Brooklyn man arrested in Trenton cocaine bust, $100K in drugs seized

TRENTON, N.J. — A two-month investigation by the Mercer County Narcotics Task Force led to the arrest of a Brooklyn man and the seizure of $100,000 worth of cocaine, authorities announced Wednesday.…

Thirty charged in New Jersey bloods gang bust

NEWARK, N.J. — Federal authorities have charged 30 individuals in connection with a major drug trafficking organization that operated in and around the Kretchmer Homes public housing complex in Newark, U.S. Attorney…

MAGA Mayor Mario Kranjac backs Jack Ciattarelli after New Jersey GOP primary

ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J. — Mayor Mario Kranjac, known as the “Trumpy Mayor of Englewood Cliffs,” issued a statement Wednesday following the 2025 New Jersey GOP primary, offering his support to gubernatorial nominee…

Days Before Losing Election, Bill Spadea’s Common Sense Club Paid Candidate Another $12,000

Middletown, NJ – While most New Jerseyans were thinking about America’s fallen veterans on D-Day, one candidate running for governor in the Garden State was apparently thinking about how he was going…

Philadelphia police officer attacked with traffic cone during anti-ICE protest

PHILADELPHIA — A police officer was assaulted Tuesday evening while performing crowd control duties during a protest in the city, authorities said. The incident occurred at approximately 7 p.m. as the officer,…

New Jersey man mauled by bison at Yellowstone’s Old Faithful

MAMMOTH HOT SPRINGS, WY — A 30-year-old man from Randolph, New Jersey, was injured Tuesday morning after being gored by a bison in Yellowstone National Park’s Upper Geyser Basin near Old Faithful.…

Linden police seek suspect who attacked woman on North Park Avenue

LINDEN, NJ — Police are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect accused of assaulting a woman last week on North Park Avenue. According to the Linden Police Department, the…

Shore town discusses plan to disband police department entirely

CAPE MAY COURT HOUSE, NJ — The Borough of West Wildwood is weighing the possibility of disbanding its police department entirely following months of severe staffing shortages, according to Cape May County…

Jackson Township kicks off 2025 summer concert series

JACKSON, N.J. — Jackson Township’s 2025 Summer Concert Series is now underway, bringing live music to residents at Johnson Memorial Park at 192 Kierych Memorial Drive. The concert series began June 5…

Jackson farmers market open Thursdays at Justice Complex through September

JACKSON, N.J. — The Jackson Farmers Market season is underway, offering fresh local produce and goods every Thursday at the Justice Complex. The market runs weekly from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m.…

Toms River launches annual farmer’s market in downtown courtyard

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — The annual Downtown Toms River Farmer’s Market officially opened Wednesday, drawing crowds eager to shop for fresh produce, crafts, and treats. Running every Wednesday from 11 a.m. to…

New Jersey spa owner suspended for performing ‘unlicensed procedures’

FAIR LAWN, NJ — A Bergen County spa owner has been suspended from practice for five years and permanently barred from owning a massage business after performing invasive medical procedures without proper…

Holmdel caregiver charged with exploiting elderly victims in financial theft scheme

HOLMDEL, NJ — A Parlin woman has been charged with financially exploiting two elderly victims, following a lengthy investigation by the Holmdel Township Police Department, officials announced Friday. Akosua F. Frimpong, who…

Jersey City man found guilty of murder in 2021 double fatal shooting

JERSEY CITY, NJ — A Hudson County jury has convicted Omire Rios-Williams in connection with a 2021 double fatal shooting that left two men dead and four others wounded in Jersey City,…

Toms River offers final chance to register for summer surfing, bodyboarding and paddleboarding camps

TOMS RIVER, NJ — Toms River Recreation is reminding residents that registration is still open for its summer Surfing, Bodyboarding, and Stand Up Paddleboarding (SUP) Camps, held in partnership with Coastline Adventures.…

Parsippany Police Announce Crackdown on Illegal Off-road Vehicles on City Streets

PARSIPPANY, N.J. — The Parsippany Police Department issued a warning to parents Wednesday, reminding them that certain electric vehicles, often mistaken for bicycles, are not street legal and pose safety concerns when…

Jackson Township interviewing council candidates as state mandate nears

JACKSON, NJ – Last month, the Jackson Township Council was hit hard by the loss of one of their own, Councilman Scott Sargent, who passed away on May 23rd. State law does…

New Jersey Congresswoman Who Attacked Federal Agents on Camera Says Charges are Politically Motivated

McIver indicted for allegedly blocking ICE arrest during Newark facility inspection NEWARK, N.J. — Congresswoman LaMonica McIver has been indicted on charges of forcibly impeding and interfering with federal officers during an…

Elon Musk Makes Early Morning Apology to Trump Over War of Words that ‘Went too far’

Elon Musk has publicly apologized to President Donald Trump early Wednesday for a series of controversial posts made last week. The apology, issued on X at 3:04 a.m., quickly gained traction, amassing…

A mob enforcer with 7 confirmed kills wins election in New Jersey town

Englishtown, NJ – Former mob enforcer John Alite has estimated that he shot between 30 and 40 people, beat about 100 people with a baseball bat, and murdered 7 people. In a strange turn of…

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