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…
Mikie Sherrill’s $60B New Jersey Budget Under Fire Over DEI, Migrant Legal Aid, Progressive Policies, and Green Energy Spending
Critics of Assembly Bill A5327 say millions in taxpayer dollars are being directed toward diversity initiatives, immigration legal services and clean energy programs while residents continue to face some of the nation’s…
Jersey City Bailout Sparks Sharp Criticism Against State Lawmakers, City Officials
Assemblyman Raj Mukherji and other Hudson County lawmakers are drawing criticism after celebrating a $120 million state aid package aimed at helping Jersey City recover from a massive budget shortfall. Jersey City,…
Fugitive Wanted for Jersey City Murder on The Loose
Prosecutors are asking for the public’s help locating a Jersey City man charged with murder and multiple attempted murder counts following a deadly weekend shooting. Jersey City, NJ – The Hudson County…
Honduran National Booked in Ocean County Jail on Assault, Criminal Mischief Charges
A 29-year-old Honduran citizen was booked into the Ocean County Jail Sunday on assault and criminal mischief charges, with one case carrying no bail while an earlier case remains open on a…
GOP Senator Blasts Budget Secrecy as New Jersey Lawmakers Near Budget Vote Deadline
Sen. Declan O’Scanlon accused Democratic leaders of withholding details of the state budget until the final hours before a scheduled vote, arguing the process lacks transparency. Trenton, NJ – Republican State Sen.…
NJ Lawmakers Propose Spending $200,000 to Study Higher Education Bureaucracy
Assembly Bill 1326 would create a 13-member task force to examine higher education governance, oversight and administrative costs, backed by a $200,000 taxpayer-funded appropriation. Trenton, NJ – New Jersey lawmakers are proposing…
Honduran National with ICE Detainer Arrested in Ocean County on Aggravated Assault, Weapons Charges
A 31-year-old Honduran citizen is being held without bail in the Ocean County Jail while facing multiple aggravated assault, weapons, and terroristic threat charges, according to jail records. Toms River, NJ –…
Mexican Migrant Charged for Aggravated Arson in Ocean County
A 40-year-old Mexican citizen was booked into the Ocean County Jail Friday on a second-degree aggravated arson charge and is being held without bail, according to jail records. Toms River, NJ –…
DNA Links Body Found Nearly 50 Years Ago to Missing Maryland Man
New Jersey State Police have identified a homicide victim found in Cumberland County in 1979 as a 20-year-old Baltimore man and are now seeking the public’s help to solve the decades-old case.…
NRA Joins High-Stakes Challenge to New Jersey’s One-Gun-a-Month Law After Federal Judge’s Ruling
A federal judge has allowed the National Rifle Association to join a constitutional lawsuit challenging New Jersey’s one-gun-a-month law, adding one of the nation’s largest gun rights organizations to the case. Camden,…
New Jersey Senator Andy Kim’s $25 Minimum Wage Demand Could Trigger Job Losses, Higher Costs and Automation
Sen. Andy Kim is backing legislation to raise the federal minimum wage to $25 an hour, a proposal supporters say would help working families but critics argue could lead to higher prices,…
Judge Drops Trump Case Challenging New Jersey’s Sanctuary Cities
A federal judge ruled that the U.S. government’s constitutional challenge to sanctuary city policies in Newark, Jersey City, Paterson and Hoboken cannot move forward, dismissing the lawsuit against the municipalities. Newark, NJ…
Jackson’s $40 Million McAuliffe School Sale in Jeopardy as Major Zoning Problem Emerges
The Jackson Board of Education approved the sale of the former Christa McAuliffe Middle School to Beth Medrash Govoha, but a decades-old zoning question could become one of the biggest hurdles before…
Former Newark Code Enforcement Officer Pleads Guilty in Bribery Scheme Involving Local Business
A former Newark code enforcement officer admitted soliciting a bribe from a local business in exchange for allowing it to reopen despite alleged code violations, state officials announced Friday. NEWARK, NJ –…
Turnbach Secures Minimum Sentence for Woman Convicted of Killing Beloved Jersey Shore Restaurant Owner
A Seaside Park woman convicted in the drunken driving death of Shady Rest Restaurant owner Robert “Bob” Popovics was sentenced to the minimum five-year prison term allowed under New Jersey law. A…
New Jersey State Police Honor Fallen Trooper’s Son at New Milford High School Graduation
Troopers attended the graduation of Isaiah Cabrera to honor the memory of his late father, Trooper I Victor Cabrera Bonilla, who died in 2025 while serving with the New Jersey State Police.…
Summer Leaf Blower Ban Begins in One New York Town
Residents and landscaping crews are prohibited from using leaf blowers anywhere in New Rochelle through Sept. 30 under the city’s seasonal noise control ordinance. The City of New Rochelle’s seasonal ban on…
Garwood Teen to Stand Trial as Adult in Cranford Double Homicide, Prosecutor Says
An 18-year-old Garwood resident will be tried as an adult on two murder charges in connection with the deaths of two juvenile girls who were struck while riding an electric bicycle in…
Toms River to Host 250th July 4th Celebration After Mayor Defeats Attempt to Cancel by Council
A township celebration featuring live music, fireworks, food trucks and family activities will take place Tuesday at Shelter Cove Beach after officials voted to preserve funding for the annual event. Toms River…
New York Law Barring Most Officers From Wearing Face Coverings During Public Interactions Takes Effect
A new New York law prohibiting most local, state, and federal law enforcement officers from wearing face coverings while interacting with the public is now in effect, setting the stage for an…