Bill Spadea Invokes Chris Christie, Calls for Pension Reform, Cuts for Public Unions

TRENTON, NJ – Shortly after invoking former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie as the model for public housing reform, Bill Spadea told New Jersey he would also follow in the former governor’s…

Crashes, closures and bridge delays jam New Jersey Thursday morning commute

NEWARK, N.J. — New Jersey commuters faced a tangle of delays Thursday morning, with crashes, full road closures and heavy bridge traffic slowing travel across multiple key routes. A crash was reported…

Storms to soak Garden State with downpours through Friday before sunny weekend break

TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey is bracing for heavy rain and scattered thunderstorms beginning Thursday afternoon, with wet weather expected to linger through Friday night before clearer skies arrive for the weekend.…

Watch: GOP candidate for New Jersey Governor calls for citizenship pathway for illegal migrants who have “Run Afoul” with the law

Republican gubernatorial candidate Bill Spadea publicly reaffirmed his long-standing support for a pathway to citizenship for undocumented immigrants during a Republican primary debate Wednesday night, aligning with moderate rival Jon Bramnick on…

Newark police ask for help identifying burglary suspect caught on video

NEWARK, NJ – Newark’s Department of Public Safety is requesting the public’s assistance in identifying a male suspect involved in a residential burglary on May 1. The suspect was captured on surveillance…

New Jersey man sentenced to six years for armed robbery in Port Jervis

Douglas Hill, 29, of Newton, New Jersey, was sentenced Wednesday to six years in prison for his role in a 2023 armed robbery in Port Jervis, according to Orange County District Attorney…

New Jersey sues Trump administration over suspended electric vehicle infrastructure funding

New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin filed suit Tuesday against the Trump administration, challenging its decision to indefinitely halt the disbursement of federally approved funding for electric vehicle infrastructure. Platkin joined…

Gwynn Oak man sentenced to 18 months in armed road rage case

Reginald Johnson, 37, of Gwynn Oak, Maryland, was sentenced to 10 years in prison with all but 18 months suspended after pleading guilty to felony assault stemming from an armed road rage…

Traffic delays expected on Drum Point Road due to construction, police say

The Brick Township Police Department is advising drivers to expect traffic delays on Drum Point Road near Bayview Drive due to ongoing road construction. The advisory was issued Wednesday on the department’s…

Hundreds expected for Brick’s 5th annual Town-Wide Yard Sale on May 17

Brick Township will host its fifth annual Town-Wide Yard Sale on Saturday, May 17, giving residents a community-wide opportunity to sell unwanted items and shop for bargains. With hundreds of homes expected…

Brick Township acquires 4.2-acre site to expand recreation, preserve open space

Brick Township has finalized the purchase of a 4.22-acre property at 2416 Hooper Avenue for $930,000, Mayor Lisa Crate announced Wednesday. The land, located adjacent to the Drum Point Sports Complex, will…

Murphy cuts cancer screening program from state budget

New Jersey Senate Republican Leader Anthony M. Bucco criticized Governor Phil Murphy’s proposed budget cuts to ScreenNJ on Wednesday, calling the reductions “deeply troubling and frankly, irresponsible.” The program has provided free…

Nationwide sweep rescues 115 children, nets 205 arrests in child exploitation crackdown

The Department of Justice announced the results of Operation Restore Justice on Tuesday, revealing that 115 children were rescued and 205 individuals were arrested in a nationwide law enforcement operation targeting child…

Thousands expected as New Jersey Renaissance Faire returns with fan-favorite performers

The New Jersey Renaissance Faire is set to return to the Burlington County Fairgrounds later this month, bringing back a full lineup of medieval entertainment, artisan vendors, and two globally recognized performers.…

TSA intercepts loaded handgun at Newark Liberty Airport checkpoint

A Philadelphia man was arrested Monday after Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers detected a loaded handgun in his carry-on bag at Newark Liberty International Airport, officials said. The incident occurred at a…

Ciattarelli vows to repeal immigrant trust directive and target sanctuary cities

Republican gubernatorial candidate Jack Ciattarelli has reaffirmed his commitment to reversing New Jersey’s Immigrant Trust Directive, pledging to repeal the policy on his first day in office if elected. The former State…

Police clash with pro-Palestinian protesters at Rutgers rally against Josh Gottheimer

Four people were arrested Tuesday after a pro-Palestinian protest at Rutgers University escalated during a student-organized demonstration against a speaker event hosted by Rutgers Hillel. The event, part of “Israel Week,” drew…

It doesn’t look like Phil Murphy can keep it together in his final months in office

As Governor Phil Murphy approaches the end of his term in January 2026, New Jersey feels like a ship springing leaks faster than his team can patch them. For years, he’s held…

Did Bill Spadea Sabotage Jack Ciattarelli in 2021 to Set His Own 2025 Gubernatorial Run?

The 2021 New Jersey gubernatorial election was a nail-biter, with Democratic incumbent Phil Murphy narrowly defeating Republican Jack Ciattarelli by a mere 3 percentage points. For many Republicans, the close loss was…

Why Are We Still Listening to Chris Christie?

Chris Christie, once a brash Republican governor with a knack for straight talk, has become a perplexing fixture in American media. His presence on outlets like ABC feels less like political analysis…

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