Convicted Child Rapist Pardoned by Gov. Tim Walz Deported to Laos
Washington, D.C. – The U.S. Department of Homeland Security announced Friday that federal immigration authorities have deported Tou Lue Vang, a Laotian national whose recent pardon by Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and…
ICE Newark arrests Guatemalan national convicted of child neglect in NJ
Federal immigration agents detain Mercer County defendant pending removal proceedings Newark, NJ – Federal immigration authorities have arrested a Guatemalan national in New Jersey following a recent criminal conviction involving child neglect,…
US expands visa screening to include social media history checks for more foreign applicants
State Department requires public social media profiles for student, exchange visas NEWARK, NJ – Are you planning on coming to the United States through an airport like Newark on a visa? New…
Sherrill Taps India Born Leaders to Head NJ Transit and Department of Transportation
Sherrill taps Priya Jain for NJ DOT, expands leadership under Kolluri Governor-elect names transportation commissioner nominee, outlines unified transit strategy Trenton, NJ – Governor-elect Mikie Sherrill announced a major leadership move for…
Mikie Sherrill Broke Her “No Sale Tax Increase” Promise to New Jersey After Just 66 Days in Office
Debate intensifies after claims governor is backing tax increases despite campaign pledge. Trenton, NJ – A new political fight is unfolding in New Jersey as Republicans accuse Gov. Mikie Sherrill of breaking…
Mikie Sherrill Scales Back 2.5% Hotel Tax After it Threatened Tourism at the Jersey Shore
Pushback from residents and vacation planners prompts retreat on controversial lodging tax tied to global event. Trenton, NJ – A proposed hotel tax tied to the upcoming World Cup is facing backlash…
As Newark Schools Party with Billions of Dollars, Districts Like Jefferson are Closing Schools and Facing Financial Crisis
A growing funding dispute highlights stark contrasts between school districts as layoffs and program cuts loom in Morris County. Jefferson Township, NJ – A heated debate over New Jersey’s school funding formula…
Breaking: First major wildfire of the season shut down part of Route 195 as crews rushed to contain the blaze.
Route 195 wildfire ignites at Jackson-Howell border, forcing road closures Jackson, NJ – A wildfire broke out along the Jackson-Howell border Tuesday, prompting a response from the New Jersey Forest Fire Service…
NYPD, Firefighters Throw Punches in Three-Minute Long Violent Bench Clearing Brawl at Charity Hockey Game
NYPD tops FDNY in charity hockey game as fights break out at UBS Arena Long-running rivalry between New York’s police and firefighters spills onto the ice during annual charity matchup. Elmont, NY…
It Was Just a Fantasy: Jackson Twenty-One’s Promised Downtown Dream is Nothing More than Acres of High Density Apartments
It was an impossible dream that is now dead. Another broken promise by Jackson Township’s elected officials that nobody wants to talk about JACKSON, NJ – Back in 2013, Broadway legend Mitch…
Hijab Wearing New Jersey Governor Nowhere to Be Found on Palm Sunday
Mikie Sherrill’s Ramadan Hijab and Palm Sunday Silence: Selective Faith for Political Gain? New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill has never been shy about showcasing her solidarity with the state’s Muslim community. During…
Ocean County Braces for 4.5% Tax Levy Increase in 2026
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Energy bills, gas prices, food prices and insurance premiums aren’t the only new increased expenses for Ocean County residents in 2026. As local Republican leaders rail against the…
Manchester is next town to fall to overdevelopment unless the people put the brakes on it now
MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP, NJ – Is Manchester the Next Town to Fall to Overdevelopment in Ocean County? It’s starting to look that way, but unlike other towns like Jackson and Lakewood, residents today…
Ocean County is no longer safe as undocumented citizens driving cars continue killing and maiming our children
Letter to the editor by Sharon C., Ocean County I’m a mother of three kids and I’m terrified about what is happening to Jackson and our surrounding towns. Investors are buying homes…
Can We Stop Pretending Ocean County’s Money Pit Cox House Needs to Be Saved as Bills Run Close to $5 Million to Date
“Questions emerge over continued funding after leadership change in county government.” Barnegat, NJ – If California can recognize that its billion-dollar train to nowhere was a failure, the Ocean County commissioners can…
Maryland man with no legs or arms accused of shooting and murdering man
Maryland murder suspect arrested after roadside shooting, victim found hours later. “Charles County case alleges fatal shooting inside car during argument.” La Plata, MD – A 27-year-old man is facing multiple murder…
Ocean County man held without bail on threats and weapons charges, ICE detainer issued
Suspect in Ocean County jail faces threat-to-kill and weapons offenses.” Toms River, NJ – A man identified as Jairo Rene Portillo-Rios is being held in the Ocean County Jail on multiple criminal…
Undocumented man charged with manufacturing and distributing meth and cocaine in Ocean County
“Second-degree charges filed after Ocean County booking tied to cocaine, heroin offenses.” Toms River, NJ – A man identified as Samuel Sanchezdelosantos was arrested and booked into the Ocean County Jail over…
Mikie Sherrill’s No Pro-Immigrant Sanctuary State Laws Put the Public At Risk, Lawmaker Says
“Assembly criticism targets limits on ICE cooperation in newly signed laws.” Trenton, NJ – A New Jersey assemblyman is publicly criticizing a series of newly signed immigration laws by Governor Mikie Sherrill,…
New Jersey governor Mikie Sherrill renews anti-Trump stance at statewide rallies
“Governor escalates criticism as ‘No Kings’ protests draw crowds across New Jersey.” Princeton, NJ – Governor Mikie Sherrill used a weekend rally to sharpen her opposition to President Donald Trump, aligning herself…
Maryland Police Say Viral Story About Woman Calling ICE on Roofers After Job Was Done is False
Authorities say online reports of a homeowner calling immigration agents to avoid paying workers are inaccurate as tensions grow around a Maryland property. Cambridge, MD – Police in Cambridge are responding to…