Whether You Call It Taylor Ham or Pork Roll, Your New Jersey Electric Bill Wasn’t Frozen, Here’s Why
When I opened my electric bill for July, my first thought was, “Ew, that’s gross.” Not because I left the air conditioner running. Not because my kids forgot to turn off the…
Watch Fireworks From the Deck of the Battleship U.S.S. New Jersey on New Year’s Eve
CAMDEN, NJ – The Battleship New Jersey, located on the Delaware River, is offering a unique viewing experience for New Year’s Eve fireworks. The historic U.S. Navy Battleship will open its decks…
New Brunswick to Ring in New Year’s With All Night Festivities Capped by Midnight Fireworks
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ – New Brunswick announced the return of its annual New Year’s Eve fireworks celebration. The event, set to light up the city’s skyline at midnight, marks a festive conclusion…
Historic $1.6 Billion Mega Millions Jackpot Claimed in Florida
TALLAHASSEE, FL — In a momentous announcement today, the Florida Lottery revealed that Saltines Holdings, LLC has claimed the record-breaking $1.6 billion MEGA MILLIONS jackpot. The drawing, which took place on August…
New Jersey Public Records Project OPRAMachine Under New Management
Local governments in New Jersey who boast transparency would like to see the state’s most advance open public records transparency platform just go away, but according to its founder, Gavin Rozzi, the…
Ransomware Data Breach Affecting Ohio Lottery, Customer Records Stolen
CLEVELAND, OH — On December 24, the Ohio Lottery experienced a cybersecurity incident. The organization quickly involved experts in handling such situations to investigate and determine the extent of information affected. Law…
Brooklyn Teen Stole Boy’s Dog at Gunpoint on Christmas Day
QUEENS, NY – Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz announced the arraignment of a 16-year-old from Sheffield Avenue, Brooklyn, on multiple charges following the armed theft of a French bulldog on Christmas Day…
Phil Murphy Extends Moratorium on Brewery Actions as Liquor Fight Continues in Trenton
TRENTON, NJ – Director James Graziano of the New Jersey Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) announced a significant update for limited brewery licensees and Temporary Authorization Permit (TAP) holders today. The…
Firefighters Save South Jersey Home from Christmas Tree Blaze
CHERRY HILL, NJ – The Cherry Hill Fire Department responded to an apartment fire at the Express Inn earlier this evening. The fire, which involved a live Christmas tree, was successfully extinguished…
Public Records Reform Bill Seeks to Protect Women on Police Body Cams from Being Exploited for Clicks on YouTube
TRENTON, NJ – In a move to enhance privacy protections, Senator Anthony Bucco (R-25) has introduced a legislative bill aimed at curbing the misuse of Open Public Records Act (OPRA) requests, particularly…
Threat at Buffalo Area Tops Supermarket Leads to Police Sweep
NORTH TONAWANDA, NY – The North Tonawanda Police Department responded to a reported threat at the Tops store on Meadow Drive on December 28 at about 7 PM. The threat, received by…
Brick Police Seeking More Witnesses in Serious Motorcycle Crash
BRICK TOWNSHIP, NJ – The Brick Township Police Department is reaching out to the public for assistance regarding a traffic accident that occurred on December 23, 2023. The incident, which involved a…
Family of Hostage Ori Danino, Captured While Trying to Save Others
DEAL, NJ – The Deal Police Department recently had the opportunity to meet with the mother and sister of Ori Danino, a 24-year-old who has been held hostage by Hamas for 82…
Florida Man Shot During Home Invasion to Leave Hospital in Handcuffs on Way to Jail
PINELLAS COUNTY, FL – Detectives from the Robbery/Homicide Unit are investigating a shooting incident linked to a residential burglary in North Redington Beach. The incident occurred in the early hours of Wednesday,…
Menendez Lawyers Say More Time Needed to Sift Through 6 Million Pages of Evidence Against Client
NEWARK, NJ – New Jersey Senator Robert Menendez is trying to put time on the clock in an attempt to push his federal corruption trial beyond the 2024 U.S. Senate primary election.…
As Weather Chills, New Jersey Reminds Leaving Pets Outside is Animal Abuse
NEW JERSEY – In New Jersey, it is illegal to leave pets exposed to severe weather conditions, including extreme cold, heat, rain, or snow, for more than thirty minutes without proper shelter.…
Home Invaders Wake Toms River Family, Flee in Car Stolen Out of Bayonne
TOMS RIVER, NJ – A burglary incident occurred in the early hours of December 23 at a residence on Brower Avenue in Toms River. The homeowners reported waking up to the intrusion…
Alert Issued for South Jersey Girl Missing for Two Weeks
GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP, NJ – Gloucester Township Police Department reported Nicolette Marchetti, a 16-year-old female, missing since December 14th from the Sicklerville area of Gloucester Township. Marchetti is described as approximately 4’9” tall,…
Quick Response by Police Saves Life at North Jersey Gym
SECAUCUS, NJ — A life-threatening emergency at LA Fitness in Secaucus was averted thanks to the prompt and collaborative response of Secaucus Police Department officers and medical personnel. The incident occurred on…
New Bill Forces State Energy Contracts to LGBTQ Owned Businesses
TRENTON, NJ – The New Jersey Assembly Telecommunications and Utilities Committee has reported favorably on Assembly Bill No. 5693. This legislation mandates the Board of Public Utilities (BPU) to develop a program…
Deadline For New Jersey ANCHOR Check Just Days Away
TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey’s Division of Taxation announced the commencement of the ANCHOR benefit payments starting January 2, 2024. This initiative offers property tax relief to eligible New Jersey homeowners and…
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