New Jersey News

BRICK TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A 42-year-old Brick Township man has pleaded guilty to unlawful possession of a handgun in connection with a February 2024 search that uncovered a stolen firearm …

NEW YORK, N.Y. — A multi-bus accident forced the closure of the New York Port Authority Bus Terminal on Tuesday morning, causing major disruptions across regional transit routes. According to …

TOMS RIVER, NJ – A new ordinance introduced by Mayor Rodrick and approved by the Toms River Township Council has made it easier for America’s military veterans to pursue a …

TRENTON, N.J. — The political journey of Bill Spadea, a former New Jersey radio host turned gubernatorial candidate, and his affiliated group, Elect Common Sense, has been marked by a …

MIDDLETOWN, N.J. — Middletown Board of Education member Joe Fitzgerald was arrested Monday evening and charged with six weapons offenses, according to local authorities. Police said Fitzgerald was caught with …

LAKEWOOD, N.J. — A flash flood warning remains in effect until 9 p.m. Tuesday for southeastern Monmouth and northeastern Ocean counties as thunderstorms continue to bring heavy rain and dangerous …

WALL TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Bubbakoo’s Burritos, the fast-casual Mexican-fusion chain founded in New Jersey, has been acquired by Thompson Street Capital Partners, a private equity firm based in St. Louis, …

TRENTON, N.J. — Animal welfare groups across New Jersey are urging pet owners to take precautions as the Fourth of July approaches, warning that more pets go missing on Independence …

FORKED RIVER, N.J. — The Associated Humane Popcorn Park Shelter is highlighting a 4-year-old dog named Jelly Roll, who is currently available for adoption. The shelter describes Jelly Roll as …

PALM BEACH, Fla. — President Donald Trump took aim at Elon Musk on Tuesday in a sharply worded social media post, accusing the Tesla and SpaceX CEO of hypocrisy and …

TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey residents should brace for periods of heavy rain and thunderstorms through Wednesday, with the potential for localized flooding due to significant rainfall amounts, according to …

NJ bill would launch reproductive health travel advisory for pregnant residents TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey lawmakers have advanced legislation that would establish a statewide advisory to inform residents about …

TRENTON, N.J. — A proposed bill in the New Jersey Legislature would create a new tax credit program aimed at supporting manufacturers and clean energy product manufacturers, allocating up to …

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — An Ocean County man is being held in custody following multiple charges of child abuse, cruelty, and neglect, according to jail and court records. Juan A. …

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A man was booked into the Ocean County jail Monday on charges of child endangerment and providing false information to law enforcement, according to official inmate …

TRENTON, N.J. — A new bill introduced in the New Jersey Legislature would allow counties to appoint a pretrial release coordinator tasked with connecting eligible criminal defendants to social services …

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A 37-year-old Mays Landing woman admitted in court Friday to stealing nearly $147,000 and obstructing justice in connection with her role as a lifestyle director at …

TRENTON, N.J. — A New Jersey Assembly panel has advanced legislation that would tie access to several state grant programs to municipal compliance with affordable housing obligations. The Assembly Housing …

TRENTON, N.J. — A sweeping new federal proposal in Congress, backed by President Donald Trump includes tax penalties and funding restrictions that could severely impact New Jersey’s offshore wind initiatives, …

TRENTON, N.J. — Seniors in New Jersey could soon have more time to cancel home improvement contracts under a new bill introduced by state lawmakers. Sponsored by Senators Linda R. …

TRENTON, N.J. — A new bill introduced in the New Jersey Senate would triple the state’s tax credit for investments in emerging technology startups, aiming to stimulate early-stage funding in …

TRENTON, N.J. — A bipartisan group of New Jersey senators has introduced a bill that would raise the maximum age for residents in pediatric long-term care facilities from 19 to …

JACKSON, N.J. — A would-be burglar was caught on a Ring camera attempting to break into a Jackson Mills Road home Saturday morning, prompting police to ask for the public’s …

NORTH BERGEN, N.J. — A North Bergen man has been sentenced to 24 years in state prison for kidnapping and sexually assaulting a woman in 2019, Hudson County Prosecutor Esther …

MANCHESTER, N.J. — Patrolman Arthur Cronk retired from the Manchester Township Police Department last week, concluding a 24-year career marked by distinguished service and community involvement. Cronk joined the department …