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…
Pennsylvania lawmakers want to ban sales of assault weapons in latest anti-gun push
HARRISBURG, PA – State Representatives Benjamin Sanchez and Aerion Abney are preparing to introduce legislation that would ban the future sale and transfer of assault-style weapons in Pennsylvania following a year marked…
Heavy delays clog NJ highways as Friday morning commute hits full stride
NEWARK, NJ – Rush-hour traffic across New Jersey slowed to a crawl Friday morning as wet conditions, construction zones, and several early crashes combined to jam major routes heading toward New York…
New Jersey GOP Lawmakers Seek to End Unfair NJ Transit 2.5% Corporate Transit Tax
Trenton, NJ – A newly introduced bill in the New Jersey Assembly would repeal the state’s corporate transit fee, ending a 2.5 percent surtax on large corporations that was enacted last year…
New Jersey man sentenced to 40 years for fatal stabbing of partner in Costco truck lot
Man gets 40 years after brutal truck lot murder of partner Frederick, MD – A New Jersey truck driver who killed his domestic partner inside a tractor-trailer cab at a Costco distribution…
Berkeley gas station raided after probe into illegal THC and flavored vape sales
BERKELEY TOWNSHIP, N.J. – A month-long investigation into a Bayville gas station ended with police seizing hundreds of prohibited vape and THC products. Detectives executed a court-approved search warrant at the Sinclair…
NJ man accused of producing child porn and assaulting minors
Vineland man arrested in child exploitation case after ICAC investigation leads to multiple charges Vineland, NJ – A 26-year-old Vineland man has been arrested and charged with a series of disturbing crimes…
Bayonne man gets 30 years for beating woman to death
Bayonne man sentenced to 30 years for 2020 killing of Crystal Ojeda Jersey City, NJ – A Bayonne man will spend the next three decades in state prison after being sentenced Wednesday…
No charges for cop who shot rifle-toting man behind burning NJ home
Grand jury clears Pemberton Township officer in fatal shooting of armed man during house fire standoff Trenton, NJ – A state grand jury has declined to criminally charge a Pemberton Township police…
Powerball ticket sold at NJ 7-Eleven wins $1 million
Powerball luck strikes in Union County as $1 million ticket sold at 7-Eleven Trenton, NJ – A Powerball ticket sold in Union County hit big on Wednesday, matching all five white balls…
New Jersey Senator Shows Support for Congress Members Who Called for Military to Rebel Against White House ‘Unlawful Orders’
Washington, DC – A political firestorm erupted Wednesday after six Democratic members of Congress — all military veterans — released a joint video reminding U.S. service members of their duty to refuse…
New Jersey Congressional Aide Who Faked Violent “Trump Fueled” Attack Facing Five Years in Prison
TOMS RIVER, NJ – A New Jersey woman employed by New Jersey Congressman Jeff Van Drew was charged Wednesday with conspiring to stage a violent assault and making false statements to law…
Erin Stewart launches bid for Connecticut governor, pledges to go against “Clowns in Hartford”
New Britain, CT – Longtime New Britain Mayor Erin Stewart officially entered the race for governor, announcing her candidacy as a Republican challenger with a message centered on change, fiscal responsibility, and…
Galloway police team up with TapHouse Jiu-Jitsu for women’s self-defense seminar
Galloway Township, NJ – Officers from the Galloway Township Police Department joined forces with TapHouse Jiu-Jitsu Wednesday evening to host a community women’s self-defense seminar designed to teach practical personal safety techniques.…
Somerset County launches free veterans shuttle to Lyons VA Medical Center
Somerset County, NJ – Local officials announced the launch of a fare-free shuttle service connecting the Lyons Train Station to the Lyons VA Medical Center in Bernards Township, aimed at improving transportation…
New Jersey CFO sentenced to eight years for $2.5 million fraud and money laundering scheme targeting New Jersey nonprofit
Trenton, NJ – The former chief financial officer of a Burlington County-based nonprofit was sentenced to eight years in state prison after admitting to stealing more than $2.5 million from the organization…
Major New Jersey Behavioral Healthcare Provider Leaving State, Laying Off 572 Workers
NEWARK, NJ – UnitedHealth Group’s Optum Health division will lay off 572 employees in early 2026 and close its behavioral health services across New Jersey, according to WARN notices filed with state…
White House Jobs report Shows Growth in U.S. Employment Rate
Washington, DC – The White House declared “major progress” Thursday after new data showed the U.S. economy added 119,000 jobs in September, more than double economists’ forecasts, with nearly all gains coming…
Teen’s abuse mishandled by Yates County investigator who faced little punishment, report finds
PENN YAN, NY – A Yates County sheriff’s investigator who failed to act on a teenage girl’s rape allegations and later faced minimal discipline is drawing renewed scrutiny after the victim was…
NJ bill would excuse students from school to perform at military funerals
TRENTON, NJ – A proposed New Jersey law would allow public school students to receive an excused absence when they take part in a musical performance honoring veterans at military funerals, including…
NJ bill would make utilities pay customers for food and medicine lost after long power outages
TRENTON, NJ – A proposal in the New Jersey Legislature would require electric utilities to reimburse residents for spoiled food and prescription medicine after extended power outages caused by major storms. The…
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