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Ocean County Weighing Independent Investigation Into OCVTS Scandal as Lawsuits Mount

Ocean County officials are reportedly considering appointing an independent investigator to review allegations surrounding the Ocean County Vocational Technical School scandal as lawsuits and criminal cases continue to expand.…

Ocean County Sheriff’s Officer Directing Traffic Negligent in Crash, Lawsuit Claims

A personal injury lawsuit arising from a traffic collision in Toms River names an Ocean County Sheriff's deputy, Ocean County, the Sheriff's Department, and Toms River Township as defendants, though the complaint does not explain why the township was included…

Third Lawsuit Filed in Ocean County Vocational School Sex Abuse Scandal as Officials Remain Silent

A third lawsuit has expanded the legal crisis surrounding the Ocean County Vocational Technical School Performing Arts Academy, alleging administrators ignored or concealed years of sexual misconduct while a former instructor claims…

NYC Study Finds Congestion Pricing Had Little Measurable Impact on Air Quality in First Year

New York City's first comprehensive evaluation of congestion pricing found the tolling program reduced traffic but had little measurable effect on air quality during its first year, while officials reported pollution continued…

PETA Stages Dramatic ‘Human Lobster’ Protest Outside Jersey Shore Seafood Restaurant

PETA staged a dramatic protest outside Cousins Maine Lobster in Asbury Park on Friday, using a body-painted "human lobster" to protest the practice of boiling lobsters alive and encourage diners to choose vegan alternatives.…

Boats Left Stranded as Nearly Five-Foot Low Tide Drains Water from Manasquan Inlet

Three fishing boats were left stranded near Gull Island after the tide at Manasquan Inlet dropped nearly five feet Saturday afternoon, exposing shallow bottom before the next incoming tide.…

New Jersey Gun Violence Down as Conceal Carry Permits Increase 3000%

Surge in New Jersey’s Concealed Carry Permits Amid Historic Low in Shootings TRENTON, NJ – A new report highlights a significant increase in concealed carry permits in New Jersey, revealing over 33,044…

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Severe Weather Conditions and Injuries Force Newark Bound Plane to New York

NEWARK, NJ – A United Airlines flight originating from Tel Aviv and bound for Newark Liberty International Airport was unexpectedly diverted to Stewart International Airport in Orange County on Friday due to…

Business News·New Jersey News·North Jersey News·Travel

Chris Christie Declines Third-Party Presidential Run with No Labels

Chris Christie, the former Governor of New Jersey, has decided not to run for president under the banner of the centrist group No Labels, opting against launching a third-party campaign. This decision…

Government News·Politics

Legislation to Cease Temporary Disability Benefits for Incarcerated Individuals in New Jersey

The New Jersey Legislature is considering a bill that will prohibit the payment of temporary disability benefits to individuals while they are incarcerated. Sponsored by Assemblywoman Dawn Fantasia and Assemblyman Michael Inganamort…

Beauty Store Employee Struck During Robbery in Newark

NEWARK, DE – Delaware State Police are currently investigating a robbery incident at the Ulta Beauty store in Newark, following what initially began as a shoplifting attempt. The event unfolded on the…

Delaware News·Police Blotter

Feds Announce No Drone Zone Around Collapsed Maryland Bridge

BALTIMORE, MD – Following the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge, law enforcement authorities, including FBI Baltimore and the United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Maryland, along with the…

Baltimore News·Maryland News·Police Blotter

County Arson Team Investigating Fire at Lakewood Day Care Center

LAKEWOOD, NJ – A fire that erupted in a Lakewood building is now the focus of a thorough investigation. Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer reported that the incident occurred on March…

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Shore Towns Unite in Fight Against Phil Murphy’s Offshore Wind Projects

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Eight New Jersey shore towns, through legal representation by Pashman Stein Walder Hayden P.C., have reiterated their opposition to proposed offshore wind projects. The towns filed a public…

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Watch as Woman Chased Off NYC Subway Train by Creepy Stalker

NEW YORK, NY – A disturbing harassment case was reported on a northbound J Train at the Cypress Hills subway station early Tuesday morning. At around 6:30 AM, a 48-year-old woman was…

New York City News·New York News·Police Blotter

Police Charge New Jersey Man for Blowing Up ATM in Prospect Park

NEWARK, NJ – Nicolas Torres, a 41-year-old resident of Passaic, New Jersey, has been charged following his alleged use of an explosive to damage a Chase Bank ATM in Prospect Park. U.S.…

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Toms River Police Investigating Million Dollar Jewelry Heist at the Ocean County Mall

TOMS RIVER, NJ — Detectives in Toms River are investigating after an elaborate jewelry heist worth one million dollars on Wednesday. The incident comes as the township grapples with the Toms River…

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Jackson Township to Require Local Labor in Public Contracts

JACKSON, NJ – The Jackson Township Council has voted on a new ordinance that will require public contracts involving union labor agreements to provide opportunities to local union trade members. “This agreement…

Jackson Township News·New Jersey News·Ocean County News

Major Police Presence at Vacant Bed Bath and Beyond in Brick

BRICK TOWNSHIP, NJ — The Brick Township Police Department has issued a public notice regarding a police training exercise scheduled for today. The training session will occur at the now-vacant Bed Bath…

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NYC Cop Killer Charged with First-Degree Murder

QUEENS, NY – Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz has announced the filing of first-degree murder charges against Guy Rivera for the fatal shooting of NYPD Officer Jonathan Diller. The tragic incident occurred…

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Newark Police Investigating Child Luring Incident

NEWARK, NJ – In a recent statement, Newark Public Safety Director Fritz G. Fragé has called for public cooperation to identify a male suspect linked to a luring incident involving a juvenile…

New Jersey News·North Jersey News·Police Blotter

New Jersey Governor Asks for Advance Notice When Buses Drop Off Illegal Migrants

New Jersey Governor Requests Advance Notice from Charter Bus Companies on Migrant Transports TRENTON, NJ— New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy has asked bus companies transporting illegal migrants into the Garden State to…

Central Jersey News·New Jersey News·Ocean County News

Joe Biden Startled to Learn Kamala Harris Was Right Next to Him the Whole Time

U.S. President Joe Biden said during a speech that he was waiting for Vice President Kamala Harris to show up for the event, yet she stood beside him for the entire time.…

Community News·Politics

New Jersey Bill to Prevent Illegal House Squatting and Pirating Proposed

TRENTON, NJ — Assemblyman Michael Torrissi Jr. has introduced Bill A731 in response to a growing national issue of squatters unlawfully occupying homes. This legislation aims to criminalize squatting, which is currently…

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Demolition at Jackson Deli Halted Over Asbestos Contamination

JACKSON, NJ—The demolition of Glory’s Market is on hold while the business owners deal with a major asbestos remediation project. Health officials today confirmed that the large amounts of asbestos must be…

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New York, New Jersey Say Their Ports Can Take Additional Cargo While Baltimore Shut Down

TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy and New York Governor Kathy Hochul have declared that their states can handle the additional shipping traffic while the port of Baltimore recovers from…

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