Newark Woman Already Facing $1 Million Fraud Case Charged in New Property Management Scam
Elizabeth, NJ – A Newark woman who is already facing charges in an alleged $1 million property management fraud scheme has been charged in a second case accusing her of stealing nearly…
Clark mayor blasts state attorney general’s police misconduct lawsuit as ‘politically motivated’
CLARK, NJ – Clark Township Mayor Angel Albanese pushed back Thursday against a civil complaint filed by New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin, calling the lawsuit “frivolous” and politically driven as…
Suspect charged in Route 9 theft after ramming patrol car and fleeing on Parkway
SAYREVILLE, NJ – A South Orange man is facing a long list of charges after authorities said he rammed a patrol car and fled during a theft in progress at the Enterprise…
Sherrill nominates Lily Laux of Texas School Exec as New Jersey’s next Commissioner of Education
TRENTON, NJ – Governor-elect Mikie Sherrill announced the nomination of Lily Laux to serve as New Jersey’s next Commissioner of Education, selecting a career educator and policy leader with nearly two decades…
Sherrill names Evan Weiss to lead New Jersey Economic Development Authority
TRENTON, NJ – Governor-elect Mikie Sherrill has appointed Evan Weiss as Chief Executive Officer of the New Jersey Economic Development Authority, selecting a veteran economic strategist with a history of public and…
Sherrill taps Ed Potosnak to lead New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection
TRENTON, NJ – Governor-elect Mikie Sherrill has announced her nomination of Ed Potosnak to serve as the next Commissioner of the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, selecting a seasoned environmental advocate…
Governor-elect Sherrill meets with transition team as power transfer from Murphy gains momentum
TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey Governor-elect Mikie Sherrill met this week with her transition team and policy advisors as the state moves closer to the formal handoff of power from outgoing Governor…
Hudson News Distributors cuts 236 jobs in Parsippany amid deepening financial crisis
PARSIPPANY, NJ – Hudson News Distributors, one of the Northeast’s largest magazine and book distributors, has laid off 236 employees at its New Jersey headquarters as the company faces mounting financial trouble…
Verizon faces scrutiny after 1,319 layoffs in New Jersey triggers WARN Act probe
BASKING RIDGE, NJ – Verizon is under investigation by a class action law firm after announcing 1,319 layoffs at its Basking Ridge facility, raising questions about whether the company complied with federal…
Toms River JROTC drill team closes season with top honors at Central Regional competition
TOMS RIVER, NJ – The Toms River Regional Schools Junior ROTC Battalion Drill Team ended its season on a high note Saturday, turning in a strong performance at the final competition of…
Emmy-winning alum returns to Toms River South to inspire business students
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Business Academy students at Toms River High School South got an inside look at the media industry this week when Emmy-winning alum Jenna Powitz returned to campus to…
Two arrested after stolen gun and knife recovered in Kearny linked to Irvington shooting
KEARNY, NJ – Two men were taken into custody after Kearny police intercepted a BMW connected to a recent Irvington shooting, recovering a stolen handgun and a knife during the investigation, authorities…
20-year-old charged after alleged inappropriate contact with teen
Lacey Township man charged with child exploitation offenses following multi-agency investigation Lacey Township, NJ — A 20-year-old Lacey Township resident has been arrested and charged with multiple offenses related to the alleged…
Pedestrian fatally struck twice on Route 40 in Hamilton
Man killed crossing Route 40 in Hamilton Township after being struck by two vehicles Hamilton Township, NJ — A 44-year-old man from Egg Harbor Township was killed Thursday night after being hit…
Lakewood’s Private School Bus Consortium to go Countywide Under New Proposal, State Funded
TRENTON, N.J. – A bill introduced in the New Jersey Senate seeks to create a three-year pilot program in Ocean County that would shift responsibility for nonpublic school transportation from local school…
Cops need more training to deal with pregnant women, New Jersey lawmaker says
TRENTON, N.J. – A new bill introduced in the New Jersey Senate would require specialized training for law enforcement officers on how to safely and effectively respond when encountering pregnant women who…
NJ bill seeks to cut pay for civilly committed sex offenders doing institutional work
TRENTON, N.J. – A bill introduced in the New Jersey Senate would reduce the compensation paid to civilly committed sexually violent predators who perform institutional work, aligning their pay with the rate…
New Jersey lawmakers seek to cut school property taxes in half for senior homeowners
TRENTON, N.J. – New Jersey lawmakers are proposing a sweeping new property tax relief program for seniors that would reimburse half of the school property taxes paid by residents age 65 and…
New Jersey Lawmakers Move to Block State Dems from Raiding Gas Tax Fund for Train Services
TRENTON, N.J. – A new bill introduced in the New Jersey Senate seeks to prevent money raised from the state’s 2016 gas tax increase from being used to fund passenger or freight…
NJ bill would waive pet adoption fees for veterans at public shelters
TRENTON, N.J. – A new measure introduced in the New Jersey Senate would allow military veterans to adopt dogs or cats from publicly operated shelters free of charge, part of an effort…
New Jersey proposes new rules for lobsters
TRENTON, N.J. – A new bill introduced in the New Jersey Assembly aims to clarify how lobster size limits are enforced within the state’s marine waters, ensuring that existing restrictions apply only…
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