NYC icon disappears as Macy’s giant red shopping bag vanishes from Herald Square
The familiar landmark that greeted millions of shoppers for decades has come down, exposing a building many New Yorkers never knew existed. NEW YORK, NY — One of Midtown Manhattan’s most recognizable…
Maryland woman busted after faking name in traffic stop
Maryland woman arrested after giving false identity during Cambridge traffic stop CAMBRIDGE, MD – A routine traffic stop on New Year’s Eve quickly escalated when a woman allegedly provided police with a…
NJ man hands in $100 bill and walks out a millionaire
New Jersey lottery delivers record year with over 60 million-dollar winners and prizes found in drawers dumpsters and traffic jams TRENTON, NJ – A $100 bill left on a counter, a forgotten…
Watch: Dog rescued from icy pond on New Year’s Day in first call of 2026
WESTERLY, RI – A golden retriever named Phoenix was pulled to safety on New Year’s Day after falling through thin ice on Little Maschaug Pond, marking the Misquamicut Fire Department’s first emergency…
Cheapest Gas Prices in New Jersey Dip to $2.27 Per Gallon in Fort Lee
TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey motorists are facing rising fuel costs this week as gas prices inch upward following the state’s latest gas tax increase, bringing the total state tax on gasoline…
New Jersey rallies as plumbing failure forces 41 dogs into foster homes from Newark shelter
Newark, NJ – A sudden plumbing failure inside the Associated Humane Societies shelter in Newark triggered an urgent response this week, and the community answered by opening their homes. Since storm damage…
Wally the Husky running out of time as his shelter is ready to close
Forked River, NJ – Wally was supposed to be gone for good, headed toward a permanent home and a clean ending to his time in the shelter system. Instead, the almost two-year-old…
Shy kitten Blizzard waits for right home as Monmouth County SPCA urges adoptions
Eatontown, NJ – One small kitten is drawing quiet attention at the Monmouth County SPCA as staff continue their push to find homes for animals still in their care. Blizzard, a roughly…
Puppy adoptions spark push to find homes for other Monmouth SPCA dogs
Eatontown, NJ – The three puppies who recently caught the attention of visitors at the Monmouth County SPCA are no longer waiting behind kennel doors. Charlie, John, and Shawna, the final members…
Lock them up: Why New Jersey needs to ban people who eat pizza with a knife and fork
Trenton, NJ – There comes a moment in every serious society when it must decide what behavior it will tolerate and what behavior crosses the line into chaos, and in New Jersey…
ICE arrests convicted child abuser living his life illegally in New Jersey’s sanctuary state after years on the run
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Federal immigration authorities have arrested Efren Cortez-Velez, a Mexican national living illegally in the United States who was convicted in New Jersey of child cruelty, criminal trespass, and resisting…
Army ends women’s bush hat era, adopts single campaign hat for all drill sergeants
JOINT BASE LANGLEY–EUSTIS, Va. – The U.S. Army announced a historic uniform change that will officially retire the women’s bush hat and designate the campaign hat as the single standard for all…
Butterfinger Pizookie craze hits New Jersey BJ’s locations this week
TOMS RIVER, N.J. – Dessert lovers across New Jersey are in for a sweet start to the new year as BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse launches its newest creation, the Butterfinger Pizookie, available…
Jackson’s Future on New Path As World’s Largest Yeshiva Purchases Blue Ribbon Middle School
JACKSON, NJ – Jackson Township is staring down the barrel of a major population and congestion boom like it has never seen before. The recent sale of Christa McAuliffe Middle School to…
New Jersey Attorney General Calls for Investigation Into Minneapolis Shooting
TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey Attorney General Matt Platkin sharply criticized federal immigration authorities Wednesday after a fatal shooting in Minneapolis involving an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer, calling the incident…
Trump vows to ban corporations from buying single-family homes, says Americans ‘live in homes, not corporations’
JACKSON, NJ – A declaration by President Donald Trump could have a trickle down effect in towns like Jackson Township, New Jersey where shadow LLCs are buying up properties at record levels…
Morning commute sees scattered delays across New Jersey highways
TRENTON, NJ – Drivers faced a busy Thursday morning commute across New Jersey with several crashes and pockets of congestion reported on major highways, though most lanes remained open. As of 7:48…
Piscataway police thank community for outpouring of support after deadly machete attack, officer involved shooting
PISCATAWAY, NJ – The Piscataway Township Police Department is expressing deep gratitude to residents and community partners for their overwhelming support in the wake of Monday’s tragic incident that left four people…
Jackson Township Didn’t Fight Its Affordable Housing Battle As 27 Other Towns Suing State
JACKSON, NJ – In nearby Toms River, Mayor Dan Rodrick took the fight to Trenton, hired a competent fair share housing attorney, and won. A few other towns also fought and won…
Tens of Millions of Dollars in Lakewood, Montclair Public Schools Missing
MONTCLAIR, NJ – Parents in Montclair are demanding answers after nearly $20 million vanished from the township’s public school budget, leaving officials scrambling to make payroll and the state stepping in to…
Rain returns to New Jersey this weekend after mild start
TRENTON, NJ – After a stretch of calm and seasonably mild weather, New Jersey is set for a wet weekend as multiple rounds of rain move through the state beginning Friday night…
