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Photo caption: Gov. Mikie Sherrill campaigned in Massachusetts while Attorney General Jennifer Davenport participated in multistate litigation in California as New Jersey continues grappling with major policy challenges at home.

Sherrill Flees NJ to Hit Massachusetts Campaign Trail, AG Heads to California

Gov. Mikie Sherrill's trip to Massachusetts and Attorney General Jennifer Davenport's participation in California litigation have fueled debate over whether New Jersey's top officials are devoting sufficient attention to pressing issues at home, including housing affordability and the state's ongoing…

Gov. Mikie Sherrill Champions Housing Affordability While Living Between Two Multi-Million-Dollar Estates

Sherrill's move into Drumthwacket while continuing to own a multimillion-dollar Montclair residence has renewed discussion about the contrast between New Jersey's housing affordability debate and the living arrangements of the state's chief executive.…

Photo caption: Assemblyman Paul Kanitra's report estimates 1,158 undocumented immigrants hold driver's licenses listing Lakewood addresses, making the township one of the highest concentrations identified in Ocean County.

More Than 1,100 Undocumented Immigrants Hold Driver’s Licenses in Lakewood

A new report by Assemblyman Paul Kanitra estimates that more than 1,100 undocumented immigrants hold driver's licenses in Lakewood, renewing debate over immigration policy as Ocean County continues to grapple with the…

Photo caption: Electric vehicle battery supply chains are facing increased federal scrutiny as the United States enforces restrictions on products suspected of being made with forced labor.

NJ’s EV Push Faces Forced Labor Roadblock as Chinese Supply Chain Scrutiny Grows

New Jersey's transition to electric vehicles comes as the federal government increases scrutiny of global battery supply chains over concerns that some critical materials may be linked to forced labor in China's…

Photo caption: Drumthwacket, New Jersey's official governor's residence in Princeton, was built in 1835 and draws architectural inspiration from Greek Revival plantation homes seen by its original owner during his years in antebellum New Orleans.

Sherrill First NJ Gov. in 22 Years to Live at Mansion Inspired by Southern Slave Plantations

Gov. Mikie Sherrill has become the first New Jersey governor in more than two decades to live full time at Drumthwacket, a historic mansion whose architecture was inspired by Louisiana plantation estates and whose original owner served as New Jersey's Civil War governor.…

Photo caption: Slave Market Memorial in Zanzibar: The New Jersey Legislature is considering reparations-related legislation tied to the state's history of slavery, though the proposal remains in committee awaiting further action.

New Jersey Slave Reparation Bill Moving Through State Assembly

TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey lawmakers are considering legislation that would move the state closer to addressing reparations for descendants of enslaved African Americans, reviving a debate over the state’s often-overlooked role in American slavery. The proposal, which remains before a legislative committee, has…

Good Luck Point - Abandoned radio station in Berkeley Township, NJ

Exploring The Inside of Ocean County’s Deteriorating 100-Year-Old Radio Station

Historic AT&T Radio Transmitter Site at Good Luck Point Faces Deterioration BERKELEY, NJ — The once state-of-the-art AT&T communications center at Good Luck Point, a critical link for maritime communication, now stands…

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America’s First Black Female Air Force Officer, 86, Lives in New Jersey

EVESHAM, NJ – Sandra Ortega, the first Black woman to achieve the rank of 2nd Lieutenant in the U.S. Air Force, currently resides in New Jersey. Ortega was a senior at Morgan…

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Murphy Tagged $1 Billion of Ratepayer Subsidies to Bailout Failed Foreign Wind Energy Corporation

NEW JERSEY – Senator Michael Testa recently addressed the withdrawal of Ørsted, a Danish wind energy company, from the Ocean Wind 1 & 2 offshore wind farm projects in New Jersey. Testa’s…

U Haul truck traveling out of New York City

Why So Many People Are Fleeing New York City and Where They Are Going

New York City, once a beacon of urban allure and opportunities, is witnessing a significant shift in its demographic landscape. This change is not just about numbers but about the underlying reasons…

Community News·New York City News

NYC Mayor Adams Calls for Assault Weapon Ban

NEW YORK, NY — New York City Mayor Eric Adams, joined by a coalition of 62 mayors from across the United States, has urged U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson to enact a…

NYC Mayor Extends State of Emergency Amid Asylum Seeker Influx

NEW YORK, NY — In response to the ongoing influx of asylum seekers, New York City Mayor Eric Adams has extended the state of emergency, initially declared on October 7, 2022, through…

New York City News

Manchester Township Honors Veterans in Annual Ceremony

MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP, NJ – The Manchester Township Police Department, along with Mayor Rob Arace and other dignitaries, paid tribute to local veterans during the annual Veterans Day ceremony at Town Hall. The…

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Pro-Palestinian Protesters Smash Doors at NYC Grand Central Station As Cops Locked Inside

NEW YORK, NY – A mob of pro-Palestinian protesters launched a violent assault at Grand Central Station, breaking doors and windows in an attempt to breach the station to get to police…

Community News·New York City News·Police Blotter

Photo of dead whale that washed ashore in Brigantine. Photo by MMSC

Biden Administration Says Sonar Mapping Has No Effect on Whale Health

TOMS RIVER, NJ – In the days after one of the biggest wind farm projects on the U.S. East Coast sunk below the waves, public officials at the Jersey Shore celebrated Orsted’s…

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NJ Governor Murphy Says Windfarm Company ‘Pissed Me Off’ and ‘They Will Pay’

TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy said this week that Republicans across the state complaining about wind farms and whales missed their mark with voters he claims were able to…

Government News·New Jersey News

Doctor in medicine lab with petri dish dressed in coverall. Chemist in modern laboratory doing research

State Officials Trying to Track Source of Dangerous Contagious Bacterial Outbreak in Two NJ Counties

TRENTON, NJ – The New Jersey Department of Health (NJDOH) is investigating a surge in Legionnaires’ disease cases in Middlesex and Union counties. Officials urge residents exhibiting symptoms to seek medical evaluation.…

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In New Jersey, Tipping is Expected by Customers, But the Rules Are Not Clear

TRENTON, NJ – Tips matter a lot to workers in the service industry and in New Jersey, where the cost of living is the highest, those tips mean even more. A new…

Business News

Dave & Buster’s Set to Open in Atlantic City, Replacing Jay-Z’s Former Nightclub

ATLANTIC CITY, NJ – Dave & Buster’s, the popular restaurant and entertainment chain known for its family-friendly atmosphere, is slated to open its new location in Atlantic City in early December 2023.…

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Mafia Attack at Toms River Restaurant Part of Larger Gambino Family Operation According to Feds

TOMS RIVER, NJ – A Toms River restaurant owner and his wife were attacked by mafia associates in September outside Roxy’s Bar and Grill, leading concerned residents to wonder about other mafia…

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New Jersey Man Hunted by FBI for Capitol Assault on Cop In Custody

HELMETTA, NJ — Gregory Yetman, a former military police sergeant linked to the January 6, 2021, Capitol riots, was captured by the FBI, ending a multi-day search. The arrest occurred in Helmetta,…

New Jersey News·Police Blotter

Escape From New York: Why Many Are Choosing to Stay in the Big Apple

NEW YORK, NY – Over a million New Yorkers have left the Big Apple in the past decade, sparking a mass exodus that heightened during the COVID-19 pandemic. According to the Foundation…

Community News·Health and Wellness·New York City News

Is New Jersey Losing Battle Against Drug Epidemic? Most Say Yes in Poll

TRENTON, NJ – The number of people dying from drug overdoses in New Jersey has tripled over the past ten years, leaving one glaring question. Are we losing the battle against the…

New Jersey News·Top 10 Lists

Phil Murphy’s Gas Car Ban Hit With Reality: Nobody Wants to Buy EVs

TRENTON, NJ – It hasn’t been a good week for New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy’s green energy agenda. Last week, he lost two of his big offshore wind energy projects. This week,…

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Toms River Residents Reject State’s “Very, Very Good Deal” to Build on Ciba Geigy Toxic Dump Site

TOMS RIVER, NJ – It’s an offer they can’t refuse, but Toms River residents are doing just that this weekend. After New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy negotiated a sweetheart deal for BASF,…

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House Republicans Prepare Stopgap Bill to Prevent Government Shutdown

WASHINGTON – House Republicans are set to release a stopgap spending measure on Saturday. This move aims to prevent a partial government shutdown by maintaining federal agency operations. The current funding is…

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