Murphy’s budget includes over $1 billion in tax hikes, Republican lawmaker warns

TRENTON, N.J. — Gov. Phil Murphy’s proposed budget would raise taxes by more than $1 billion, according to calculations by Assembly Budget Committee member Brian Rumpf, who criticized the plan as making…

New Jersey Lawmakers File Impeachment Articles Against Attorney General

TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey Attorney General Matthew Platkin is facing impeachment after Assembly Republican leaders introduced a resolution Thursday, accusing him of failing to perform his duties and overstepping his authority.…

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New Jersey education commissioner faces sharp criticism at confirmation hearing over education failures

TRENTON, N.J. — Assemblyman Alex Sauickie urged the Senate Judiciary Committee on Thursday to reject Kevin Dehmer’s confirmation as Commissioner of the Department of Education, citing failures in managing financial crises that…

New Jersey Bird Sanctuary Stops Taking New Arrivals as Avian Flu Spreads

Due to the ongoing risk of avian influenza (bird flu), Associated Humane Societies & Popcorn Park will no longer be accepting sick or injured wild birds. This decision has been made to…

Meet Sven: The Quiet Soul Waiting for a Second Chance

At Associated Humane Popcorn Park Shelter in Forked River, there’s a cat whose eyes tell a story deeper than words ever could. His name is Sven, and at 9 years old, he’s…

Lost dog found on S. Wood Ave, Linden police seek owner

LINDEN, NJ (Feb. 28, 2025) – The Linden Police Department is searching for the owner of a lost dog found Friday morning near S. Wood Avenue. Authorities posted about the discovery on…

New Jersey State Police seek suspect in iPad theft at Parkway service area

FORKED RIVER, NJ – The New Jersey State Police are asking for the public’s help in identifying a suspect who stole an iPad from a convenience store at the Celia Cruz Service…

Check Your Tickets Because a $1.5 Million Jackpot Lottery Ticket Was Sold In New Jersey

TRENTON – A New Jersey Lottery player in Union County won the $1,521,040 Jersey Cash 5 jackpot in Wednesday’s drawing, making it the game’s second-highest prize of the year. The winning ticket…

No Matter How You Look At It, Phil Murphy Lied About His Alien in the Attic

New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy has found himself in a self-inflicted mess, and it’s a classic case of a politician either tripping over his own tongue or deliberately spinning a tale that…

New Jersey Lawmakers Seek State Department Review of E-ZPass Contract With China Linked Company

Sen. Pennacchio urges State Department review of E-ZPass contract over security concerns TRENTON, N.J. — State Senator Joe Pennacchio (R-26) has called on the U.S. State Department to review a $1.7 billion…

New Jersey Police Chief Reaffirms Committment to Immigrant Trust Directive As ICE Sweeps for Criminal Migrants

NORTH PLAINFIELD, N.J. — North Plainfield Police Chief Alan F. McKay is reminding the community of its commitment to the Immigrant Trust Directive, a statewide policy designed to build trust between law enforcement and…

Former Brick GOP Candidates Under State Investigation Over Financial Discrepancies in 2023 Campaign

TRENTON, N.J. — The New Jersey Election Law Enforcement Commission (ELEC) has launched an investigation into the campaign finance filings of Team Catalano, a joint candidates committee for municipal office in Brick…

Drug Dealer Pleads Guilty to Manslaughter After Overdose Death at Toms River Motel

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A Browns Mills man has pleaded guilty to manslaughter in connection with the 2019 drug-related death of a 29-year-old man at a Toms River motel, authorities said. William…

Local Scammer Bilked Man Out of $200,000 in Investment Funds

MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A Manchester Township man has been charged with theft by deception after allegedly misusing more than $200,000 entrusted to him for investment purposes, authorities said. James Hankins, Jr.,…

Phil Murphy Touts Educational Success As Dozens of Districts Forced to Close Schools, Fire Teachers

Governor Phil Murphy took to the podium this week to once again champion his administration’s record on public education, calling it “best-in-the-nation” and a cornerstone of New Jersey’s future. In a statement…

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English to be the official language of United States and how it affects New Jersey

President Donald Trump is expected to sign a groundbreaking executive order today, officially designating English as the official language of the United States and requiring all federal agencies to provide documentation and…

Today is Reckoning Day as New Jersey Defies Trump’s Deadline to End DEI and Transgender Sports Policies in Schools

TRENTON, NJ – Today marks the deadline set by President Donald Trump for schools and universities across America to eliminate Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs and policies allowing transgender athletes to…

No Happy Ending for Soon Bang, Arrested in New Jersey for Prostitution at Massage Parlor

DENVILLE, N.J. — The operator of a Route 10 massage business and another individual have been arrested following an investigation into alleged prostitution and money laundering, authorities said. Soon Y. Bang, 63,…

Watch: Kingda Ka Demolished: World’s Tallest Roller Coaster Falls in Quiet Farewell at Six Flags Great Adventure

Jackson Township, NJ – Before the sun had fully risen over New Jersey this morning, the iconic Kingda Ka roller coaster at Six Flags Great Adventure met its end. At approximately 7:00…

Kingda Ka’s reign comes to an explosive end as Six Flags prepares for historic implosion

JACKSON, NJ – The towering green giant that has ruled the skyline of Six Flags Great Adventure for nearly two decades is about to take its final bow—Kingda Ka, once the tallest…

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