New Jersey Girl, 6, Kidnapped and Assaulted by Previously Released Illegal Alien
DHS says a Guatemalan man charged with kidnapping and sexually assaulting a 6-year-old New Jersey girl had previously been released from ICE custody.…
Why 9/11 Still Hits Generation X Differently 25 Years Later
For Generation X, 9/11 remains a dividing line between an analog Cold War childhood and an adulthood shaped by terrorism, long wars and economic upheaval.…
Judge Throws Out Toms River School Board Ballot Draw, Orders New Drawing Today
A judge invalidated the Toms River school board ballot drawing and ordered a public redraw after finding candidates were improperly grouped.…
Judge Dismisses D.C. Worker’s Bias Lawsuit Over Supervisor’s Comments About Race, Sexual Orientation
A federal judge has dismissed a discrimination lawsuit filed by a former employee who claimed his supervisor made offensive remarks about his race and sexual orientation, ruling the allegations did not plausibly…
Virginia Democrat Party Political Organizer Sues to Block White House UFC Event
A Virginia woman is seeking a court order to stop a proposed UFC event tied to America’s 250th anniversary celebration, arguing the event and related construction would cause both aesthetic and physical…
Mikie Sherrill Rejects Pause on New Jersey Gas Tax for Short Term Consumer Relief
Republicans are pushing to suspend New Jersey’s gas tax as fuel prices climb, but state leaders say the move could jeopardize billions of dollars in funding for roads, bridges and NJ Transit…
New Jersey Bill Would Increase Penalties for Identity Theft Targeting Seniors and Veterans
Legislation advancing in Trenton would elevate criminal charges and prison sentences for identity theft crimes involving elderly residents and military veterans. TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey lawmakers are moving forward with legislation…
NJ Democrats Introduce New Tax on Companies Receiving Trump Tariff Refunds
The proposal would impose a temporary surtax on businesses that receive certain federal tariff refunds and use the revenue for consumer price relief programs. TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey Democrats have introduced…
New Jersey Bill Would Prevent Preschool Lotteries From Separating Twins
The proposal would require public preschool programs to treat twins and other multiples as a single unit during enrollment and give parents greater control over classroom placement. TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey…
Cocktails-To-Go Could Become Permanent in New Jersey Under New Bill
Legislation introduced in Trenton would permanently allow restaurants, bars, breweries, wineries, and craft distilleries to continue selling and delivering alcoholic beverages under rules first adopted during the COVID-19 pandemic. TRENTON, N.J. —…
New Jersey Bill Would Allow Ambulances to Transport Injured Police Dogs
The legislation would permit emergency medical personnel to transport and provide emergency care to injured law enforcement canines when no human patient requires treatment. TRENTON, N.J. — A New Jersey lawmaker has…
New Jersey Lawmakers Unveil School Finance Overhaul After District Budget Crises
A three-bill package would increase state oversight, create an early warning system for financial distress, and help districts cope with unexpected cost spikes. TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey lawmakers have introduced a…
New Jersey Moves to Change State Police Pension Rules After Sherrill’s Pick Came Out of Retirement
Legislation moving through Trenton would allow a retired State Police officer to serve as superintendent without re-enrolling in the pension system, a change opponents say benefits Gov. Mikie Sherrill’s recently appointed chief.…
Years After Her Own Ordeal, Katie Brennan Sponsors New Victims’ Rights Legislation
The legislation comes years after Brennan’s allegations against a Murphy campaign aide sparked one of the biggest political controversies in recent New Jersey history. TRENTON, N.J. — Assemblywoman Katie Brennan has introduced…
New Jersey Dems Target Big Oil With $50 Billion “Recovery Payments” As Corporate Exodus Continues
New Jersey Democrats Advance $50 Billion ‘Polluters Pay’ Climate Bill The proposal would require major fossil fuel companies to fund climate resilience projects across New Jersey through $50 billion in cost recovery…
Beer and Booze for Movie Theaters Bill Advances in New Jersey Assembly
Legislation advancing in the Assembly would permit qualifying movie theaters to sell alcoholic beverages during first-run film showings under a new liquor license framework. TRENTON, N.J. — A New Jersey Assembly committee…
New Jersey Democrats Advance Ban on ‘Forever Chemicals’ in Clothing and Diapers
A bill advancing in Trenton would prohibit the sale of apparel and diaper products containing intentionally added PFAS, chemicals linked to environmental contamination and potential health risks. TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey…
Heightened Security Planned at Madison Square Garden as Trump Expected at NBA Finals Game 3
Madison Square Garden and the U.S. Secret Service have announced enhanced screening measures ahead of Game 3 of the NBA Finals, where President Donald Trump is expected to attend. NEW YORK —…
New Jersey Democrats Are Literally Going Nuts as Budget Deadline Looms
Republicans blasted the proposal as a trivial distraction from property taxes, utility costs, and looming budget negotiations. TRENTON, N.J. — With New Jersey facing a budget deadline later this month and residents…
NYPD Officer Assaulted During Knicks Celebration Outside Madison Square Garden, PBA Says
A New York City police officer suffered a facial injury after being punched during postgame celebrations following the Knicks’ Game 2 victory, according to the Police Benevolent Association. New York, N.Y. –…
New Jersey Public Defender Challenges Felony Rioting Charges for 40 Violent Delaney Hall Protesters
The New Jersey Office of the Public Defender says it is closely reviewing dozens of felony rioting charges stemming from protests outside Newark’s Delaney Hall detention facility, raising concerns about probable cause…
Delaney Hall Violence Escalates to New Levels as Civilian Workers Attacked and Beaten by Protesters
At least two people were hospitalized after a vehicle leaving the Delaney Hall detention facility struck protesters during a tense night marked by confrontations, arrests and allegations of escalating violence. Newark, N.J.…
Juvenile Killed, Two Burn Victims Airlifted After Early-Morning House Fire in Perth Amboy
A juvenile died and two other people suffered serious burn injuries following a residential fire that erupted on Chauncey Street in Perth Amboy early Friday morning. Perth Amboy, N.J. – One juvenile…