Woodbridge man charged with murder in death of 4-year-old son in Franklin Township

FRANKLIN TWP., N.J. — A Woodbridge man has been arrested and charged with murder and child endangerment in connection with the death of his 4-year-old son, authorities announced. Sean Tate, 36, was…

New Jersey Man Busted for Series of Lewd Incident With Young Girls in Lakewood

A Tuckerton man is in custody after being linked to a series of disturbing incidents involving young girls in Lakewood, authorities announced. Michael Marto, 28, faces charges of sexual assault, luring, lewdness,…

Toms River Recreation offers spring tennis lessons for kids

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — The Toms River Township Recreation Department, in partnership with USA Sport Group, is offering spring tennis lessons for children ages 3 to 14. The program runs on Saturdays…

Fight at Jersey Farms ends with one injured after being struck by vehicle

BRICK TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A dispute among four individuals at Jersey Farms on Lanes Mill Road escalated into a physical fight Saturday afternoon, ending with one person hospitalized after being struck by…

Firefighters respond call at West Cape May business

WEST CAPE MAY, N.J. – Firefighters responded to a business on Park Boulevard on Sunday morning after an activated fire alarm led to the discovery of smoke inside the building. Cape May…

North Jersey illegal alien aid group lays off 79 after Trump cuts $9 million annual US AID funds

JERSEY CITY, N.J. — A refugee assistance organization in North Jersey laid off 79 employees this week after the Trump administration abruptly froze U.S. foreign assistance funding, cutting off critical support for…

The NJSIAA’s Defiance of Trump’s Executive Order Hurts Our Daughters Across New Jersey

MIDDLETOWN, NJ – As a father of a high school athlete—a daughter who pours her heart into her sport—I’m beyond frustrated. The New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association (NJSIAA) has decided to…

Why the Jersey Shore is the Best Place in New Jersey for Easter Weekend

When Easter Weekend rolls around, there’s no place in New Jersey I’d rather be than the Jersey Shore. Sure, the Garden State has its fair share of charming towns, bustling cities, and…

Kingda Ka Implosion Could Be Any Day Now: A Farewell to a Thrill-Seeker’s Legend

It’s hard to believe we’re here—on the brink of saying goodbye to Kingda Ka, the towering titan of roller coasters that has dominated the skyline at Six Flags Great Adventure for nearly…

New Jersey Church Lays Off 195 Workers After $18 Million Cut from US AID Used to Fund Illegal Aliens

HIGHLAND PARK, N.J. — The jig is up for a New Jersey church that has received tens of millions of dollars in U.S. AID relief money to help illegal aliens resettle across…

Walmart cutting nearly 500 corporate jobs in North Jersey closing

HOBOKEN, N.J. — Walmart is eliminating 481 corporate jobs at its Hoboken office, according to a notice filed with the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development. The job cuts affect…

New Jersey Senator X Rages After Trump Administration Asks Government Workers: What Do You Do?

TRENTON, NJ—Washington, D.C., is under new management under President Donald J. Trump. This week, the Trump administration polled government workers like any new boss would, asking, “What do you do around here?”…

One Week Later, Lakewood Board, Prosecutor Mum on $15 Million Theft of School Funds

LAKEWOOD, NJ—Someone stole $15 million from financial accounts owned by the Lakewood Township School Board, but a week after the heist, nobody is talking about it. Neither the district nor the Ocean…

Ocean County Man Sentenced to Four Years in Prison for Selling Explicit Photos of Children

TOMS RIVER N.J. — A New Jersey man has been sentenced to four years in prison after being convicted on charges related to child exploitation, according to jail records. Luigi Mario Esposito,…

Route 33 closed in Robbinsville due to downed utility pole

ROBBINSVILLE, N.J. — Route 33 is closed in both directions between Lake Drive and Washington Boulevard due to a downed utility pole, police said Saturday. The Robbinsville Township Police Department announced the…

Some Governors Not Performing Well, Trump Calls Out Democrats Like Hochul, Murphy at White House Dinner

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump criticized some governors while calling for national unity during a White House dinner on Saturday, putting New York Gov. Kathy Hochul, New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy, and…

Two New Jersey drug dealers arrested in Toms River, One Freed on Bail Reform

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Two men from Ocean and Monmouth counties have pleaded guilty to narcotics distribution charges following a multi-agency investigation into cocaine trafficking, authorities announced. Octavaeous Jenkins, 50, of Toms…

Pedestrian killed in late-night crash on Highway 18 in East Brunswick

EAST BRUNSWICK, N.J. — Authorities are investigating a fatal pedestrian crash that occurred late Wednesday night on Highway 18, police said. Officers responded to the intersection of Highway 18 northbound and South…

New Jersey bill seeks harsher penalties for prostitution Johns

TRENTON, N.J. — A new bill introduced in New Jersey aims to increase penalties for individuals who engage in prostitution as patrons, commonly referred to as “johns.” Currently, first-time offenders face a…

Inciting a Public Brawl Isn’t a Crime in New Jersey, But it Soon Could Be

TRENTON, N.J. — The New Jersey Senate Law and Public Safety Committee has approved a bill that establishes the crime of inciting a public brawl and increases penalties for disorderly conduct under…

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