Hard Working People are Leaving New Jersey for More Tax-Friendly States, Report
Trenton, NJ – New Jersey continued to rank among the nation’s biggest losers in interstate migration as residents moved to lower-tax states, according to a new report by Tax Foundation policy analyst…
Hummingbirds Return to New Jersey Gardens as Early May Sightings Spread Across State
Toms River, NJ – Tiny flashes of green and red are reappearing across New Jersey this week as hummingbirds return to backyard feeders and flower gardens, signaling a seasonal shift many residents…
Toms River Firefighter, EMT Identified as Gunman in Shootout With Police in South Toms River
South Toms River, NJ – A late-night police encounter regarding an alleged domestic incident escalated into a reported shootout on Tuesday, April 29, leaving a suspect wounded and now facing multiple murder…
Lawmakers Concerned New Jersey Police Not Ready for Massive Influx of World Cup Human Trafficking
NJ Lawmakers Advance World Cup Bill as Officials Warn of Human Trafficking Surge Trenton, NJ — New Jersey lawmakers are moving forward with legislation tied to the 2026 FIFA World Cup as…
State Flags Major Contract Violations by NJ Education Services Commission, Orders Reforms
Piscataway, NJ — New Jersey’s Office of the State Comptroller has found widespread violations of public contracting laws by the Educational Services Commission of New Jersey (ESCNJ), warning the agency to halt…
High speed Jersey City crash comes back to hit driver with charge
Route 1 and 9 speed blast ends in charges after yearlong probe Jersey City, NJ – A violent pre-dawn crash that left wreckage scattered across a major highway has now led to…
McDonald’s to Remove Self-Serve Soda Fountains by 2032, Ending Free Refills at Most Locations
TOMS RIVER, NJ — This isn’t just a national trend, but your favorite local McDonald’s here in New Jersey will follow suit. McDonald’s plans to eliminate self-serve soda stations in all U.S.…
New Jersey Lawmaker Who Sued State and Won $1 Million, Now Wants to “Tax the Rich”
NJ Lawmaker Katie Brennan Pushes ‘Millionaires Tax’ Plan After $1M Settlement Case Trenton, NJ — New Jersey lawmaker Katie Brennan is advancing a pair of tax proposals targeting the state’s highest earners…
Update: 12-Alarm Warehouse Fire Engulfs Belleville Block, Forces Evacuations and Shuts Down Schools
Belleville, NJ — A massive warehouse fire tore through multiple buildings along Cortlandt Street on Sunday, forcing evacuations, knocking out power to key municipal services, and closing all Belleville public schools Monday…
Watch: United Airlines Plane Strikes Bread Truck on Turnpike, Injuring Driving Before Safely Landing
Newark, NJ — A Baltimore bakery truck driver suffered injuries when a United Airlines jet clipped his vehicle during landing Sunday near Newark Liberty International Airport, sending glass into the cab as…
Ex-FBI Director James Comey’s Former Judge Daughter Sues Feds Over Firing
NEW YORK, NY — A federal judge has cleared the way for former prosecutor Maurene Comey to pursue her wrongful termination lawsuit in federal court, rejecting the Justice Department’s attempt to push…
Who is to blame for Spirit Airlines demise: Warren, Buttigieg Emerge as Key Suspects, Not Trump
NEWARK, NJ — Democrats are taking to social media today blaming President Trump for the Spirit Airlines closure, but a deep dive into the topic shows that it was Democrats during the…
New Jersey SNAP Benefit Changes Promote Healthier Diets, Expand Workforce Participation
TRENTON, NJ — New Jersey SNAP recipients will see updated rules in 2026 designed to encourage healthier food choices and stronger workforce participation, as federal guidelines and state-level policies reshape how benefits…
United Flight Declares Emergency at Newark After Passenger Attacks Crew, Tries to Breach Cockpit
NEWARK, NJ — A United Airlines flight bound for Newark declared an in-flight emergency Saturday evening after a passenger allegedly attacked a flight attendant and attempted to force entry into the cockpit,…
Ex-Plainfield Mayoral Candidate Pleads Guilty to Forgery in Voter Fraud Scheme
Plainfield, NJ — A former candidate for mayor in Plainfield admitted to submitting fraudulent voter registration applications tied to a local election, pleading guilty to forgery in a case that investigators say…
NJ Shuts Down WhatsApp Investment Scam That Cost Victim $64K, Targets Social Media Fraud
Newark, NJ — A WhatsApp-based investment scheme that lured victims through Instagram ads and drained tens of thousands of dollars has been ordered to shut down by New Jersey regulators, officials announced…
Illegal Aliens Voted in New Jersey Elections as FBI Announces Formal Charges
Newark, NJ — Four noncitizens face federal charges after allegedly casting ballots in multiple U.S. election cycles and then making false statements during the citizenship process, according to announcements Friday from the…
Accidental Gun Discharge at Raritan Township Police Station Injures Officer During Training, Prosecutor Says
Raritan Township, NJ — A firearms training session at a police department in Hunterdon County ended with an unexpected gun discharge Friday, leaving one officer with a minor injury, according to the…
School Bus Aide Accused of Sexually Assaulting Two Teens in Roselle, Held in Essex County Jail
Roselle, NJ — A 69-year-old school bus aide is accused of sexually assaulting two minors he transported in Union County, targeting vulnerable students including one who is non-verbal, according to prosecutors. Federico…
Newark Man Arrested in Deadly New Jersey Chick-fil-A Shooting That Killed 23-Year-Old
Union Township, NJ — A 23-year-old man was killed and six others were wounded when gunfire erupted inside a busy Chick-fil-A on Route 22 last month, and prosecutors say a suspect is…
Paramus Detective Lt. Craig McEllen Retires After 30-Year Career Serving New Jersey Community
Paramus, NJ — A veteran law enforcement officer who spent more than three decades serving Bergen County is stepping away from the badge, as Detective Lieutenant Craig McEllen officially retired from the…
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