Autistic Student Injured After Wheelchair Overturns on Toms River School Bus, Lawsuit Filed

A lawsuit filed in Ocean County alleges a non-verbal autistic student was injured when his wheelchair overturned during transportation home from school. TOMS RIVER — A civil lawsuit filed in Ocean County…

Home invasion suspect captured less than an hour after Paterson break in police say

Investigators say a rapid response and quick detective work led officers to a suspect just a short distance from the scene PATERSON, N.J. — A Paterson home invasion investigation moved quickly from…

Convicted New Jersey Murderer Wants Schools to Teach Curriculum Based on The Dog Whisperer

A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by a New Jersey inmate who sought to force the U.S. Department of Education to require relationship and behavior lessons based on books including…

New Jersey players score massive week of lottery wins

Twenty winning tickets worth at least $10K were sold across the Garden State in one week, including a jackpot hit in Monmouth County TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey Lottery players racked up…

New Jersey Lottery Proceeds No Longer Directly Fund Education; Here’s Where That Money Now Goes

For decades, New Jersey residents were told lottery proceeds supported education. Today, all net lottery revenue is dedicated to funding public employee pensions, with the largest share going to retired teachers. TRENTON,…

Lucky Freehold ticket cashes in for $616K jackpot

One lucky ticket sold in Monmouth County matched all five numbers to claim the top prize FREEHOLD, N.J. — A New Jersey Lottery player is holding a ticket worth $616,344 after matching…

Worker Airlifted After Falling From Roof of Linden Home, Police Say

A 52-year-old man remains in critical condition after falling from the roof of a two-story home in Linden on Monday morning, according to authorities. Emergency crews responded to a serious workplace accident…

Lucky deli sells six figure New Jersey lottery winner

A Quick Draw player in Hudson County scored a six-figure prize as the progressive jackpot continues to climb JERSEY CITY, N.J. — A stop at a Jersey City deli turned into a…

New Jersey Migrant Exec Could Lose Citizenship After DOJ Files Denaturalization Claims Against 17

A New Jersey staffing company executive is among 17 naturalized U.S. citizens targeted in a sweeping Justice Department crackdown on individuals accused of obtaining citizenship through fraud, concealment, or criminal conduct. The…

Toms River Police Foundation Cancels Once Popular Junior Police Camp for Second Straight Summer

The Toms River Police Foundation has canceled its Junior Police Camp program for a second consecutive year, disappointing families who hoped the longtime summer program would return in 2026. Children hoping to…

Woman holds a large sign reading 'Bill to FIFA' and 'Amount Due: $48,000,000' in a crowded stadium area with trains and a 'World Cup 2026' banner in the background, suggesting a protest or satirical depiction.

Why Mikie Sherrill’s World Cup Tax Plan Was Doomed From the Start

New Jersey spent nearly a decade preparing for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. State leaders, including former New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy promised residents that hosting the world’s largest sporting event would…

Nearly 40 Years After Devastating Fire Destroyed Long Branch Pier, New $12.4 Million Structure Takes Shape

A new 550-foot ocean pier is rising in Long Branch nearly four decades after a massive fire destroyed the city’s iconic amusement pier and ended a century-old Jersey Shore tradition. Long Branch…

Colorado Agitator Among Six Arrested as Delaney Hall Protests Continue in Newark

Six people were arrested during overnight demonstrations outside Newark’s Delaney Hall detention facility, including two individuals who police say had already been arrested at previous protests. Newark police arrested six protesters during…

Jersey Shore Weather: Near 100-Degree Heat, Thunderstorm Chances Arrive Later This Week

A stretch of summerlike weather is headed for the Jersey Shore, with temperatures soaring into the upper 90s by Thursday before thunderstorms return to the forecast. Beachgoers and residents along the Jersey…

NJ Monday Morning Commute: Crashes Snarl Traffic on Route 29, Route 42, Route 17 and Major Crossings Into NYC

Multiple crashes and heavy rush-hour congestion are slowing traffic across New Jersey Monday morning, with significant delays reported on the Garden State Parkway, Lincoln Tunnel and George Washington Bridge. New Jersey commuters…

Mikie Sherrill Rejects Pause on New Jersey Gas Tax for Short Term Consumer Relief

Republicans are pushing to suspend New Jersey’s gas tax as fuel prices climb, but state leaders say the move could jeopardize billions of dollars in funding for roads, bridges and NJ Transit…

Six People Stabbed by Homeless Man Inside Penn Station As World Cup Safety Concerns Grow

A stabbing attack that injured six people at New York Penn Station has raised fresh security concerns as the transit hub prepares to handle tens of thousands of FIFA World Cup fans…

NJ Democrats Introduce New Tax on Companies Receiving Trump Tariff Refunds

The proposal would impose a temporary surtax on businesses that receive certain federal tariff refunds and use the revenue for consumer price relief programs. TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey Democrats have introduced…

New Jersey Bill Would Increase Penalties for Identity Theft Targeting Seniors and Veterans

Legislation advancing in Trenton would elevate criminal charges and prison sentences for identity theft crimes involving elderly residents and military veterans. TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey lawmakers are moving forward with legislation…

New Jersey Bill Would Prevent Preschool Lotteries From Separating Twins

The proposal would require public preschool programs to treat twins and other multiples as a single unit during enrollment and give parents greater control over classroom placement. TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey…

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