Suspect Sought in June Newark Shooting
NEWARK, N.J. — Authorities are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying suspects involved in a shooting that occurred earlier this month in the area of South Orange Avenue and Dover Street,…
Brick Man Pleads Guilty to Illegal Gun, Still Facing Domestic Violence Related Charges
BRICK TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A 42-year-old Brick Township man has pleaded guilty to unlawful possession of a handgun in connection with a February 2024 search that uncovered a stolen firearm and ammunition,…
Multi-bus crash shuts down New York Port Authority terminal, NJ Transit buses diverted
NEW YORK, N.Y. — A multi-bus accident forced the closure of the New York Port Authority Bus Terminal on Tuesday morning, causing major disruptions across regional transit routes. According to NJ TRANSIT,…
New Toms River Law Helps Military Veterans Become Cops
TOMS RIVER, NJ – A new ordinance introduced by Mayor Rodrick and approved by the Toms River Township Council has made it easier for America’s military veterans to pursue a career in…
Bill Spadea Aligned Group Once Again Raising Money Using Trump’s Name, President Doesn’t Know Who He Is
TRENTON, N.J. — The political journey of Bill Spadea, a former New Jersey radio host turned gubernatorial candidate, and his affiliated group, Elect Common Sense, has been marked by a series of…
Middletown School Board Member Arrested on Multiple Serious Illegal Gun Charges
MIDDLETOWN, N.J. — Middletown Board of Education member Joe Fitzgerald was arrested Monday evening and charged with six weapons offenses, according to local authorities. Police said Fitzgerald was caught with multiple illegal…
Flash flood warning remains in effect for parts of Monmouth and Ocean counties
LAKEWOOD, N.J. — A flash flood warning remains in effect until 9 p.m. Tuesday for southeastern Monmouth and northeastern Ocean counties as thunderstorms continue to bring heavy rain and dangerous flooding conditions…
New Jersey’s Bubbakoo’s Burritos acquired by private equity firm
WALL TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Bubbakoo’s Burritos, the fast-casual Mexican-fusion chain founded in New Jersey, has been acquired by Thompson Street Capital Partners, a private equity firm based in St. Louis, the companies…
More Pets Go Missing on Fourth of July Than Any Other Day in New Jersey
TRENTON, N.J. — Animal welfare groups across New Jersey are urging pet owners to take precautions as the Fourth of July approaches, warning that more pets go missing on Independence Day than…
Four-year-old dog Jelly Roll available for adoption at Popcorn Park Shelter
FORKED RIVER, N.J. — The Associated Humane Popcorn Park Shelter is highlighting a 4-year-old dog named Jelly Roll, who is currently available for adoption. The shelter describes Jelly Roll as energetic and…
Trump slams Elon Musk over EV stance and opposition to spending bill
PALM BEACH, Fla. — President Donald Trump took aim at Elon Musk on Tuesday in a sharply worded social media post, accusing the Tesla and SpaceX CEO of hypocrisy and dependence on…
Heavy rain and storms forecast for New Jersey through Wednesday
TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey residents should brace for periods of heavy rain and thunderstorms through Wednesday, with the potential for localized flooding due to significant rainfall amounts, according to the latest…
New Jersey to spend millions on reproductive travel warning system for pregnant men and women
NJ bill would launch reproductive health travel advisory for pregnant residents TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey lawmakers have advanced legislation that would establish a statewide advisory to inform residents about the reproductive…
New Jersey Lawmakers Throw Governor Murphy’s Flailing Offshore Wind Agenda an Economic Lifeline
TRENTON, N.J. — A proposed bill in the New Jersey Legislature would create a new tax credit program aimed at supporting manufacturers and clean energy product manufacturers, allocating up to $500 million…
Man Charged with Three Counts of Child Abuse In Ocean County
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — An Ocean County man is being held in custody following multiple charges of child abuse, cruelty, and neglect, according to jail and court records. Juan A. Ramirez-Garcia was…
Suspect facing child welfare charge held on ICE immigration detainer at Ocean County Jail
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A man was booked into the Ocean County jail Monday on charges of child endangerment and providing false information to law enforcement, according to official inmate records. The…
New Jersey to Provide Social Services Coordinators to Defendants on Pre-trial Release
TRENTON, N.J. — A new bill introduced in the New Jersey Legislature would allow counties to appoint a pretrial release coordinator tasked with connecting eligible criminal defendants to social services and public…
Mays Landing Woman Admits Stealing From Senior Community
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A 37-year-old Mays Landing woman admitted in court Friday to stealing nearly $147,000 and obstructing justice in connection with her role as a lifestyle director at a senior…
New Jersey bill would give seniors extra time to cancel home improvement contracts
TRENTON, N.J. — Seniors in New Jersey could soon have more time to cancel home improvement contracts under a new bill introduced by state lawmakers. Sponsored by Senators Linda R. Greenstein (D-14)…
Tax credit for tech investors could triple under proposed New Jersey bill
TRENTON, N.J. — A new bill introduced in the New Jersey Senate would triple the state’s tax credit for investments in emerging technology startups, aiming to stimulate early-stage funding in smaller high-tech…
