Nearly 20 people rescued as floodwaters overwhelm Paterson after heavy rain
Officials warn the Passaic River is still rising, with flooded roads and dangerous conditions expected to continue through the day. PATERSON, NJ — Nearly 20 people were rescued after rapidly rising floodwaters…
Sen. Andy Kim opposes Trump’s proposed $1B cut to public broadcasting
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Sen. Andy Kim voiced opposition Monday to a $1 billion cut to public broadcasting proposed by former President Donald Trump, urging the Senate to block reductions to funding that…
5 Animals in New Jersey That Have Gone Extinct
New Jersey, known for its diverse ecosystems ranging from coastal marshes to dense forests, was once home to a variety of wildlife that no longer roams its landscapes. Over the past few…
Perkins is Making a New Jersey Comeback with 46 New Franchise Locations
FORT MONMOUTH, N.J. — Perkins American Food Co. is launching into its new fiscal year with major expansion plans in New Jersey, announcing that all 46 available franchise units for its new…
Celebrate National Hot Dog Day with Some of these New Jersey Classics
Happy National Hot Dog Day! July 16, 2025, is the perfect day to sink your teeth into one of America’s most iconic foods, and New Jersey is a hot dog haven with…
Krispy Kreme celebrates 88th birthday with 88-cent dozens at New Jersey locations this Friday
NEWARK, N.J. — Krispy Kreme fans in New Jersey can score a sweet deal this Friday, July 18, as the doughnut chain marks its 88th anniversary with a special offer: an Original…
FBI Busts Maryland MS-13 Gangmembers for Murder and Racketeering
GREENBELT, Md. — Three alleged members of the MS-13 gang appeared in federal court in Maryland on Tuesday, charged in a racketeering conspiracy that includes a fatal stabbing, drug trafficking, and gang-related…
Queens woman sentenced for trafficking and exploiting 14-year-old girl
QUEENS — A Queens woman was sentenced Tuesday to seven and a half years in prison after pleading guilty to sex and labor trafficking involving a 14-year-old girl, according to Queens District…
Yankees eyeing blockbuster trade deal before deadline
With the MLB trade deadline approaching, the New York Yankees are in a tough spot. Trailing in the AL East, with a battered rotation and a weak third base, they need a…
South Brunswick cop accused of stealing $75K from police union, shoplifting in patrol vehicle
FREEHOLD — A South Brunswick police officer is facing a series of criminal charges after an investigation revealed he allegedly stole more than $75,000 from his local police union and shoplifted from…
New Jersey sues Trump administration again over termination of federal disaster mitigation funds
TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin has joined a 20-state coalition in filing a lawsuit against the Trump Administration over the termination of FEMA’s Building Resilient Infrastructure and…
Toms River man admits to illegal firearm possession in 2023 Wawa stop
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A Toms River man has pleaded guilty to illegal possession of a firearm in connection with a 2023 traffic stop in South Toms River, the Ocean County Prosecutor’s…
Teen arrested in Atlantic City for 2024 shooting death of 19-year-old
ATLANTIC CITY, NJ — Authorities arrested an 18-year-old man Tuesday in connection with the November 2024 fatal shooting of Jaiden Perez, 19, who died nearly a month after being wounded in a…
Murphy visits flooded Berkeley Heights as town forced by state to build hundreds more homes
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, N.J. — Governor Phil Murphy visited Berkeley Heights this week after severe storms caused major flooding in Union County, leaving residents grappling with property damage and safety concerns. The visit…
New Jersey’s Flooding is Mother Nature’s Way of Telling us to Stop Overdeveloping the Garden State
This week’s devastating floods in New Jersey serve as a stark warning: the state’s relentless push for high-density development, driven by Governor Phil Murphy’s affordable housing mandate, is setting the stage for…
High heat, rain and humidity bring challenges for New Jersey gardeners
TRENTON — New Jersey’s mid-summer weather pattern of sweltering temperatures, soaking rains, and thick humidity is testing the resilience of home gardens across the state. While these conditions can benefit growth in…
Second New Jersey GOP chairman charged with tax fraud
TRENTON — William Hayden, 58, the Republican chairman of Sussex County, has been indicted on a third-degree charge of filing a fraudulent tax return, marking the second high-profile case involving a New…
Flood submerges NJ animal shelter, all animals rescued in dramatic effort
PLAINFIELD, N.J. — A devastating flood struck the Hope 4 Paws Humane Society in Plainfield on Tuesday night, leaving the shelter completely underwater and destroying all of its supplies — but sparing…
Trump praises Rep. Van Drew for role in halting offshore wind project off Jersey Shore
WILDWOOD, N.J. — President Donald Trump on Wednesday credited Rep. Jeff Van Drew for helping to stop a major offshore wind project off the coast of New Jersey, calling the cancellation a…
Ocean County player nets $571K in lottery jackpot
TRENTON, NJ — A lucky Ocean County resident is holding a Jersey Cash 5 ticket worth $571,000 after matching all five numbers in Sunday night’s drawing, state lottery officials announced. The winning…
Traffic slows to a crawl near Watchung Square Mall amid flood-related construction
WATCHUNG, N.J. — Heavy traffic congestion is being reported along Route 22 East and West in the area surrounding the Watchung Square Mall due to ongoing construction related to recent flooding, according…
