New Jersey Unemployment Rate Falls to 4.5%, But State Still Ranks Among Nation’s Highest
Trenton, NJ – New Jersey’s unemployment rate edged down to 4.5% in June, according to preliminary data released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, marking continued improvement after the state’s jobless…
New Jersey man sentenced to six years for armed robbery in Port Jervis
Douglas Hill, 29, of Newton, New Jersey, was sentenced Wednesday to six years in prison for his role in a 2023 armed robbery in Port Jervis, according to Orange County District Attorney…
New Jersey sues Trump administration over suspended electric vehicle infrastructure funding
New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin filed suit Tuesday against the Trump administration, challenging its decision to indefinitely halt the disbursement of federally approved funding for electric vehicle infrastructure. Platkin joined…
Traffic delays expected on Drum Point Road due to construction, police say
The Brick Township Police Department is advising drivers to expect traffic delays on Drum Point Road near Bayview Drive due to ongoing road construction. The advisory was issued Wednesday on the department’s…
Nationwide sweep rescues 115 children, nets 205 arrests in child exploitation crackdown
The Department of Justice announced the results of Operation Restore Justice on Tuesday, revealing that 115 children were rescued and 205 individuals were arrested in a nationwide law enforcement operation targeting child…
Ciattarelli vows to repeal immigrant trust directive and target sanctuary cities
Republican gubernatorial candidate Jack Ciattarelli has reaffirmed his commitment to reversing New Jersey’s Immigrant Trust Directive, pledging to repeal the policy on his first day in office if elected. The former State…
Police clash with pro-Palestinian protesters at Rutgers rally against Josh Gottheimer
Four people were arrested Tuesday after a pro-Palestinian protest at Rutgers University escalated during a student-organized demonstration against a speaker event hosted by Rutgers Hillel. The event, part of “Israel Week,” drew…
It doesn’t look like Phil Murphy can keep it together in his final months in office
As Governor Phil Murphy approaches the end of his term in January 2026, New Jersey feels like a ship springing leaks faster than his team can patch them. For years, he’s held…
Did Bill Spadea Sabotage Jack Ciattarelli in 2021 to Set His Own 2025 Gubernatorial Run?
The 2021 New Jersey gubernatorial election was a nail-biter, with Democratic incumbent Phil Murphy narrowly defeating Republican Jack Ciattarelli by a mere 3 percentage points. For many Republicans, the close loss was…
47 Americans freed abroad since Trump took office, including detainees from Russia, Hamas, and the Taliban
Since taking office, President Donald J. Trump and his administration have secured the release of 47 American citizens detained or held hostage overseas, according to statements released by the Trump administration and…
Trump-era surge drives trillions in new U.S. industry investments
Since the beginning of President Donald J. Trump’s second term, an unprecedented wave of private investment announcements has poured into American manufacturing, research, and innovation, totaling trillions of dollars across a wide…
Why Are We Still Listening to Chris Christie?
Chris Christie, once a brash Republican governor with a knack for straight talk, has become a perplexing fixture in American media. His presence on outlets like ABC feels less like political analysis…
Congratulations! Newark Airport has gender neutral bathrooms and staff diversity, but planes can’t take off and land
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy escalated criticism of President Joe Biden’s infrastructure agenda Tuesday, accusing the administration of neglecting aviation safety while prioritizing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives in transportation spending.…
Venezuelan murderer captured in New Jersey sanctuary city
A New Jersey dad has been arrested. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents in Newark have arrested a 23-year-old Venezuelan national wanted for murder in his home country, the agency announced…
Trump announces primary endorsements, leaving New Jersey candidates waiting
President Donald Trump has announced a series of endorsements for the upcoming June primaries, but notably absent from his list is any support for the crowded New Jersey gubernatorial race. This week,…
Jersey City Mayor Fulop Fails to Hide Pro-Jewish Event at Town Hall from Public and Press
JERSEY CITY, NJ — Mayor Steve Fulop, a Democratic candidate for governor, is under fire after his administration attempted to suppress media coverage of a publicly promoted Israel flag-raising ceremony at Jersey…
New Jersey’s Planes, Trains, and Automobiles Are All Off the Rails
New Jersey’s transportation system, once the backbone of the Northeast, is in shambles, stranding commuters, travelers, and residents in a web of delays, breakdowns, and frustration. From Newark Liberty International Airport’s alarming…
Man who burned 15,000 acres of New Jersey initially blamed ‘Mexicans’
TOMS RIVER – A judge ruled Monday that the 19-year-old charged with starting a wildfire that scorched more than 15,300 acres in Ocean County will be released from custody and placed on…
Three neglected dogs abandoned on road, New Jersey police seeking animal cruelty suspect
The New Jersey State Police are asking for the public’s help in an ongoing animal cruelty investigation after three neglected dogs were found abandoned in Upper Freehold Township earlier this year. On…
Murphy calls on Trump to fix Biden era problems plaguing Newark Airport
NEWARK, NJ — Newark Liberty International Airport has been thrown into disarray as air traffic controllers staged a walkout to protest what they call years of mismanagement during the Biden administration. The…
GOP Candidate Spadea Canvasses Jersey Shore with Commissioner Pushing Controversial Route 9 Homeless Campus
TOMS RIVER, NJ — Republican gubernatorial candidate Bill Spadea has been hitting the campaign trail hard, knocking on doors along the Jersey Shore. On Monday, Spadea was pounding the pavement alongside Ocean…
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