Road Raging Driver Knocked Out on Lakewood Street, Suspect Charged
Lakewood, road rage, New Hampshire Avenue, Route 70, Lakewood police, dashcam video, assault, Ocean County, traffic incident, arrest…
FBI Allegedly Investigating OCVTS Sexual Abuse Scandal as Probe Expands Into Alleged Institutional Cover-Up
Federal investigators are reportedly interviewing Ocean County officials and former OCVTS employees as part of an expanding investigation into allegations that administrators covered up decades of student sexual abuse at the district's Performing Arts Academy.…
Could Ocean County College Be Next as Enrollment Continues to Decline
Ocean County College's declining enrollment has prompted questions about whether the campus could eventually face redevelopment discussions similar to former New Jersey public schools that have recently been converted into yeshivas, although…
New Jersey Tells Residents How to Report Restaurants for Violating Plastic Utensil and Straw Laws
New Jersey residents can report restaurants that automatically provide plastic utensils, straws or condiment packets under the state's new "Skip the Stuff" law, which took effect Aug. 1.…
Former Bass River Elementary School to Become Yeshiva and Dormitories Backed by Lakewood Developer
The Bass River Planning Board approved plans to convert the former elementary school into a private yeshiva after determining New Jersey law required approval despite years of neighborhood opposition.…
Three Toms River Men Facing SEC Fraud Investigation Linked to $47m Orthodox Jewish Targeted Ponzi Scheme
The SEC alleges three Toms River residents orchestrated and promoted a $47 million investment fraud targeting Orthodox Jewish communities, while federal prosecutors have already secured a guilty plea from the alleged scheme's organizer.…
Deal Police increase patrols around synagogues for Rosh Hashanah, High Holy Days
DEAL, N.J. — The Deal Police Department has heightened patrols around synagogues and houses of worship during Rosh Hashanah and the High Holy Days as a precautionary measure in response to global…
New Jersey officials warn voters about deepfakes ahead of 2024 election
TRENTON, N.J. — With the 2024 presidential election approaching, New Jersey Lieutenant Governor Tahesha Way and Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin have issued guidance to help residents identify and avoid deepfakes—AI-generated media…
Phil Murphy, Josh Gottheimer to Host Fundraiser for “Accused Domestic Abuser” Doug Emhoff This Weekend
Doug Emhoff, husband of Vice President Kamala Harris, is facing a reported claim that he’s an “accused domestic abuser.” These allegations came ahead of two high-profile fundraisers in New Jersey, where Emhoff…
Joe Biden’s Political Revenge Against Elon Musk May Have Cost Lives and Made Hurricane Recovery Effort Difficult
The latest clash between Elon Musk and the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) over Starlink’s funding has flared up amid recovery efforts following Hurricane Helene in North Carolina. Musk’s critique stems from a…
How Kimi, the Support Dog Will Help Crime Victims in Queens
QUEENS, N.Y. — Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz has introduced a new team member to the District Attorney’s Office: Kimi, a 2-year-old golden retriever and Labrador retriever mix, who will serve as…
Coalition Forms to Oppose New Jersey Offshore Wind Turbine Project
LONG BEACH TOWNSHIP, NJ — A coalition of New Jersey municipalities, organizations, and individuals has formed to challenge the state’s largest offshore wind turbine project. The Jersey Strong Coastal Coalition is requesting…
Teen assaulted near Yankee Stadium, suspects at large
BRONX, N.Y. — A 19-year-old man was seriously injured during a physical altercation near Yankee Stadium on Tuesday night, according to police. The incident occurred at approximately 10:50 p.m. in the vicinity…
Tim Walz is an NRA Guy Who is Friends Wih School Shooters, Candidate Reveals at Debate
During the October 2024 vice-presidential debate, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz made an awkward gaffe when he said, “I’ve become friends with school shooters.” This comment was part of a larger discussion about…
Toms River Police Unions Praise Mayor Rodrick for Promotions and New Officer Hires
TOMS RIVER, NJ – The Toms River Police Department will be hiring new officers and promoting existing officers to vacant management positions, including the Chief of Police in coming weeks. The announcement…
U.S. Dock Workers’ Strike Could Spell Trouble for Hurricane Recovery in North Carolina, Florida, and Beyond
As if the devastation left by Hurricane Helene wasn’t enough, now the ongoing U.S. dock workers’ strike is threatening to slow down the critical supply chain for recovery efforts in some of…
Perfect Masculine Man Doug Emhoff Allegedly Slapped a Woman, Impregnated Nanny
Recent allegations against Doug Emhoff, Vice President Kamala Harris’s husband, have taken the spotlight, including claims that he assaulted an ex-girlfriend in 2012. According to reports, Emhoff allegedly slapped his ex, referred…
How the U.S. Port Workers’ Strike Could Wreck Your Holiday Shopping: Electronics, Gifts, and More at Risk
We’ve all seen it before: panic shopping, delays, and that moment when you realize your holiday gifts might not arrive in time. But this year, it’s not a pandemic that’s causing concern—it’s…
On Samuel Adams’ Birthday, Let’s Remember His Beer and His Principles
Raise a glass, because today we’re toasting to Samuel Adams—no, not just the beer, but the man himself! Born on October 3, 1722, Samuel Adams was a key player in American history.…
Lawyer Reveals The Shocking Things Diddy Did to Children
Wow, things are not looking good for Sean “Diddy” Combs right now. The iconic rap mogul, who’s behind bars on federal charges tied to an alleged yearslong sex trafficking scheme, might be…
New Jersey Task Force 1 carries out search and rescue in North Carolina after Hurricane Helene
TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey Task Force 1 (NJ-TF1) continues its search and rescue operations in North Carolina following the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene. The team is currently deployed in some…
Panic Shoppers Flock to Stores Across New Jersey as Port Workers Strike Shuts Down U.S. Supply Chain
Déjà vu, anyone? If you thought 2020 was the last time you’d see people frantically grabbing toilet paper like it was the key to eternal happiness, think again. Thanks to a new…
Coastal Flooding Alert Issued for New Jersey, But Good Weather in the Forecast
New Jersey will experience a mild stretch of weather over the next two days, though conditions are influenced by coastal flooding concerns. Today will be mostly cloudy with temperatures reaching a high…
Wednesday Morning New Jersey Commuter Traffic Alert
NEWARK, N.J. — New Jersey commuters faced several traffic disruptions across key highways and tunnels this morning, with crashes and congestion affecting travel times, according to the latest reports. On I-80 westbound,…
Mercer County establishes new Office of LGBTQIA+ Affairs
TRENTON, N.J. — Mercer County Executive Dan Benson signed an ordinance last week that creates the Mercer County Office of LGBTQIA+ Affairs, aimed at supporting the county’s LGBTQIA+ community by providing access…
New York man admits to multimillion-dollar wire fraud conspiracy
NEWARK, N.J. — A New York man has admitted to participating in a wire fraud conspiracy that led to more than $2 million in losses, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced Monday.…