DHS Says Canadian Woman Who Hit Child on Boardwalk Facing Multiple Charges, Deportation
POINT PLEASANT BEACH, N.J. – The U.S. Department of Homeland Security on Thursday identified Kaitlyn Tracey as a Canadian citizen who allegedly overstayed her U.S. visa before being arrested in connection with…
Deputies surprise family after 3-year-old’s presents were stolen
Deputies deliver holiday cheer after Christmas gifts stolen from 3-year-old in Dutchess County POUGHKEEPSIE, NY — A Dutchess County deputy turned heartbreak into hope after a local family reported that all of…
FBI Most Wanted: Florida woman living under false name arrested 40 years after abducting daughter from Kentucky
THE VILLAGES, FL – What began as a lighthearted moment among neighbors ended in disbelief when police showed up to arrest a 66-year-old woman who had been living under a false identity…
New Jersey moves closer to banning pet shop sale of cats, dogs, and rabbits
Assembly committee backs overhaul replacing state’s Pet Purchase Protection Act with new consumer and animal welfare protections. TRENTON, NJ – The Assembly Commerce, Economic Development and Agriculture Committee has approved a sweeping…
Hoboken unveils plans for waterfront park with beach and fishing along the Hudson River
HOBOKEN, NJ – A new vision for Hoboken’s waterfront shows children casting fishing lines and families relaxing on a sandy shoreline, a scene city leaders say will soon become reality along the…
Lifeguards could soon be classified as first responders in New Jersey
TRENTON, NJ – A new measure introduced in the New Jersey Assembly seeks to officially recognize open water lifeguards as first responders and emergency response providers. Assembly Bill A6240, sponsored by Assemblyman…
Police Navidad! New Jersey Cops Bust Two Suspects in Citywide Package Theft Operation
FAIR LAWN, NJ – After weeks of package thefts across town, police in Fair Lawn have arrested two suspects accused of stealing deliveries from porches during the busy holiday season. Officers identified…
Heartbroken New Jersey shelter pleads for home for Piper, its longest waiting dog
FORKED RIVER, NJ – A gentle, loyal dog named Piper has spent more than 400 days waiting at the Associated Humane Societies shelter in Forked River, hoping someone will finally take her…
Trenton bill aims to expand tax breaks for disabled veterans
Trenton, NJ – A new proposal in the Assembly would extend proportional property tax exemptions to honorably discharged veterans with service-connected disabilities starting at 10 percent. The measure also requires the State…
New Jersey has spoken and we want these nostalgic jobs back
TRENTON, NJ – In a state once known for its diners, drive-ins, and daily paper deliveries, New Jerseyans have spoken — they want the paperboy back. A new survey of 3,014 residents…
Toms River mayor Rodrick says returning nativity scene at town hall keeps Christ in Christmas
TOMS RIVER, N.J. – Despite growing efforts in parts of New Jersey to scale back religious themes in public holiday displays, Mayor Dan Rodrick says Toms River will continue to celebrate Christmas…
Mayor Jennifer L. Kuhn Takes Action for Animal Farm That Was Promised Help, But Never Got It
Jackson Township, NJ — Jackson Township Mayor Jennifer L. Kuhn has begun taking immediate action to address a concern raised publicly by Perfect Insanity Farm regarding the long-term care and financial burden…
Dog rescued from Belmar house fire expected to make full recovery
BELMAR, NJ – Flames tore through a Belmar home Friday night as emergency crews raced to the scene in a desperate effort to save both lives and property. Amid thick smoke and…
After Beloved Worker Killed on Route 9 in Toms River, A New Law Seeks to Increase Penalties for Work Zone Crashes
TRENTON, NJ – The death of a construction worker on Route 9 in Toms River has sparked a bipartisan push in the New Jersey Legislature to increase penalties for intoxicated drivers who…
Freehold man charged in Howell Township child endangerment and assault case
HOWELL TOWNSHIP, NJ – Police have charged an 18-year-old Freehold Township man in connection with an assault that occurred on Pinewood Road last month, following a community-assisted investigation. According to the Howell…
Supreme Court Justice Rips New Jersey’s “Fishing Expedition” Against Pro-Life Non-Profit
TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey Attorney General Matt Platkin has announced the opening salvos in a U.S. Supreme Court case that pits abortionj friendly New Jersey against a pro-life abortion alternative non-profit…
Downtown Toms River set to sparkle at annual Christmas tree lighting
TOMS RIVER, NJ – The heart of downtown Toms River will glow this Friday as residents gather for the community’s annual Christmas Tree Lighting celebration. The event runs from 5:30 p.m. to…
RWJBarnabas Health delivers over 37 tons of produce and thousands of turkeys to feed New Jersey families
NEWARK, N.J. – RWJBarnabas Health has launched its annual holiday giving campaign, distributing more than 37.6 tons of fresh produce and 4,175 turkeys across New Jersey to help combat food insecurity. The…
Trump declares Biden-era autopen documents void, cancels all prior executive actions
WASHINGTON, DC – President Donald Trump announced that all documents and executive actions signed by President Joe Biden using an autopen are “hereby terminated” and “of no further force or effect,” in…
Mercy House gives away 800 turkeys to families across North Jersey amid record need
NEWARK, NJ – Nearly 800 families received full Thanksgiving meals this week from the Archdiocese of Newark’s Mercy House as the organization responded to an unprecedented surge in demand. The three-day turkey…
New Jersey car thief arrested after accidently locking himself inside vehicle
HAMILTON TWP., NJ – A 19-year-old man learned the hard way that crime doesn’t pay after police say he broke into a vehicle but couldn’t get out because the doors were jammed.…
