Plumsted official sues township, former mayor over alleged gender bias and political retaliation

PLUMSTED TOWNSHIP, NJ — A longtime municipal employee has filed a lawsuit against the Township of Plumsted and Mayor Dominick Cuozzo, alleging years of gender-based discrimination, political retaliation, and whistleblower harassment, according…

Judge Rules New Jersey’s illegal citizens must register and have identifcation

TRENTON, NJ — A federal judge on Thursday allowed the Trump administration to proceed with a sweeping new requirement for undocumented immigrants to register with the federal government, setting up a major…

Home invasion foiled by dog as Teen charged in Holmdel burglary attempt

HOLMDEL, N.J. — A 17-year-old from Newark has been charged in connection with an attempted vehicle theft and home burglary on Round Hill, after being scared off by the family dog, police…

Governor Murphy wants COVID-19 relief funds four years after pandemic’s end

Trenton, NJ – Four years after the COVID-19 curve was flattened and lockdowns lifted, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy is locked in a heated dispute with the Trump administration over federal funds…

ICE arrives in Ocean County to arrest convicted migrant sex offender

TOMS RIVER, NJ — A man convicted of criminal sexual contact was arrested by federal authorities outside the Ocean County Justice Complex in Toms River as part of an ongoing immigration enforcement…

ICE detains New Jersey restaurant owner “Sushi John” as Chinese spy

NEWARK, N.J. — A Chinese national and New Jersey restaurant owner known locally as “Sushi John” was taken into custody by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement after being convicted of illegally acting…

Tragic crash kills Toms River couple in Route 571 crash

JACKSON, N.J. — A Toms River husband and wife were killed in a two-vehicle crash Thursday afternoon on Route 571, according to local authorities. Key Points: Jackson Police Chief Matthew D. Kunz…

New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy getting vaccinated for COVID-19

The Faces of COVID: Five years ago, New Jersey was under a complete lockdown

In April of 2020, New Jersey was deep in the grip of a sweeping lockdown ordered by Governor Phil Murphy. Schools stood empty, businesses were shuttered, and residents were confined to their…

New Jersey Democrat councilman arrested in statewide mob-linked gambling bust

TRENTON, N.J. — A sweeping racketeering investigation has led to charges against 39 individuals — including a Prospect Park councilman and alleged members of the Lucchese Crime Family — in connection with…

Man, 19, fatally shot in Asbury Park broad daylight attack

ASBURY PARK, N.J. — A 19-year-old man was shot and killed in broad daylight on Tuesday afternoon, prompting a homicide investigation by the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office and Asbury Park Police Department,…

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Bill Spadea hoping he can finally win an election after two stinging defeats

PRINCETON, N.J. — Former radio host Bill Spadea is making a third attempt at elected office in the race for New Jersey governor in the 2025 election. Spadea, 55, stepped down from…

Three dead, children injured in New Jersey crash involving school van

RANDOLPH, N.J. — Authorities are investigating a deadly multi-vehicle crash that killed three adults and injured multiple others, including two children, Thursday afternoon on Route 10 in Randolph. Key Points Emergency responders…

Fake gun prompts lockdown at Hillside High; no threat found, police say

HILLSIDE, N.J. — Hillside High School was placed on lockdown Thursday afternoon after police responded to a report of a possible firearm on campus. The search concluded without any weapons found at…

Platkin files amicus brief backing law firms targeted by Trump executive orders

TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin is co-leading a 21-state coalition of attorneys general in filing amicus briefs supporting two law firms challenging executive orders issued under President…

New Jersey AG dismisses federal investigation as political telling U.S. attorney to do her job

TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy and Attorney General Matt Platkin are fiercely defending the state’s immigration enforcement policies and denouncing a newly launched federal investigation, calling it a politically…

Toms River launches preseason beach badge, pool pass sales amid warm weather hopes

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — With warm weather on the horizon, Toms River Township is rolling out preseason discounts on summer recreation passes, including beach badges, pool memberships, and kayak storage rentals. Discounts…

No charges for cops in deadly Hamilton shootout, grand jury rules

TRENTON, NJ — A New Jersey state grand jury has declined to file criminal charges against two Hamilton Township police officers involved in the fatal shooting of Vincent Correa, 44, during a…

New Jersey lottery player hits Fast Play payday at local shop

LITTLE FALLS, N.J. — A New Jersey Lottery player hit it big Thursday after purchasing a $20 Mega Cashword Fast Play Progressive ticket and winning the entire jackpot — a total of…

ICE and federal agents move to arrest criminal migrants.

Thousands of criminal migrants including 900 on terror watchlist received taxpayer funded benefits by Biden administration

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Hundreds of migrants flagged for terrorism or criminal history received U.S. taxpayer-funded benefits after being paroled into the country under minimal screening, according to a new release from the…

N.J. bill would ease home loan process for disabled veterans by fixing property tax calculation

TRENTON, N.J. — A newly introduced bill in the New Jersey State Assembly aims to eliminate a financial barrier for 100% disabled veterans by correcting how property taxes are calculated in mortgage…

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