New Jersey Families Shouldn’t Have to Choose Between Staying Cool and Paying the Electric Bill
As temperatures climb past 100 degrees and air conditioners run nearly nonstop, New Jersey families are confronting a reality that has become all too familiar: opening the next electric bill with a…
Wildwood Crest Man Charged With Robbery, Choking Assault After Street Fight Injures Victim
Wildwood Crest, NJ — A Wildwood Crest man faces first-degree robbery and aggravated assault charges after police said he attacked another man in broad daylight, placed him in a chokehold, and attempted…
Police in One Jersey Shore Town Arrest 10 Drivers in Weeklong Crackdown on Warrants, DWI and Drug Charges
Long Beach Township, NJ — A series of motor vehicle stops across Long Beach Township led to 10 arrests over eight days, including multiple drunken driving cases, narcotics-related charges, and outstanding warrants,…
Bayville Man Sues Meta, Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office and Others Over Alleged Defamation Campaign
BAYVILLE, N.J. — A Bayville man filed a sprawling civil lawsuit accusing Meta, local officials, media organizations and private individuals of participating in what he claims was a coordinated campaign of online…
Tulsi Gabbard Resigns as DNI, Leaves Office A Champion of Free Beach Access in New Jersey
Seaside Heights, NJ — Tulsi Gabbard announced Friday that she will resign as Director of National Intelligence at the end of June, closing out a turbulent 15-month stretch in the Trump administration…
New Jersey Senate Panel Advances Bill to Ban Voter Identification Requirements
TRENTON, N.J. — A sweeping New Jersey voting rights bill moved closer to becoming law Tuesday after the Senate Judiciary Committee approved the “John Lewis Voter Empowerment Act” in a 7-2 vote,…
NJ officials warn boaters to slow down as baby dolphins flood Jersey Shore waters
Marine rescuers say newborn dolphin calves are especially vulnerable during busy holiday weekend traffic NEW JERSEY — As Memorial Day weekend crowds pour onto New Jersey waterways, marine wildlife officials are urging…
NJ Republicans Push Bill Blocking MVC From Prompting Non-Citizens to Register to Vote
Trenton, NJ — New Jersey Republican lawmakers are advancing legislation aimed at preventing non-citizens from being prompted to register to vote during Motor Vehicle Commission transactions, arguing the change would close what…
NJ Shore Lawmakers Push Bill Ending Limits on Beach Fishing Vehicle Permits at Island Beach State Park
Trenton, NJ — Two Jersey Shore lawmakers are backing legislation that would prevent New Jersey environmental officials from capping the number of mobile sport fishing permits issued each year, a move supporters…
NJ Lawmakers Advance Bill Delaying THC Limits on Hemp Drinks, Expanding Sales Rules
Trenton, NJ — New Jersey lawmakers are moving forward with legislation that would delay new THC restrictions on intoxicating hemp beverages while loosening some retail display rules and expanding where certain hemp-derived…
It’s Time to Take Our Shore Back: New Jersey Lawmaker Issues Blunt Warning to Teens and Parents Ahead of Planned Memorial Day Chaos
NJ Assemblyman Paul Kanitra Warns Memorial Day Pop-Up Parties Could Lead to Arrests, Parent Penalties Point Pleasant Beach, NJ — As Jersey Shore towns brace for massive Memorial Day weekend crowds, Assemblyman…
NJ State Police Add Passaic Attempted Murder Suspect to Most Wanted List
PASSAIC, N.J. — New Jersey State Police have added a Passaic man wanted in connection with the stabbing of a juvenile to the state’s Most Wanted list as authorities intensify efforts to…
Seaside Heights Braces for Another Violent Memorial Day Weekend With FBI, State Police, and Mounted Officers Called In
Seaside Heights Braces for Memorial Day Crowds After Last Year’s Boardwalk Violence SEASIDE HEIGHTS, N.J. — With Memorial Day weekend approaching, Seaside Heights officials are preparing for another surge of crowds after…
New Jersey Gov. Sherrill is Using Affordable Housing as a Wider Democratic Plot to Take Over New Jersey, GOP Voice Crispi Claims
ALPINE, N.J. — Gov. Mikie Sherrill’s affordable housing agenda is drawing fierce backlash from conservative activists after many suburban voters heard little during the governor’s campaign about how aggressively her administration would…
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…
Flying Flags for Heroes Pushes to Top 1 Million Memorial Day Grave Flags Nationwide
Neptune, N.J. — Volunteers across the country are racing to honor fallen service members ahead of Memorial Day as the Flying Flags for Heroes campaign works toward placing more than one million…
Point Pleasant Beach Braces for Possible Urban ‘Takeover’ Event After Viral Social Media Post
POINT PLEASANT BEACH, N.J. — A viral social media flyer promoting a “Point Pleasant Beach Takeover” on May 30 has sparked concern among residents, business owners, and law enforcement as Jersey Shore…
Massive search underway after swimmer vanishes off busy New Jersey beach
Coast Guard and state police join urgent hunt near Ocean City’s 10th Street Beach OCEAN CITY, N.J. — A large-scale search remained active Monday evening after a swimmer disappeared in the waters…
Brother who slaughtered Colts Neck family sentenced to four life terms in horrifying mansion murders
Convicted killer will never walk free after execution-style murders of brother wife and two young children FREEHOLD, N.J. — The New Jersey man convicted of murdering his brother, sister-in-law and two young…
Wrong-way driver crashes head-on into SUV then attacks police K-9 during chaotic arrest
New Jersey prosecutors say suspected drunk driver fled crash scene after violent Route 37 collision TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A New Jersey man accused of driving the wrong way before causing a…