Nearly 20 people rescued as floodwaters overwhelm Paterson after heavy rain
Officials warn the Passaic River is still rising, with flooded roads and dangerous conditions expected to continue through the day. PATERSON, NJ — Nearly 20 people were rescued after rapidly rising floodwaters…
New Jersey senate panel advances bill banning federal agents from schools, churches, and hospitals
TRENTON, N.J. – The New Jersey Senate Judiciary Committee voted Thursday to advance legislation requiring the state Attorney General to develop model policies guiding interactions with federal civil law enforcement in places…
People in These New Jersey Cities Have More Bad Hair Days Than Others, According to New Report
VINELAND, N.J. – A new environmental study has named Vineland the most damaging place in New Jersey for your hair, revealing how local climate and water quality can quietly sabotage hair health…
Jackson resident calls out illegal dumping of construction debris near home
JACKSON, N.J. – A Jackson Township resident is demanding action after discovering a pile of construction materials illegally dumped next to her property off Jackson Mills Road earlier this week. The homeowner…
Queens teen fatally stabbed near Woodhaven intersection, police say
QUEENS, N.Y. – A 17-year-old boy was fatally stabbed Friday afternoon during an assault near 76th Street and 86th Avenue in Woodhaven, police said. Officers from the 102nd Precinct responded to a…
New Jersey minimum wage rises to $15.92 per hour for 2026
TRENTON, N.J. – New Jersey’s minimum wage has officially increased to $15.92 per hour, a 43-cent boost that took effect this month, impacting thousands of workers across multiple employment categories. The New…
New Jersey State Parks hiring more than 800 seasonal workers for summer 2026
TRENTON, N.J. – The New Jersey State Park Service has opened applications for over 800 seasonal jobs for the upcoming summer season, offering positions at parks, forests, and recreation areas across the…
NYC Department of Education employee arrested on child endangerment charge in Staten Island
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. – A 23-year-old New York City Department of Education employee was arrested Friday afternoon on a child endangerment charge, according to police. The NYPD said Xavier Smith was taken…
NYC Department of Education employee arrested on sexual abuse charges in the Bronx
BRONX, N.Y. – A 61-year-old New York City Department of Education employee was arrested Friday afternoon in the Bronx on multiple counts of sexual abuse, police said. According to the NYPD, Raul…
Sen. Robert Singer criticizes stalled bill to define antisemitism in New Jersey law
TRENTON, N.J. – State Senator Robert Singer expressed frustration Friday after legislation to formally define antisemitism in New Jersey and address rising anti-Jewish incidents failed to advance for a full legislative vote…
Barnegat police warn residents of scam involving fake bank fraud department calls
BARNEGAT, N.J. – The Barnegat Township Police Department is warning residents about a new scam in which callers impersonate bank fraud department representatives and arrange to collect victims’ debit cards in person.…
Silver Spring woman charged with manslaughter in high-speed crash that killed elderly driver
GAITHERSBURG, Md. – A 23-year-old Silver Spring woman has been charged in connection with a deadly collision that claimed the life of an 85-year-old woman last August, Montgomery County Police announced Friday.…
Brick Township man sentenced to life without parole for orchestrating father’s murder
TOMS RIVER, N.J. – A Brick Township man convicted of arranging the killing of his father in 2019 has been sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole, Ocean County…
Hackensack man charged in two home burglaries after girl finds intruder in her bedroom
HACKENSACK, N.J. – A Hackensack landscaper has been arrested in connection with two residential burglaries, including one where a 13-year-old girl awoke to find the suspect inside her bedroom, police announced Thursday.…
Police identify elderly couple found dead in Wildwood Crest home
WILDWOOD CREST, N.J. – Cape May County authorities have identified the two people found dead earlier this week inside a Wildwood Crest residence as Donald Miller, 79, and Marion Miller, 79, both…
Toms River kids invited to make sweet winter treats at recreation event
TOMS RIVER, N.J. – With the holidays winding down, Toms River Recreation is giving local children a chance to keep the fun going next week with a hands-on winter-themed cooking class in…
North Hollywood man charged with sexually abusing child while posing as babysitter and snowboard instructor
TORRANCE, Calif. – A North Hollywood man who advertised online as both a babysitter and children’s snowboard instructor has been charged with sexually abusing a child under 14 who was in his…
Toms River school board president Ashley Lamb named Ocean County deputy clerk
TOMS RIVER, N.J. – The Ocean County Clerk’s Office ushered in a new leadership team this week as Ashley Lamb, president of the Toms River Regional Board of Education, was sworn in…
New Jersey Parole Reform Triples Credits for Prison Inmates: New Jersey is Less Safe, Assemblyman Says
TRENTON, N.J. – A heated debate erupted in the State House this week as Assemblyman Paul Kanitra denounced Assembly Bill 6206, a sweeping parole reform measure advanced by the Assembly Public Safety…
Philadelphia killed, stabbed in Ewing Township
Ewing Township, NJ – Authorities are investigating a deadly stabbing that claimed the life of a Philadelphia man Thursday evening in Ewing Township, according to the Mercer County Prosecutor’s Office. Police were…
Bill would add criminal penalties for violating New Jersey Prevailing Wage Act
TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey lawmakers are moving to strengthen enforcement of the state’s wage laws with a bill that would make certain violations of the New Jersey Prevailing Wage Act a…
