Jackson Township’s Matt Thaiss enters midgame trade chaos as Rays send Caballero to Yankees

NEW YORK — In one of the most memorable midgame trades of this year’s MLB deadline, Jackson Township’s own Matt Thaiss found himself at the center of a surprising lineup shift as…

Follow the money: How Political Corruption Works in Ocean County and How Some Towns Have Had Enough

by Geri Bahar, Letter to the Editor William Mark Felt, (1913-2008) was a 30-year FBI veteran who was loyal to J. Edgar Hoover and rose to the position of Deputy Director. He…

Clamfest returns to New Jersey with clams, food, fireworks and funnel cakes

HIGHLANDS, N.J. — The 30th Annual Highlands Clam Fest kicked off Friday at Huddy Park, launching a weekend packed with seafood, live music, and a fireworks finale along the Jersey Shore. Running…

New Jersey lawmakers say veterans unfit to serve as police officers because ‘They are trained to kill’

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A proposal to allow military service to count toward police officer hiring requirements in Toms River ignited a heated and often contentious debate at the July township council…

Four illegal immigrant child predators arrested in New Jersey sanctuary cities

NEWARK, N.J. — Federal immigration agents arrested four convicted child predators living illegally in New Jersey last month as part of an ongoing national effort targeting sex offenders who entered or remained…

FBI Director Releases Hidden Documents That Clearly Link Clinton Campaign to Russia Hoax

WASHINGTON, D.C. — A newly surfaced image of an email, reportedly uncovered by FBI Director Kash Patel and shared on social media, is raising fresh questions about the origins of the Russia-Trump…

New Jersey shuts down government due to passing rain storm as housing crisis continues to fuel overdevelopment

TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey’s government offices closed early Thursday as widespread flash flooding from summer storms prompted a state of emergency and crippled large portions of the state’s transportation network and…

Mechanical issues cancel NJ Transit trains and delay service into Penn Station Friday

NEWARK, N.J. — NJ Transit riders faced cancellations and delays Friday morning across multiple lines, with mechanical issues sidelining trains and congestion affecting service into and out of Penn Station New York.…

Trees and poles block major NJ roadways as crashes and delays snarl Friday commute

NEWARK, N.J. — Commuters faced heavy delays and multiple road closures across New Jersey on Friday morning, as a series of incidents impacted traffic on major highways and local routes. A downed…

New Jersey Renews Centuries Old Claim to Staten Island: NYC Borough belongs to us

New Jersey Assembly forms special committee to explore Staten Island annexation TRENTON, N.J. — The New Jersey General Assembly has introduced a resolution to establish a special committee to investigate the possibility…

Leonia first responders handle two fires simultaneously, assist NYPD tribute

LEONIA, N.J. — On Thursday evening, Leonia emergency crews responded to two separate incidents, assisting with a car fire on Route 95 and a structure fire on Bergen Boulevard. Leonia Police and…

New Jersey couple indicted for $250K VA fraud after faking disability and caregiver claims

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — A federal grand jury has indicted a New Jersey couple formerly from Rochester, accusing them of defrauding the Department of Veterans Affairs out of more than $250,000 through false…

New Jersey man gets prison for collecting dead father’s federal benefits for nearly 20 years

TRENTON, N.J. — A Somerset County man has been sentenced to one year and one day in federal prison for stealing nearly $700,000 in government benefits over a 19-year period by posing…

NJ bill creates new state program to connect migrants and refugees with public resources

TRENTON, N.J. — The New Jersey Legislature is considering a bill that would create a state-run program to help migrants and refugees access public services including housing, healthcare, education, job training, and…

NJ bill seeks to block state funding for legal aid to immigrants facing deportation

TRENTON, N.J. — A bill introduced in the New Jersey Senate would prohibit the use of state funds to provide legal assistance to individuals facing detention or deportation due to their immigration…

Four Paterson gang members indicted in van ambush shooting tied to turf war

NEWARK, N.J. — Four alleged members of the violent Paterson street gang “4K” have been indicted in connection with a 2022 shooting targeting rival gang members, Acting U.S. Attorney Alina Habba announced…

Postal worker charged in North Bergen credit card theft and fraud scheme

A United States Postal Service employee has been charged in a credit card theft ring after allegedly stealing cards from the mail during her delivery route in North Bergen, police said. North…

NJ bill would block landlords from using immigration status to intimidate or evict tenants

TRENTON, N.J. — Proposed legislation in New Jersey aims to stop landlords from using a tenant’s immigration or citizenship status as a weapon to pressure or evict them for asserting their housing…

NJ bill would expand full health coverage to undocumented pregnant women and infants

TRENTON, N.J. — Legislation introduced in the New Jersey Senate would authorize full NJ FamilyCare health coverage for undocumented pregnant women and their infants up to one year of age, expanding access…

Some Toms River Councilmembers Say Veterans Lack Skills to Be Police Officers, Citing PTSD, Violence, Training

by Phil Stilton (USMC 1991-1995) TOMS RIVER, NJ – American veterans are not fit to serve as police officers in Toms River. That was the loud and clear message delivered by anti-veteran…

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