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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.…
Assemblyman Ravi Bhalla is facing criticism after remarks during a State House hearing in which he said New Jersey does not want jobs that “create climate disasters and kill our residents.” Trenton,…
A Jackson Township resident is alleging he was racially profiled, forcibly arrested and hospitalized following a traffic stop that began after officers said his behavior appeared suspicious near the Jackson Mews apartment…
A conservative commentator is accusing Gov. Mikie Sherrill of weakening law enforcement efforts at Newark’s Delaney Hall protest site, while supporters of the demonstrations continue to criticize the police response. Newark, N.J.…
A Washington state man was arrested after allegedly smashing vehicle windows during protests outside the Delaney Hall detention facility, while federal authorities reported a separate arrest involving an alleged assault on an…
Assemblywoman Victoria Flynn is criticizing Gov. Mikie Sherrill’s proposed budget after funding reductions for women’s services coincided with a major increase in immigration legal defense spending. Trenton, N.J. – A growing political…
Newark, NJ — A Brooklyn man accused of setting a dumpster on fire during protests at Delaney Hall and attempting to ignite a second fire days later has been arrested, Newark officials…
Newark, NJ — Two out-of-state protesters now face aggravated assault charges after authorities say a demonstration outside Delaney Hall escalated into a confrontation with Newark police officers, resulting in arrests and multiple…
Trenton, NJ — Immigrants facing detention and possible deportation in New Jersey will gain access to expanded legal support after Gov. Mikie Sherrill announced a $12 million increase for the state’s Detention…
Albany, NY — New York lawmakers have approved legislation that would replace terms such as “mother,” “father,” and “paternity” throughout portions of state family law with gender-neutral language, sending the measure to…
Newark, NJ — A photojournalist injured while covering a protest outside Newark’s Delaney Hall later discovered that roughly $10,000 worth of missing camera equipment had allegedly been taken by a veteran law…
Gov. Mikie Sherrill delivered a message in Spanish to families of immigration detainees, pledging continued support and calling for the closure of Newark’s Delaney Hall detention facility. Jersey City, NJ – Gov.…
The Sussex County Republican accused New Jersey’s top Democrats of ignoring crime victims while rushing to defend protesters and immigration activists connected to the Delaney Hall controversy. Trenton, NJ – Assemblywoman Dawn…
Toms River Township alleges Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley Billhimer used his office to interfere in township affairs, influence local politics, and undermine the administration’s authority over the police department. Toms River, N.J.…
Federal prosecutors say four members of the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua admitted their roles in a Bronx shooting that left two New York City residents dead and a third wounded. Bronx,…
As protests erupt outside Delaney Hall in 2026, the political history of the Newark detention facility reveals years of Democratic support, federal funding, and local financial benefit during the Obama era when…
The America First Republican movement is celebrating a congressional primary victory and dozens of county committee wins as it seeks to challenge the leadership of Ocean County GOP Chairman George Gilmore. Candidates…
The Army combat surgeon and former Iraq War medic with alleged ties to ISIS operators emerged from a crowded 12-candidate field to capture the Democratic nomination for New Jersey’s 12th Congressional District.…
Justin Murphy, a Navy veteran who entered Election Day with virtually no campaign resources, defeated the Republican establishment and better-funded MAGA and America First rivals to capture New Jersey’s GOP nomination for…
An Ecuadorian citizen being held in Essex County faces two aggravated assault charges involving a law enforcement officer and is the subject of a federal immigration detainer, jail records show. Newark, NJ…
Newark, NJ — A growing legal battle over conditions inside the Delaney Hall immigration detention facility intensified Tuesday as Newark Mayor Ras Baraka announced an expanded effort to shut down the center,…