New Jersey woman awarded $11.5 million after state troopers mistake stroke for DUI

NEWARK, NJ — A New Jersey woman who suffered a stroke behind the wheel and was mistakenly arrested for driving under the influence has been awarded $11.5 million in damages by an…

Phil Murphy Creates New Jersey Council for AIDS and Sexually Transmitted Diseases

TRENTON, NJ — Governor Phil Murphy signed Executive Order No. 381 on Monday, creating an Advisory Council on HIV, STIs, and Viral Hepatitis to strengthen New Jersey’s public health initiatives. The council,…

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Princeton man arrested for making threats, found with loaded handgun

PRINCETON, N.J. — A Princeton man was arrested Monday after allegedly threatening another individual during an altercation and referencing a firearm, according to the Princeton Police Department. At approximately 9:32 a.m. on…

New Jersey’s Plastic Bag, Straw Could End if This Candidate is Elected Governor

TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey’s sweeping ban on single-use plastics, one of the strictest in the country, remains a point of contention as political figures and environmental advocates debate its future. Signed…

Lost Miniature Pinscher mix found roaming Blandina Street in Utica

UTICA, N.Y. — A female Miniature Pinscher mix was found loose on Blandina Street after reportedly roaming the area for several days, according to the Utica Police Department. Officers were able to…

New Jersey police search for missing 69-year-old man last seen in Whiting

MANCHESTER, N.J. — Authorities in Manchester Township are searching for 69-year-old Kevin Bizzarro, who was last seen on September 6 in the Whiting area. Police said multiple investigative steps have been taken,…

Union County lottery player cashes in big with $20K lottery win

HILLSIDE, N.J. — A lucky New Jersey Lottery player won $20,000 after purchasing a winning Crossword scratch-off ticket at a Hillside retailer. The ticket was sold at North Broad Food Mart, located…

New Jersey Fines Property Owners for Denying Rentals to Section 8 Illegal Aliens

TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division on Civil Rights (DCR) announced enforcement actions against 35 property owners, managers, and real estate brokers for allegedly discriminating…

New Jersey Transit Finally Replacing Cloudy Windows on Some Trains

NEWARK, N.J. — NJ Transit has been dealing with a persistent issue of cloudy and foggy windows on its multilevel rail cars, frustrating commuters who struggle to see station signs or enjoy…

Snow and Snow-Rain Mix Heading Toward New Jersey Tuesday Night

TRENTON, N.J. — A winter storm watch has been issued for New Jersey and Delaware, with snow expected to begin Tuesday afternoon and continue through Wednesday night, according to the National Weather…

Bergen County sheriff’s detective charged with endangering welfare of minor

FREEHOLD, N.J. — A Bergen County Sheriff’s Office detective has been arrested and charged with sending explicit messages and a nude photo to a juvenile, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago announced…

Toms River man sentenced to state prison for violent year long crime spree

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A Toms River man was sentenced Friday to 10 years in New Jersey State Prison after pleading guilty to multiple charges, including aggravated assault, robbery, eluding police, and…

Big win in Vineland as Wawa sells $20K lottery ticket

VINELAND, N.J. — A lucky New Jersey Lottery player won $20,000 after purchasing a winning Crossword scratch-off ticket at a Wawa in Vineland. The ticket was sold at Wawa #8484, located at…

New Jersey Lottery winners claim big prizes across multiple counties

TRENTON, N.J. — Several lucky New Jersey Lottery players have won major prizes in recent drawings, with winnings ranging from $10,000 to over $1 million, according to lottery officials. Among the biggest…

Illegal Alien Convicted of Heinous Assault of New Jersey Child Arrested in Newark on Megan’s Law Violation

NEWARK, N.J. — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested Jorge Luis Sanchez-Luna, a 45-year-old Mexican national and registered sex offender, in Newark on Feb. 4, officials announced. “Sanchez-Luna is a deviant…

Facebook prompts nonbinary, LGBT, trans users to confirm gender selection in New Jersey

TRENTON, NJ . — Facebook is notifying nonbinary and transgender users in certain states, including New Jersey, about new privacy protections for gender identity and asking them to confirm whether they want…

Rutgers University Sees NIH Grants Slashed to Exclude Non-Research Related Funding

NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. — The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has announced a sudden policy change capping the indirect cost recovery rate on new and existing grants at 15%, a significant reduction…

Ciattarelli demands answers from Murphy over claim he’s housing illegal migrant, taunting federal agencies

TRENTON, N.J. — Former New Jersey gubernatorial candidate Jack Ciattarelli is calling on Gov. Phil Murphy to personally address his controversial remarks suggesting he is sheltering an undocumented immigrant in his home.…

Radical New Jersey Senator Says He Would Shut Down U.S. Government if Trump Continues Cuts

WASHINGTON — Senator Andy Kim indicated he is open to shutting down the federal government to oppose policies enacted by the Trump administration and Elon Musk, who is overseeing government cost-cutting efforts.…

New Jersey Man Pleads Guilty to Beating 10-Week-Old Puppy in Front of Young Daughter

MAYS LANDING, N.J. — A Pleasantville man pleaded guilty Thursday to multiple charges, including animal cruelty, endangering the welfare of a child, and aggravated assault on law enforcement officers, the Atlantic County…

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