Lacey Woman Stabbed Her Dog, Lunged at Cops With Knife Before Being Shot, Video Shows
Lacey Township, NJ – The New Jersey Attorney General’s Office on Wednesday released body-worn camera video and police radio transmissions from the fatal police-involved shooting of 55-year-old Susanne Clarke in the Lanoka…
Toms River Begins Transfer of Animal Shelter to Ocean County
TOMS RIVER – Toms River Animal Control Officer David Matthews prepared the Toms River Animal Shelter for takeover by the Ocean County Shelter today by ensuring all remaining animals were either adopted…
Meet Ramapo’s New Police Chief Daniel Hyman
RAMAPO, NY — Daniel Hyman has been officially sworn in as Chief of the Town of Ramapo Police Department, marking a significant step in his extensive law enforcement career. Chief Hyman’s journey…
SPJ Says Murphy Signed Death Warrant for New Jersey OPRA Law
Trenton, NJ – The New Jersey Society of Professional Journalists (NJ-SPJ) expressed disappointment over Governor Phil Murphy’s signing of Bill S2930, which significantly alters the Open Public Records Act (OPRA). NJ-SPJ President…
Trump Endorsed Candidate Loses Bid for U.S. Senate in New Jersey
TRENTON, NJ — The MAGA movement for U.S. Senate in New Jersey has been defeated, dealing former U.S. President Donald Trump an embarrassing defeat in the Garden State. Instead of his endorsed…
Toms River Mayor Scores Major Victory in GOP Primary Election
TOMS RIVER, NJ—Toms River Mayor Dan Rodrick scored a major victory Tuesday night when his aligned candidate, William Byrne, defeated Mo Hill-aligned challenger Kevin Geoghegan in the Republican primary election. “First, I…
Phil Murphy’s Plan To Stop People From Escaping New Jersey is a Failure, Opponent Says
TRENTON, NJ – Senate Republican Leader Anthony M. Bucco expressed disappointment over the failure of the StayNJ Task Force to address critical funding issues for the property tax relief program. Bucco highlighted…
New Jersey Bill Seeks to Ban Facial Recognition Security by Businesses
Trenton, NJ – A newly introduced bill in the New Jersey Legislature aims to regulate the use of biometric surveillance systems by business entities, prohibiting their use under specific conditions. The bill,…
Trump Gets Standing Ovation at New Jersey UFC Event
NEWARK, NJ – In the heart of Blue Jersey, former President Donald Trump received a warm reception at a recent UFC event, as he was greeted with a standing ovation from the…
New Jersey Lawmakers Introduce Riot Act Bill in Light of Shore Mayhem Inspired by Florida Law
TRENTON, NJ – In response to recent disturbances at the shore, New Jersey legislators have introduced a comprehensive bill aimed at expanding and clarifying laws against rioting and related violent crimes. The…
Biden Says Food Prices Down 0.2% in Past Year, Touting Success After 25% Increase
Amid ongoing debates over inflation and rising living costs, Jared Bernstein, Chair of the U.S. Council of Economic Advisers, defended the administration’s economic strategies during a recent discussion on gas and food…
New Jersey Loses $175 Million in Failed Murphy Offshore Wind Energy Project Settlement
TRENTON, NJ—New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy announced that the state has secured a $125 million settlement from Danish energy company Ørsted. This agreement comes after Ørsted decided to halt development on the…
Ocean County’s First-Time Homebuyers Program Boosts Home Ownership Dreams
OCEAN COUNTY, NJ—The First-Time Homebuyers Program in Ocean County has successfully assisted 585 families in achieving their home ownership dreams, according to the Ocean County Board of Commissioners. This initiative, celebrated especially…
Brick Township Commemorates Memorial Day with Annual Parade
BRICK TOWNSHIP, NJ — Today, Brick Township paid tribute to the military members who have made the ultimate sacrifice for the country at its annual Memorial Day Parade. Mayor Lisa Crate and…
Wildwood Lifts State of Emergency After Wild Night of Unrest
WILDWOOD, NJ—The City of Wildwood has officially rescinded the state of emergency initially enacted in the early morning hours of Saturday. The declaration, which involved closing the boardwalk, was a response to…
Jackson Officials Announce Traffic Study to Solve Traffic Issues in Robin Estates
Jackson Township Mayor Michael Reina, in partnership with the township council, the Jackson Township Police Department, and traffic safety and civil engineers from T&M Associates, has announced a traffic safety study to…
Officials Warn of Multiple Scams Targeting Residents in New Jersey
JACKSON, NJ – Officials across New Jersey have identified several scams that are targeting residents this Memorial Day weekend. A bail scam is responsible for tens of thousands of dollars in theft…
Hill Agreement with Federal Government Leads to Increase in Home Synagogue Applications
TOMS RIVER, NJ (update)—A deal signed between Toms River Township and the federal government under the previous administration is leading to more applications to convert and expand single-family homes into religious houses…
New Jersey Seeks $2.5 Million to Fund Black Social Justice Group
TRENTON, NJ — New Jersey Senator Shirley K. Turner has introduced a bill proposing a $2.5 million supplemental appropriation to support the “Return and Restore” program operated by Salvation and Social Justice.…
New Jersey Lawmaker Wants to Remove Mandatory Sentences for Drug Crimes
TRENTON, NJ — In the ongoing legislative session, New Jersey Assemblywoman Shavonda E. Sumter has introduced Bill A4464, which proposes the removal of mandatory minimum sentences for certain non-violent drug crimes. This…
