Drag Queens to Once Again Dominate the Conversation at New Jersey Teachers’ Annual Convention

NJ education leaders clash over drag-focused convention event TRENTON, N.J. – A session titled “Drag Is Not a Crime – The Past, Present, and Future of Drag” at next month’s NJEA teachers…

New Jersey Commuter Report: Heavy Congestion, Crashes and Delays

WOODBRIDGE, NJ – The Thursday morning commute turned into a nightmare for drivers across North Jersey as a mix of crashes, breakdowns, and heavy congestion snarled major highways and crossings into New…

Mikie Sherrill Vows to Continue Phil Murphy’s New Jersey Plastic Bag Ban

Plastic bag battle heats up as Mikie Sherrill vows to keep ban, Ciattarelli pledges repeal TRENTON, NJ – The debate over New Jersey’s plastic bag ban is back in the political spotlight…

Democrats Killed New Jersey’s Nuclear Power Production, Now They’re Blaming Chris Christie

Vin Gopal falsely blames Jack Ciattarelli for New Jersey nuclear plant shutdown TRENTON, NJ – State Assemblyman Vin Gopal ignited a political flare-up this week after claiming Republican candidate Jack Ciattarelli helped…

Illegal Alien Held on Ice Detainer on Multiple Violent Crimes in Ocean County

TOMS RIVER, NJ – An Ocean County man identified as Enmauel Marinescaray has been jailed without bail following his arrest earlier this week on multiple violent offenses, according to county inmate records.…

Disbarred attorney charged in New Jersey with theft and practicing law without a license

TOMS RIVER, NJ – A disbarred attorney from Utah has been charged with theft by deception and unauthorized practice of law after allegedly posing as a licensed attorney and collecting thousands of…

Jack Ciattarelli, GOP Candidate for New Jersey Governor

Ciattarelli declares victory in fiery second New Jersey gubernatorial debate

EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ – Republican candidate Jack Ciattarelli claimed victory in Tuesday night’s final gubernatorial debate, touting his detailed proposals on affordability and accusing Democratic rival Mikie Sherrill of avoiding key questions…

Wall police meet with seniors to warn about scams and local crime trends

WALL TOWNSHIP, NJ – Community engagement took center stage today as Chief O’Halloran and Detective Honecker of the Wall Township Police Department met with the Pride of Wall Seniors group during their…

Fort Lee Road to close for milling and paving through early next week

LEONIA, NJ – Major roadwork will shut down a key stretch of Fort Lee Road starting Thursday as part of Bergen County’s ongoing resurfacing program, officials announced. The project will close Fort…

Nursing director indicted for assaulting rehab resident and covering it up, prosecutors say

TRENTON, NJ – A director of nursing at an Ocean County rehabilitation center has been indicted on multiple charges after allegedly assaulting a resident and attempting to conceal the attack, according to…

Cape May homeowner battles deck blaze before firefighters arrive

CAPE MAY, NJ – A quick-thinking homeowner helped prevent a serious house fire early Tuesday morning after flames broke out on a rear deck along Bridge Lane. Fire crews arrived just after…

Newark police precincts now offering Amazon lockers for safer deliveries

NEWARK, NJ – The Newark Department of Public Safety has announced a new partnership with Amazon to provide secure package delivery lockers at four city police precincts, giving residents a safer way…

Tragedy at Route 33 cyclist killed in deadly Neptune collision

Bicyclist killed in Neptune Township crash as investigation remains ongoing NEPTUNE TOWNSHIP, NJ – A man riding a bicycle was killed Monday night after a collision with a vehicle on a busy…

Prosecutor’s office and Perth Amboy police team up for community outreach in Middlesex County

PERTH AMBOY, NJ – The Middlesex County Prosecutor’s Office joined forces with Perth Amboy Police and local organizations Monday to strengthen community ties and promote public well-being across the county. The collaboration,…

Big-hearted pup with bigger personality steals show at Jackson animal facility

Big-hearted pit bull Frankie flops his way into the spotlight at Jackson shelter Jackson, NJ – A 3-year-old tricolor pit bull named Frankie has officially made his debut on the adoption floor…

Two Ocean County men charged in major Jersey Shore drug bust

Two Ocean County men charged after multi-agency probe uncovers large drug distribution ring Toms River, NJ – A three-month investigation led by the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office has resulted in the arrests…

Family desperate to find missing Basenji after escape from Freehold home

Basenji named Reese still missing in Farmingdale as family pleads for help Farmingdale, NJ – A family’s search for their missing dog, Reese, has spread across multiple Monmouth County towns as residents…

Ciattarelli returns to Wildwood for America First rally

WILDWOOD, NJ – New Jersey Republican gubernatorial candidate Jack Ciattarelli will headline a high-energy political rally at the Seaport Pier in North Wildwood on Friday afternoon, marking his latest push to build…

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Ocean County sheriff accused of retaliation and corruption cover-up in whistleblower lawsuit

TOMS RIVER, NJ – A high-ranking officer in the Ocean County Sheriff’s Office has filed a sweeping civil rights and whistleblower lawsuit accusing Sheriff Michael G. Mastronardy and county officials of retaliating…

Bad News for Mikie Sherrill: Most Americans Don’t Trust the Democrat Party on Economy, Immigration, and Crime

WASHINGTON, DC – A new Washington Post/Ipsos poll has delivered troubling news for Democrats, showing that a majority of Americans now trust Republicans more on key issues such as the economy, immigration,…

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