Trenton man arrested with stolen machine pistol police say
Officers allege suspect carried Glock fitted with conversion device and stolen from Pennsylvania TRENTON, NJ — A patrol through Trenton’s Unity Square Park led officers to a 23-year-old man who allegedly fled…
Toms River kicks off hiring for 2026 summer recreation jobs despite winter chill
TOMS RIVER, NJ – While the Shore is locked in one of its longest cold streaks in years, Toms River officials are already thinking ahead to sunshine, surf, and summer jobs. The…
New Jersey Republicans make symbolic move to repeal Phil Murphy’s plastic bag ban
TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey lawmakers have introduced new legislation to repeal the state’s sweeping plastic and paper bag ban, arguing the policy has backfired and led to more waste rather than…
New Jersey Lottery adds $1M top prize to February scratch off lineup
New Jersey Lottery unveils six new games and sweepstakes for February TRENTON, NJ — Lottery players in the Garden State will have new chances to win big next month, as the New…
Senator Amato Calls for Doubling New Jersey’s Veterans’ Tax Relief
TRENTON, NJ – A new proposal in the New Jersey Legislature seeks to provide expanded financial relief to veterans by doubling their state income tax deduction from $6,000 to $12,000. The Democrat…
After Years of Getting Away With It, Lawmakers Ask for Car Thieves to Be Exempt from Pre-Trial Release
TRENTON, NJ – Some New Jersey Lawmakers are beginning to recognize that the State’s Bail Reform Act isn’t working and that repeat offenders are being released. Now, a bill introduced by Republicans…
Time running out for $1.5M winning lottery ticket in New Jersey
Unclaimed $1.5M lottery ticket sold in Atlantic City nears expiration TRENTON, NJ — Somewhere in New Jersey, a lottery ticket worth over $1.5 million is gathering dust — and it could all…
Crashes, delays and closures slow New Jersey’s Friday morning commute
TRENTON, N.J. – The Friday morning rush across New Jersey brought a mix of crashes, downed infrastructure, and heavy delays stretching from North Jersey to the shore, causing significant slowdowns for commuters…
Disabled Amtrak train causes major NJ Transit delays at Penn Station
NEW YORK, N.Y. – A disabled Amtrak train in one of the Hudson River tunnels caused significant rail delays for NJ Transit commuters Friday morning, with service into and out of Penn…
Community rallies to find missing kitten Norman in Asbury Park
ASBURY PARK, N.J. – When Jenny Olsen’s kitten Norman slipped out of her home five months ago, the family feared the worst. The 9-month-old cat, rescued at just two weeks old and…
Keansburg man indicted in brutal Seaside Heights killing
Keansburg man indicted on murder charge in Seaside Heights death OCEAN COUNTY, NJ – A grand jury has indicted a Keansburg man on a murder charge after a young woman was brought…
New Jersey bill seeks to tax stored nuclear waste at shuttered power plants
TRENTON, NJ – A bill pre-filed in the New Jersey Senate would classify spent nuclear fuel stored at decommissioned power plants as taxable business personal property, a move aimed at restoring lost…
NJ bill would ban sale of foods and drinks with artificial sweeteners in all schools
TRENTON, NJ – Sugar and corn syrup are coming back and artifcial sweeteners our out in New Jersey school lunch rooms under a bill introduced in the New Jersey Senate on Wednesday.…
NJ bill would require Uber and Lyft to offer live customer support and alert riders of suspicious activity
TRENTON, NJ – A new bill introduced in the New Jersey Senate would mandate that ride-hailing companies such as Uber and Lyft provide live, around-the-clock customer service and timely alerts to riders…
New Jersey looks to bring back ‘Perfect Together’ tourism slogan with a modern twist
TRENTON, NJ – A new proposal in the State Senate aims to revive one of New Jersey’s most recognizable tourism slogans, bringing back the phrase that defined a generation of state pride…
N.J. bill would force decommissioned nuclear plants to keep paying towns after shutdown
TRENTON, NJ – A new bill introduced in the New Jersey Senate would require owners of decommissioned nuclear power plants to continue making annual community service payments to their host municipalities, even…
Jackson Township hires influential North Jersey Democrat led firm that was blasted for “unacceptable failure” in Jersey City
JACKSON, N.J. – Last year, Jersey City officials announced they were cutting ties with Millennium Strategies over what that city’s new mayor then called an “unacceptable failure” with a $2 million state…
Three New Jersey men charged in alleged trafficking and sexual exploitation of minor
Trenton, NJ – A months-long investigation into the disappearance of a 13-year-old girl led state prosecutors to file serious criminal charges Thursday against three New Jersey men accused of trafficking and sexually…
Ocean County case ends with guilty plea over illegal video
Brick Township man pleads guilty in child sexual abuse material case Brick Township, NJ — A Brick Township man has pleaded guilty to possession of child sexual abuse material following a digital…
Bergen County man convicted of murdering wife’s boyfriend appeals, arguing evidence was insufficient
HACKENSACK, N.J. – A Bergen County man, Sui Kam “Tony” Tung, is again appealing his conviction for the 2011 murder of Rob Cantor, the boyfriend of Tung’s estranged wife, following a retrial…
Hudson County man appeals conviction, argues traffic stop and search were unconstitutional
JERSEY CITY, N.J. – A Hudson County man convicted on weapons charges is appealing his case, arguing that the trial court wrongly denied his motion to suppress evidence obtained during what he…
