Shots fired outside North Jersey Applebee’s, teen suspect arrested with two guns

LINDEN, NJ — A 17-year-old was arrested after shots were fired outside an Applebee’s restaurant in Linden just after midnight on Sunday, prompting a police response and a continuing investigation, authorities said.…

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Body recovered from Hudson River in Hoboken prompts park closures

HOBOKEN, NJ — Authorities recovered the body of a man from the Hudson River on Sunday, leading to the temporary closure of two parks along the Hoboken waterfront, according to the Hudson…

New Jersey Sees Rainy Start to the Week, Sunshine to Return Midweek

A wet start to the week is in store across the Garden State, with widespread rain moving through the region today. Monday’s forecast calls for steady rainfall mainly before 4 p.m., with…

Ciattarelli Trumps Spadea in Battle for Who is More MAGA as New Jersey GOP Race Heats Up

BEDMINSTER, NJ – Jack Ciattarelli, a leading contender in the New Jersey Republican gubernatorial primary, appears to have solidified his ties with President Donald J. Trump and mended fences during a sit-down…

Toms River shooter gets five years in prison for firing at vehicle and injuring man.

TOMS RIVER, NJ — A 20-year-old Toms River man has been sentenced to New Jersey State Prison following his guilty pleas to aggravated assault and a weapons offense stemming from a 2024…

Fallen Officer Robert Ventura honored with highway dedication in emotional ceremony

JACKSON, NJ — Family, fellow officers, friends, and community members gathered for a heartfelt highway dedication ceremony honoring fallen Police Officer Robert Ventura, whose legacy remains strong more than two decades after…

Brooklyn Square named Jackson Township’s Small Business Highlight for March

JACKSON, NJ — Brooklyn Square – Italian Restaurant and Pizzeria has been recognized as the Jackson Township Council’s Small Business Highlight for the month of March, Councilman Giuseppe Palmeri announced. Key Points…

Ocean County unveils $608.7M budget with stable tax rate, major investment in growth and education

TOMS RIVER, NJ — The Ocean County Board of Commissioners introduced its $608,759,015 budget for 2025 this week, promising no increase to the county property tax rate while funding a wide array…

Duo hurls chairs at woman in Bronx attack, NYPD seeks suspects

BRONX, NY — The NYPD is asking for the public’s help identifying two individuals wanted in connection with an assault that left a woman injured inside a Bronx building earlier this month.…

Toms River kayak rack registration opens March 25

TOMS RIVER, NJ — The Toms River Recreation Department announced that kayak rack registration will open on Tuesday, March 25 at 7 p.m. through the Community Pass online portal. Residents can reserve…

Seaside Park Police mourn loss of K9 Jax after 9 years of service

SEASIDE PARK, NJ — The Seaside Park Police Department announced the passing of K9 Jax, a longtime service dog with the Ocean County Sheriff’s Office. K9 Jax served the community for nine…

Dear Phil Murphy and Democrats: New Jersey Doesn’t Want to be the California of the East

TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey doesn’t want to be California of the East. The ridiculous notion came from Massachusetts native and current governor of the Garden State, Phil Murphy. Most New Jerseyans…

Trenton man charged with murder in fatal shooting after car crash, arrested in Louisiana

TRENTON, NJ — A 33-year-old Trenton man has been charged with murder in connection with the fatal shooting of another city resident earlier this month and was arrested out of state, the…

$100K in stolen tires recovered in stolen box truck in New Jersey

MONROE TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Police in Monroe Township recovered a stolen box truck containing approximately $100,000 worth of high-end automotive tires following a warehouse burglary investigation earlier this month, officials announced Thursday.…

New Jersey pain clinic admits to health care fraud, agrees to fines and restitution

CAMDEN, N.J. — A New Jersey pain management clinic with locations in Atlantic, Cape May, and Cumberland counties has admitted to committing health care fraud and has agreed to pay both criminal…

New Jersey’s Sinkhole Highway of Horror Shutdown As Feds Step in for Repairs

PARSIPPANY, N.J. — A series of massive sinkholes has forced the complete shutdown of Interstate 80 in northern New Jersey, prompting an emergency response from state and federal officials who described the…

Evesham detective honored for locating endangered juvenile in motel rescue

EVESHAM, N.J. — Detective Sierra Gates has been named Evesham Township Police Department’s Officer of the Month for February 2025 after leading the successful recovery of a missing and endangered juvenile, officials…

Nancy Mace Pulls Out of Pro-Ciattarelli Event in New Jersey Over Transgender Support, ‘Fake News’

BEDMINSTER, NJ – South Carolina Representative Nancy Mace has abruptly canceled her appearance at a New Jersey event hosted by the Authentic Leadership for America (ALFA) PAC after it was portrayed as…

New Jersey Surcharge Taxes Your Utility Bills 3% to Pay for Those Who Can’t for ‘Societal Benefit’

TRENTON, N.J. — Senator Latham Tiver and Assemblyman Michael Torrissi Jr., both Republicans from New Jersey’s 8th Legislative District, called Thursday for a full audit of the state’s Societal Benefit Charge (SBC),…

New Jersey Cop Proudly Wears Palestinian Flag on His Uniform on Patrol in Paterson

PATERSON, N.J. ( — A Paterson police officer has drawn attention for wearing a Palestinian flag patch on his official uniform, raising questions about the appropriateness of displaying foreign national symbols while…

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