Ocean County raises flag on SNAP benefits fraud to protect recipients

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Ocean County officials are urging residents who rely on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) to take extra precautions amid a surge in Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) card…

Jackson Township sophomore dominates Brick Bowling Tournament with 288 high game, 780 series

JACKSON TWP., NJ – Jackson Memorial High School sophomore Michael Fogarty continued his breakout season on the lanes, posting a 288 high game and 780 series to lead all scorers at the…

ICE begins 2026 with major nationwide sweep targeting violent criminal illegal aliens

WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has launched the new year with a sweeping national operation that resulted in the arrest of dozens of violent criminal illegal aliens across…

New Jersey’s ICE cooperation ban leaves communities unsafe, unprotected and local police unprepared

TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey remains one of just six states in the country that prohibits law enforcement cooperation with federal immigration authorities under Section 287(g) of the Immigration and Nationality Act,…

DeSantis leads Florida push for transparency on congressional stock trading as New Jersey Governor-Elect, Nancy Pelosi raked in millions

TALLAHASSEE, FL – Governor Ron DeSantis is backing a new initiative aimed at increasing transparency and accountability among federal candidates and members of Congress, taking direct aim at what he calls “self-enrichment…

Gasoline prices in New Jersey could be under $2 per gallon today, but here’s why they’re not

TRENTON, NJ – You are now paying a roughly 25% tax on gasoline in New Jersey, and market indicators predict that percentage is going to keep increasing as gas prices in the…

Mercer County Christmas Tree Recycling: How to Officially End the Holiday Season

HAMILTON, N.J. – As the holiday season winds down, Mercer County residents are turning their attention to post-Christmas cleanup, with local municipalities launching tree recycling and collection programs through January. The initiative,…

Where to drop your Christmas Tree off in Monmouth County

TINTON FALLS, N.J. – With National Take Down the Christmas Tree Day falling today, Monmouth County residents are being reminded to say goodbye to their evergreens responsibly. The January 6 observance marks…

Christmas Tree Recycling in Ocean County: Today is Take Your Christmas Tree Down Day

TOMS RIVER, N.J. – As National Take Down the Christmas Tree Day arrives today, Ocean County residents are being reminded to pack away the decorations, haul out the tree, and give it…

Newark firefighter, woman killed in wrong-way crash on I-80 in Totowa

TOTOWA, N.J. – A Newark firefighter was among two adults killed early Monday in a head-on collision caused by a wrong-way driver on Interstate 80 in Totowa, according to state police and…

Rosemary Becchi faces GOP backlash after loss in state chair race over support for Lakewood Democrat lawmaker

TRENTON, N.J. – Rosemary Becchi, who lost her bid for New Jersey Republican Party chair to Monmouth County Clerk Christine Hanlon on Monday, is facing sharp criticism from America First conservatives after…

New Jersey Woman’s $23,000 Welfare Account Viral Video Sparks Anger, Debate on Welfare Fraud in New Jersey

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Trump administration has moved to suspend federal food assistance funding to 21 Democratic-led states following their refusal to share detailed data on Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients.…

America and New Jersey Has Decided: This Is Our Favorite Dog Breed

A new national study by HonestPet has named Golden Retrievers as the most popular dog breed on social media, topping the list with more than 46.3 million combined posts across Instagram and…

New Jersey Cops Shoot and Kill Machete Wielding Suspect Inside Piscataway Home

PISCATAWAY, N.J. – State and county investigators are probing a homicide that occurred earlier Monday in Piscataway, according to local police, who emphasized that the incident appears to be isolated and that…

Elderly Mays Landing man killed after SUV crashes into trees on Harding Highway

HAMILTON TOWNSHIP, N.J. – An 83-year-old Mays Landing man was killed Monday morning when his vehicle veered off Harding Highway and struck several trees, according to the Township of Hamilton Police Department.…

Monmouth County GOP Facing Backlash After $175k in Public Funding to Controversial LGBTQ Group

FREEHOLD, N.J. – Monmouth County Republican officials are under scrutiny after reports surfaced that county funds were awarded to Garden State Equality (GSE), New Jersey’s largest LGBTQ+ advocacy organization, which is now…

Drunk driver jailed in Ocean County

TOMS RIVER, N.J. – An Ocean County man was jailed this week for drunk driving, as police thwarted a potentially deadly outcome on the county’s roadways. Jail records show that an Ocean…

Newark cops hunt wallet thief caught using stolen bank card

Police search for suspect who used stolen bank card after wallet theft at Newark Burlington store Newark, NJ – Newark police are asking for the public’s help identifying a suspect accused of…

Ice-T’s Jersey City dispensary Medicine Woman closes less than a year after 4/20 grand opening

JERSEY CITY, N.J. – The cannabis dispensary co-owned by rapper and actor Ice-T has closed its doors less than a year after its highly publicized debut, marking another short-lived venture in New…

Corporation for Public Broadcasting Shuts Down After Losing Federal Funding

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB), the nonprofit organization that for nearly six decades oversaw federal support for public radio and television, announced Monday that its Board of Directors…

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