New Jersey moves to provide tax breaks for volunteer first responders

TRENTON, NJ – Legislation sponsored by Senator Carmen F. Amato Jr. to provide tax relief for volunteer first responders has advanced from the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee with bipartisan support. The…

Horizon to pay $100 million to New Jersey in record false claims settlement against Horizon BCBS

TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin announced Friday that Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey agreed to pay $100 million to settle allegations it defrauded the…

GOP Chairman Recommended Council President’s Wife for Deputy Clerk Ahead of Controversial MUA Vote

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Toms River Mayor Dan Rodrick blasted Council President Justin Lamb on Thursday, accusing him of siding with what he called the “Mo Hill Gang” and Ocean County GOP…

Jackson Township Council Update on Township-Wide Leaf Collection

Jackson Township, NJ—The Jackson Township Council is pleased to share an update on this year’s leaf collection efforts and to reassure residents that our Department of Public Works (DPW) is working diligently…

New Jersey lawsuit filed against U.S. Department of Education over loan forgiveness eligibility

Lawsuit filed against U.S. Department of Education over loan forgiveness eligibility Trenton, NJ – Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and 21 other attorneys general have filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department…

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Sister charged with stabbing her brother in Brick Township

20-year-old charged with stabbing her brother in Brick Township Brick Township, NJ A 20-year-old woman has been arrested for allegedly stabbing her 2-year-old brother in the chest inside their family home. Marlene…

Jackson Residents Invited to Weekend Food Pantry Drive with Councilman Burnstein, Councilman-Elect Pollak

Jackson Township Council President Mordechai Burnstein would like to remind residents that he and newly elected Councilman Christopher Pollak will jointly host a community food drive at Town Hall this Sunday. The…

Holiday magic arrives as Santa lands at Freehold Raceway Mall

FREEHOLD, NJ – The holiday season is officially underway at Freehold Raceway Mall, where Santa Claus made his grand arrival Friday, November 7, delighting families and marking the start of a festive…

Suspect wanted after $248 in baby items stolen from Gap Factory

Woman wanted for stealing $248 in baby clothes from Gap Factory in Newark Newark, NJ – Police are asking for the public’s help identifying a woman accused of shoplifting nearly $250 worth…

Gunfire across three Newark blocks triggers police manhunt

Newark police seek public help to identify two people tied to early morning shooting Newark, NJ – A quiet stretch of early morning hours was interrupted when gunfire was detected across several…

NJ woman charged after allegedly ignoring child sexual assaults

Hackensack woman charged for allowing child sex abuse to continue Hackensack, NJ – A 42-year-old Hackensack woman has been arrested and charged with endangering the welfare of a child after investigators say…

Shoplifting suspect sought after baby clothes theft at Newark outlet store

Newark, NJ – City officials are asking for the public’s help identifying a woman accused of stealing baby clothes from a Market Street outlet. The suspect was recorded on surveillance video removing…

New law shields New Jersey farmers from frivolous nuisance lawsuits

New Jersey Legislative SRO, NJ – A new bipartisan law expands legal protections for commercial farmers by allowing them to recover costs tied to bad-faith complaints. Senator Parker Space sponsored the measure,…

Lawmaker moves to shield some New Jerseyans from costly new Dem exit tax

New Jersey Legislative SRO, NJ – A new bill aims to exempt property sellers from a recently implemented sales tax if their contracts were finalized before the law took effect. Sen. Declan…

Camden County winner strikes it rich with $1 million Powerball prize

Camden County player hits $1 million Powerball prize as jackpot climbs to $546 million Trenton, NJ – A Powerball ticket sold in Camden County is now worth $1 million after one lucky…

Alina Habba Says She Won’t Be Intimidated by ‘Radical Lunatics’ After Office Ransacked Overnight

Tampa, FL – A late-night breach at the office of U.S. Attorney Alina Habba left property damaged and investigators searching for an individual who fled the scene, according to Attorney General Pamela…

Hackensack woman accused of letting child sex assaults continue

HACKENSACK, NJ – A 42-year-old Hackensack woman has been charged with endangering the welfare of a child after authorities say she knew about a juvenile being sexually assaulted and failed to stop…

Former Christie aide sentenced to ten-year prison term in child sex abuse

Washington Township, NJ – A former aide to New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie was sentenced to ten years in prison after admitting to conduct involving a six-year-old child. He acknowledged paying the…

New Jersey Wants to Turn Cops Into Criminals, Put Them in Jail for Wearing Face Coverings

Trenton, NJ – A new proposal in the Statehouse is drawing sharp attention as lawmakers move to restrict when officers can cover their faces while engaging with the public. The measure, introduced…

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Dog’s death leads to arrest after cops notice gunshot wound

Police launched the case after responding to a call on Lyford Court on October 3 regarding the injury to the dog, Ruby. Veterinary findings later revealed what appeared to be a gunshot…

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