New Jersey Lawmaker Blames Poor Governance for Skyrocketting Energy Costs

New Jersey Lawmakers Address Energy Affordability Concerns **TRENTON, NJ** - A joint meeting of the Senate Select Committee and Assembly Communications Committee held on Friday brought the issue of energy affordability to…

Fugitive Attempted Murder Suspect with Multiple Ice Detainers Indicted in Ocean County

Key Points: TOMS RIVER, NJ — A fugitve with multiple immigration detainers accused of murder has been indicted on multiple charges, including attempted murder and strangulation, in connection with a violent assault…

Petty Lawfare: Monmouth County clerk candidate vows legal fight after election petition rejection

Danielle Bellomo blasted county Republicans after her campaign was blocked from the ballot, setting the stage for a legal and political showdown. FREEHOLD, NJ — Danielle Bellomo, a Republican challenger for Monmouth…

New Jersey ShopRite recalls mislabeled tuna macaroni salad due to undeclared allergen

A labeling slip-up at ShopRite of Clinton sparked a tuna-triggered recall to protect allergy-sensitive shoppers, here’s what to know: CLINTON, NJ — ShopRite of Clinton has issued a voluntary recall of its…

Salem Nuclear Power Plant at Delaware Bay, NJ

State lawmakers blast Dem utility hikes, call for nuclear energy alternative

TRENTON, N.J. — Members of the 9th Legislative District warned Friday that soaring electricity and natural gas rates have created a “full-blown crisis” in New Jersey, calling for immediate financial relief and…

Lawsuit dropped, $13.1M sale of Jackson’s Historic Rosenauer Elementary School back on track

Key Points JACKSON, N.J. — The planned sale of Rosenauer Elementary School in Jackson Township is officially moving forward after a lawsuit filed by the prospective buyer was dropped, according to a…

Bars from a prison jail cast a shadow on the floro.

Elmer Barranco charged with sexual assault in North Jersey

Key Points OAKLAND, N.J. — A Union City man has been charged with multiple sexual offenses and child endangerment following a joint investigation by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office and the Oakland…

GOP Slams “One Sided” Legislative Hearing on New Jersey’s Soaring Energy Prices

Key Points TRENTON, N.J. — Senate Republican Leader Anthony M. Bucco and Senate Republican Whip Michael Testa launched sharp criticism Thursday against what they described as a “one-sided” legislative hearing on New…

Convicted Mafia Hitman Who Killed Six People Visits Lakewood

Lakewood, NJ – Lakewood residents reported the sighting of a convicted mafia hitman in their city who confessed to at least six murders and dozens of violent assaults. We confirmed that former…

Unholy heist: New Jersey church bookkeeper charged with stealing nearly $300K

Key Points: MORRISTOWN, N.J. — A former church bookkeeper has been charged with stealing nearly $300,000 from two Roman Catholic parishes in Morris County over a six-year period, authorities announced Wednesday. Melissa…

Commissioner praises CASA of Ocean County for supporting foster children

Highlights: TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Ocean County Commissioner Frank Sadeghi publicly thanked CASA of Ocean County for its work supporting underrepresented children in foster care, recognizing the group’s impact on vulnerable youth…

Leaked Memo Exposes New Jersey Dem’s Political Fears of Higher Energy Costs Due to Failed Policies

TRENTON, N.J. — A leaked internal memo from the New Jersey General Assembly’s Democratic majority has revealed mounting concern within the party over rising utility costs and the political fallout from its…

New Jersey Youth Services Worker Accepted Illegal Payments for Private Case Information

TRENTON, N.J. — A suspended IT employee with the New Jersey Department of Children and Families has been criminally charged after allegedly accepting illegal payments in exchange for confidential information and case…

New Jersey’s Mail-In Ballot Rules Under Fire in New Executive Order

TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey’s relaxed rules on late mail-in ballots faces a new challenge in the latest executive order signed by President Donald Trump. President Trump has ignited a firestorm of…

New Jersey is Last State to Outlaw Pumping Your Own Gas, But John Bramnick Wants to Change That

TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey Sen. John Bramnick has reintroduced legislation aimed at ending the state’s long-standing ban on self-serve gasoline, reviving a decades-long debate over whether Garden State drivers should be…

Jackson soccer player scores big for charity with free clinic and sports gear drive

A 14-year-old Jackson Soccer Club player turned his love of soccer into a service project for his Eagle Scout requirements. Liam Kohute, who began playing soccer at age four, hosted a free…

Pennsylvania vision testing firm to pay $14.25M in Medicare fraud settlement over unapproved device use

NEWARK, N.J. – Diopsys, Inc., a medical device manufacturer based in Middletown, Pennsylvania, will pay up to $14.25 million to resolve allegations that it caused false claims to be submitted to Medicare…

New Jersey Comcast Customers Will Get YES Network, Yankees Games…For Now

NEW YORK, NY — Comcast subscribers in New York and New Jersey will retain access to New York Yankees broadcasts on YES Network—at least through the end of the month—after both sides…

Republicans slam Murphy energy policies as NJ utility bills soar

TRENTON, NJ — Senate Republican Leader Anthony M. Bucco (R-25) and Senate Republican Whip Michael Testa (R-1) are demanding answers from the Murphy administration and the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities…

Letter: If Phil Murphy Loves California So Much, Why Not Move There?

New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy has never been shy about his admiration for California. From his progressive policy pushes to his frequent nods to the Golden State’s approach on climate, taxes, and…

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