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…
Jackson Township Calls on Police to Enforce Five-Minute Speaking Limit at Town Meetings
JACKSON, N.J. — The Jackson Township Council and Interim Mayor Jennifer Kuhn will deploy police officers at the town hall during public meetings after a resident went two minutes over his allotted…
Toms River Council Majority Charged for Holding Illegal Secret Meeting, Violating State Law
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A dispute over legal representation has erupted into a legal Sunshine Law violation after Toms River Township Attorney Jonathan Penny accused a majority of the Township Council of…
Breakwater Beach Waterpark Offers Free Admission to New Jersey Beach Lifeguards
SEASIDE HEIGHTS, N.J. — Breakwater Beach Waterpark is recognizing New Jersey’s beach lifeguards with five evenings of free admission this summer as part of a partnership with the New Jersey Swim Safety…
Jackson School Sale Not Finalized as Questions Still Surround $40 Million McAuliffe Deal
JACKSON, N.J. — What appeared to be a completed transaction to sell the former Christa McAuliffe Middle School has instead emerged as an unfinished deal facing unanswered questions over zoning, municipal approvals,…
Gov. Sherrill Touts Lowering Electric Bills Across New Jersey, But Ratepayer Aren’t Seeing Any Relief Yet
TRENTON, N.J. — Gov. Mikie Sherrill is touting what she says are more than $1 billion in savings for New Jersey utility customers during her first six months in office, pointing to…
Trump Rejects New Jersey’s Snow Disaster Aid Request, Leaving State to Cover Cleanup Costs
TRENTON, N.J. — President Donald Trump has denied New Jersey’s request for a federal major disaster declaration following February’s severe winter storm, leaving the state responsible for covering tens of millions of…
NJ TRANSIT Replaces More Than Half of Cloudy Train Windows in Accelerated Fleet Upgrade
NEWARK, N.J. — NJ TRANSIT announced it has replaced windows on 241 multilevel rail cars, representing 56% of its current multilevel fleet, as the agency continues an accelerated effort to eliminate the…
N.J. Gov. Sherrill Blames Trump for America’s Embarrassing Loss in World Cup
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill blamed President Donald Trump for recent setbacks involving American sports teams during remarks Thursday at MetLife Stadium, saying the president “has been a…
Man on bicycle wanted after anti Semitic stickers found in Princeton
Princeton police are asking for the public’s help identifying a man accused of placing anti-Semitic propaganda stickers at multiple locations throughout the community. PRINCETON, N.J. — Princeton police are searching for a…
Newark teens charged in failed home invasions targeting luxury SUVs in Secaucus
Police say three Newark men targeted Secaucus homes in separate predawn break-in attempts as part of efforts to steal luxury vehicles parked in residential driveways. SECAUCUS, N.J. — Three Newark men have…
Jackson Councilman Says New County Job Not a Patronage Position
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Jackson Township Councilman Giuseppe Palmeri is defending his recent appointment to an Ocean County position after questions surfaced about whether the job was the result of political patronage.…
Jackson Interim Mayor Jen Kuhn Highlights ‘Lights Out’ Program, Releases No Performance Data
Jackson, NJ – Jackson Township Interim Mayor Jen Kuhn is promoting the township’s “Lights Out” initiative, saying the program has made it easier for residents to report malfunctioning streetlights and improved communication…
Jillian Messina, Head of Ocean County’s $2 Million Per Year Public Affairs Dept. Announces Resignation
Toms River, NJ – Ocean County Public Affairs Director Jillian Messina is reportedly preparing to leave her position with the county, resigning in September of this year, according to a memo sent…
Lakewood Code Enforcement Targets Overgrown Lawns, Illegal Signs and Property Maintenance Violations
Lakewood, NJ – Recent code enforcement activity in Lakewood Township shows officials focusing on a range of quality-of-life issues, including overgrown lawns, illegal signage, trash accumulation, and other property maintenance violations. Records…
Saddle Brook Police Officer Charged After Striking Suspect With Gun, Falsifying Report
Hackensack, NJ – A Saddle Brook Police Department officer has been charged with aggravated assault, tampering with public records, and obstruction following an investigation into an arrest that allegedly violated the department’s…
New Jersey Democrats Blame Climate Change for Flooding, Ignoring Their Own Contribution to the Problem
The Fourth of July weekend storms once again placed New Jersey’s flooding problem at the center of public debate once again, but once again, Democrats are blaming climate change and Republicans are…
Thousands of JCP&L Customers Still Without Power Across New Jersey Five Days After 4th of July Storm
Holmdel, NJ – More than 7,300 Jersey Central Power & Light customers remained without electricity Wednesday morning, nearly five days after a series of powerful thunderstorms and damaging winds swept across New…
Time running out to claim $342K winning New Jersey Lottery ticket
A winning Jersey Cash 5 ticket worth $342,777 will expire in less than two weeks unless its owner comes forward. TRENTON, N.J. — A New Jersey Lottery player has just days left…
New Jersey Sues Trump Administration Over HUD Homeless Housing Funding Changes
TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport has joined a coalition of states in filing a federal lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, challenging the Trump…
Structural Failure at Midtown Manhattan High-Rise Prompts Evacuations, FDNY Says
MANHATTAN, N.Y. – A major structural emergency prompted evacuations Tuesday morning after engineers discovered significant damage inside a 37-story building undergoing renovation in Midtown Manhattan, according to the Fire Department of New…
