Former Charity Treasurer Accused of Stealing More Than $244,000 Meant for Adults With Disabilities
Newark, NJ – A Cedar Grove man has been charged with stealing more than $244,000 from a nonprofit organization that provides support and resources for adults with disabilities, Essex County Prosecutor Theodore…
Jersey player snags $600K top prize with new scratch-off ticket
Two lucky scratch-off players hit it big in New Jersey with $600K and $200K wins Trenton, NJ – A Middlesex County resident is now $600,000 richer after scratching off the top prize…
Carjacker who tossed baby into the snow, shot mother in the face arrested and charged
Cleveland, OH — A 47-year-old man is facing multiple felony charges after allegedly attacking two women in separate violent encounters earlier this month, including one in which a child was thrown into…
Teaneck Police thank Chaverim volunteers for storm assistance
Teaneck, NJ — The Teaneck Police Department expressed its appreciation Monday for Chaverim of Bergen County, crediting the volunteer organization for stepping up to assist both residents and officers during the weekend’s…
NJDOT lifts emergency 35 mph speed limit on all highways
Trenton, NJ — The New Jersey Department of Transportation announced that the temporary 35 mile-per-hour speed limit enacted during the weekend storm has been lifted as of noon Monday, January 26. All…
No Collapse at Adventure Crossing Dome — Ice Removal Misreported as Emergency
Jackson, NJ — Confusion briefly spread online Monday morning after a scanner alert and social media posts incorrectly reported that the inflatable Dome at Adventure Crossing in Jackson had collapsed. The popular…
‘Retire or be fired’: Jackson employee says Mayor Kuhn forced her out after she refused to break the law
Jackson, NJ – A longtime township employee has filed a sweeping civil lawsuit against Jackson Township and its leadership, alleging retaliation, harassment, and wrongful termination after she refused to comply with what…
FAA News accuses Jackson officials of paying for ‘revisionist’ coverage to Lakewood media outlets
Jackson, NJ – A report by FAA News is igniting new controversy in Jackson Township’s ongoing political saga, accusing Mayor Jennifer Kuhn and Councilman Mordechai Burnstein of “paying to mislead” the public…
Toms River MUA to Meet Tuesday; No Plans to End Free Healthcare Packages for One Hour Per Month Commissioners
Toms River, NJ – The Toms River Municipal Utilities Authority will meet Tuesday amid ongoing scrutiny of its spending practices, including continued taxpayer-funded health benefits for part-time commissioners. Despite past criticism, the…
Toms River wraps up plowing operations, mayor urges residents to report any missed streets
Toms River, NJ – Township crews have completed snow plowing on all streets following this week’s powerful winter storm, officials announced Monday morning. Mayor Dan Rodrick said that while the bulk of…
East Orange health center owner, employee charged in scheme to perform unlicensed medical procedures
Trenton, NJ – New Jersey authorities have charged two women with health care fraud and other crimes for allegedly performing medical procedures without licenses and billing Medicaid for thousands of dollars in…
Dog food sold in New Jersey and Connecticut Contaminated with Salmonella and Listeria
Silver Spring, MD – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued a nationwide safety alert warning pet owners to immediately stop feeding eight lots of Raaw Energy raw dog food after…
Jersey City announces new plan to back the blue, improve safety and enforce traffic safety laws
JERSEY CITY, NJ – Mayor James Solomon wasted no time setting the tone for his administration, unveiling an ambitious public safety agenda designed to strengthen law enforcement, reduce traffic fatalities, and rebuild…
Another New Private High School Proposed in Jackson, This Time on Grand Boulevard
Jackson Planning Board to hear proposal for private high school on Grand Boulevard Jackson, NJ – A private high school is being proposed for a quiet residential area along Grand Boulevard, with…
Jackson Planning Board to hear plan for new three story office building and warehouse on Whitesville Road
Jackson, NJ – A proposal to construct a new office and warehouse complex along Whitesville Road is scheduled for review by the Jackson Township Planning Board next month. The application, filed by…
Jackson Planning Board to review one-year extension for Farmingdale Road private school project
Jackson, NJ – The Jackson Township Planning Board is set to hear a request for a one-year time extension on a previously approved project that would bring three private high schools to…
Skitching stunt ends in serious injury on Lakewood street, driver charged
Lakewood, NJ – A late-night snow-tubing incident turned dangerous Sunday when a man being pulled on a tube behind a vehicle was struck by another car and seriously injured, authorities said. Emergency…
Maryland bill seeks to ban zebras, kangaroos, and wallabies as pets
Annapolis, MD – A new bill before the Maryland General Assembly would expand the state’s existing ban on certain exotic animals, adding zebras, kangaroos, wallaroos, and wallabies to the list of prohibited…
Here’s How Much Snow Fell as most of New Jersey was buried under more than a foot of snow
Trenton, NJ – A powerful winter storm blanketed much of New Jersey late Sunday into early Monday, dumping more than a foot of snow across northern counties and creating widespread travel delays…
CBP officers rescue mother and two children from overturned car near Minneapolis
Northfield, MN – Three people were rescued from an overturned vehicle Sunday afternoon after U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers rushed to help a family trapped in an embankment along Interstate 35.…
Massive Philly pot bust stops $2.4M shipment bound for England
Philadelphia, PA – U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers seized nearly 500 pounds of marijuana packed inside boxes of supposed clothing during a major drug interception near Philadelphia earlier this month. Officers…
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