Mixed signals on hunger as New Jersey leaders clash over food insecurity

Trenton, NJ — On the same day one New Jersey leader raised alarms about children going hungry, another celebrated a national report ranking the state among the best places to live, citing…

Jackson Council Gets Tough on Illegal Rentals With Strict New Ordinance

Jackson, NJ – The Jackson Township council is getting tough on illegal rentals and weak code enforcement operations by calling for the restructuring of the code enforcement department and enacting a new…

What happened to Jelly the Bear after brief escape from New Jersey zoo enclosure?

West Orange, NJ – For a few tense minutes on a quiet Wednesday morning in May, a 20-year-old black bear named Jelly briefly wandered free from her enclosure at Turtle Back Zoo…

200,000 in New Jersey without clean water for days as local congresswoman lands in Israel

Paterson, NJ — A burst 30-inch water main in Paterson has left nearly 200,000 residents across multiple municipalities grappling with low water pressure and service disruptions, prompting GOP congressional candidate Billy Prempeh…

Please Clap Louder: Mikie Sherrill Heckled, Booed and Rushed Out After Rutgers Campaign Speech

New Brunswick, NJ — Democratic gubernatorial candidate Mikie Sherrill faced a turbulent campaign stop at Rutgers University this week as her team scrambled to energize a sparse crowd, fend off hecklers, and…

Mamdani and Sherrill team up for mutual endorsements in 2025 elections

New York, NY — Democratic mayoral nominee Zohran Mamdani and New Jersey gubernatorial hopeful Rep. Mikie Sherrill publicly declared mutual support for each other’s campaigns, signaling an unusual political alliance amid sharp…

Stolen gun and drugs found in New Jersey traffic busts

Linden, NJ – Two men were arrested during separate traffic stops Saturday and are now facing multiple felony charges after police recovered illegal handguns, drugs, and a stolen firearm. Jeffrey Reyes, 29,…

Wrong way driver who killed Manchester grandfather on Route 70 surrenders to police

Lakewood, NJ — A Brick Township man who allegedly sped down the wrong side of Route 70 at more than 100 miles per hour and caused a deadly eight-car crash has been…

Senate Republican Leader Anthony M. Bucco (R-25) is calling for an immediate legislative hearing on New Jersey’s school funding formula, criticizing its lack of transparency and the volatility surrounding aid distribution.

Bucco slams Democrats over $500M in budget cuts affecting vulnerable New Jerseyans

TRENTON, NJ — Senate Republican Leader Anthony M. Bucco is calling out Trenton Democrats for what he described as a failure to justify more than $500 million in budget cuts to critical…

Two drown in rip currents as Tropical Storm Erin churns up Jersey Shore waters

Seaside Heights, NJ — A family beach outing turned tragic Monday evening as powerful rip currents fueled by Tropical Storm Erin dragged six swimmers into distress off Webster Avenue Beach, leaving a…

Police hunt six suspects after brutal assault near Ivy Hill Park

Newark, NJ – Authorities are asking for the public’s help identifying a group of young males connected to a violent assault that occurred Monday afternoon outside a residential building on Mt. Vernon…

Wrong-way speed demon charged in Route 70 crash that killed Manchester man

Lakewood, NJ – A Brick Township man was charged Wednesday with aggravated manslaughter, vehicular homicide, and assault by auto after investigators say he drove more than two miles in the wrong direction…

Juvenile arrested in Camden for stealing Evesham man’s Cadillac

Evesham, NJ – A teenager has been arrested in connection with the theft of a black Cadillac CT4 from an Evesham home last month, police announced Wednesday. The vehicle was reported stolen…

Thief steals sleeping man’s dog aboard Bronx subway train

Bronx, NY – A dognapper snatched a sleeping passenger’s American Bully aboard a northbound D train early Sunday morning before fleeing into the streets of the Bronx, police said. The theft happened…

New Jersey Migrant Who Killed Mother in Child in DWI Crash Nearly Hit Red Bank Cop Head On Weeks Prior

Red Bank, NJ – An undocumented immigrant (illegal alien) accused of killing a mother and her 11-year-old daughter in a DWI crash was released by New Jersey judges three times in four…

Union County player wins $50K in Powerball drawing

TRENTON, NJ — A Union County lottery player walked away with $50,000 in Monday night’s Powerball Double Play drawing after matching four white balls and the Double Play ball, according to New…

One number short but $1 million richer in Bergen County

TRENTON, NJ — A lucky Bergen County resident is $1 million richer after matching five numbers in the Cash 4 Life lottery game on Monday, falling just one number short of the…

Legal troubles mount for Bill Spadea, as victim pushes forward with defamation lawsuit

TRENTON, NJ – Former New Jersey 101.5 early morning radio host Bill Spadea is facing mounting legal problems after a man he defamed on his radio show moves closer to having his…

Illegal alien charged with assault in Ocean County

Toms River, NJ – A 37-year-old male illegal alien was booked into the Ocean County Jail on Tuesday night following an arrest on a simple assault charge, with federal immigration authorities placing…

Beloved accelerant detection K9 Camden remembered after years of service

BALTIMORE, MD — The Office of the Maryland State Fire Marshal is mourning the loss of K9 Camden, a highly trained accelerant detection dog who served in more than 500 investigations and…

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