New Jersey bill would raise age limit for pediatric long-term care to 26

TRENTON, N.J. — A bipartisan group of New Jersey senators has introduced a bill that would raise the maximum age for residents in pediatric long-term care facilities from 19 to 26. Senate…

New Jersey to Penalize Towns That Don’t Build Affordable Housing by Blocking Community Grants

TRENTON, N.J. — A New Jersey Assembly panel has advanced legislation that would tie access to several state grant programs to municipal compliance with affordable housing obligations. The Assembly Housing Committee on…

Big Beautiful Bill Could Put Final Nail in Phil Murphy’s New Jersey Offshore Wind Coffin

TRENTON, N.J. — A sweeping new federal proposal in Congress, backed by President Donald Trump includes tax penalties and funding restrictions that could severely impact New Jersey’s offshore wind initiatives, a key…

Ring Cam Busts Would-Be Burglar at Jackson Mills Home

JACKSON, N.J. — A would-be burglar was caught on a Ring camera attempting to break into a Jackson Mills Road home Saturday morning, prompting police to ask for the public’s help identifying…

North Jersey man, Oscar Ramirez sentenced to 24 years for kidnapping and sexual assault

NORTH BERGEN, N.J. — A North Bergen man has been sentenced to 24 years in state prison for kidnapping and sexually assaulting a woman in 2019, Hudson County Prosecutor Esther Suarez announced…

Manchester Township officer retires after 24 years of decorated service

MANCHESTER, N.J. — Patrolman Arthur Cronk retired from the Manchester Township Police Department last week, concluding a 24-year career marked by distinguished service and community involvement. Cronk joined the department in 2001…

Senate approves bill to include extracurricular pay in NJ teacher pensions

TRENTON, N.J. — The New Jersey Senate on Monday passed a bill sponsored by Sen. Vince Polistina to expand pension benefits for teachers by including compensation earned from extracurricular activities in their…

Duo Busted After Long Branch Pier Village Shooting

FREEHOLD, N.J. — A juvenile and an 18-year-old Woodbridge man have been charged in connection with the fatal shooting of a North Brunswick teenager earlier this month at Pier Village in Long…

Newark man offers handshake and gets brutally stabbed

NEWARK, N.J. — Police are asking for the public’s help to identify a suspect accused of stabbing a man multiple times in the back outside a home in the 20 block of…

Jersey Players Cash In With Mega Millions Multiplier Boost

TRENTON, N.J. — A Virginia Mega Millions player matched all five white balls plus the Gold Mega Ball to claim a $348 million jackpot in Friday’s drawing, lottery officials announced Saturday. The…

Bridgewater Grocery Trip Nets $1M Lottery Surprise

BRIDGEWATER, N.J. — A Somerset County Lottery player won a $1 million top prize last week on the 100X Cash Blitz Scratch-Off ticket, New Jersey Lottery officials announced Monday. The winning $20…

New Jersey Senate advances bill to establish digital driver’s licenses and ID cards

TRENTON, N.J. — The New Jersey Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee has approved amended legislation that would require the Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC) to offer digital driver’s licenses and non-driver identification cards…

Phil Murphy’s COVID-19 Tracers, Where Are They Now?

During the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, thousands of workers across New Jersey served as contact tracers, playing a critical role in tracking the spread of the virus under Governor Phil Murphy’s…

Governor Murphy Must Sign the Bill Ending Government-Paid Public Notices in Newspapers

Governor Phil Murphy has a chance to modernize how New Jersey’s towns and taxpayers communicate by signing a bill that eliminates the outdated requirement for government entities to publish public notices in…

Mays Landing woman stole $147,000 from Ocean Township Senior Community

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A Mays Landing woman has pleaded guilty to theft and obstruction of justice in a fraud case involving over $147,000 stolen from a senior living community in Ocean…

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Paterson Police promote 16 officers and welcome 5 new graduates

PATERSON, N.J. — The Paterson Police Department held a Promotion and Graduation Ceremony Monday, advancing sixteen officers into new leadership positions and officially swearing in five new members of the force. The…

Dog found at Madison Farms dog park in Bethlehem Township

BETHLEHEM TOWNSHIP, Pa. — A dog was found late Saturday night at the Madison Farms dog park, according to the Bethlehem Township Police Department. The animal was located around 11 p.m. on…

Police respond to reported shooting on Lupton Avenue in Woodbury

WOODBURY, N.J. — Police responded to a report of a shooting Monday morning in the 100 block of Lupton Avenue, according to the Woodbury City Police Department. The call came in around…

Fourth of July Fireworks Show in Atlantic City on the Boardwalk

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — Tropicana Atlantic City will light up the sky twice in July with free fireworks shows scheduled for July 4 and July 19 at 10 p.m., offering views from…

Jackson Township launches summer pickleball clinic and opens courts to public

JACKSON, N.J. — Jackson Township is offering a summer pickleball clinic for adults starting July 3 at Woodlane Park, while also announcing that the park’s pickleball courts are now open to the…

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