Challenge Accepted: Justice Dept. Says After Gov. Mikie Sherrill Refuses Federal Request for New Jersey Voter Data
Trenton, NJ – A dispute between New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill and the U.S. Department of Justice escalated Tuesday after a top federal official responded “Challenge accepted” to the governor’s refusal to…
Bill Spadea Funneled Over $150,000 to Himself, Friends in Final Days of Doomed Election Campaign
TRENTON — If you feel bad that former NJ101.5 early morning radio host Bill Spadea lost his election to Jack Ciattarelli in June, don’t. That’s because Spadea made a lot of money…
Morning traffic slows New Jersey commuters with crashes and delays on major routes
TRENTON — Monday morning brought a mix of delays, crashes, and a disabled vehicle that are affecting key New Jersey roadways during the early commute, transportation officials said. As of 7:13 a.m.,…
After weeks of rain and heat, New Jersey braces for stretch of sunny and dry summer weather
TRENTON — New Jersey residents can finally put away their umbrellas as a clear, dry, and warm weather pattern settles over the state this week following a prolonged stretch of rain. The…
Driver sought after ramming car into three women on Bronx sidewalk
BRONX — A manhunt is underway after a driver slammed a car into three women on a Bronx sidewalk early Sunday morning, police said. The incident unfolded around 4:30 a.m. outside 3233…
Camden County tax preparer admits to $16 million false refund scheme
CAMDEN, N.J. — A New Jersey tax preparer pleaded guilty to filing fraudulent tax returns that caused over $16 million in losses to the federal government, U.S. Attorney Alina Habba announced Thursday.…
Ohio prison worker pleads guilty to smuggling drugs and contraband for inmate in $2,000 bribery scheme
CLEVELAND — A former employee at the Trumbull Correctional Institution pleaded guilty Monday to smuggling drugs and contraband into the facility in exchange for bribes, federal prosecutors announced. James P. Jackson, 39,…
Watch: Viral video shows slice thrown at teens outside Ocean City boardwalk pizza stand
OCEAN CITY, N.J. — A viral video circulating online shows a worker at Primavera Pizza hurling a slice at a group of teenagers on the Ocean City boardwalk, sparking widespread speculation but…
Three alleged MS-13 members charged in Maryland with RICO conspiracy tied to murder
GREENBELT, Md. — Three alleged members and associates of MS-13 have been indicted in federal court for their roles in a RICO conspiracy involving the fatal stabbing of a homeless man and…
Andy Kim blasts Republican-backed bill during solar site visit in Pittstown
PITTSTOWN, N.J. — U.S. Senator Andy Kim criticized recent Republican-led legislation during a visit to solar panel installations in Hunterdon County, warning it could threaten jobs and New Jersey’s competitive edge in…
New Jersey man sentenced for stealing over 3,000 pieces of mail from Connecticut postal boxes
HARTFORD, Conn. — A New Jersey man was sentenced Tuesday to three years of probation, including six months of home detention, for stealing thousands of pieces of mail from U.S. Postal Service…
Newark man pleads guilty to firearms charges including possession of ghost gun and illegal machine gun
NEWARK, N.J. — A 22-year-old Essex County man pleaded guilty Tuesday to multiple federal firearms offenses, including possession of a ghost gun and an illegally modified machine gun, U.S. Attorney Alina Habba…
Mikie Sherrill Doesn’t Like Her New Nickname, Vanilla Harris, Domain Name Registered Links to Campaign Website
TRENTON, N.J. — A nickname coined by a conservative social media user has drawn a bizarre digital response from Rep. Mikie Sherrill’s campaign, or followers, escalating tensions in New Jersey’s gubernatorial race.…
Double homicide in Queens as mother and toddler daughterstabbed in apartment attack
QUEENS, NY — A woman and her 2-year-old daughter were fatally stabbed inside a Forest Avenue apartment Saturday evening, while a third victim, a 54-year-old man, survived the attack and is recovering…
Canadian man’s report of child abduction unravels after 9-year-old found dead in New York
LAKE GEORGE, N.Y. — A 9-year-old Canadian girl reported missing in what was initially described as a possible abduction was found dead in Ticonderoga, and investigators have shifted their focus after identifying…
New Jersey State Police show support for Ryan Truex at Dover Motor Speedway
DOVER, Del. — The New Jersey State Police turned out in force at Dover Motor Speedway to support New Jersey native Ryan Truex in the NASCAR Xfinity Series race at the Monster…
Lacey Township woman charged in Toms River hit-and-run that critically injured pedestrian
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A 22-year-old woman from Lacey Township has been charged after allegedly fleeing the scene of a hit-and-run crash that left a 60-year-old man critically injured in Toms River…
New Jersey woman convicted in $15K PPP fraud scheme tied to Charleston ring
JERSEY CITY, NJ — A federal jury has convicted a New Jersey woman in a COVID-19 relief fraud case involving a fraudulent Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan submitted on behalf of a…
Toms River Mayor Dan Rodrick Slashes Budget, No Tax Increase for 2025
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Toms River’s municipal budget for 2025 will see a 9% reduction in overall spending while holding the line on municipal taxes, following approval by the Township Council on…
Tiny Brick House Built for Tiny People a Local Draw for Curious Gawkers
BRICK TOWNSHIP, NJ – In the quiet community of Brick Township, a unique dwelling known as the ‘Midget House’ has caught the attention of locals and tourists alike for years. This unusually…
Lightning Strike at New Jersey Cub Scout Event Kills One, Injures Fourteen
JACKSON, N.J. — A lightning strike at the Black Knights Bow Benders Archery Range on Perrineville Road Wednesday evening left one man dead and 14 others injured during a Cub Scout event,…
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