Four pedestrians struck in New Jersey crash, including children; 4-year-old killed

OAKLAND, N.J. — A 4-year-old boy was killed and three others were injured Thursday afternoon when a vehicle struck multiple pedestrians at a busy Oakland intersection, officials said. At approximately 3:43 p.m.,…

North Bergen man faces upgraded charge after Leonia hit-and-run victim dies

LEONIA, N.J. — A North Bergen man has been hit with an upgraded charge after the victim of a July 10 hit-and-run in Leonia died from her injuries, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark…

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Rochelle Park man arrested in Hackensack screwdriver assault following street dispute

HACKENSACK, N.J. — A Rochelle Park man was arrested Friday on assault and weapons charges after allegedly stabbing a pedestrian with a screwdriver during a confrontation on Essex Street, Hackensack Police said.…

Four men and one teen indicted in armed robbery near Hackensack street corner

HACKENSACK, N.J. — Authorities have arrested and indicted four men and a juvenile in connection with an armed robbery that occurred near the intersection of East Pleasantview Avenue and Kipp Street, Bergen…

New Jersey GOP lawmakers back bill defining antisemitism amid rise in incidents

TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey lawmakers took a step toward formally defining antisemitism on Thursday, advancing legislation that uses a widely recognized international standard as a basis amid rising reports of antisemitic…

$559K in jewelry stolen in Queens stun gun robbery outside victim’s car

QUEENS, N.Y. — Two men used a stun gun to assault and rob a man of more than half a million dollars in jewelry Wednesday morning in a brazen daylight attack in…

Ilegal alien with ICE detainer held at Ocean County Jail for sex crimes involving minors

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — An illegal alien residing in the Toms River area is being held without bail and with a pending immigration detainer in Ocean County after being charged with multiple…

Watch: Real Housewives Star Says Tornado Ripped Through Her Toms River Home Friday Night

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A fast-moving tornado tore through part of the Jersey Shore on Thursday, damaging the Toms River vacation home of Real Housewives of New Jersey star Melissa Gorga. In…

New Jersey and New York join 20 states in lawsuit to reopen welfare for illegal aliens

TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey is among more than 20 states challenging new federal rules that restrict illegal immigrants from accessing certain U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) benefits, joining…

Thousands of Illegal Aliens Linked to Drug Cartels to be Held at New Jersey Military Base

Alien detainees linked to drug cartels may be held at Joint Base in New Jersey under new federal plan TOMS RIVER, NJ — Non-citizens suspected of ties to transnational criminal organizations or…

Jackson Township adopts strict new rental housing rules, fines, and fee increases in major landlord registry crackdown

JACKSON — The Jackson Township Council adopted a newly adopted ordinance in Jackson Township will impose sweeping changes on rental property owners, mandating annual inspections, expanded documentation requirements, and higher registration fees…

Mikie Sherrill to Combat Islamaphobia Across New Jersey if Elected

PARSIPPANY, N.J. — Rep. Mikie Sherrill met with members of the Muslim American community in Parsippany over the weekend to discuss key issues affecting New Jersey residents, including property taxes, public transportation,…

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New Homeless Camp Outside White House Eerily Similar to Pop-Up Homeless Camp in Toms River

Homeless camp reappears outside White House day after Trump orders crackdown WASHINGTON — A new homeless encampment has emerged directly across from the White House this week, one day after the President…

Three dogs stuck in limbo at Ocean County shelter

JACKSON, NJ — The Northern Ocean County Animal Facility is seeking urgent help from approved 501(c)(3) rescue organizations for three dogs currently on its “rescue only” list. The facility reported that Raven,…

Axe-wielding arsonist from Toms River sentenced to state prison

TOMS RIVER, NJ — A 51-year-old man from Toms River has been sentenced to three years in New Jersey State Prison for multiple crimes, including aggravated assault and arson, prosecutors announced Friday.…

Jackpot magic returns to Union County deli that sold $7M winning ticket

TRENTON, NJ — A Union County deli has once again sold a winning ticket, this time for Thursday’s $422,167 Jersey Cash 5 jackpot. The New Jersey Lottery announced that three tickets matched…

New playground opens in Jackson’s Patriots Park after county upgrade push

JACKSON, N.J. — A brand-new playground is now open at Patriots Park on Bowman Road, part of a county-led upgrade that comes after renewed coordination between Jackson Township officials and the county…

Murphy Administration Approves Floating Solar Farms on Drinking Water Reservoir, What Could Go Wrong?

TRENTON — New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy and his administration are pushing forward with their latest clean energy proposal: A massive solar farm floating in the water of a North Jersey reservoir…

Bat flip lands New Jersey Little Leaguer in court, but judge lets him play

HADDONFIELD, N.J. — A New Jersey Little Leaguer was cleared to play in his state championship game Thursday — not by an umpire or a league official, but by a judge. Twelve-year-old…

Trump Takes Action to Tackle Homeless and Mental Health Crisis in America

TOMS RIVER, NJ — Help might be coming from the White House to tackle New Jersey’s gorwing homeless and mental health crisis. This week, an exective order was signed that will bolster…

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