New Jersey Ranks No. 2 in U.S. for Pest-Prone Homes as Density, Aging Housing Fuel Problems

TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey ranks as the second-most pest-vulnerable state in the country, according to a new nationwide study that found the state’s dense neighborhoods, older housing stock, and favorable conditions…

Sherrill Pushes New NJ Transit App as Riders Demand Fixes for Delays, Cancellations

TRENTON, N.J. — Gov. Mikie Sherrill unveiled a redesigned NJ Transit mobile app this week, promising easier trip planning and future real-time train tracking features, but the announcement quickly collided with growing…

Lucky Bergen County ticket lands $50K Powerball prize

Lucky Powerball ticket sold in River Vale scores $50K prize RIVER VALE, NJ — A Bergen County lottery player is holding a Powerball ticket worth $50,000 after matching enough numbers in Monday…

Lakewood father sentenced to 25 years in death of infant daughter

Father admits role in death of baby girl in Lakewood LAKEWOOD, NJ — A Lakewood man will spend decades behind bars after admitting responsibility in the death of his 3-month-old daughter, a…

Dover man accused of secretly filming victims and spreading explicit videos online

Man accused of peering into windows and stalking victims in Dover DOVER, NJ — A 20-year-old Dover man is facing a long list of criminal charges after investigators accused him of secretly…

Blood covered husband charged after woman found stabbed inside burning New Jersey home

Woman found fatally stabbed inside burning Gloucester Township home as husband charged with murder GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP, NJ — A South Jersey man is accused of fatally stabbing his wife inside a burning…

Lakewood man arrested in serial synagogue burglary investigation

Serial synagogue burglary suspect arrested after overnight theft spree rattled Lakewood LAKEWOOD, NJ — A months-long investigation into a string of synagogue burglaries across Lakewood has ended with the arrest of a…

Federal Judge Dismisses New Jersey Mother’s Lawsuit Over Removal of Children

TRENTON, N.J. — A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by a New Jersey mother who claimed state agencies and law enforcement illegally removed her children from her custody earlier this…

Ocean Township Steps Up Trash, Lawn and Property Enforcement Across Neighborhoods

OCEAN TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Household trash complaints, overgrown lawns and bulk waste problems drove a surge in code enforcement activity across Ocean Township this spring, with township officials logging dozens of sanitation…

Bound Brook Targets Trash, Illegal Parking and Property Blight Across Borough Neighborhoods

BOUND BROOK, N.J. — Accumulated trash, discarded furniture, illegal lawn parking and unsecured outdoor storage prompted a wave of property code violations across Bound Brook in April, with borough inspectors issuing warnings…

Brick Police Chief “Out on Administrative Leave”, Emails Show

TOMS RIVER, NJ — Internal emails obtained through a public records request confirm that Brick Township’s police chief was placed on administrative leave earlier this year, though officials have not publicly disclosed…

Inmate Harassment Case Moving Toward Dismissal in New Jersey After Plaintiff Vanishes

CAMDEN, N.J. — A federal judge in New Jersey is moving to dismiss a lawsuit filed by a former inmate who accused prison staff and inmates of sexual harassment and abuse after…

Franklin Township gun investigation spirals into massive weapons bust

Six guns seized and four men arrested after chaotic Franklin Township police crackdown FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP, NJ — A quality-of-life police operation targeting reported gun activity in Franklin Township exploded into a sweeping…

Walmart Facing Hiring Discrimination Class Action Lawsuit in New Jersey

NEWARK, N.J. — A federal judge has ruled that a class action discrimination lawsuit against Walmart can continue moving forward with new lead plaintiffs representing the proposed nationwide case. The lawsuit accuses…

Union Pension Fund’s Request for Automatic Win Against New Jersey Contractor Rejected in Court

CAMDEN, N.J. — A federal judge has refused, at least for now, to hand an automatic court victory to a New Jersey labor union pension fund in a dispute over unpaid retirement…

Federal Judge Rejects Lakewood Man’s Attempt to Revive Lawsuit Over Red Flag Gun Seizure

NEWARK, N.J. — A federal judge has rejected an attempt by a Lakewood man to revive parts of a lawsuit connected to New Jersey’s “red flag” gun law and the seizure of…

Four arrested after detectives uncover guns and defaced weapon

Six guns seized and four men arrested after chaotic Franklin Township police crackdown FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP, NJ — A quality-of-life police operation targeting reported gun activity in Franklin Township exploded into a sweeping…

New Jersey Lottery explodes with $5 million lottery jackpot and huge wins

Lottery lightning strikes New Jersey as players rake in jackpots from $10K to $5 million TRENTON, NJ — New Jersey Lottery players cashed in massive prizes across the state last week, including…

Bergenfield man arrested after deadly hit and run kills 74 year old pedestrian in Hackensack

Police identify driver accused in fatal Hackensack hit and run HACKENSACK, NJ — A Bergenfield man has been arrested in connection with a fatal hit-and-run crash that killed a 74-year-old pedestrian at…

Furio From The Sopranos Shows Up in Asbury Park

ASBURY PARK, N.J. — Federico Castelluccio, the actor best known for playing Furio Giunta on HBO’s The Sopranos, made a recent appearance in Asbury Park where he spent time with New Jersey…

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