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…
NJ Transit raises parking rates again as agency cites sustainability push
NEWARK, N.J. – NJ Transit will roll out new parking rate increases beginning January 15 as part of its ongoing effort to align commuter lot pricing with market rates and sustain operations…
Useless Weird Sh-t: Phil Murphy gives 350,000 Ex-Cons Right to Serve on Jury duty
TRENTON, N.J. – Governor Phil Murphy signed an executive order this week restoring jury service rights to more than 350,000 New Jersey residents who have completed their criminal sentences, calling it a…
Rush-hour construction, traffic slows New Jersey morning commute
TRENTON, NJ – North and Central Jersey commuters faced extensive delays Monday morning as heavy volume choked several major routes, including the New Jersey Turnpike, I-287, and the Hudson River crossings. The…
NJ GOP senators propose bill requiring local police and courts to work with ICE on deportations
TRENTON, NJ – A group of Republican lawmakers has introduced legislation that would compel New Jersey police, correctional facilities, and courts to cooperate directly with federal immigration authorities when handling cases involving…
Doxxing the NYPD? New York City Bans Police from Using Police Plaza as Contact Address for Medical Emergencies
NEW YORK, NY – A new internal policy from the Fire Department of New York (FDNY) is drawing criticism from within city emergency services after requiring that emergency medical reports for injured…
Muslim Heritage Month flag raised above City Hall Newark as residents chant Allahu Ackbar
NEWARK, NJ – The Muslim flag was raised above Newark City Hall Friday afternoon as city officials, faith leaders, and community members gathered to mark New Jersey’s observance of Muslim Heritage Month…
New Jersey moves forward on $6.6 million psychedelic magic mushroom legalization bill
TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey is moving to legalize another federally banned drug. A new proposal before the New Jersey Legislature seeks to legalize, regulate, and fund psilocybin-assisted behavioral health care in…
Newly merged Jackson Township High School cheer team makes debut as one unified squad
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – The roar of a new era echoed through the gym this weekend as the Jackson Township High School Jaguars cheerleading team took the mat for the first time…
NJ GOP senators propose bill requiring local police and courts to work with ICE on deportations
TRENTON, NJ – A group of Republican lawmakers has introduced legislation that would compel New Jersey police, correctional facilities, and courts to cooperate directly with federal immigration authorities when handling cases involving…
New Jersey Teens Could Soon Hide Their Mental Health Issues from Parents Under Proposed Law
TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey lawmakers are considering a proposal that would allow minors as young as 14 to seek behavioral health treatment without parental consent, lowering the current threshold by two…
NJ bill would require prisons to house inmates by gender identity and honor preferred pronouns
TRENTON, NJ – A new bill introduced in the New Jersey Legislature would mandate that transgender and non-binary inmates be housed in state correctional facilities according to their gender identity or expression,…
NJ Democrats push bill to offer full Medicaid healthcare access to undocumented immigrants
TRENTON, NJ – A proposal introduced in the New Jersey Legislature would make the state one of the first in the nation to provide full medical assistance to undocumented immigrants, expanding eligibility…
NJ appeals court upholds defamation ruling in Englewood Cliffs political dispute
HACKENSACK, NJ – The New Jersey Appellate Division has affirmed a lower court ruling in a heated defamation case involving Englewood Cliffs’ local political figures, finding that statements made during a municipal…
Toms River promotes winter party fun at Winding River Ice Rink
TOMS RIVER, NJ – The Toms River Township Government is inviting residents to celebrate the winter season with parties at Winding River Ice Rink, offering a mix of skating and social fun…
NJ appeals court upholds DEP’s landmark environmental justice rules to protect urban communities
TRENTON, NJ – The DEP’s push to limit industrial operations in urban centers, to push them out to more rural communities stands. The New Jersey Appellate Division has upheld the state Department…
Court rules Monmouth County SPCA not subject to New Jersey public records law
FREEHOLD, NJ – The New Jersey Appellate Division has ruled that the Monmouth County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (MCSPCA) is not considered a “public agency” under the state’s…
NJ Supreme Court reinstates murder conviction in Michael Owens case
TRENTON, NJ – The New Jersey Supreme Court has reinstated the murder conviction of Michael Owens, reversing part of a lower court decision that had vacated the verdict over jury instruction and…
Cheapest Gas Prices in New Jersey: New Jersey drivers find relief as gas prices drop below $2.50 at top stations statewide
TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey drivers are catching a break at the pump this week, as several stations across the state report gas prices dipping to some of the lowest levels in…
Former Wall Township school teacher facing jail time at sentencing in January
FREEHOLD, NJ – A former Wall Township High School teacher who pleaded guilty to multiple sex offenses involving two students will be sentenced later this month. Julie Rizzitello, 37, of Brick Township,…
Former Red Bank pastor charged with sexual crimes against underage parishioner
FREEHOLD, NJ – A former pastor of a Red Bank church has been arrested and charged with multiple sexual offenses involving a juvenile parishioner, following a multi-agency investigation led by the Monmouth…
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