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…
Newark police seek suspect in Vesey Street auto burglary
NEWARK, N.J. — Newark Public Safety officials are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a man suspected of breaking into a vehicle inside a parking garage near Vesey Street and Hermon…
Flooded-out cars towed in North Plainfield as police list recovery companies
NORTH PLAINFIELD, N.J. — The North Plainfield Police Department on Monday released information for residents trying to locate vehicles towed during recent flood-related incidents, listing four contracted towing companies used for removals…
Once Powerful NJ GOP Boss Losing Power, Respect, and Influence in Ocean County
Ocean County, New Jersey, has long been a Republican stronghold, a bastion of conservative values where the GOP machine once operated with precision under the iron grip of Chairman George Gilmore. But…
Murphy breaks ground on nine-mile Greenway project connecting Essex and Hudson counties
NEWARK, N.J. — Governor Phil Murphy joined local, county, and state officials Tuesday to break ground on the first phase of the Essex-Hudson Greenway, a nine-mile-long, 100-foot-wide former rail corridor that will…
Ocean County commissioner ousted from job at development firm tied to political power players
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Ocean County Commissioner Robert Arace has been terminated from his position at Morgan Municipal, a politically connected development and engineering firm linked to prominent figures in county politics,…
Dark Guardian: Brooklyn Born Former Superhero Cosplay Vigilante Resurfaces at Jackson Town Meeting
Jackson, NJ – Chris Pollak, a Brooklyn-born self-styled superhero cosplaying vigilante turned political hopeful, has resurfaced recently at a town hall meeting in Jackson. Kicking off his campaign with a dramatic appearance…
Wildwood to host century old baby parade and waddle contest next week
WILDWOOD, N.J. — Two of the Wildwoods’ most popular family-friendly events return next week, as the annual Baby Parade and Baby Waddle Contest bring infants, toddlers, and their families to the Jersey…
New Jersey faces another week of thunderstorms as residents recover from overnight flood
TRENTON, N.J. — The National Weather Service is forecasting seven more days of unsettled weather across New Jersey, with daily chances of showers and thunderstorms expected through Monday. The extended forecast, issued…
Flash flooding hits Cranford with over 6 inches of rain, disabling vehicles and prompting rescues
CRANFORD, N.J. — A powerful weather system unleashed more than 6 inches of rain across Cranford on Monday, triggering flash flooding that disabled vehicles, prompted water rescues, and flooded streets throughout the…
Phil Murphy Declares Flood Emergency, Continues High Density Building Mandates
TRENTON, NJ = On Monday night, as 3-4 inches of rain drenched New Jersey, Governor Phil Murphy declared a state of emergency, urging residents to stay indoors to avoid flash flooding. The…
Huddy House Bed and Breakfast offers Victorian charm steps from downtown
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A historic Victorian bed and breakfast in the heart of Toms River is drawing guests looking for a nostalgic retreat with modern comforts, just steps from the town’s…
Lucky Mikie Sherrill sold UBS stock right before 24 percent plunge
BERGEN, NJ — New Jersey Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill sold up to $500,000 worth of UBS shares just one month before the banking giant’s stock dropped nearly 24%, according to financial disclosures and…
North Bergen man charged in Leonia hit-and-run that left elderly woman critically injured
LEONIA, N.J. — A 34-year-old man from North Bergen has been charged in connection with a hit-and-run crash that left a 77-year-old pedestrian critically injured last week, authorities announced Tuesday. Bergen County…
Vice President JD Vance leads Marines on field march at Camp Pendleton
CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. — Vice President JD Vance participated in a hike with U.S. Marines at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton last month, joining members of the Headquarters and Support Battalion on…
Toms River sinkhole repaired, access to municipal pool and rec department restored
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A large sinkhole that disrupted traffic and access to several streets in the Snug Harbor area has been repaired, restoring entry to the Toms River Municipal Pool and…
Rep. Mikie Sherrill sold hundreds of thousands of dollars in stocks prior to crash earlier this year
WASHINGTON — Rep. Mikie Sherrill sold up to $500,000 in UBS stock just 30 days before the Swiss banking giant’s shares tumbled on concerns over stricter capital requirements, according to financial disclosures…
Barack Obama Visits Phil Murphy’s Riverfront Mansion to Raise Millions for Mikie Sherrill
RED BANK, N.J. — Former President Barack Obama returned to the campaign fundraising circuit Friday night, joining DNC Chair Ken Martin for a high-dollar Democratic fundraiser at New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy’s…
Chris Christie Says Trump Ordered Stop on Epstein Files Release
WASHINGTON — Former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie criticized President Donald Trump over his handling of the Jeffrey Epstein controversy, warning that Trump’s support base may turn on him as calls grow…
Route 18 southbound in East Brunswick to close nightly for drainage and gas line work
TRENTON — A section of Route 18 southbound in East Brunswick will be closed and detoured nightly from Tuesday through Friday as part of an ongoing pavement and drainage improvement project, the…
New Jersey’s largest animal welfare group merges with South Jersey shelter to expand services statewide
VINELAND, N.J. — Associated Humane Societies, the largest animal welfare organization in New Jersey, has formally merged with the South Jersey Regional Animal Shelter, extending its services into Cumberland County and expanding…
