Déjà Vu All Over Again as Governor’s Office Grapples With Another Sex Scandal
New Jersey’s Caldwell investigation revives questions about transparency in the governor’s office as lawmakers press Sherrill for a complete timeline.…
Judge Decides Fate of Drunken Illegal Alien Who Killed New Jersey Mom and Child
Illegal alien Raul Luna-Perez received 20 years in prison for the drunken Lakewood crash that killed Maria Pleitez and an 11-year-old girl.…
New Jersey Pushing for Slavery Reparations, Public Education
New Jersey lawmakers are considering A1665, which would create a task force to study slavery and recommend possible compensation and reparations.…
Sherrill says New Jersey’s vote by mail system works and she’s keeping it the way it is
Governor says federal involvement threatens state control of elections and voter access Trenton, NJ – New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill is pushing back against former President Donald Trump over mail-in voting, saying…
Duck Off? Police Department Dashboard Duck Enforcement Post Catches Jeep Owners Off Guard
Satirical police release warns Jeep owners over rubber ducks in mock safety law Park Ridge, NJ – A widely shared announcement claiming New Jersey drivers could be fined for displaying rubber ducks…
Bayonne shooting tied to prior robbery as police uncover linked kidnapping case
Bayonne police connect March 28 shooting to robbery, arrests in separate kidnapping Bayonne, NJ – A shooting in Bayonne late last month has been linked to an earlier robbery and a subsequent…
Lingering smoke across Jackson tied to townshipwide chometz burn sites
Chometz burning in Jackson draws crews, volunteers as smoke spreads through neighborhoods JACKSON, NJ – A noticeable smell of smoke drifting through parts of Jackson on Wednesday morning is tied to a…
New Jersey Democrats Want to Order School Districts on When They Can and Can’t Have Spring Break Recess
New Jersey spring break bill would guide school calendar decisions statewide Trenton, NJ – A proposal introduced in the New Jersey Legislature would require the state’s top education official to recommend when…
New Jersey Attorney general challenges presidential executive order on birthright citizenship before Supreme Court
Joint statement from 24 states backs legal fight over constitutional protections Trenton, NJ– A coalition of 24 state attorneys general is pressing its case against a presidential executive order redefining birthright citizenship,…
New Jersey Affordable Housing Administrator Who Won $360,000 on Jeopardy Disses New York and Pennsylvania on Live TV
Lawrenceville resident builds $360K streak while criticizing regional housing gaps says New Jersey needs more affordable housing and cast shame on New York and Pennsylvania. Lawrenceville, N.J. – Like everything else New…
Upper Freehold and Maplewood School Districts Could Be Held Liable for Teacher Sexual Abuses Cases Judge Rules
Ruling allows claims to proceed under Child Victims Act, reshaping liability rules. Trenton, N.J. – The New Jersey Supreme Court has ruled that public school districts may face liability in lawsuits involving…
Newark school funding scandal grows as state leaders ask for federal investigation into $287 million COVID relief spending
State legislators cite oversight failures and unmet student support goals. Trenton, N.J. – Three New Jersey lawmakers are calling for a federal investigation into how Newark Public Schools spent nearly $287 million…
Another New Jersey school district warns of deep cuts as state funding shortfall grows under Mikie Sherrill
Robbinsville, N.J. – A growing budget crisis is pushing another New Jersey school district toward potential program cuts, staffing losses, and the elimination of student activities, as local leaders warn the latest…
New Jersey Man Escapes Violent Screwdriver Attack by Two Drunk Undocumented Migrants
Police say alcohol-fueled dispute left man seriously injured in early morning assault. Palisades Park, NJ – Two men have been arrested and charged following a violent early morning assault in Palisades Park…
Mass shooting in Philadelphia leaves five injured, two dead overnight
Philadelphia shooting leaves two dead, three injured near 60th and Delany streets. Five victims gunned down in early evening violence as homicide unit leads probe. Philadelphia, PA – A shooting at approximately…
Mediterranean dining options expand across Toms River area
Growing number of Middle Eastern restaurants reflects demand for healthier cuisine Toms River, NJ – A growing number of Middle Eastern and halal restaurants are expanding dining options in the Toms River…
DHS Says Media Pushing Fake News Regarding Security at Marine Corps Recruit Depot as an ICE immigration operation
Officials say no immigration arrests planned during Marine Corps graduation events Parris Island, SC – Federal officials are disputing claims circulating online that immigration agents will arrest family members attending Marine Corps…
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…