Los Angeles Faces First Amendment Challenge Over Ban on N-Word, C-Word
Los Angeles, CA – The Los Angeles City Council is facing a constitutional challenge after adopting a policy that prohibits members of the public from using the racial slur commonly known as…
NJ Bill Would Classify Display of Confederate Flag, Nazi Symbol, or Noose as Hate Crime
Trenton, NJ – A new proposal in the New Jersey Legislature would make it a hate crime to display certain symbols historically associated with racism and violence, including the Confederate flag, Nazi…
Krispy Kreme and OREO team up for new limited-edition cookie-inspired doughnuts
New Golden OREO and Chocolate OREO Dream join fan-favorite Cookies & Kreme doughnut in nationwide release Brick Township, NJ – Krispy Kreme and OREO are sweetening their partnership once again with a…
Assemblyman Proposes Bill to Wrap Utility Boxes with New Jersey Tourism Ads
Trenton, NJ – A new bill introduced by Assemblyman Alex Sauickie (R-12) would transform everyday utility boxes at intersections across New Jersey into colorful advertisements promoting tourism. The proposal directs the Division…
Ocean County man jailed for selling child photos
Anthony Michael Amodea was taken into custody Friday on charges related to the sale of child exploitative images, authorities say. Toms River, N.J. – A 32-year-old Ocean County man is being held…
Ocean County inmate to be held without release on multiple child sex assault charges
Nelson De Jesus Ramos-Diaz remains in custody following his December arrest on aggravated sexual assault and child endangerment charges. Toms River, N.J. – A 29-year-old man from Ocean County remains behind bars…
Manchester Police Rally Community to Help 11-Year-Old Miles Win Adaptive Bike
Manchester Township, NJ – The Manchester Township Police Department is calling on the community to help 11-year-old Miles Zimerla win an adaptive jogging bike through the Great Bike Giveaway, a national program…
Applebee’s celebrates 25 years of ‘Mucho Madness’ with new $6 cocktails and $4 mocktail
Restaurant chain introduces festive Emerald Escape, Pricklycane, and Parade Punch drinks for St. Patrick’s Day Manchester, NJ – Applebee’s is brightening up its drink lineup in New Jersey and beyond. Applebee’s Neighborhood…
Newark federal judge sides with insurers, dismisses Hair Zone’s coverage lawsuit over defective hair products
Court rules Hartford and Travelers not liable under policy exclusions for company’s product damage claims NEWARK, NJ – A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by Hair Zone Inc., which does…
Jersey Mike’s pledges 100% of March 25 sales to send athletes to 2026 Special Olympics USA Games
Sandwich chain’s 16th annual “Month of Giving” aims to top last year’s $30 million record for charity MANASQUAN, NJ – Jersey Mike’s Subs will donate 100% of sales from all locations nationwide…
Newark federal judge gives Atlantic City inmate one last chance to fix failed civil rights lawsuit
Chaka Kwanzaa’s complaint over jail conditions dismissed again after court says it lacks facts NEWARK, NJ – A federal judge has dismissed, for a second time, a civil rights lawsuit filed by…
NJ ticket claims $764K lottery top prize
$764,968 Essex County ticket hits Jersey Cash 5 jackpot TRENTON, NJ — A single ticket sold in Essex County matched all five numbers in Saturday’s Jersey Cash 5 drawing, landing a $764,968…
Woodbury police K-9 “Scooby” joins students for Read Across America celebration
Officers visit Woodbury Heights Elementary to promote literacy and community engagement WOODBURY, NJ – Students at Woodbury Heights Elementary School got a special visit this week from K-9 Scooby and Sergeant Beckett…
Toms River council re-appoints controversial MUA commissioner to 5-year-term with free healthcare plan
Five-year term for bankrupted business owner Phil Brilliant deepens political divide over mayor’s plan to abolish utilities authority TOMS RIVER, NJ – The ongoing feud between Toms River Mayor Dan Rodrick and…
Gov. Sherrill appoints Jeanne Hengemuhle as first woman, openly gay leader of New Jersey State Police
Veteran trooper brings 26 years of service to top law enforcement post amid major storm recovery TRENTON, NJ – Governor Mikie Sherrill has nominated Lieutenant Colonel Jeanne Hengemuhle to serve as Superintendent…
Manhattan DA drops assault charge against man accused of throwing ice at NYPD officers
NEW YORK, NY – Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg has dropped the assault charge against 27-year-old Gusmane Coulibaly, a West African national accused of hurling ice-packed snowballs at NYPD officers during a…
Charges Dropped: Mamdani doubles down, refuses to condemn ice and snowball attack on cops at Washington Square Park
A chaotic winter gathering turned violent as officers were struck with ice-filled snowballs, sparking injuries, arrests, and political backlash. NEW YORK, NY – What began as a spirited snowball fight in Washington…
‘Abolish ICE’ banner on zamboni during New Jersey pro hockey game intermission causes online stir
NEWARK, NJ – Newark has become the hotbed of the anti-ICE movement in New Jersey, home to one of the nation’s most notable migrant facilities, Delaney Hall, but last night, the city…
JCP&L to shut off power in parts of Berkeley Township for storm damage repairs today
Outage to affect western Holiday City residents Wednesday morning for tree removal work BERKELEY TOWNSHIP, NJ – The Berkeley Township Office of Emergency Management has issued a notice to residents after Jersey…
Manchester police tow cars after owners ignored snow storm street parking warnings
Manchester, NJ – Manchester Township police said they issued multiple public alerts and conducted door-to-door visits before this week’s snowstorm, and towed numerous vehicles left in the roadway that blocked plows and…
Detective couple alleges cover-up after ex-cop broke into home to confront ex-lover
Lawsuit claims police failed to act as officer used department baton in assault, then avoided arrest BAYVILLE, NJ – Two New Jersey detectives have filed a civil lawsuit against multiple police departments…
