Sherrill Housing Plan Called for Housing Czar, More Homes, Faster Permits Across New Jersey, Where is It?
MORRISTOWN, N.J. – On the campaign trail, then Democratic gubernatorial candidate Mikie Sherrill unveiled a wide-ranging housing policy blueprint that calls for creating a statewide “Housing Czar,” accelerating home construction, expanding first-time…
McGuckin Bill Seeks to Remove Municipal Electric Utilities from New Jersey’s Overreaching Regulation Body
TRENTON, NJ – A measure introduced in the State Assembly seeks to exempt municipal electric utilities from regulation by the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (BPU), ending the state’s authority to…
Bill would expand New Jersey’s human trafficking law to target anyone profiting from exploitation
TRENTON, NJ – A new proposal before the New Jersey Legislature would broaden the state’s definition of human trafficking to include anyone who profits financially from the crime — even if they…
Watermain breaks, rush-hour volume slow Friday morning commute across New Jersey
Watermain breaks and routine congestion caused widespread delays across northern and central New Jersey during the Friday morning commute. NEWARK, NJ – Friday’s morning rush brought widespread slowdowns across New Jersey, with…
Shore lawmaker slams ‘insane’ legislation being pushed by radical New Jersey Democrat lawmakers in Murphy lame duck session
Assemblyman Paul Kanitra released a video condemning what he called New Jersey’s “most insane” lame duck bills and urged voters to oppose them. POINT PLEASANT BEACH, NJ – Assemblyman Paul Kanitra took…
Mayor Kuhn Visits Senior Holiday Party at Sunrise Senior Living Holiday Food Drive
Jackson Township Mayor Jennifer Kuhn and Council Vice President Giuseppe Palmeri joined residents and staff at Sunrise Senior Living on Thursday morning for a warm, festive community breakfast in support of Fulfill…
Jackson’s New Street Light Reporting System Helping Residents Out of the Darkness
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – Last month, Jackson Mayor Jennifer Kuhn and the Jackson Council announced a new initiative to report malfunctioning streetlights in town. So far, most of the reported street lights…
Lifeguards could soon be classified as first responders in New Jersey
TRENTON, NJ – A new measure introduced in the New Jersey Assembly seeks to officially recognize open water lifeguards as first responders and emergency response providers. Assembly Bill A6240, sponsored by Assemblyman…
New Jersey awards $13M to test hydrogen-powered trucks at Port Newark
TRENTON, NJ – Rutgers University’s Center for Advanced Infrastructure and Transportation has received a $13 million award from the New Jersey Economic Development Authority to pilot hydrogen fuel cell trucks at Port…
What the Hank? Murphy declares New Jersey state of emergency over propane supply disruption
TRENTON, NJ – Governor Phil Murphy has declared a statewide State of Emergency to begin Friday morning as New Jersey braces for propane supply disruptions tied to a service outage at a…
Medical examiner rules Manhattan newborn’s death a homicide
NEW YORK, NY – A newborn boy found unresponsive in a Manhattan apartment last year has been ruled the victim of a homicide, police confirmed Tuesday. The ruling comes from the Office…
Misfortune: Tarot Reader Shot Dead After ‘Placing Curse’ On Man Court Records Reveal
Queens, NY – A Howard Beach man has been sentenced to 23 years in prison for fatally shooting a tarot card reader he believed had placed a curse on him. The killing…
Checkout cheats bolt with PlayStations and iPads from Fallston Walmart
Fallston, MD – Three suspects fled a Fallston Walmart after stealing high-value electronics during a grab-and-run theft earlier this month. A bystander captured video of the suspects leaving the store, including the…
Essex County ticket scores $1 million with near-miss in Powerball drawing
Essex County ticket hits $1 million as Powerball jackpot surges to $1 billion TRENTON, NJ — A Bloomfield lottery player came painfully close to becoming a billionaire, matching all five white balls…
Police Navidad! New Jersey Cops Bust Two Suspects in Citywide Package Theft Operation
FAIR LAWN, NJ – After weeks of package thefts across town, police in Fair Lawn have arrested two suspects accused of stealing deliveries from porches during the busy holiday season. Officers identified…
Howell man gets 17 years for firing shots outside girlfriend’s home
FREEHOLD, NJ – A Howell man has been sentenced to 17 years in state prison for firing a handgun during a late-night incident outside his girlfriend’s home in 2023, authorities said Thursday.…
Heartbroken New Jersey shelter pleads for home for Piper, its longest waiting dog
FORKED RIVER, NJ – A gentle, loyal dog named Piper has spent more than 400 days waiting at the Associated Humane Societies shelter in Forked River, hoping someone will finally take her…
Two stranded dolphins rescued from marsh in Massachusetts
WAREHAM, MA – Two common dolphins stranded on a marsh near Beaverdam Creek were rescued Monday morning after a coordinated response by local and wildlife officials. The Wareham Department of Natural Resources…
Guatemalan man admits to smuggling scheme and fraud in Ohio child assault and custody case
CLEVELAND, OH – A Guatemalan man unlawfully living in the United States has pleaded guilty in federal court to directing a 14-year-old girl to cross the border illegally and lying to U.S.…
Jackson Township Announces Return to Weekly Recycling Pickups for Residents in January
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – Jackson residents will no longer have to hold on to their recyclables for weeks at a time anymore as the township announces a return to a weekly recycling…
Bomb threats force lockdowns and emergency room closures at two Ocean County hospitals
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Two Ocean County hospitals were placed on lockdown Tuesday after receiving bomb threats that prompted emergency sweeps by law enforcement, authorities said. The threats targeted Community Medical Center…
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