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…
New Jersey Lawmakers File Impeachment Articles Against Attorney General
TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey Attorney General Matthew Platkin is facing impeachment after Assembly Republican leaders introduced a resolution Thursday, accusing him of failing to perform his duties and overstepping his authority.…
New Jersey education commissioner faces sharp criticism at confirmation hearing over education failures
TRENTON, N.J. — Assemblyman Alex Sauickie urged the Senate Judiciary Committee on Thursday to reject Kevin Dehmer’s confirmation as Commissioner of the Department of Education, citing failures in managing financial crises that…
New Jersey Bird Sanctuary Stops Taking New Arrivals as Avian Flu Spreads
Due to the ongoing risk of avian influenza (bird flu), Associated Humane Societies & Popcorn Park will no longer be accepting sick or injured wild birds. This decision has been made to…
Meet Sven: The Quiet Soul Waiting for a Second Chance
At Associated Humane Popcorn Park Shelter in Forked River, there’s a cat whose eyes tell a story deeper than words ever could. His name is Sven, and at 9 years old, he’s…
Lost dog found on S. Wood Ave, Linden police seek owner
LINDEN, NJ (Feb. 28, 2025) – The Linden Police Department is searching for the owner of a lost dog found Friday morning near S. Wood Avenue. Authorities posted about the discovery on…
New Jersey State Police seek suspect in iPad theft at Parkway service area
FORKED RIVER, NJ – The New Jersey State Police are asking for the public’s help in identifying a suspect who stole an iPad from a convenience store at the Celia Cruz Service…
$20,000 Winning Lottery Ticket Sold in Manhattan
NEW YORK – A top-prize winning ticket for the Feb. 27 TAKE 5 MIDDAY drawing was sold in Manhattan, the New York Lottery announced. The ticket, worth $19,248, was purchased at Host…
Check Your Tickets Because a $1.5 Million Jackpot Lottery Ticket Was Sold In New Jersey
TRENTON – A New Jersey Lottery player in Union County won the $1,521,040 Jersey Cash 5 jackpot in Wednesday’s drawing, making it the game’s second-highest prize of the year. The winning ticket…
No Matter How You Look At It, Phil Murphy Lied About His Alien in the Attic
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy has found himself in a self-inflicted mess, and it’s a classic case of a politician either tripping over his own tongue or deliberately spinning a tale that…
Cop Killer Among 29 Mexican Cartel Members Extradited to U.S. to Face Justice Today
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Trump administration has announced the extradition of 29 Mexican cartel members to the United States, including Rafael Caro Quintero, the cartel leader convicted of orchestrating the 1985 murder…
Alec Baldwin Pops Up on Epstein Flight Logs
New York, NY – Actor Alec Baldwin has been thrust into the spotlight once again, this time due to his name appearing in recently declassified flight logs tied to the late convicted…
New Jersey Lawmakers Seek State Department Review of E-ZPass Contract With China Linked Company
Sen. Pennacchio urges State Department review of E-ZPass contract over security concerns TRENTON, N.J. — State Senator Joe Pennacchio (R-26) has called on the U.S. State Department to review a $1.7 billion…
New Jersey Police Chief Reaffirms Committment to Immigrant Trust Directive As ICE Sweeps for Criminal Migrants
NORTH PLAINFIELD, N.J. — North Plainfield Police Chief Alan F. McKay is reminding the community of its commitment to the Immigrant Trust Directive, a statewide policy designed to build trust between law enforcement and…
Former Brick GOP Candidates Under State Investigation Over Financial Discrepancies in 2023 Campaign
TRENTON, N.J. — The New Jersey Election Law Enforcement Commission (ELEC) has launched an investigation into the campaign finance filings of Team Catalano, a joint candidates committee for municipal office in Brick…
Drug Dealer Pleads Guilty to Manslaughter After Overdose Death at Toms River Motel
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A Browns Mills man has pleaded guilty to manslaughter in connection with the 2019 drug-related death of a 29-year-old man at a Toms River motel, authorities said. William…
Local Scammer Bilked Man Out of $200,000 in Investment Funds
MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A Manchester Township man has been charged with theft by deception after allegedly misusing more than $200,000 entrusted to him for investment purposes, authorities said. James Hankins, Jr.,…
Phil Murphy Touts Educational Success As Dozens of Districts Forced to Close Schools, Fire Teachers
Governor Phil Murphy took to the podium this week to once again champion his administration’s record on public education, calling it “best-in-the-nation” and a cornerstone of New Jersey’s future. In a statement…
English to be the official language of United States and how it affects New Jersey
President Donald Trump is expected to sign a groundbreaking executive order today, officially designating English as the official language of the United States and requiring all federal agencies to provide documentation and…
Today is Reckoning Day as New Jersey Defies Trump’s Deadline to End DEI and Transgender Sports Policies in Schools
TRENTON, NJ – Today marks the deadline set by President Donald Trump for schools and universities across America to eliminate Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs and policies allowing transgender athletes to…
Do You Know Her? Fugitive Armed With Broom Sought by Cops for Road Rage in Baltimore
BALTIMORE, M.D. — Detectives are sweeping the area in search of a woman involved in a violent road rage incident this week. Police are asking for the public’s help in identifying a…
