New Jersey Wants to Boost Booze Made From Jersey Fresh, Home Grown Agricultural Ingredients

TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey lawmakers are advancing legislation that would officially expand the state’s well-known “Jersey Fresh” marketing program to include beer, wine, cider, and liquor produced from New Jersey-grown agricultural…

New Jersey Targets Early Utility Autopay Withdrawals Before Official Due Dates After Consumer Complaints

TRENTON, N.J. — Did you ever get automatically charged by a service for a bill before it was due? Well, New Jersey lawmakers want to put and end to that practice. New…

New Jersey’s Legislature Wants to Completely Overhaul the State’s Election System

TRENTON, N.J. — A New Jersey Assembly committee advanced sweeping election legislation Thursday that would create a new independent Division of Voting Rights, expand protections for voters, and give the state broader…

East Brunswick Officers Begin 300-Mile Police Unity Tour Ride to Washington for 30th Anniversary

EAST BRUNSWICK, N.J. — East Brunswick police officers began a four-day, 300-mile ride Saturday as part of the 30th Anniversary Police Unity Tour, joining law enforcement teams from across the country traveling…

Deadly hit and run leaves pedestrian dead in Hackensack

Pedestrian killed as hit and run driver vanishes from Hackensack crash scene HACKENSACK, NJ — A man was killed after being struck by a vehicle in Hackensack early Friday morning while the…

Warehouse Fire Near MetLife Stadium Sparks Online Panic After Misleading Social Media Post

CARLSTADT, N.J. — Even though New Jersey’s involvement in the 2026 FIFA World Cup has been a political dumpster fire, you can rest assured, knowing that Met-Life Stadium did not burn down…

Massive police response unfolds on quiet Bridgewater street

Shelter in place issued as police swarm Bridgewater neighborhood BRIDGEWATER, NJ — Residents in part of Bridgewater Township were told to shelter in place Thursday as police descended on a neighborhood for…

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US Marshals nab Georgia fugitive tied to Trenton attempted murder shooting

Georgia fugitive hauled back to Trenton in attempted murder shooting case TRENTON, NJ — A man tracked down by U.S. Marshals in Georgia and another suspect arrested in New Jersey are now…

New Jersey suspect trashes patrol car after Main Street assault

New Jersey man accused of spitting on cops after Main Street domestic violence arrest HACKENSACK, NJ — A New Jersey man arrested during a domestic violence incident in Hackensack is now accused…

Major Overpass to be Built Near Joint Base for Military Services and Heavy Equipment

Plumsted Township, NJ — A long-planned overpass project along County Route 539 near Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst moved closer to construction this week, with township officials confirming the project has entered its final…

New Jersey Assembly Bill to Help Angry and Irritated Pregnant Women

Trenton, N.J. — New Jersey lawmakers moved forward Monday with legislation that would require broader education and screening for perinatal mood and anxiety disorders during pregnancy and after childbirth, expanding the role…

Trump Administration Releases First Wave of Declassified UFO Files Through New WAR.GOV Portal

Washington, D.C. — Americans can now access hundreds of newly declassified government records tied to Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena after the Department of War on Friday launched a public online archive containing videos,…

Lakewood Drivers 14.5% More Likely to Die in Fatal Crash Than New Jersey Average, Study Claims, But Data Disputed

LAKEWOOD, N.J. — Residents and drivers in Lakewood face a significantly higher lifetime risk of dying in a traffic crash than the average New Jersey resident, according to a newly released traffic…

New Jersey MVC Recalls ‘FDT-8647’ License Plate After Anti-Trump Message Draws Complaints

Hopewell, NJ — New Jersey motor vehicle officials have recalled a personalized license plate reading “FDT-8647” after the anti-Trump message circulated widely online and triggered complaints about political rhetoric targeting President Donald…

Watch: Speaker Detained by Police as Protesters Clash Over Proposed AI Data Center in New Jersey

Andover Township, NJ — A community member was detained and removed by police Wednesday night during a volatile public meeting over a proposed AI data center in Sussex County, where residents accused…

New Jersey Special Education Chief Under Fire After Skipping Hearing as Parents, Lawmakers Demand Answers

Trenton, NJ — A growing dispute over New Jersey’s special education oversight intensified Thursday after Assemblywoman Dawn Fantasia publicly accused state education officials of avoiding accountability when Dr. Lily Laux, Gov. Mikie…

Dollar General theft suspect caught on camera in West Long Branch

West Long Branch police release photo in store theft probe WEST LONG BRANCH, NJ — Police in West Long Branch are asking for the public’s help identifying a woman captured on surveillance…

Teen suspects busted after Trenton shooting leaves juvenile wounded

Teen suspects charged with attempted murder after Trenton shooting leaves juvenile wounded Trenton, NJ – Two juvenile suspects are facing attempted murder charges after a shooting in Trenton left another juvenile hospitalized…

Jackson Township Targets 458 Unregistered Rental Properties With $233K in Penalties

Jackson Township, NJ — Jackson Township officials say hundreds of rental properties remain out of compliance with local registration rules, prompting the township to begin issuing violation notices and warning landlords about…

Federal Child Exploitation Operation Targets Disney Cruise Line Workers

San Diego, CA — Disney Cruise Line says it fully cooperated with federal investigators after multiple crew members connected to cruise ships docking in San Diego were arrested in a child sexual…

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