Commissioner Haines Leads Effort for Ocean County Homeless Shelter, Funding

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — The Ocean County Homelessness Trust Fund Task Force has unveiled its funding priorities for 2025, focusing on supportive services, rental assistance, and the development of a coordinated prevention…

Trump Puts Brakes on New Jersey’s 2035 Gas Car Ban

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Trump-Vance administration has initiated efforts to reverse federal and state policies aimed at phasing out internal combustion engine vehicles, a key promise made during President Donald J. Trump’s…

Trump derails New Jersey’s Offshore Wind Plans, Temporarily Halting New Offshore Energy Leases

TRENTON, N.J. — President Donald J. Trump issued an executive order on Monday temporarily banning new offshore wind energy leases and halting federal permits for existing projects, sparking concerns in New Jersey,…

Trump signs executive order restricting federal recognition of gender identity; What it means for New Jersey

WASHINGTON, D.C. — President Donald J. Trump signed an executive order on Monday establishing federal policies that restrict recognition of gender identity and reaffirm sex-based distinctions across government agencies. The order, titled…

Murphy Raises U.S. Flags in New Jersey After Trump Executive Order

TRENTON, N.J. — Governor Phil Murphy has ordered U.S. and New Jersey flags to be raised to full-staff on January 20, 2025, following a directive issued by President Donald J. Trump after…

Jackson’s cherished Koto Sushi Hibachi to close after nearly two decades

JACKSON, NJ — Beloved Japanese restaurant Koto Sushi Hibachi will close its doors for good on January 26, marking the end of 17 years in the Jackson Crossings Plaza on Hope Chapel…

Bergen County player wins big as Pick-6 jackpot hits $32 million

TRENTON, NJ — New Jersey’s Pick-6 jackpot has soared to $32 million after no tickets matched all six winning numbers in Thursday night’s drawing. One lucky player came close, winning $17,128 for…

Super PAC targets New Jersey gubernatorial candidate Bill Spadea over immigration flip flops

TRENTON, N.J. — Kitchen Table Conservatives, a Republican-aligned Super PAC, launched a digital ad campaign Monday targeting New Jersey gubernatorial candidate and talk radio host Bill Spadea, accusing him of supporting amnesty…

Masked suspects flee after Wall Township home invasion and police pursuit

WALL TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Authorities are investigating a home invasion early Monday morning that led to a police pursuit ending on the Garden State Parkway, officials said. At approximately 4:44 a.m. on…

Wave of arrests reported by Wall Township police over six days

WALL TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Wall Township police officers made a series of arrests over a six-day period last week, citing charges ranging from drug possession to driving while intoxicated and outstanding warrants.…

Secaucus police arrest Belleville man in truck burglary case

SECAUCUS, N.J. — A Belleville man has been arrested in connection with a series of truck burglaries that occurred in Secaucus last October, police said. Luis Najera Mendoza, 23, was taken into…

House fire in Gloucester Township displaces family of seven

GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A family of seven was displaced after a house fire broke out Sunday morning on Lee Ann Drive in the Somerdale section of Gloucester Township, authorities said. Police…

Newark police seek public’s help in identifying robbery suspects

NEWARK, N.J. — Authorities are asking for assistance in identifying two suspects involved in a robbery that occurred on Wednesday, January 15, in the 500 block of North 6th Street, according to…

Fire engulfs Cherry Hill condominium building; no injuries reported

CHERRY HILL, N.J. — Firefighters brought a blaze under control late Saturday night after it swept through several units at the Tavistock Condominiums, according to the Cherry Hill Fire Department. Crews were…

Driver killed in single-car crash in Middletown Township

MIDDLETOWN TOWNSHIP, Pa. — A woman died following a single-car crash Saturday evening in Middletown Township, police said. Officers responded to Brownsville Road and South Buckthorne Avenue around 6:30 p.m. after receiving…

Nineteen States to Raise Flag For Inauguration Day, New Jersey isn’t One of Them

TRENTON, NJ — Nineteen states announced that they would raise their flags to full staff on Monday for the inauguration of Donald Trump, despite the national half-staff order following the death of…

Man arrested on assault and weapons charges filed in Ocean County

MIDDLESEX, N.J. — A man has been taken into custody and charged with multiple offenses, including aggravated assault and unlawful possession of a weapon, according to official records. The incident happened, allegedly…

Murphy cancels trip to Trump inauguration, cites snow emergency in New Jersey

TRENTON, N.J. — Governor Phil Murphy will not attend the inauguration of President Donald Trump in Washington, D.C., citing a snow emergency in New Jersey that requires his immediate attention. The announcement,…

NJ Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill urges DHS to extend Illegal Migrant Protection in New Jersey Ahead of Trump

WASHINGTON, D.C. — New Jersey Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill has issued an urgent appeal to outgoing Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, requesting an extension of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Hondurans living in…

Leader of organized retail theft enterprise arrested in Ocean County

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Authorities have arrested Paola I. Cabrera-Delapaz, 36, on charges related to her alleged role as the leader of an organized retail theft enterprise. Cabrera-Delapaz is facing multiple charges,…

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