Major police investigation shuts down River Road in Piscataway

Piscataway, NJ – A major police investigation Monday night has shut down a key stretch of River Road, prompting traffic disruptions across the area. Authorities announced the closure shortly before 8 p.m.…

Driver pleads guilty after high-speed rampage through Brick Township

Hackensack man pleads guilty to high-speed police chase in Brick Township BRICK TOWNSHIP, NJ – A Hackensack man who led police on a dangerous high-speed chase through Brick Township in 2021 has…

Trenton man charged with murder after girlfriend found shot dead in Pennsylvania

TRENTON, NJ – A Trenton man has been charged with murder after allegedly shooting his girlfriend multiple times before fleeing across state lines in her car, authorities said Monday. Prosecutors said 36-year-old…

Expecting Toms River couple wins $3 million lottery jackpot just months after $1M prize

Ocean County couple wins $3M lottery prize months after $1M jackpot in same county TRENTON, NJ – A New Jersey couple who already beat the odds once is defying all probability again…

Holiday Lights dazzles the Bronx Zoo with new winter thrills and millions of glowing lanterns

BRONX, NY – The Bronx Zoo is set to sparkle once again as Holiday Lights returns this season, transforming the zoo into a glowing wonderland filled with wildlife lanterns, festive performances, and…

Toms River gas station hits jackpot twice in 3 days

Fischer Bay Exxon hits lottery hot streak with second top prize in three days TOMS RIVER, NJ – A Toms River gas station appears to be on a remarkable run of lottery…

Sewell shopper scores $631K lottery windfall

Gloucester County player hits $631K Jersey Cash 5 jackpot at Sewell store TRENTON, NJ — A routine stop at a Gloucester County convenience store turned into a life-changing moment for one lucky…

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Bubbakoo’s Burritos turns chaotic as employee stabs boss

Employee arrested after manager stabbed at Edgewater restaurant EDGEWATER, MD – A workplace confrontation at a Mitchells Chance Road restaurant turned violent Saturday afternoon when an employee allegedly stabbed his manager before…

Alleged child predator arrested in Hackensack

Hackensack man arrested on multiple charges in child sex assault case HACKENSACK, NJ – A 42-year-old Hackensack man has been arrested and charged in connection with the repeated sexual assault of a…

Jackson Township Comes Together to Feed The Hungry

Dozens of residents joined local elected officials and volunteers in Jackson Township on Sunday to feed the hungry and to assist residents whose SNAP benefits have been interrupted by the recent federal…

Man held on multiple child endangerment and firearms charges in Ocean County

TOMS RIVER, NJ – An Ocean County man is being held at the Ocean County Jail after his arrest on multiple child endangerment, aggravated assault, and weapons-related charges, according to inmate records…

Man charged in Hackensack for sexual assault and child endangerment offenses

HACKENSACK, NJ – A 42-year-old Hackensack man has been charged with multiple sexual assault and child endangerment offenses following an investigation by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office and Hackensack Police Department. Bergen…

Georgia man charged in $982K Bergen County crypto money laundering case

HACKENSACK, NJ – A 39-year-old Georgia man has been charged in connection with a nearly $1 million money laundering scheme uncovered after a 15-month financial crimes investigation, authorities announced Monday. Bergen County…

CDC data shows people in New Jersey and blue states less likely to die by suicide than those in red states

TRENTON, NJ – Federal data from the Centers for Disease Control reveals that residents of politically blue states such as New Jersey, New York, and Massachusetts are less likely to die by…

Overnight lane closures coming to Swimming River Road for bridge project

TINTON FALLS, NJ – Drivers in Tinton Falls should expect overnight traffic restrictions this week as crews continue work on the next stage of the Swimming River Road bridge construction project. Police…

Wyckoff unveils new Emergency Services Unit truck funded entirely by grants

WYCKOFF, NJ – Residents may have noticed a new addition to the Wyckoff Police Department fleet as the agency rolled out a fully equipped Emergency Services Unit truck now on local roads.…

Berkeley Township man accused of setting multiple fires inside home

BERKELEY TOWNSHIP, N.J. – A 70-year-old man was charged after investigators determined three separate fires inside his home were intentionally set. Authorities say George DiPierro was arrested Saturday afternoon after emergency crews…

Volunteers turn out for final ‘Pick Up Brick’ cleanup of the year at Sawmill Tract

BRICK TOWNSHIP, N.J. – More than 60 volunteers gathered Saturday morning for the final “Pick Up Brick” cleanup of the year, tackling litter and debris along the trails of the Sawmill Tract.…

Study shows negative impact of offshore wind farms on whales and other marine mammals

PROVINCETOWN, MA – Beneath the rolling Atlantic, a silent crisis brews as the hammering sounds of offshore wind farm construction clash with the delicate acoustic world of the North Atlantic right whale.…

Bergen and Middlesex counties see big Mega Millions wins

Three NJ Mega Millions players win big with $30K and $20K prizes after $980M jackpot hit in Georgia TRENTON, NJ — While a Georgia player claimed the staggering $980 million Mega Millions…

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