-elect Mikie Sherrill met this week with her transition team and policy advisors as the state moves closer to the formal handoff of power from outgoing Governor…

Hudson News Distributors cuts 236 jobs in Parsippany amid deepening financial crisis

PARSIPPANY, NJ – Hudson News Distributors, one of the Northeast’s largest magazine and book distributors, has laid off 236 employees at its New Jersey headquarters as the company faces mounting financial trouble…

Verizon faces scrutiny after 1,319 layoffs in New Jersey triggers WARN Act probe

BASKING RIDGE, NJ – Verizon is under investigation by a class action law firm after announcing 1,319 layoffs at its Basking Ridge facility, raising questions about whether the company complied with federal…

Toms River JROTC drill team closes season with top honors at Central Regional competition

TOMS RIVER, NJ – The Toms River Regional Schools Junior ROTC Battalion Drill Team ended its season on a high note Saturday, turning in a strong performance at the final competition of…

Emmy-winning alum returns to Toms River South to inspire business students

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Business Academy students at Toms River High School South got an inside look at the media industry this week when Emmy-winning alum Jenna Powitz returned to campus to…

Two arrested after stolen gun and knife recovered in Kearny linked to Irvington shooting

KEARNY, NJ – Two men were taken into custody after Kearny police intercepted a BMW connected to a recent Irvington shooting, recovering a stolen handgun and a knife during the investigation, authorities…

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20-year-old charged after alleged inappropriate contact with teen

Lacey Township man charged with child exploitation offenses following multi-agency investigation Lacey Township, NJ — A 20-year-old Lacey Township resident has been arrested and charged with multiple offenses related to the alleged…

Pedestrian fatally struck twice on Route 40 in Hamilton

Man killed crossing Route 40 in Hamilton Township after being struck by two vehicles Hamilton Township, NJ — A 44-year-old man from Egg Harbor Township was killed Thursday night after being hit…

Lakewood’s Private School Bus Consortium to go Countywide Under New Proposal, State Funded

TRENTON, N.J. – A bill introduced in the New Jersey Senate seeks to create a three-year pilot program in Ocean County that would shift responsibility for nonpublic school transportation from local school…

NJ bill seeks to cut pay for civilly committed sex offenders doing institutional work

TRENTON, N.J. – A bill introduced in the New Jersey Senate would reduce the compensation paid to civilly committed sexually violent predators who perform institutional work, aligning their pay with the rate…

New Jersey Lawmakers Move to Block State Dems from Raiding Gas Tax Fund for Train Services

TRENTON, N.J. – A new bill introduced in the New Jersey Senate seeks to prevent money raised from the state’s 2016 gas tax increase from being used to fund passenger or freight…

NJ bill would waive pet adoption fees for veterans at public shelters

TRENTON, N.J. – A new measure introduced in the New Jersey Senate would allow military veterans to adopt dogs or cats from publicly operated shelters free of charge, part of an effort…

New ‘Barnegat Bay Protection Act’ would use fertilizer taxes for preservation and restoration

TRENTON, N.J. – A new proposal before the New Jersey Legislature seeks to establish a permanent funding stream dedicated to restoring and preserving the Barnegat Bay estuary and its watershed, one of…

New Jersey proposes new rules for lobsters

TRENTON, N.J. – A new bill introduced in the New Jersey Assembly aims to clarify how lobster size limits are enforced within the state’s marine waters, ensuring that existing restrictions apply only…

Walmart parking lot chase ends with Toms River man headed to state prison for five years

Toms River man gets 5 years in prison after gun found in crashed van and cocaine case near Walmart TOMS RIVER, NJ — A Toms River man who prosecutors say was found…

Suspended driver hits scooter in NJ and drags rider under pickup

Toms River man charged after electric scooter rider dragged in DUI crash BRICK TOWNSHIP, NJ — A Toms River man is facing multiple charges after police say he crashed a pickup truck…

Booker blasts ‘lawless’ law enforcement amid Trump’s immigrant crackdown

MINNEAPOLIS, MN – Senator Cory Booker sharply criticized what he called “lawless” conduct by federal law enforcement agencies in Minnesota and across the country following President Donald Trump’s intensified crackdown on undocumented…

Harrison park crash turns fatal as 58-year-old succumbs to injuries

One pedestrian dead, another injured after vehicle strikes two in Harrison park HARRISON, NJ — A 58-year-old man has died one week after he and another pedestrian were struck by a vehicle…

NJ man gets prison time and lifetime supervision under Megan’s Law

Alexandria man sentenced to 3 years in prison for possessing child sexual abuse material ALEXANDRIA TOWNSHIP, NJ — A 34-year-old Alexandria Township man has been sentenced to state prison following a joint…

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