ICE Operation in Belleville Confirmed by Mayor Velez
Belleville, NJ – Multiple Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations were carried out Monday in Belleville, with several landscaping workers reportedly taken into federal custody, according to a statement released by Mayor…
Broke New Jersey Voter Pens Viral Letter to Jack Ciattarelli About Election
Trenton, NJ – A handwritten note left on a campaign mailer has become a symbol in New Jersey’s heated governor’s race after GOP candidate Jack Ciattarelli shared it online, highlighting voter frustration…
New Jersey Punishes Lyft for $19.5 Million Over Independent Contractor Driver Status
Trenton, NJ – Lyft has agreed to pay nearly $19.5 million to New Jersey after state officials determined the ride-sharing company wrongly classified more than 100,000 drivers as independent contractors, depriving them…
Toms River’s Future Could Be in Movies, Not High-Rise Apartments, Council Candidate Says
TOMS RIVER, NJ — Toms River could position itself as New Jersey’s next entertainment industry hub under a new vision put forward by council candidate Justin Moran, who is running in Ward…
ROVA Farms Update: Commitee Approves Plan to Move Forward
Jackson, NJ – Plans to redevelop the former historic ROVA Farms property took a major step forward after the all-volunteer citizen committee voted to approve the final site plan for the project.…
ICE arrests MS-13 associate wanted by Interpol, found living near Long Island school
Brentwood, NY – A 42-year-old Salvadoran national wanted in his home country for violent crimes was arrested on Long Island after authorities discovered he was living just steps from a middle school,…
Federal judge tosses New Jersey nurse’s vaccine mandate lawsuit against Phil Murphy’s Dept. of Health
Trenton, NJ – A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by a longtime New Jersey state nurse who challenged the denial of her religious exemption to the state’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate,…
Ocean County man held without bail on assault charge, immigration detainer filed
Toms River, NJ – A 36-year-old Ocean County man is in custody without bail after being charged with attempted assault and flagged with an immigration detainer, jail records show. Jorge Alejandro Mendieta-Isidro…
Jersey City man charged with groping 11-year-old girl inside store
Jersey City, NJ – A 41-year-old man has been arrested after investigators said he groped an 11-year-old girl inside a Jersey City store last month, the Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office announced Friday.…
Ocean County man jailed on domestic violence assault charges
Toms River, NJ – A 34-year-old Ocean County man was booked Friday on domestic violence assault charges and is being held without bail, according to county inmate records. Nelson Hango-Pombosa was committed…
Mikie Sherrill: ‘Racist Anti-American’ Charlie Kirk Was a Christian Nationalist Government Agent Against Women and Blacks
Washington, D.C. – Rep. Mikie Sherrill (D-NJ) voted Friday in favor of a House resolution condemning the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, while sharply criticizing former President Donald Trump for what…
Cedar Swamp Road finally reopens but with slower speed limit
Cedar Swamp Road reopens after extended closure but speed limit slashed to 35 mph Jackson, NJ — Drivers heading through Cedar Swamp Road can finally breathe a sigh of relief as the…
Trunk or Treat returns to Brick with candy, costumes and contests
Brick, NJ – Families are gearing up for one of Brick Township’s favorite fall traditions as the annual Trunk or Treat celebration returns Thursday, October 23, at the Drum Point Sports Complex.…
New outdoor learning center blooms at Elms Elementary
Jackson, NJ – Students at Elms Elementary School now have a new place to dig into science and nature after the grand opening of the school’s Outdoor Environmental Learning Center and Garden.…
After Saving $6 Million on Employee Health Coverage: Next Step is Shopping the Joint Insurance Fund
By Mayor Daniel T. Rodrick As the Mayor of Toms River, I firmly believe in the importance of fiscal responsibility and transparency in governance. Today, I want to share an important step…
Summer comes to an official end with a beautiful, sunny weekend across New Jersey
NEWARK, N.J. – Summer ends on a warm note Friday before cooler air settles in across New Jersey for the final weekend of the season. Forecasters say Friday brings sunshine with highs…
Friday morning New Jersey traffic report: Today’s crashes, delays, and slowdowns
NEWARK, N.J. – Drivers face a tough Friday morning commute across New Jersey, with multiple crashes and long delays reported on major highways, bridges, and tunnels. At 8:13 a.m., a crash blocks…
Several major New Jersey companies announce sweeping layoffs heading into fall
Trenton, NJ – Some of New Jersey’s largest corporations are preparing to cut hundreds of jobs this fall, according to new state filings, raising concerns about the health of the Garden State’s…
She’s the Kamala of New Jersey: Democratic voters grow restless as Mikie Sherrill’s campaign struggles to energize base
Newark, NJ – Democratic voters across New Jersey are voicing frustration with Rep. Mikie Sherrill’s campaign for governor, saying the race feels flat and uninspired at a time when polls show her…
Four Republicans Help Stop Effort To Censure Ilhan Omar Over Hateful Charlie Kirk Post
Four Republicans Help Stop Effort To Censure Ilhan Omar Over Hateful Charlie Kirk Post The House of Representatives rejected a resolution to formally censure Democratic Minnesota Rep. Ihan Omar on Wednesday evening…
New Jersey joins blue state health alliance rejecting Trump’s CDC; What could go wrong?
Trenton, NJ – New Jersey has officially joined forces with seven Northeastern states and New York City in a new regional health partnership aimed at strengthening science-based public health policy while pushing…
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