Young driver charged after fatal New Jersey crash kills elderly man

Man charged after deadly crash kills 76-year-old driver and seriously injures his wife in Gloucester Township GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP, NJ — A 23-year-old man from Sicklerville is facing criminal charges after police say…

Toms River Mayor Calls for Disolving Patronage Pit That Pays $45,000 Public Benefits Package for 1 Hour of Work Per Month

TOMS RIVER, NJ – When Chris Christie was governor, he fought against New Jersey’s patronage pit industrial complex, specifically, no-show public utilities commissions, which essentially provided full medical benefits packages to politically…

Northern lights blaze across the New Jesey sky with another strong showing expected tonight

TRENTON , NJ – A powerful solar storm sent the Aurora Borealis vivid and far south Tuesday night, with fresh conditions promising another display over North America tonight. Witnesses across the northern…

New Jersey Weather Forecast: Cold Grips New Jersey Through Friday

TRENTON, N.J. – A calm but chilly pattern will settle over New Jersey through the end of the week, bringing mostly sunny skies and brisk west winds as temperatures hover in the…

Seaside Park Police Department opens hiring for full-time officers

SEASIDE PARK, N.J. – The Seaside Park Police Department announced it is now accepting applications for full-time police officer positions through both the Alternate Route Program and intergovernmental transfers. Officials said the…

Christians Targeted in New York City Hate Crime Spree

QUEENS, N.Y. – Police are searching for a suspect accused of targeting three churches in Far Rockaway with anti-Christian graffiti in a string of hate crimes earlier this month. Authorities said all…

Man threatens bar manager after being kicked out of North Jersey tavern

HACKETTSTOWN, N.J. – Tensions flared outside a Hackettstown tavern early Sunday when a 20-year-old man allegedly threatened to kill a bar manager after being ejected from the establishment. Police say the confrontation…

Newark man beaten and robbed during early morning smoke break

Man beaten and robbed while smoking on Newark street as police hunt trio Newark, NJ – A man was ambushed and brutally attacked while smoking a cigarette early Sunday morning last month,…

15-year-old Newark girl missing after last seen on Halloween

Teen girl missing in Newark after last seen near Maple Avenue on Halloween Newark, NJ – Police are asking for the public’s help in locating a 15-year-old girl who went missing on…

Jeep and Hyundai collide in Ocean County sending three to hospital

Three hospitalized after two-car crash at busy Berkeley Township intersection Berkeley Township, NJ – A collision at a residential intersection sent three people to the hospital Saturday afternoon after a Hyundai and…

Back-to-back NJ lottery wins land players $800K

Two New Jersey players strike it big with Jersey Cash 5 jackpots in weekend wins Trenton, NJ – Two lucky New Jersey Lottery players—one in Union County and one in Ocean County—matched…

Jackson Honors Those Who Served at Annual Veterans Day Memorial Service

The Jackson community gathered this on Tuesday for the township’s annual Veterans’ Day memorial service at the Jackson Veterans Memorial Garden to pay tribute to the brave men and women who have…

How much are beach towns making on badges and access fees? New law requires detailed reporting

Trenton, NJ – A bill introduced in the New Jersey Assembly would require municipalities that operate public beaches and charge beach tag fees to publicly disclose detailed financial information about their beach…

Should 15-Year-Olds Be Tried as Adults for Serious Crimes in New Jersey? One Lawmaker Says Yes

Trenton, NJ – A new proposal in the New Jersey Senate would automatically transfer certain juvenile homicide cases involving stalking to adult criminal court. Sen. Michael L. Testa Jr., representing Atlantic, Cape…

Is New Jersey Discriminating by Race for Firearms Permits? Lawmakers Want Answers

Trenton, NJ – A new proposal in the New Jersey General Assembly would require the state Attorney General to collect and publish monthly statistics on handgun carry permits and firearm purchaser identification…

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New Jersey could unseal expunged records to be used for immigration cases

Trenton, NJ – A new bill introduced in the New Jersey Senate would allow individuals to access their own expunged criminal records for use in immigration or naturalization matters. Sen. Benjie E.…

Jackson Township Announces New Plan to Fix Broken Street Lights in Town

Jackson Township has launched a new community-wide initiative that allows residents to report malfunctioning or burned-out streetlights to ensure timely repairs by Jersey Central Power & Light (JCP&L). The program is designed…

Jackson Township to Honor Veterans at Memorial Garden on Veterans Day

The Township of Jackson proudly joins communities across the nation in honoring the brave men and women who have served in the United States Armed Forces. Veterans Day is a time for…

Toms River Mayor Rodrick Announces New Veterans Memorial at Shelter Cove Park

TOMS RIVER, N.J. – With the cold Barnegat Bay breeze sweeping across Shelter Cove Park this weekend, Mayor Dan Rodrick announced plans for a new veterans memorial — a towering monument dedicated…

New Jersey Dems Want Extreme New Tax on Tourism that Could Cripple an Entire Industry

The New Jersey Senate Transportation Committee has approved a bill that would impose new taxes on what lawmakers are calling “non-essential flights” across the state. The measure, Senate Bill 4639, advanced with…

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