Unbelievable: Bill Spadea shamelessly admits he won’t support New Jersey GOP nominee if it’s Jack Ciattarelli against Democrats

TRENTON, N.J. — Republican gubernatorial candidate Bill Spadea said he would not support the GOP nominee Jack Ciattarelli if he wins the party’s primary, calling him “anti-gun, pro-abortion, pro-illegal” and criticizing his…

Disabled Amtrak train causes delays in Hudson River tunnel, NJ Transit services now recovering

NEWARK, N.J. — NJ Transit rail service experienced delays Thursday following congestion caused by a disabled Amtrak train in one of the Hudson River tunnels leading into Penn Station New York, according…

Spadea calls for New Jersey’s Republican primary voters to ignore President Trump on June 10th

TRENTON, N.J. — Still reeling after receiving a gut punch from President Donald J. Trump, former AM/FM radio host Bill Spadea is now asking New Jersey Republican voters to dump Trump when…

Mayor Rodrick Calls Opponent “Clown” and”Liberal Left Democrat” During Clash Over Toms River Homeless Shelter

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Tensions flared between the Toms River council members and candidates aligned with Mayor Dan Rodrick and those candidates and council members aligned with former mayor Mo Hill over…

Huge Cuts, No Tax Increase: Toms River Slashes $11 Million from Municipal Budget

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Mayor Dan Rodrick introduced a municipal budget on Wednesday that includes no increase in the municipal tax rate and cuts the budget from $146 million to $135 million,…

Ocean County Commissioners Who Opposed Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Flip Fop After Political Backlash

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — They opposed his “One Big Beautiful Bill”, but now they are having regrets, only after sparking a political firestorm in one of New Jersey’s biggest conservative strongholds. The…

No Early Release for Man Found Guilty in Deadly Stabbing of Man in Jackson Township

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A Laurence Harbor man has been sentenced to 20 years in state prison for the 2022 stabbing death of a Jackson Township resident, the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office…

Jackson Township killer to remain jailed on murder charge in Toms River shooting

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A Jackson Township man charged in the fatal shooting of a Brick Township resident earlier this month will remain in custody pending trial, a judge ruled Thursday. Ocean…

Flood watch in effect for parts of Jersey through Saturday morning

TRENTON, N.J. — A flood watch has been issued across large portions of New Jersey from Friday evening through Saturday morning as forecasters warn of heavy rain capable of producing flash flooding…

Six arrested in connection to 2023 downtown Linden shooting following two-year investigation

LINDEN, N.J. – Four men and two juveniles have been arrested in connection with a 2023 downtown Linden shooting, concluding a two-year investigation that uncovered efforts by the suspects to conceal their…

Somerset County player hits $85K lottery jackpot

BRIDGEWATER, N.J. — A Somerset County lottery player struck it big Wednesday evening, claiming the full $85,280 Jersey Jackpot in the Fast Play Progressive game. The $20 winning ticket was purchased at…

Thief swipes phone, cards in bold Newark car break-in

NEWARK, N.J. — Newark Public Safety Director Emanuel Miranda, Sr. is asking for the public’s help in identifying a suspect wanted in connection with a vehicle burglary that occurred on Wednesday, May…

Howell cops bust fake Amazon scammer in $80K sting

HOWELL TOWNSHIP, N.J. — The Howell Township Police Department is warning residents about an ongoing scam targeting community members after a resident was nearly defrauded of $80,000 in a complex scheme involving…

New Jersey Cops Wore Army Uniforms on Patrol After Civil War

PATERSON, N.J. – The Paterson Police Department is highlighting the legacy of Frederick G. Graul, one of the city’s first police officers and a Civil War veteran, in a recent historical post…

Rescue joy turns to panic as dog runs off during adoption

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, N.J. — In a heartbreaking twist of fate, a sweet black-and-white pit bull named Sasha slipped away from her forever family just moments after being adopted — mere seconds before…

New Jersey man charged for multiple lewd acts on college campus

EDISON, N.J. – A 21-year-old South Brunswick man has been charged in connection with multiple acts of public lewdness reported on the Middlesex College campus earlier this month, authorities announced. Middlesex County…

Murphy’s New Jersey Budget Full of Waste and Excessive Spending, GOP Says

TRENTON, N.J. – Senate Republican members of the New Jersey Budget Committee are urging significant changes to Governor Phil Murphy’s proposed state budget, criticizing what they describe as excessive spending, looming tax…

North Brunswick man charged in deadly hit and run

NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. – A North Brunswick resident has been charged in connection with a fatal hit and run that left a pedestrian dead in New Brunswick late Saturday night, authorities announced.…

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New Jersey teacher charged with child exploitation offenses after cyber tip

EDISON, N.J. – A Morristown man employed as a teacher at Saint Thomas Aquinas High School has been arrested and charged with multiple offenses related to child sexual abuse material and invasion…

Bergen County player bags $221K lottery jackpot

RIDGEWOOD, N.J. — A Bergen County lottery player is now $221,666 richer after matching all five numbers in Wednesday night’s Jersey Cash 5 drawing, officials confirmed Thursday. The winning ticket, which marks…

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