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…
E-bike rider injured in crash on Degraw Avenue in Teaneck
TEANECK, N.J. – Police in Teaneck are investigating a motor vehicle crash involving an e-bike that occurred Monday evening near the Interstate 95 South entrance ramp. According to the Teaneck Police Department,…
Lawmaker blasts Democrats’ 10 Craziest and Dangerous Bills Being Pushed During Murphy Lame Duck Session
TRENTON, N.J. – Republican Assemblyman Paul Kanitra released a fiery video this week accusing Democratic lawmakers of using the state’s lame-duck legislative session to rush through what he called “the 10 most…
N.J. Democrat proposes free state healthcare coverage for undocumented immigrants
TRENTON, N.J. – Assemblywoman Garnet R. Hall (D–Essex, Union) has introduced legislation that would make New Jersey one of the first states in the country to offer full, state-funded healthcare coverage to…
New Jersey’s Annual Punk Rock Flea Market comes to Jackson with ‘Wreck the Halls’ holiday shopping fest
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, N.J. – The New Jersey Punk Rock Flea Market (NJPRFM) is bringing its loud, weird, and wildly creative holiday spirit back to Ocean County this month with its annual “Wreck…
Toms River mayor Rodrick says returning nativity scene at town hall keeps Christ in Christmas
TOMS RIVER, N.J. – Despite growing efforts in parts of New Jersey to scale back religious themes in public holiday displays, Mayor Dan Rodrick says Toms River will continue to celebrate Christmas…
As Graduation Test Scores Drop, New Jersey Wants to End Testing Instead of Improving Scores and Fixing the Problem
TRENTON, N.J. – A bill to eliminate New Jersey’s high school graduation proficiency exam advanced in the Assembly Education Committee, igniting a debate over standards, equity, and workforce readiness. Assemblywoman Michele Matsikoudis’…
Bad News for New Jersey: Clinton Appointed Federal Judge Blocks Trump’s Offshore Wind Moratorium
ATLANTIC CITY, NJ. – There’s some bad news for the Jersey Shore today as a progressive judge in Massachusetts just delivered a blow to President Trump’s offshore wind moratorium that had put…
New York City teacher arrested in the Bronx on forcible touching and sexual abuse charges
BRONX, N.Y. – A New York City Department of Education employee was arrested Monday afternoon in the Bronx on charges of forcible touching and sexual abuse, police said. The arrest took place…
Van Drew blasts New Jersey gas tax hike as ‘a punch in the gut’ to families
TRENTON, NJ – Congressman Jeff Van Drew sharply criticized New Jersey’s incoming gas tax hike, calling it an unnecessary financial blow to working families already struggling with rising costs. Beginning January 1,…
Mikie Sherrill Affordability Plan Includes a Million Dollar Transition, Doubling Previous Governors
TRENTON, N.J. – Governor-elect Mikie Sherrill’s transition team faced harsh backlash Monday over a proposed 62 percent increase in its transition team budget, a move critics say contradicts her campaign’s promise to…
New Jersey Lawmakers Move Closer to Making SNAP Benefits a Right
TRENTON, N.J. – A controversial resolution which sounds good on the outside, but worries some lawmakers of its intent has overwhelmingly passed in the New Jersey assembly on Monday. Lawmakers fear the…
Turnpike, Parkway, 287 delays cause traffic headaches during Tuesday morning commute
NEWARK, N.J. – Commuters faced a rough Tuesday morning across New Jersey as multiple crashes, delays, and road hazards clogged major highways during rush hour. Just before 8:45 a.m., a crash on…
Mayor Jennifer L. Kuhn Takes Action for Animal Farm That Was Promised Help, But Never Got It
Jackson Township, NJ — Jackson Township Mayor Jennifer L. Kuhn has begun taking immediate action to address a concern raised publicly by Perfect Insanity Farm regarding the long-term care and financial burden…
$2.8 million winner hits big in Monmouth County
Monmouth County ticket hits $2.8 million Jersey Cash 5 jackpot in record solo win Trenton, NJ — One lucky player in Monmouth County struck it big Friday night, claiming a $2.8 million…
Eight Philadelphia Youth Football Players Busted at Florida Nationals for Dick’s Heist
DAVENPORT, FL – Eight teenagers from Pennsylvania who were in Polk County to compete in a youth football championship were arrested Saturday after deputies foiled an organized retail theft at Dick’s Sporting…
New Jersey school teacher arrested on child sex abuse material charges
TRENTON, NJ – A retired Hamilton Township elementary school teacher has been arrested and charged with multiple counts related to the possession and distribution of child sexual abuse material following an investigation…
Howell store sells $1 million winning lottery ticket
Monmouth County ticket hits $1 million in Cash 4 Life jackpot draw Trenton, NJ — A lucky lottery player in Monmouth County is waking up a millionaire after matching all five white…
Jets fans revive ‘Sell the team’ chants at MetLife as frustration boils over after another loss
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ – The boos were deafening once again at MetLife Stadium on Sunday as New York Jets fans erupted in “Sell the team” chants following the franchise’s latest loss —…
At nearly 200 pounds, Ocean County service dog Jager is a gentle giant bringing comfort to victims
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Towering at nearly 200 pounds, Jager, a therapy dog serving Ocean County law enforcement, is earning admiration for his calm nature and vital role in helping victims of…
Sadeghi: Ocean County’s Jakes Branch Nature Center a hidden gem
BERKELEY TOWNSHIP, NJ – Longtime resident and Ocean County Commissioner Frank Sadeghi is encouraging Ocean County families to visit Jakes Branch County Park after attending a Veterans Appreciation Day event hosted there…
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