Mikie Sherrill Promised New Jersey Housing Czar and Affordability
TRENTON, N.J. – The Sherrill-Caldwell Administration released a comprehensive housing strategy aimed at lowering costs, expanding homeownership, and addressing New Jersey’s shortage of more than 200,000 homes early on in the transition…
He Campaigned Against Pay Raises for Elected Officials, But Happily Cashed His First Check After Taking Office
JACKSON, N.J. – It’s Christmas time in the Pollak house, but this year, there’s a little something extra underneath that tree. Jackson Councilman Christopher Pollak, who campaigned on rooting out political corruption…
Rental Housing Roundtable Announced in Jackson as New Bureau Set to Launch in January
Jackson Township Council President Mordechai Burnstein and Council Vice President Giuseppe Palmeri announced they will host a community roundtable on rental properties and related issues facing the township. This meeting is another…
Jackson Township Council Highlights Howling Woods Farm as December Small Business of the Month
The Jackson Township Mayor and Council are proud to recognize Howling Woods Farm as the December Small Business Highlight, honoring the organization’s outstanding contributions to education, conservation, and the local community. The…
Jackson announces new weekly recycling scheduled for 2026
Jackson Township Mayor Jennifer Kuhn and the township council have released the town’s new recycling map and schedule. The new weekly schedule will begin on Monday, January 5th. Previously released: Jackson residents…
Jackson Township employees celebrate the holidays with festive brunch hosted by Mayor Kuhn
JACKSON, N.J. – Jackson Township employees gathered for a festive holiday appreciation brunch hosted by Mayor Jennifer Kuhn, celebrating the end of the year and the start of the Christmas holiday with…
Jackson councilman who blasted 400% pay raise happily cashes first public check after just one meeting
JACKSON, N.J. – It’s Christmas time in the Pollak house, but this year, there’s a little something extra underneath that tree. Jackson Councilman Christopher Pollak, who campaigned on rooting out political corruption…
New Jersey Trooper Dismantled Crime Family’s New Jersey Operation
TRENTON, N.J. – The New Jersey State Police has named Detective Sergeant Michael Gallant of the Official Corruption North Unit as the 2025 Trooper of the Year for leading a multi-year investigation…
Christmas Eve power outage hits Berkeley, Lacey, and Lanoka Harbor as crews investigate downed lines
BERKELEY TOWNSHIP, N.J. – More than 1,600 customers were without power Wednesday morning across parts of Berkeley, Lacey, and Lanoka Harbor as Jersey Central Power & Light crews worked to determine the…
Will New Jersey wake up to a white Christmas or just a chill in the air?
TOMS RIVER, N.J. – New Jersey residents hoping for a white Christmas may have to settle for a cold, gray holiday instead, as forecasters say the odds of snow on the ground…
Trump declares America will lead the global race to 6G technology
WASHINGTON, D.C. – President Donald Trump announced a sweeping directive Tuesday declaring that the United States will “lead the world in 6G development,” setting in motion a nationwide effort to secure technological…
Chairman Gilmore faces growing revolt inside Ocean County GOP as rivals eye 2026 power shift
TOMS RIVER, N.J. – Ocean County Republican Chairman George Gilmore, long a towering figure in New Jersey GOP politics, is facing unprecedented dissent from within his own ranks as party leaders quietly…
Toms River Seeks to Cut Ties With Politically Connected Joint Insurance Fund Under State Investigation, Find Cheaper Coverage in 2026
TOMS RIVER, N.J. – Township officials will hold a special meeting on December 30 to ensure employees remain insured after the town’s current coverage with the Ocean County Joint Insurance Fund expires…
Toms River MUA votes to keep free healthcare for one-hour-a-month commissioners
TOMS RIVER, N.J. – Commissioners of the Toms River Municipal Utilities Authority voted last week to continue receiving full taxpayer-funded healthcare benefits, despite working an average of just one hour per month.…
The Cost of Being Murdered in Ocean County: Commissioners approve over $2 million in new medical examiner contracts
TOMS RIVER, N.J. – Ocean County officials have approved a series of professional service contracts totaling more than $1 million to support the operations of the County Medical Examiner’s Office through next…
Brick lawyer hired to defend man among seven charged in a multi-state prostitution and racketeering case
TRENTON, N.J. – A Brick Township man is among seven individuals charged in what state authorities describe as a large-scale prostitution and racketeering network operating illicit massage parlors across New Jersey and…
Tinton Falls Police looking for owner of small black dog found near Newman Springs Road
TINTON FALLS, N.J. – Police are trying to locate the owner of a small black dog found wandering near the intersection of Newman Springs Road and Hance Avenue on Tuesday afternoon. According…
Elderly woman killed in Bayonne apartment fire under investigation by arson task force
BAYONNE, N.J. – Authorities are investigating a fatal fire that claimed the life of an 82-year-old woman Tuesday morning in Bayonne, according to the Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office. Acting Prosecutor Wayne Mello…
New Jersey seat belt use hits record 95% after statewide ‘Click It or Ticket’ campaign
TRENTON, N.J. – Nearly 95% of New Jersey drivers and front-seat passengers are now buckling up, marking one of the state’s highest seat belt usage rates on record following this year’s “Click…
Emergency water work shuts down major Parsippany intersection through tonight
PARSIPPANY, N.J. – Crews are conducting emergency water department repairs at the busy intersection of North Beverwyck Road and Knoll Road, forcing multiple closures and detours expected to remain in place until…
Elementary school safety patrol visits New Jersey State Police headquarters for hands-on learning day
TRENTON, N.J. – Students from Warren E. Sooy Jr. Elementary School’s Safety Patrol program spent the day at New Jersey State Police Headquarters, where they explored the department’s history, met specialized units,…
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