New Jersey’s Ten Most Ridiculous COVID-19 Lockdown Rules: A Look Back
Trenton, NJ – Six years after New Jersey’s COVID-19 emergency orders transformed daily life, many residents still point to some of Gov. Phil Murphy’s pandemic restrictions as examples of government overreach, inconsistent…
Two South River men charged in drug death of Barnegat woman after fentanyl overdose
BARNEGAT, N.J. — Two men from South River have been charged with Strict Liability Drug Induced Death following the fatal overdose of a 34-year-old woman in Barnegat Township in February, Ocean County…
Power back on after massive New Jersey wildfire as utility crews praised for swift response
OCEAN COUNTY, N.J. — All power has been restored to customers affected by the Jones Road Wildfire, one of New Jersey’s largest blazes in two decades, according to an update from Jersey…
Cold case murder resurfaces as NYPD seeks tips in 1999 Queens killing
QUEENS, N.Y. — The New York City Police Department is renewing its call for information in a 25-year-old unsolved homicide after the death of Jeffrey Blackman was officially ruled a murder by…
Is New Jersey’s 15,000-Acre Wildfire Phil Murphy’s Karen Bass Moment?
As a massive 15,000-acre wildfire rages through Ocean County, New Jersey, Governor Phil Murphy faces growing criticism for his absence during a state of emergency. The blaze, only 10% contained, threatens thousands…
Aerial photos reveal Pinelands devastation from New Jersey’s Jones Road fire
LACEY TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Aerial surveillance photos released Wednesday revealed the extensive swaths of forestland destroyed by the Jones Road Wildfire in Ocean County, which has torched approximately 12,000 acres and remains…
15,400 acre New Jersey wildfire stopped at edge of Oyster Creek Nuclear Power Plant
TOMS RIVER, NJ — Firefighters are gaining ground on a massive wildfire burning across Ocean and Lacey Townships, with the New Jersey Forest Fire Service reporting the blaze is now 40% contained…
Sherrill blames PJM and fossil fuel influence for N.J. power bill surge vows to continue Murphy green energy agenda
TRENTON, N.J. — On Earth Day, Rep. Mikie Sherrill took to social media to explain the expected 20% spike in New Jersey electricity bills this summer, placing the blame squarely on fossil…
New Jersey lawmakers say state push to delay energy hikes an election season gimmick
TRENTON, N.J. — Republican Senators Anthony Bucco and Michael Testa slammed the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (BPU) on Wednesday over its latest move allowing utility companies to propose deferred rate…
Jackson moves forward with ROVA Farm Park
JACKSON, N.J. – Jackson Township is moving forward with plans to transform the former Rova Farms property into a public community park after the Township Council approved a resolution accepting a proposal…
Governor Murphy missing in action as New Jersey forest fire burns
TRENTON, N.J. — As New Jersey firefighters battle a massive 11,500-acre wildfire in Ocean County, Governor Phil Murphy is preparing to lead a week-long overseas economic mission to Europe and the Gulf…
Popcorn Park Refuge safe as wildfire rages nearby; community support pours in
FORKED RIVER, N.J. — As the Jones Road Wildfire continues to burn through Ocean and Lacey Townships, the Popcorn Park Animal Refuge confirmed Wednesday that its property remains untouched by the flames,…
New Jersey man sentenced to 9 years in New York armed robbery
GOSHEN, N.Y. — A New Jersey man has been sentenced to nine years in prison for his role in a 2023 armed robbery in Port Jervis, Orange County District Attorney David M.…
Massive New Jersey wildfire grows to 11,500 acres, thousands evacuated
OCEAN COUNTY, N.J. — A fast-moving wildfire has burned through 11,500 acres in Ocean and Lacey Townships as of Wednesday, according to the New Jersey Forest Fire Service, with firefighters gaining ground…
Transgendered Army pilot sues conservative influencer for false posts in deadly crash in D.C.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A transgender Army National Guard pilot has filed a federal defamation lawsuit against a right-wing social media influencer after being falsely identified as the pilot in a deadly aviation…
Bill Spadea Signs Democrat Backed New Jersey DEI Auto Insurance Pledge
TRENTON, NJ— Four candidates vying to be New Jersey’s next governor have committed to banning the use of income proxies—such as education, occupation, and credit scores—in setting car insurance rates, the African…
New Jersey Wildfire Threatens Shuttered Nuclear Power Plant
LACEY TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A fast-moving wildfire in Ocean County, named the Jones Road Forest Fire, has sparked concern as it neared the decommissioned Oyster Creek Nuclear Power Plant, triggering evacuations and…
No charges for New Jersey cop as grand jury clears officer in use-of-force case
WOODBRIDGE, N.J. – A Middlesex County grand jury has declined to bring criminal charges against Woodbridge Township Police Officer Hector Rivera following a February 2023 arrest that involved the alleged use of…
New Jersey declares state of emergency as 8,500 acre wildfire threatens 1,000 structures
TRENTON, N.J. – Acting Governor Tahesha Way declared a State of Emergency in Ocean County on Wednesday morning as the Jones Road Wildfire continued to burn out of control, scorching thousands of…
Florida woman posing as ICE agent kidnaps immigrant in Bay County, deputies say
PANAMA CITY, Fla. — A Florida woman is behind bars after allegedly impersonating a federal immigration agent and kidnapping a woman who believed she was being detained by a legitimate officer, according…
Garden State Parkway Closed Until Midnight Due to Forest Fire
BARNEGAT, N.J. — A massive wildfire spanning 3,200 acres in Ocean and Lacey Townships prompted the evacuation of 3,000 residents Monday night as firefighting crews from New Jersey’s Forest Fire Service and…
