Cherry Hill Fire Department issues safety warning after ice rescue training

CHERRY HILL, N.J. – The Cherry Hill Fire Department (CHFD) is urging residents to exercise caution around frozen ponds and waterways, emphasizing that “no ice is safe ice,” even during sub-freezing conditions.…

New Jersey Rattled by 2.4 Magnitude Earthquake

PARAMUS, N.J. — A 2.4 magnitude earthquake struck near Paramus on Friday afternoon, briefly shaking parts of Bergen County and surprising residents across the region. The tremor, recorded at 1:02 p.m., was…

New Jersey lawmakers condemn ICE raid in Newark, demand answers

NEWARK, N.J. — Federal immigration agents conducted a raid on a Newark business Thursday, January 23, sparking backlash from local and federal lawmakers, including Reps. LaMonica McIver (NJ-10) and Rob Menendez (NJ-08).…

Newark man charged with firearm and drug trafficking offenses after posting on social media

NEWARK, N.J. — A Newark man has been charged with firearm and narcotics offenses, Acting U.S. Attorney Vikas Khanna announced Friday. Khalif Irving, 25, also known as “Kah Kah,” faces charges of…

New Jersey restaurant removes controversial Proud Boy burger with White American Cheese from menu

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Aqua Blu Kitchen & Cocktails, a bayfront restaurant in Toms River, has removed a controversial menu item dubbed the “Proud Boy Burger” after backlash erupted online. The burger,…

Clifton police sergeant injured during chase of serial shoplifting suspect

CLIFTON, N.J. — A high-stakes chase through alleys and over fences ended with the arrest of a known shoplifting suspect but left a Clifton police sergeant injured in the process. The incident…

Teen charged in fatal Jersey City shooting of 15-year-old girl

JERSEY CITY, N.J. — A 16-year-old boy has been arrested and charged in connection with the shooting death of 15-year-old Cianna Lee and the injury of her 37-year-old relative in Jersey City…

Brick police conduct ice water rescue training, urge residents to stay off ice

BRICK TOWNSHIP, N.J. — As temperatures plummeted this week, the Brick Township Police Department’s Marine Unit took advantage of the freezing conditions to conduct ice water rescue training, emphasizing preparedness for potential…

Single-car crash in Berkeley Township claims passenger’s life

BERKELEY TOWNSHIP, NJ – A motor vehicle crash on Grand Central Parkway resulted in the death of a passenger and charges for the driver, according to Berkeley Township Police. On Monday at…

Fatal New Year’s Day crash that killed teen on Route 130 under investigation

SOUTH BRUNSWICK, N.J. — Authorities are investigating a fatal single-vehicle crash that occurred on Route 130 South in South Brunswick Township on January 1, 2025, according to Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone…

South Brunswick man charged with murder in death of Freehold woman

SOUTH BRUNSWICK, N.J. — Authorities are investigating a homicide in South Brunswick Township after a Freehold woman was found dead in a residence on Route 27, according to Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda…

J.D. Vance Breaks Tie: Pete Hegseth confirmed as secretary of defense in narrow Senate vote

WASHINGTON — Pete Hegseth, a prominent conservative commentator and former Army National Guard officer, was confirmed as secretary of defense on Friday in a razor-thin 51-50 Senate vote, with Vice President JD…

New Jersey Department of Education Encourage Schools, Students to Protest and Obstruct ICE Enforcement Attempts

TRENTON, N.J. — The New Jersey Department of Education (NJDOE) has issued updated guidance to schools and districts emphasizing protections for immigrant students and families in response to heightened federal immigration enforcement…

Cory Booker Reads Poetry on Senate Floor, Displaying Several Nazi-Like Salutes

WASHINGTON—Senator Cory Booker (D-N.J.) stirred controversy Thursday after delivering an extended poetry recital on the Senate floor in what many are calling filibustering over the confirmation of Pete Hegseth as Secretary of…

Under Fired Commandant Fagan, Coast Guard Personnel Records Are A Mess, 9,000 at Risk, Service Announces

CAPE MAY, NJ -—The Coast Guard announced Thursday that approximately 8,900 of its military members are at risk of losing access to their Common Access Cards (CAC) due to a failure to…

New Jersey school bus company owner sentenced to five years for endangering students’ safety

TRENTON, NJ — The owner of an Essex County-based school bus company was sentenced Thursday to five years in state prison for endangering students by hiring unqualified drivers, failing to perform drug…

Middlesex convenience store sells $114K winning lottery ticket

PISCATAWAY, N.J. — A lucky lottery player in Middlesex County won $114,417 on Wednesday after hitting the jackpot in the $20 100X The Cash Fast Play Progressive game. The winning ticket was…

U.S. Coast Guard terminates DEI programs following executive order

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Coast Guard has officially ended all diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) programs and activities, following an executive order signed by President Donald Trump earlier this week. The…

Large Police Presence at Brick Park, Here’s Why

BRICK TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Residents near Lake Riviera Park may notice an increased police presence today as officers participate in ice water rescue training, the Brick Township Police Department announced. The training…

Toms River Republicans Joined by State Leaders to Celebrate First Year Accomplishments of Mayor Rodrick

OCEAN BEACH, NJ – It was standing room only Thursday night at the Channel Marker restaurant in Ocean Beach as state, county, and local Republican leaders and supporters gathered to celebrate the…

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