West Long Branch police to conduct motor vehicle checkpoint Tuesday

WEST LONG BRANCH, N.J. – The West Long Branch Police Department announced it will conduct a motor vehicle inspection checkpoint on Wall Street near Valenzano Park on Tuesday, March 4, between 8:30…

Armed Home Invasion Suspect Sought in Evesham

EVESHAM, N.J. — A knife-wielding suspect attempted to rob a homeowner in the Willow Ridge Development on Thursday night before fleeing the scene as police arrived, authorities said. Evesham police responded to…

E-ZPass Scam Targeting New York and New Jersey, Nonstop

ROCKLAND COUNTY, N.Y. — Scammers are targeting E-ZPass customers in New York and New Jersey, and they’re relentless. Unfortunately, many people are falling for it. Rockland County District Attorney Tom Walsh is…

New Jersey Perp Busted for Trying to Hook Up with ‘Teen’ in Sick Online Sting

A Morris County man thought he was smooth-talking a 13-year-old girl into a coffee shop meetup—turns out, he was spilling his dirty secrets to cops. Andrew Ryan Hendershot, 32, of Rockaway Borough,…

New Jersey Senate approves bill allowing special events on preserved farms

TRENTON, N.J. – The New Jersey Senate has passed a bipartisan bill sponsored by Senator Joe Pennacchio (R-26) that would allow preserved farms to host special occasion events while maintaining their primary…

Middletown teacher who had sex with student allowed to resign without tenure charges

MIDDLETOWN, N.J. — There will be no public flogging or release of confidential documents for a school teacher in Middletown who was arrested for having sex with a student. Instead, he was…

Why Trump’s Keeping His Distance from NJ’s GOP Gubernatorial Primary

BEDMINSTER, NJ – President Donald Trump has never been one to shy away from a fight—or an endorsement. From Ohio to Georgia, his nod has become a golden ticket for Republican hopefuls.…

New Jersey Has Sued 120 Towns for Fighting Unfair Affordable Housing Mandates

TRENTON, N.J. – Senate Republican Leader Anthony M. Bucco (R-25) criticized the Murphy administration and Democratic leadership in response to lawsuits filed against nearly 160 municipalities over state-mandated high-density housing obligations. “The…

Jackson to Appoint Interim CFO

From Council President Jennifer Kuhn – The township will not be hosting a special meeting on Thursday for the appointment of an interim CFO. The township had a strict deadline from the…

New Jersey lawmakers criticize governor’s budget, call for tax relief

TRENTON, N.J. – Republican lawmakers from New Jersey’s 9th Legislative District criticized Governor Phil Murphy’s proposed FY2026 budget, arguing it exacerbates the state’s affordability crisis by increasing spending rather than prioritizing tax…

Middletown school board rejects sketchy deal for lawyer backed by embattled president

MIDDLETOWN, N.J. — The Middletown Board of Education voted Tuesday night to reject Board President Frank Capone’s proposal to rehire Bruce Padula as the district’s attorney, marking another setback for Capone amid…

CNN denies Joe Rogan’s claim that network knowingly aired Butler rally amid assassination plot

BUTLER, PA — CNN has rejected podcaster Joe Rogan’s claim that the network aired former President Donald Trump’s rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, knowing an assassination attempt was about to unfold. During a…

Jackson MUA fires former Toms River engineer, hires larger, more experienced firm

JACKSON, N.J. — The Jackson Township Municipal Utilities Authority (MUA) has parted ways with Van Cleef Engineering Associates and its lead engineer, Robert Chankalian, appointing the larger firm Remington & Vernick Engineers…

Man Dies After Fall from Bridge at the Jersey Shore

BELMAR, N.J. — A man died Thursday night after falling into the water near the Highway 35 bridge, prompting a large-scale rescue effort, authorities said. The Belmar Police Department received a report…

Governor Murphy’s Latest Plan is to Tax the Second Amendment Rights of New Jerseyans

Trenton, NJ – Can the government tax constitutional rights? The answer apparently, is yes, and now Governor Phil Murphy wants to increase taxes on guns and ammo. New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy…

New Jersey Lawmakers Push To End Phil Murphy’s Plastic Bag Ban

TRENTON, N.J. — Assemblyman John Azzariti Jr. (R-Bergen) has introduced legislation to repeal New Jersey’s 2020 ban on single-use plastic and paper bags, citing studies that show the law has increased plastic…

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Heat Intensifies for Resignation of New Jersey Attorney General Matt Platkin

TRENTON, N.J. — Assembly Republicans intensified their calls for Attorney General Matthew Platkin’s resignation Thursday, accusing him of political bias, failed prosecutions, and mismanagement of state resources. The demand follows the introduction…

Phil Murphy Wants to Raise Your Taxes, But Doesn’t Want to Fund Your Suburban Schools

TOMS RIVER, NJ — Assemblymen Greg McGuckin and Paul Kanitra (R-Ocean) are criticizing Gov. Phil Murphy’s school funding proposal, arguing that it deliberately underfunds schools while forcing districts to raise property taxes.…

Senate Republican Leader Anthony M. Bucco (R-25) is calling for an immediate legislative hearing on New Jersey’s school funding formula, criticizing its lack of transparency and the volatility surrounding aid distribution.

It’s Time for a School Funding Hearing Says New Jersey Lawmaker

TRENTON, N.J. — Senate Republican Leader Anthony M. Bucco (R-25) is calling for an immediate legislative hearing on New Jersey’s school funding formula, criticizing its lack of transparency and the volatility surrounding…

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Phil Murphy Now Wants to Tax Fun in New Jersey, Targeting Middle Class Families

TRENTON, NJ – If taxes are your main concern, Governor Phil Murphy has made it clear, New Jersey is not the state for you. During his seven years in office, Phil Murphy…

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