NJ TRANSIT Replaces More Than Half of Cloudy Train Windows in Accelerated Fleet Upgrade
NEWARK, N.J. — NJ TRANSIT announced it has replaced windows on 241 multilevel rail cars, representing 56% of its current multilevel fleet, as the agency continues an accelerated effort to eliminate the…
In NJ Congressman Smith Supports Strengthening of U.S. Military
From the Desk of Congressman Chris Smith Marking the opening of the New Jersey National Guard’s new 86,000 sq. ft., state-of-the-art training facility in Sea Girt, N.J., keynote speaker Rep. Chris Smith…
N.J schools, police go high-tech to combat terrorism
BERKELEY TOWNSHIP — Police in New Jersey are employing a new technology that will be at the touch of their cell phones to help them better respond at scenes of terrorism and…
Ex-OCC Facilities Director Mismanaged Department, Used “Sexually Explicit Innuendo,” Leaked Memos Accuse
TOMS RIVER – A series of leaked performance reviews and personnel memos authored by Ocean County College officials obtained by Ocean County Politics reveals allegations of mismanagement and incidents involving the usage…
Cuts to EPA budget are attack on N.J., environmental groups say
BRICK TOWNSHIP — A bipartisan group of elected officials from the Jersey Shore joined with environmental groups Thursday to denounce proposed cuts to the budget of the federal Environmental Protection Agency, reductions…
New Jersey’s wild rally falls short in opening loss to New England | Rapid Reaction
WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. — The team that has garnered a reputation for scoring runs did just that in the opening round of the Little League World Series. New England’s Fairfield American Little League…
Trump’s back in Jersey, returning to his Bedminster golf club
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump returned to Bedminster Friday for what may be the final weekend of his working vacation away from the White House. Air Force One arrived at Morristown Airport…
New Jersey Town Threatening Residents with 90 Days in Jail; $2,000 fines for Basketball Hoops and Eruvs
JACKSON,NJ-Spurred by complaints over eruvs installed by Orthodox Jewish residents in the township, the township of Jackson, New Jersey has issued a directive to residents to remove all obstructions in the public…
Howell Waste Facility Project to be Discussed at SWAC Meeting
HOWELL-The future of the proposed solid waste management facility to be built on Randolph Road in Howell Township will be in the hands of the Monmouth County Solid Waste Advisory Council. The…
Sandy victims get extension on deadlines for claims
WASHINGTON — The Federal Emergency Management Agency has agreed to extend this week’s deadlines for Hurricane Sandy homeowners to get their claims reviewed. U.S. Sen. Robert Menendez (D-N.J.) said Wednesday that FEMA…
RNC Backs Kim Guadagno Despite "Fake News" Reports Claiming Trump Dumped NJ's Number Two
TOMS RIVER — Republican gubernatorial nominee Kim Guadagno’s Democratic rival in this year’s race to succeed Gov. Chris Christie was the primary target of a Monday night speech in GOP-rich Ocean County…
Public Invited to Apply for Vacant Board of Education Seat in Jackson
JACKSON – The Board of Education is inviting residents to apply for appointment to a board seat that is available following the resignation of the board president during the July 18 meeting.…
Christie reigns as least-popular governor in U.S. in latest poll
TRENTON — Chris Christie remains America’s most unpopular governor despite an ever-so-slight improvement in his disapproval rating, according to a poll released Tuesday. The Morning Consult poll showed Christie has a 69…
Fantasy sports gambling launches at 1st Atlantic City casino
ATLANTIC CITY — New Jersey’s first casino has become the first in Atlantic City to let patrons play daily fantasy sports contests for money. Resorts Casino Hotel on Monday launched FastPick, a…
Opponent Blasts State Senator Singer's Silence on Lakewood's Troubles
LAKEWOOD – The Democratic opponent of State Senator Bob Singer (R – Island Heights) is taking Singer to task over his silence on the problems facing Lakewood, which range from rampant welfare…
Jersey Shore Cast Reunites for Burger King Chicken Parm Sandwich Commercial
The cast of the Jersey Shore was reunited to film a commercial for Burger King’s chicken parm sandwich. Absent from the video was Ronnie Ortiz, who according to TooFab, was not available…
Seaside Sand Sculptors win Belmar Competition
Seaside Heights’ own Bikini Boys won this year’s Belmar Sandcastle competition. “In a fiery blaze we we soared above our competition and won the Belmar Sandcastle Competition today in Belmar, NJ. Here…
Rained Out Parrot Beach Concert Rescheduled in Seaside Heights
SEASIDE HEIGHTS-Last night’s Parrot Beach concert was rained out, but it has been rescheduled. “Parrotbeach concert has been rescheduled from tonight to July 26th. Hello Jimmy Buffett fans and citizens of Margaritaville.…
Christie moves on major overhaul of mental health, addiction services
TRENTON — Within 60 days, Gov. Chris Christie intends to transfer the $1.2 billion agency in charge of mental health and addiction services to the Department of Health, in a move he…
Lawmakers seek to give N.J. workers back pay from shutdown
TRENTON — The leaders of both houses of the New Jersey Legislature are seeking to secure back pay for the tens of thousands of state workers furloughed during the recent state government…
Bridgegate star witness finally faces his own day of reckoning
NEWARK–David Wildstein, a key figure in the Bridgegate scandal, is scheduled to be sentenced this week, two years after pleading guilty to his role in the bizarre scheme of political hardball that…