Utility pole crashes down sparking vehicle fires during Hackensack storm
Police say a powerful storm brought down a utility pole, igniting multiple vehicles and creating dangerous conditions across the city. HACKENSACK, NJ — A powerful storm that swept through Hackensack on Tuesday…
Bird Feeders Banned in New Jersey Town As Legislators Push for State Ban
RIDGEWOOD, N.J. — The village of Ridgewood has enacted new restrictions on wildlife feeding on private property, becoming the first municipality in New Jersey to impose local limits on bird feeders amid…
Trump Gives Undisputed Endorsement of Jack Ciattarelli, Slams Spadea and New Jersey’s ‘Blue Horror Show’
RARITAN, N.J. — President Donald Trump gave his full endorsement to Republican gubernatorial candidate Jack Ciattarelli in a tele-town hall Monday night, calling on New Jersey voters to turn out in record…
Toms River Council Candidate’s ShopRite Shoplifting Charge Draws Red Flag in Election Campaign
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Most people looking to get into politics hold off on stealing until after they’re elected. In the case of one council candidate, his alleged five-finger past has become…
Fact Check: Yes, Toms River Council Candidate Ricotta Accepted Thousands in Dark Money PAC Donations from Lakewood and Downtown Developers
In an article released last week, Toms River council candidate Anthony Ricotta was shown to have accepted thousands of dollars from a dark money PAC that he founded and controlled into his…
New Jersey Dems advance bill to make vaccine registry permanent law
TRENTON, N.J. — The New Jersey Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee on Monday approved legislation that would make enrollment in the state’s immunization registry automatic for anyone receiving a…
1985 footage shows a rare glimpse of Seaside Heights before the MTV era and boardwalk mayhem
SEASIDE HEIGHTS, NJ — Newly discovered footage from 1985 reveals a nostalgic portrait of Seaside Heights before it became nationally known for reality TV, crowded summers, and boardwalk chaos. Released by Greenrose…
Ten Years Ago, A&P Dominated New Jersey’s Supermarket Scene, What Happened?
What happened to A&P The fall of America’s original grocery giant TRENTON, NJ — Once one of the most popular grocery store chains in the New York and New Jersey area, A&P…
Kayaker exposes New Jersey’s polluted Passaic River enroute to Paterson’s Great Falls
HAWTHORNE, NJ — Visitors marvel at the Paterson Great Falls, but many visitors don’t realize the level of filth and pollution along the stretch of the Passaic River just beyond the falls.…
New Jersey waterfront mansion abandoned and explored, goes viral on YouTube
LONGPORT, NJ — A $2 million abandoned waterfront mansion in New Jersey is gaining new attention after urban explorer and YouTuber BigBankz featured it in a video that has already drawn nearly…
Jackson Township seeks applicants to fill vacant council seat
JACKSON, NJ — Jackson Township is inviting eligible residents to apply for a vacant seat on the Township Council, according to an official notice issued ahead of the June 2 application opening.…
New Jersey Congresswoman Facing Eight Years in Prison for Assaulting Federal Agent
Federal prosecutors dismiss Newark mayor’s trespass charge, shift focus to Congresswoman McIver NEWARK, NJ — Federal prosecutors have dropped a misdemeanor trespassing charge against Newark Mayor Ras Baraka, instead shifting focus to…
Deranged Pacers Fan Stabs Two Knicks Fans at Local Brewery During Championship Game
CARMEL, IN — A man was arrested Friday night after allegedly stabbing two patrons during a fight at a brewery in Carmel’s 12700 block of Meeting House Road, according to police. Carmel…
Text scam posing as NJMVC targets millions across New Jersey, officials warn
MAYS LANDING, NJ — Authorities in Atlantic County are warning residents statewide of a widespread phone scam involving fake text messages claiming to be from the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (NJMVC).…
Trump to host New Jersey virtual rally tonight as Republicans take aim at Democrats statewide
Clinton, NJ – President Donald J. Trump is set to join a tele-rally tonight at 7:00 PM, hosted by GOP gubernatorial candidate Jack Ciattarelli, in a move that solidifies Trump’s determination to…
Police seek fugitive wanted in string of overnight business burglaries in Northeast Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Authorities are searching for a suspect wanted in connection to a series of commercial burglaries across Northeast Philadelphia’s 2nd and 15th Districts, according to police. The Philadelphia Police Department’s…
Meet Officer Scooby, Woodbury’s Newest Police Recruit
WOODBURY, NJ — The Woodbury City Police Department has welcomed its newest member, a two-year-old yellow Labrador Retriever named Scooby, who will serve as the department’s Community Resource Canine. Scooby was trained…
Fugitive sought in deadly Jersey City murder
JERSEY CITY, NJ — Authorities are asking for the public’s help in locating a man wanted in connection with a fatal shooting that occurred earlier this month in Jersey City. The Hudson…
Cranbury officials face pushback on plan to seize 175-year-old family farm
TRENTON, NJ — Lawmakers from New Jersey’s 24th Legislative District strongly opposed a proposed eminent domain action in Cranbury Township that would allow high-density housing to be built on a 175-year-old family…
Fire damages multiple apartments in Perth Amboy building, no injuries reported
PERTH AMBOY, N.J. — A fire early Sunday morning forced the evacuation of a multi-unit apartment building on Hidden Village Drive, though no injuries were reported, according to the Perth Amboy Fire…
New Jersey’s best vintage vinyl record stores are just a short drive away on a rainy day
Vinyl records continue to captivate music enthusiasts, and New Jersey remains a prime destination for collectors and casual fans alike. With a vibrant scene of independent record stores, the Garden State offers…
