Nine Swimmers Rescued in Back-to-Back Ocean Emergencies After Lifeguards Went Off Duty in Wildwood

WILDWOOD, N.J. — Nine swimmers were rescued from the ocean Sunday evening after becoming caught in dangerous currents during two back-to-back emergencies near Schellenger and Poplar avenues, according to the Wildwood Beach…

Trump Rejects New Jersey’s Snow Disaster Aid Request, Leaving State to Cover Cleanup Costs

TRENTON, N.J. — President Donald Trump has denied New Jersey’s request for a federal major disaster declaration following February’s severe winter storm, leaving the state responsible for covering tens of millions of…

NJ TRANSIT Replaces More Than Half of Cloudy Train Windows in Accelerated Fleet Upgrade

NEWARK, N.J. — NJ TRANSIT announced it has replaced windows on 241 multilevel rail cars, representing 56% of its current multilevel fleet, as the agency continues an accelerated effort to eliminate the…

N.J. Gov. Sherrill Blames Trump for America’s Embarrassing Loss in World Cup

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill blamed President Donald Trump for recent setbacks involving American sports teams during remarks Thursday at MetLife Stadium, saying the president “has been a…

Mystery woman sought after Newark shooting leaves teen wounded

Police have arrested a juvenile suspect and now want help identifying a woman seen at the scene. NEWARK, N.J. — Newark police are asking for the public’s help identifying a woman who…

Man on bicycle wanted after anti Semitic stickers found in Princeton

Princeton police are asking for the public’s help identifying a man accused of placing anti-Semitic propaganda stickers at multiple locations throughout the community. PRINCETON, N.J. — Princeton police are searching for a…

Newark teens charged in failed home invasions targeting luxury SUVs in Secaucus

Police say three Newark men targeted Secaucus homes in separate predawn break-in attempts as part of efforts to steal luxury vehicles parked in residential driveways. SECAUCUS, N.J. — Three Newark men have…

Mother and son rescued from Atlantic Ocean after drifting hundreds of feet offshore

A 13-year-old boy and his mother were pulled to safety after a coordinated rescue by Atlantic City police and firefighters when both became stranded in the ocean. ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — A…

Another roof collapses after wild New Jersey storms in Monmouth County

A second roof collapse has struck the Jersey Shore in less than 48 hours WALL TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A second roof collapse in just days has been reported along the Jersey Shore…

Population Growth Spurs More Deadly Crashes in Jackson as Police Continue Summer Crackdown

Police cite 1,629 crashes and 11 fatalities as new enforcement campaign draws criticism over fairness and effectiveness. JACKSON TOWNSHIP, N.J. – A sharp rise in motor vehicle crashes and fatalities across Jackson…

Jackson Councilman Says New County Job Not a Patronage Position

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Jackson Township Councilman Giuseppe Palmeri is defending his recent appointment to an Ocean County position after questions surfaced about whether the job was the result of political patronage.…

Jackson Interim Mayor Jen Kuhn Highlights ‘Lights Out’ Program, Releases No Performance Data

Jackson, NJ – Jackson Township Interim Mayor Jen Kuhn is promoting the township’s “Lights Out” initiative, saying the program has made it easier for residents to report malfunctioning streetlights and improved communication…

Hecht Trailers Closing After Nearly 100 Years in Toms River as 2020 Settlement Paves Way for 50 Housing Units

Toms River, NJ – After serving customers at the Jersey Shore for nearly a century, Hecht Trailers is closing its doors, ending a business that has operated from its Route 9 location…

Jillian Messina, Head of Ocean County’s $2 Million Per Year Public Affairs Dept. Announces Resignation

Toms River, NJ – Ocean County Public Affairs Director Jillian Messina is reportedly preparing to leave her position with the county, resigning in September of this year, according to a memo sent…

Woodbury Collects More Than $141,000 in Cannabis Tax Revenue During First Half of Year

Woodbury, NJ – The City of Woodbury collected more than $141,000 in local cannabis transfer tax revenue during the first half of the year, according to municipal financial records, highlighting the growing…

Lakewood Code Enforcement Targets Overgrown Lawns, Illegal Signs and Property Maintenance Violations

Lakewood, NJ – Recent code enforcement activity in Lakewood Township shows officials focusing on a range of quality-of-life issues, including overgrown lawns, illegal signage, trash accumulation, and other property maintenance violations. Records…

Saddle Brook Police Officer Charged After Striking Suspect With Gun, Falsifying Report

Hackensack, NJ – A Saddle Brook Police Department officer has been charged with aggravated assault, tampering with public records, and obstruction following an investigation into an arrest that allegedly violated the department’s…

In New Jersey, Some Water Pistols Are Considered Firearms and Can Carry A $1,000 Fine

TRENTON, N.J. — Parents shopping for water guns on Amazon may be surprised to find that some products cannot be shipped to New Jersey, even though state law specifically exempts traditional water…

New Jersey Democrats Blame Climate Change for Flooding, Ignoring Their Own Contribution to the Problem

The Fourth of July weekend storms once again placed New Jersey’s flooding problem at the center of public debate once again, but once again, Democrats are blaming climate change and Republicans are…

Thousands of JCP&L Customers Still Without Power Across New Jersey Five Days After 4th of July Storm

Holmdel, NJ – More than 7,300 Jersey Central Power & Light customers remained without electricity Wednesday morning, nearly five days after a series of powerful thunderstorms and damaging winds swept across New…

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