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Jackson Township has long been known as one of the most family-centered and wholesome communities in New Jersey, a place where residents take pride in maintaining a safe and welcoming environment. That…
Toms River, NJ – Toms River Mayor Dan Rodrick today expressed his frustration with Toms River Council President Justin Lamb after Lamb voted on Wednesday night with what Rodrick calls the “Mo…
Egg Harbor Township, NJ – Spirit Christmas has officially opened its holiday shops across the region, unveiling a seasonal lineup that includes multiple New Jersey locations prepared for steady crowds. The brand…
Trenton, NJ – Mikie Sherrill’s election as governor has positioned New Jersey to maintain its long-term transition away from gasoline-powered vehicles. Her victory over Republican challenger Jack Ciattarelli secured continued Democratic control…
HOUSTON, TX – A man from El Salvador who entered the country without authorization was arrested after becoming stuck on a business sign while fleeing from ICE officers on Oct. 27. ICE…
ARLINGTON, VA – A man from Guatemala with a prior felony conviction was taken into custody by ICE during an Oct. 20 operation in Arlington. ICE officers identified the subject as Edgar…
HOUSTON, TX – A man twice removed from the United States was arrested after an encounter in which an ICE officer suffered serious facial injuries. The subject allegedly used a metal coffee…
TOMS RIVER, NJ – When Chris Christie was governor, he fought against New Jersey’s patronage pit industrial complex, specifically, no-show public utilities commissions, which essentially provided full medical benefits packages to politically…
TRENTON , NJ – A powerful solar storm sent the Aurora Borealis vivid and far south Tuesday night, with fresh conditions promising another display over North America tonight. Witnesses across the northern…
QUEENS, N.Y. – Police are searching for a suspect accused of targeting three churches in Far Rockaway with anti-Christian graffiti in a string of hate crimes earlier this month. Authorities said all…
Trenton, NJ – A bill introduced in the New Jersey Assembly would require municipalities that operate public beaches and charge beach tag fees to publicly disclose detailed financial information about their beach…
Trenton, NJ – A new proposal in the New Jersey Senate would automatically transfer certain juvenile homicide cases involving stalking to adult criminal court. Sen. Michael L. Testa Jr., representing Atlantic, Cape…
Trenton, NJ – A new proposal in the New Jersey General Assembly would require the state Attorney General to collect and publish monthly statistics on handgun carry permits and firearm purchaser identification…
TOMS RIVER, N.J. – With the cold Barnegat Bay breeze sweeping across Shelter Cove Park this weekend, Mayor Dan Rodrick announced plans for a new veterans memorial — a towering monument dedicated…
The New Jersey Senate Transportation Committee has approved a bill that would impose new taxes on what lawmakers are calling “non-essential flights” across the state. The measure, Senate Bill 4639, advanced with…
TRENTON, N.J. – Facing mounting backlash from educators and parents, New Jersey Democrats are moving to protect non-tenured teachers from being swept up in a new wave of budget-driven layoffs triggered by…
Berkeley Township, NJ – A Toms River woman was arrested after police say she was driving drunk when her Jeep rear-ended another vehicle on Route 9 earlier this fall. The crash happened…
TRENTON, NJ – A new bill introduced in the New Jersey Assembly aims to establish a statewide pilot program allowing the testing and limited operation of fully autonomous vehicles on public roads.…
Albany, NY – There will be no free bus and subway rides for New Yorkers, despite campaign promises by Zohran Mamdani, the next mayor of the city. Today, Governor Kathy Hochul told…
ABERDEEN, N.J. – Environmental and community groups plan to gather Monday afternoon along the Aberdeen seawall to denounce the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection’s decision to approve permits for the long-disputed…