Mercy House gives away 800 turkeys to families across North Jersey amid record need

NEWARK, NJ – Nearly 800 families received full Thanksgiving meals this week from the Archdiocese of Newark’s Mercy House as the organization responded to an unprecedented surge in demand. The three-day turkey…

Four Bronx residents charged in violent New Jersey carjacking and robbery

TEANECK, NJ – Four Bronx residents have been charged in connection with an armed carjacking and robbery that left two Teaneck residents held at gunpoint outside their home earlier this year, authorities…

Two more men charged in Maywood jewelry store armed robbery after 19-month investigation

MAYWOOD, NJ – Two additional suspects have been charged in connection with a violent 2024 jewelry store robbery in Maywood, marking the latest arrests in a sweeping, 19-month investigation that has now…

Truck driving school to pay $345,000 in worker misclassification settlement

TRENTON, NJ – A Bergen County truck driving school will pay more than $300,000 in back wages and penalties after state officials found it misclassified dozens of instructors as independent contractors, depriving…

A sad day for Toms River Taxpayers as Council Votes Against Eliminating Sewer Bills, Free Healthcare for Political Allies

TOMS RIVER, NJ – It’s a public no-show job and a grift that would make even fictional New Jersey mob boss Tony Soprano want a piece of the action. Now, Toms River…

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Jersey City man charged in multi-county commercial burglary spree, Wall police say

WALL TOWNSHIP, NJ – Police have charged a Jersey City man in connection with a string of commercial burglaries that struck several Monmouth County businesses earlier this year. According to the Wall…

New Jersey joins another multistate federal lawsuit against HUD over housing rule changes

TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin has joined a coalition of states suing the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, alleging that new federal policies will unlawfully…

Wall Township police report eight arrests in weeklong enforcement effort

WALL TOWNSHIP, NJ – Wall Township Police made multiple arrests during the week of November 17 through November 23, including several for driving while intoxicated and others on outstanding warrants. The department’s…

New Jersey AG Platkin joins bipartisan coalition urging Congress not to block state AI protections

TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin has joined 35 other attorneys general from across the country in warning Congress against banning state-level regulation of artificial intelligence. The bipartisan…

Robbinsville police drone helps rescue missing person in cold, rainy conditions

ROBBINSVILLE, NJ – A Robbinsville police drone helped officers locate a missing person with special needs late Wednesday night after they wandered away from home in cold and rainy weather. Police said…

New Scam Targeting New Jersey Residents at Local Planning and Zoning Boards

EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ – Township officials are warning residents and businesses about a new scam targeting applicants involved with the Planning and Zoning Department through the use of fake invoices and spoofed…

Police Down the Shore Continue Search for Man Feared to Have Jumped from Route 72 Bridge

STAFFORD TOWNSHIP, NJ – Recovery teams are continuing to search coastal waters for a missing man as poor weather and dangerous conditions hamper operations. Police found the man’s car on the bridge…

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New Jersey AG Platkin joins another multistate lawsuit against Trump admin

TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin has joined 21 other attorneys general in suing the federal government to stop what they describe as an unlawful attempt to strip…

Georgia drops Fani Willis election case against Trump and co-defendants

ATLANTA, GA – The high-profile election interference case against former President Donald Trump and his co-defendants has been officially dropped by the State of Georgia. District Attorney Pro Tempore Peter J. Skandalakis…

Toms River Stop and Shop Latest Supermarket to Shut Down in Northern Ocean County

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Stop & Shop confirmed plans to close its Route 9 supermarket by late spring 2026, ending years of operation at one of its Ocean County locations. The company…

Firefighters rescue dog, contain kitchen blaze in Perth Amboy high-rise

PERTH AMBOY, NJ – Fire crews responded late Wednesday afternoon to a fire at a residential high-rise on Fayette Street that left several residents temporarily displaced but caused no injuries. The Perth…

Newark police search for man wanted for questioning in early morning shooting

NEWARK, NJ – Authorities are asking for the public’s help in locating a 29-year-old man wanted for questioning in connection with a shooting earlier this month. Newark Public Safety Director Emanuel Miranda,…

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Drunk driving fears rise ahead of Thanksgiving Eve ‘Drinksgiving’ celebrations

SOMERVILLE, NJ – The Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office is warning residents to make safe choices behind the wheel as Thanksgiving Eve, known to many as “Drinksgiving,” approaches. The night before Thanksgiving has…

Lakewood Private School Families Upset Over Lack of Busing on Thanksgiving Holiday

LAKEWOOD, N.J. – Private-school parents across Lakewood are preparing for another year of Thanksgiving disruption after the Lakewood Student Transportation Authority announced that no busing will operate on Thursday, even though many…

Ocean County celebrates America Recycles Day with top state award for clean communities

TOMS RIVER, N.J. – Ocean County marked America Recycles Day by honoring the team that keeps its communities clean year-round — and by celebrating a major statewide recognition for its recycling and…

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