Paterson man charged in fentanyl death following Bergen County overdose investigation

PATERSON, NJ – A 40-year-old Paterson man has been charged with strict liability for drug-induced death after a fatal fentanyl overdose earlier this year, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced Monday. Gaston…

IAM Union demands Gov. Murphy sign auto technician pay equity bill without changes

TRENTON, NJ – The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM Union) is urging Governor Phil Murphy to sign the Motor Vehicle Open Recall Notice and Fair Compensation Act into law…

Jackson school leader raises red flag after state monitor appointed by Murphy administration, billing $35,000 for two months of four day work weeks

JACKSON, NJ – Jackson Board of Education President Tina Kas is sounding the alarm over what she described as an excessive and unjust financial burden placed on the district by the state—specifically,…

Timid kitten Willow hopes for patient family to take her home

Shy kitten Willow waits for patient family at Northern Ocean County Animal Facility JACKSON, NJ — A gentle brown tiger-and-white kitten named Willow is looking for a family to call her own,…

Engines, sneakers, and sirens as Silverton gears up for massive Fall Festival, 5K run, and motorcycle poker ride

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Silverton is set to roar to life on Saturday, October 4, as the Silverton Volunteer Fire Company hosts its action-packed Annual Fall Festival, complete with a countywide Motorcycle…

Lost kayaker rescued by police drone after 911 call in Double Trouble State Park

Drone with thermal camera finds lost boater near golf course BERKELEY TOWNSHIP, NJ — A kayaker who called 911 saying he was lost and dragging his boat through the woods at Double…

Trump executive order could cost New Jersey federal funding over cashless bail laws as state sets criminals free without bail every day

TRENTON, NJ — New Jersey may be at risk of losing federal funds after President Donald Trump signed a sweeping executive order aimed at cutting off support for states and localities that…

Hooked on fall fun NJDEP launches hands-on fishing workshops for women families and beginners

HACKETTSTOWN, NJ – New Jersey residents looking to embrace the outdoors this fall can cast their lines into a new hobby, as NJDEP Fish & Wildlife’s R3 Fishing Program kicks off a…

Mikie Sherril whips out half-eaten pastry from her pocketbook like it's normal

Mikie Sherrill Pulls Half Eaten Pastry, Fudge and Fork from Her Oversized Pocketbook in bizarre TikTok video

MONTCLAIR, NJ — A TikTok video posted by Rep. Mikie Sherrill is making the rounds online after viewers were stunned by what she pulled out of her massive handbag—half-eaten frozen Costco pastries,…

Toms River Mayor Rodrick Introduces New Police Chief, Guy Maire

Introducing Our New Chief of Police – Guy Maire By Mayor Daniel T. Rodrick: TOMS RIVER, NJ – It is with great pride that I announce my appointment of Guy Maire as…

New Jersey continues to fight against the Trump administration for unobstructed rights to abortion

Pro-life pregnancy center takes donor privacy fight to Supreme Court amid clash with New Jersey Attorney General MORRISTOWN, NJ — In a heated legal standoff making its way to the United States…

Murphy ends back-to-school tax holiday as school costs rise and Ciattarelli vows to bring it back

TRENTON, NJ — It’s the little things that go along way for the highest taxed citizens in America. As back to school shopping returns, prices are up and Governor Phil Murphy has…

Bomb threat forces evacuation at American Dream Mall in East Rutherford, NJ

American Dream Mall is Being Sued for Breaking the Law: Being Open on Sundays

Paramus hits American Dream mall with lawsuit over Sunday store openings in blue law battle PARAMUS, NJ — Paramus is taking its fight to court after discovering that more than 100 stores…

New Jersey cop charged with invasion of privacy after allegedly recording female detainee in holding cell

VENTNOR CITY, NJ – A 24-year-old police officer with the Ventnor City Police Department has been charged with multiple crimes, including invasion of privacy and official misconduct, after allegedly recording and distributing…

Child predator freed by NYC cops captured in New Jersey sanctuary city Newark by ICE after release

NEWARK, NJ – A Dominican national accused of sexually abusing a child under 11 was arrested in New Jersey last week by federal immigration officers after the NYPD released him without notifying…

Boy leaps from flames as Asbury Park cops make daring rescue with seconds to spare

Asbury Park, NJ — A dramatic rescue unfolded Monday when two Asbury Park police officers caught an 8-year-old boy as he jumped from the second floor of a burning home, saving his…

NASA scrubs rocket launch due to thick clouds with East Coast sky show rescheduled for Tuesday night

Wallops Island, VA — Last night’s planned launch of NASA’s TOMEX+ sounding rockets was abruptly canceled due to persistent cloud cover over the launch site and key camera stations along the East…

Trump Reveals the Real Reason He Never Appointed Chris Christie to a Job in His Administration, If You Can Read Between the Lines

Toms River, NJ — In a blunt and fiery post on Truth Social this week, Donald Trump confirmed what I suspected but few were willing to say out loud: former New Jersey…

Knife Wielding Attacker Thwarted by Police at Jersey Shore 5K Memorial Run Event, Saving Woman’s Life

Off-duty officers stop knife-wielding man after beach attack in Atlantic City ATLANTIC CITY, NJ — A man was arrested Sunday morning after allegedly pulling a knife on an off-duty Atlantic City police…

This Toms River Painting Proudly Hangs in Spain’s National Museum, but Why?

Mystery surrounds New Jersey painting hanging in famed Spanish museum TOMS RIVER, NJ — A painting named Toms River, created by 19th-century American artist John Frederick Peto, has intrigued local residents after…

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