New Jersey faces consumer demand hurdles in meeting Murphy EV mandate

TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey is among a dozen states aiming to follow California’s Advanced Clean Cars II (ACCII) program, which mandates that 35% of all new vehicle sales be zero-emission by…

Beer, music and wild festivities: Atlantic City Beer & Music Festival returns in 2025

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — The Atlantic City Beer & Music Festival is set to return to the Atlantic City Convention Center on Saturday, March 29, 2025, bringing craft beer enthusiasts and music…

Brick mayor reminds residents of no-knock registry to prevent unwanted solicitors

BRICK, N.J. — Mayor Lisa Crate is reminding residents of Brick Township about the town’s no-knock registry, a program designed to help homeowners avoid unwanted visits from door-to-door solicitors. In a public address,…

Hey New Jersey, Do You Remember Gino’s Was The Only Way to Get KFC in The Garden State?

BLOOMFIELD, NJ – If you grew up in New Jersey, you might have a different memory of Kentucky Fried Chicken as a child than most people in the country. If you think…

Train derailment disrupts NJ Transit’s Raritan Valley Line service

UNION, N.J. — A Conrail freight train derailment near Union Station has forced NJ Transit to modify service on the Raritan Valley Line, with limited train operations and substitute bus service in…

Trump Administration Kills New York City Congestion Tolls Scheme

HOBOKEN, NJ — The U.S. Department of Transportation has revoked federal approval for New York City’s congestion pricing plan, effectively ending the tolling program that would have charged drivers entering Manhattan below…

Two from Ocean County indicted on gun and drug charges

TOMS RIVER, NJ — Two Ocean County residents were indicted on multiple weapons and drug charges following an investigation that led to the seizure of firearms, including “ghost guns,” extended magazines, and…

New Jersey player stuns with $1M win on scratch-off ticket

TRENTON, NJ — A New Jersey Lottery player from Middlesex County has claimed the first of nine $1 million top prizes in the Ultimate Spectacular scratch-off game. The winning ticket, a $30…

Check your tickets: Two Jersey Cash 5 winners take home $317K each

TRENTON, NJ — Two lucky New Jersey Lottery players from Burlington and Bergen counties will each take home $317,597 after matching all five numbers in Sunday’s Jersey Cash 5 drawing. The winning…

New Jersey lottery winners hit big with $1 million and multiple jackpots

NEW JERSEY — Several lucky lottery players across the state have scored major prizes, including a $1 million win and two Jersey Cash 5 jackpots worth $317,597 each. On February 11, a…

Incoming Winter Storm Could Miss New Jersey Completely, Here’s Why

TRENTON, N.J. — A winter storm expected to bring heavy snow to parts of the Mid-Atlantic will largely bypass New Jersey, though the region will still experience cold temperatures and blustery conditions.…

Secret Service Investigating Trans Activist New Jersey Teacher Who Allegedly Made Threat Against President

EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Federal authorities and local police are investigating a social media post allegedly made by a high school teacher that appeared to suggest a possible threat against former…

New Jersey Democrats to Make New Push Against Gun Owners in Trenton on Thursday

TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey lawmakers are set to consider a new round of gun control legislation, reigniting a long-standing debate in a state already known for its strict firearm laws. The…

Newark, NJ. Aerial of Newark, NJ and NX Bridge over the Passaic River

Leaders of larget Newark open-air drug market sentenced to 14 years in federal prison

NEWARK, N.J. — The leader of one of Newark’s largest open-air drug markets was sentenced Tuesday to 168 months in federal prison for overseeing a major narcotics operation that distributed heroin and…

Middletown School Board Retaliates Against Toms River Mayor, a Teacher in the District

TOMS RIVER, NJ—The Middletown School Board is engaged in a political battle against Toms River Mayor Dan Rodrick and has now released confidential employment records in what Rodrick is calling a “total…

Newark stabbing victim fights for life as police search for suspects

NEWARK, NJ — Authorities are asking for the public’s help in identifying two suspects connected to a stabbing that left a man critically injured last week. Officers responded around 9 p.m. on…

Trans New Jersey TikTok killer charged with murder after two women found beaten to death in New York

SPRING VALLEY, N.Y. — A 19-year-old from New Jersey has been arrested and charged with murder after allegedly beating two women to death inside a New York apartment, just hours after posting…

Police car at the scene of a criminal related incident

Belleville man sentenced to six years for fatal DWI crash in Roxbury

ROXBURY, N.J. — A Belleville man was sentenced to six years in state prison in connection with a fatal crash that killed a 19-year-old driver in May 2024. Gerald Veneziano, 41, pleaded…

Wall Township police urge residents to check cameras after break-in

WALL TOWNSHIP, NJ — Authorities are searching for suspects after a residential burglary on Campbell Road, where jewelry was stolen following a forced entry through a rear door. The break-in occurred around…

Each Stitch Counts partners with The Arc to support Ocean County families

LAKEWOOD, N.J. — Each Stitch Counts, a nonprofit addressing hygiene insecurity, has partnered with The Arc, Ocean County Chapter’s Employment Center to expand its community impact while providing job opportunities for individuals…

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