Trump-Pardoned Payroll Tax Cheat George Gilmore, 77, Unanimously Re-Elected Ocean County GOP Chairman
Toms River, NJ – George Gilmore, the aging 77-year-old chairman of the Ocean County Republican Organization who received a presidential pardon from Donald Trump after his federal criminal convictions, was unanimously re-elected…
Why New Jersey — and America — Celebrate Juneteenth, a Holiday That Began in Texas
Juneteenth started as a local Texas celebration marking the end of slavery, but over 160 years later it has become a national holiday observed across the country, including throughout New Jersey. When…
Update: It’s Racism? Runaway Superintendent Quits in Teaneck Without Notice, Taking New Job in Willingboro
Teaneck Superintendent Andre Spencer accepted a new superintendent job in Willingboro before publicly disclosing his departure, leaving the district facing the loss of both its top administrators at the same time. TEANECK…
Mikie Sherrill Administration Celebrates As Offshore Wind Farms Back on the Table in New Jersey
While New Jersey’s Attorney General hailed a federal court victory for offshore wind development, Assemblywoman Dawn Fantasia argued the state’s offshore wind strategy has already collapsed after taxpayers absorbed massive losses and…
Mikie Sherrill Slams the Brakes on Meals on Wheels Funding in New Budget
Meals on Wheels Ocean County Executive Director James Sigurdson plans to retire on Jan. 1, 2027, ending more than 26 years with the nonprofit organization that provides meals and support services to…
Toms River Fire Department Silent on “White Power” Call to “Shoot All Jews” Emergency Radio Broadcast
An audio recording obtained through a public records request is being swept under the rug after a voice on a Toms River fire dispatch channel made an antisemitic statement before being told…
Banana Ball Steals World Cup Thunder at the Jersey Shore with Sold Out Crowds and Its Own Overpriced Tickets
Sold-out crowds, secondary-market tickets topping $200 and nonstop entertainment turned ShoreTown Ballpark into one of the hottest attractions at the Jersey Shore this weekend. LAKEWOOD, N.J. — While soccer fans flocked to…
After Taxing Residents and Businesses To No End, New Jersey Moves to Hit Private Prisons Next
As Residents and Businesses Leave, New Jersey Lawmakers Push New Taxes on Private Prisons Trenton, NJ – Just when you thought there was nothing left to tax in New Jersey, state Democrats…
World Cup Arrives, but NJ Transit Riders Still Face Delays and Problems on Critical NYC-Newark Rail Link
Newark, NJ — As New Jersey begins hosting FIFA World Cup events, persistent rail disruptions between New York Penn Station and Newark Penn Station continue to frustrate commuters and raise questions about…
Toms River’s Anti-Gun Councilman Fails to Stop Indoor Gun Range as Construction Continues
Work continues on the planned $20 million Ocean County Sports Complex as anti-gun critics question the inclusion of an indoor shooting range located in the same plaza as dining and entertainment attractions.…
New Jersey Lottery Proceeds No Longer Directly Fund Education; Here’s Where That Money Now Goes
For decades, New Jersey residents were told lottery proceeds supported education. Today, all net lottery revenue is dedicated to funding public employee pensions, with the largest share going to retired teachers. TRENTON,…
Juvenile Killed, Two Burn Victims Airlifted After Early-Morning House Fire in Perth Amboy
A juvenile died and two other people suffered serious burn injuries following a residential fire that erupted on Chauncey Street in Perth Amboy early Friday morning. Perth Amboy, N.J. – One juvenile…
New Jersey Governor Shifts $15 Million from Domestic Violence Victims to Migrant Legal Services
Assemblywoman Victoria Flynn is criticizing Gov. Mikie Sherrill’s proposed budget after funding reductions for women’s services coincided with a major increase in immigration legal defense spending. Trenton, N.J. – A growing political…
Nurse Accused of Setting Apartment Fire, Torching His Car, and Holding Co-Worker Captive at South Jersey Facility
Camden County, NJ — A South Jersey nurse faces attempted murder, kidnapping, arson, and other serious charges after authorities say he set multiple fires within minutes, including one at his apartment complex…
Juvenile Killed, Two Airlifted After Overnight House Fire Tears Through Perth Amboy Home
Perth Amboy, NJ — A juvenile died and two people suffered severe burn injuries after a residential fire erupted early Friday morning on Chauncey Street in Perth Amboy, prompting a large emergency…
No Happy Ending for Jackson Woman Who Ran Sex Spa, Laundered $100,000
JACKSON, NJ — A months-long investigation into a network of allegedly illegal spas operating across Central New Jersey has led to the arrest of a Jackson woman, the seizure of more than…
Delaney Hall’s Menu Options Better Than Many New Jersey School Lunch Choices
Newark, NJ — As activists and some detainees continue raising concerns about food quality and nutrition at the Delaney Hall immigration detention facility, a weekly meal schedule circulating online paints a different…
NJ Transit Suspends Service After Train Fire Shuts Down Rush Hour Commute
Thousands of commuters faced major travel disruptions Thursday morning after an Amtrak track car fire damaged overhead wires and rail infrastructure inside one of the Hudson River tunnels, forcing NJ Transit to…
New Jersey’s Shore Towns Facing Memorial Day Washout as Rain Storms Expected Through Monday
Mount Holly, NJ – A soggy stretch of weather could disrupt Memorial Day weekend plans across New Jersey as forecasters warn of several straight days of rain, gusty winds and possible thunderstorms…
New Jersey Poll Workers Can Earn $300 for June 2 Primary Election Shifts
Trenton, N.J. — New Jersey officials are urging residents to sign up as poll workers for the June 2 Primary Election, offering paid opportunities for adults and students to help staff voting…
New Jersey Congressman Continues to Miss Votes as Top Secret Illness Sidelines Tom Kean, Jr., Is it Time to Resign?
Washington, D.C. – New Jersey Congressman Tom Kean Jr. has missed more than 88 consecutive House votes and remained absent from Capitol Hill for nearly three months, fueling growing questions about the…