Phil Murphy Doubles Down on 2035 Gas Car Ban, Zero Emissions Plan As Term Enters Final Days

TRENTON, N.J. – Governor Phil Murphy on Wednesday announced a new Zero-Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Roadmap outlining the state’s progress in expanding electric transportation and its strategy to accelerate future adoption through major…

Murphy celebrates record-breaking 204,000 housing permits as New Jersey tops previous administrations

TRENTON, N.J. – Governor Phil Murphy on Thursday hailed what his administration called a historic milestone in New Jersey’s ongoing housing expansion, announcing that more than 204,000 housing unit permits have been…

No Bueno: Man wanted in multiple states captured in Ocean County

Ocean County man held without bail on theft and burglary charges TOMS RIVER, N.J. – Juan Bueno was booked into the Ocean County jail on Monday following his arrest on multiple theft…

Illegal Alien Arrested for Multiple Charges of Child Sexual Assault in Toms River

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Nelson DeJesus Ramos-Diaz was taken into custody this week in Ocean County is being held without bail following a series of serious criminal charges related to child protection…

Cherry Hill welcomes five new police officers after academy graduation

CHERRY HILL, NJ – The Cherry Hill Police Department announced the addition of five new officers to its ranks following their graduation from the Gloucester County Police Academy’s Basic Recruit Class #67.…

Lakewood Rabbis Order Ban on Chanukah Concert Held at Jackson Public School

JACKSON, NJ – A Chanukah concert scheduled to take place in Jackson was abruptly canceled this week following the release of a kol koreh — a public proclamation — signed by the…

America’s largest yeshiva just bought former Jackson middle school for $15 million below original asking price

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – The Jackson Township Board of Education has reportedly approved a $40 million bid from Beth Medrash Govoha (BMG), the world’s largest Orthodox Jewish yeshiva, to purchase the former…

Jersey City man dies after being struck by car on Mallory Avenue

JERSEY CITY, NJ – A Jersey City man has died from injuries sustained in a pedestrian crash earlier this week, according to Acting Hudson County Prosecutor Wayne Mello. The incident occurred around…

The Great Decline: Student Testing Changes Have Devalued Grammar and Clarity for the Sake of Equitable Accomodations

TRENTON, NJ – Assemblywoman Dawn Fantasia (R-Sussex), a former English teacher and school administrator, is criticizing the New Jersey Department of Education for what she calls a years-long erosion of writing standards…

Man Who Fired on State Police and Shot During Chase Near American Dream Mall Identified

NEWARK, NJ – The New Jersey Attorney General’s Office has released new details identifying the driver and six state troopers involved in a November 9 shooting that followed a high-speed pursuit through…

New Jersey adopts nation’s strongest civil rights rules on disparate impact discrimination

TRENTON, NJ – Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin announced Tuesday that the Division on Civil Rights has formally adopted sweeping new rules defining and enforcing “disparate impact” discrimination under New Jersey’s Law…

Mount Laurel man pleads guilty in $1.5 million bank fraud and mail theft scheme

CAMDEN, NJ – A Mount Laurel man has admitted to participating in a large-scale bank fraud conspiracy involving stolen U.S. mail, counterfeit checks, and fraudulent debit cards that caused more than $424,000…

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NJ environmental group demands action after electricity rate hikes tied to PJM auction

TRENTON, NJ – The New Jersey League of Conservation Voters (LCV) is calling for stronger state intervention following the release of PJM Interconnection’s latest energy capacity auction results, which are expected to…

Dems slam Kean after vote on GOP health care measure that ends ACA tax credits

TRENTON, NJ – Rep. Tom Kean Jr. is facing criticism after voting in favor of a Republican-backed health care proposal that would allow key Affordable Care Act (ACA) tax credits to expire…

Strong winds to hit Hackettstown area as advisory issued for Friday

HACKETTSTOWN, NJ – A wind advisory has been issued for portions of northern New Jersey, Delaware, and southeast Pennsylvania as powerful gusts are expected to sweep through the region from early Friday…

Skate with Santa at the Toms River Winding River Ice Rink This Weekend

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Toms River Township announced that Santa Claus will make his annual stop at the Winding River Ice Rink this Saturday, December 20, for the township’s festive “Skate with…

Paramus mourns loss of retired Special Police Officer Sisto Antonio Caravella

PARAMUS, NJ – The Paramus Police Department announced the passing of retired Special Police Officer Sisto Antonio Caravella, a respected member of the department who dedicated 28 years of service to the…

Newark woman disappears in 2019 and no one files report for six years

Newark woman disappears without a trace after last contact in 2019 NEWARK, NJ — A Newark woman who hasn’t been heard from since August 30, 2019, has officially been reported missing, prompting…

Online child abuse investigation ends with Toms River plea

Toms River man pleads guilty in child sexual abuse material case tied to multi-agency probe TOMS RIVER, NJ — A 23-year-old Toms River man has admitted to distributing and possessing child sexual…

Beachfront dune path feud spills into New Jersey Tax Court as homeowners challenge assessment

BRICK TOWNSHIP, NJ – The New Jersey Tax Court is preparing to hear a high-stakes valuation dispute stemming from a bitter decade-long feud between beachfront homeowners John and Lori Westerhold and the…

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