NJ Transit Quietly Scales Back Ambitious $22 Million Bus Lane After World Cup
Newark, NJ – A new NJ TRANSIT after-action report on transportation operations during the FIFA World Cup does not cancel the long-discussed Meadowlands Transitway. Instead, the report concludes that future events at…
Where Mikie Sherrill Stands on Issues Important to Suburban Communities in New Jersey
Montclair, NJ – As New Jersey’s newly elected governor, Mikie Sherrill, a former Navy helicopter pilot and federal prosecutor, steps into the role amid ongoing debates over policies affecting the state’s suburban…
‘Something Unusual Happened’ in New Jersey on Election Night Says National Pollster
Newark, NJ – Nearly every poll in New Jersey had the gubernatorial race between Jack Ciattarelli and Mikie Sherrill in a dead heat through much of October and now, one major, and…
In New Jersey it went from bad to worse for GOP as Democrats on cusp of legislative supermajority
TRENTON, NJ – In a major political shift for New Jersey, Democrats are on track to capture a commanding supermajority in the State Assembly following the November 4 election, tightening their control…
Mikie Sherrill Says New Jersey Must Be Ready to Gerrymander to Get Rid of Two GOP Congressmen
New Brunswick, NJ – Democratic gubernatorial candidate Mikie Sherrill says New Jersey must be prepared to counter Republican-led gerrymandering efforts across the country by considering redistricting measures of its own, should the…
NJEA Conference Kicks Off With LGBTQ, Drag, Genders, Cultures and Some Educational Programs
ATLANTIC CITY, NJ – Thousands of educators are gathering today in Atlantic City for the New Jersey Education Association’s annual conference, where a full lineup of sessions will focus on wellness, cultural…
Woman Who Was Shot and Nearly Killed for Standing Up to Islamic Extremism to Speak at NJEA Conference
ATLANTIC CITY, NJ – Nobel Peace Prize laureate and global education advocate Malala Yousafzai will address educators at this year’s New Jersey Education Association (NJEA) Convention, marking her first major appearance at…
New Jersey Begins Mild Transformation from Phil Murphy to Mikie Sherrill
Trenton, NJ – As the dust settles from Tuesday’s gubernatorial election, New Jersey is embarking on a seamless handover of power from outgoing Governor Phil Murphy to Governor-elect Mikie Sherrill. Both Democrats,…
Phil Murphy Just Mobilized the National Guard for Statewide State of Emergency
Trenton, NJ – New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy has mobilized the state’s National Guard to assist food banks as federal delays in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) funding leave hundreds of thousands…
Pay Up! South Plainfield Tells Deceased Veteran’s Companion: He’s Dead, You Don’t Get His Tax Exemption
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ – A New Jersey Tax Court has ruled that a South Plainfield woman is not entitled to continue a full property tax exemption granted to her late partner, a…
Mikie Sherrill elected New Jersey’s first Democratic woman governor
TRENTON, NJ – U.S. Rep. Mikie Sherrill has been elected the 57th governor of New Jersey, defeating Republican Jack Ciattarelli in a decisive statewide victory that marks a historic moment in Garden…
Threats target polling sites across seven New Jersey counties, some locations temporarily closed
Trenton, NJ – Law enforcement responded early Tuesday to emailed threats targeting polling places in multiple New Jersey counties, prompting temporary closures and heightened security as voters headed to the polls. Attorney…
Bomb threat disrupts voting at multiple Paterson polling sites
PATERSON, N.J. – Police are investigating reports of bomb threats at several polling locations in Paterson on Election Day, including School No. 10, where voters and staff were temporarily evacuated as a…
Jack Ciattarelli endorses Republican Al Couceiro for Jackson Township Council
JACKSON, N.J. – New Jersey Republican gubernatorial candidate Jack Ciattarelli has endorsed Al Couceiro, a lifelong firefighter and EMT, in Jackson’s hotly contested Township Council race. His endorsement puts him at odds…
Jack Ciattarelli holds back tears as Army son Jake returns home from Middle East deployment
SOMERVILLE, NJ – Jack Ciattarelli’s campaign celebration turned into a moment of deep emotion when his son, Jake, unexpectedly arrived home from military service in the Middle East. The Republican leader was…
Chris Pollak Posed as Young Boys and Girls to Chat with Men Online; Now He’s Running for Office in Jackson
Jackson Township, NJ – Before running for political office, Chris Pollak, 41, of Jackson, used to dress up as a masked superhero complete with a cape and superhero sidekicks to patrol the…
Frost Alert: Cold snap settles over New Jersey as fall temperatures take hold
TRENTON, NJ – After a mild start to fall, colder weather is moving into New Jersey this week, bringing frosty mornings and crisp, cool afternoons across much of the state. Sunday morning…
Wooden Spoon Survivor Ciattarelli rallies Italian American voters in Bergen County stop
Lodi, NJ – Jack Ciattarelli made a campaign stop at J&S Pork Store in Bergen County, rallying Italian American voters with a message of pride, unity, and civic participation. The former Republican…
Time to fall back and check your alarms as clocks change this weekend
TRENTON, NJ – As New Jersey residents prepare to turn their clocks back one hour tonight for the end of Daylight Saving Time, fire officials are urging everyone to also test smoke…
Massive early-morning fire rips through South Jersey apartment complex, injures five
GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP, NJ – Thick smoke and flames tore through the Autumn Ridge Apartments early Saturday morning, sending residents fleeing into the cold night air. The blaze erupted just after 2 a.m.,…
Jack Ciattarelli Vows to Dismantle New Jersey’s Sanctuary State Policies and End Plastic Bag Ban on Day One
TRENTON, N.J. – Republican nominee Jack Ciattarelli is outlining an aggressive first-day agenda as he seeks to reclaim the New Jersey governor’s office for his party in the final days before the…
