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.…
New Jersey is one step closer to banning sale of dogs, cats, and rabbits at retail pet stores
TRENTON, NJ – A sweeping animal welfare measure that would outlaw the sale of cats, dogs, and rabbits in New Jersey pet shops has advanced in the Legislature after committee approval in…
Ocean County domestic violence pilot program advances to test electronic monitoring and victim alerts
TRENTON, NJ – A new four-year pilot program aimed at improving victim safety in domestic violence cases has advanced in Trenton, following approval by the Assembly Judiciary Committee of Assembly Bill 3731.…
Doxxing in New Jersey could soon be a crime that carries prison time and hefty fines
TRENTON, NJ – A bipartisan bill introduced in the New Jersey Senate would make “doxxing” — the online release of a person’s private information with intent to cause harm — a criminal…
New Jersey to expand homeless protections for summer months in new $5 million Code Red program
TRENTON, NJ – The New Jersey Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee has approved a bill establishing a statewide pilot program to alert communities during extreme heat and poor air…
NJ lawmakers push bill requiring lead screening for ‘pregnant person’ under new health guidelines
TRENTON, NJ – A new proposal in the New Jersey Legislature would require health care professionals to perform lead screening on pregnant ‘persons’ identified as being at risk for exposure, a move…
Phil Murphy Signs Student Cell Phone Ban for New Jersey Public Schools
RAMSEY, NJ – Governor Phil Murphy signed bipartisan legislation Wednesday requiring all New Jersey K–12 schools to adopt policies restricting student use of cell phones and other internet-enabled devices during the school…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Car insurance rates stabilize nationwide, but New Jersey drivers face sharp increases again in 2026
TRENTON, NJ – After years of steep hikes, U.S. car insurance rates are expected to level off in 2026, with the average national premium rising by less than 1%. But in New…
T-Rex Crushing a Car at Scene of Deadly Minnesota ICE Shooting Goes Unnoticed
T-rex statue steals attention in viral Minneapolis video following fatal ICE shooting MINNEAPOLIS, MN – A tense and tragic ICE operation in Minneapolis took an unexpected turn online after we spotted an…
Tim Walz Readies National Guard After ICE Kills Woman Who Tried to Run Over Federal Agent
MINNEAPOLIS, MN – Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz said Wednesday he has issued a warning order to the Minnesota National Guard as tensions rose in Minneapolis following a fatal shooting involving federal officers.…
New Jersey to Legalize Sanctuary State Status with New Law Proposed in Trenton
TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey Democrats aren’t messing around in 2026. With a veto-proof total control of state government, their first act of the new year was to make Phil Murphy’s sanctuary…
Ocean County raises flag on SNAP benefits fraud to protect recipients
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Ocean County officials are urging residents who rely on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) to take extra precautions amid a surge in Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) card…