State PBA Says Tices Shoal Party Still On After Deadly Week on the Barnegat Bay
Barnegat Bay, NJ – The New Jersey State PBA announced Tuesday that its annual Tices Shoal gathering remains scheduled for 10 a.m. Wednesday, despite a deadly boating crash that occurred on Barnegat…
Firefighters rescue woman and two dogs from frozen river in South Jersey
BLACKWOOD, N.J. — A woman and her two dogs were rescued Saturday afternoon after becoming trapped in the partially frozen Timber Creek at Timber Creek Dog Park, according to the Gloucester Township…
Toms River Woman’s Horrific Murder on NYC Subway System Highlights America’s Illegal Migrant Crime Problem
NEW YORK CITY — Authorities on Sunday identified the victim of a deadly subway attack in Brooklyn as Debrina Kawam, 61, a former resident of Toms River, New Jersey. Kawam was set…
Biden Administration Implements Offshore Drilling Ban Across 625 Million Acres
The Biden administration announced a sweeping ban on future offshore oil and gas drilling across 625 million acres of the outer continental shelf. The measure, enacted Monday, includes regions along the East…
Governor Murphy declares state of emergency for South Jersey amid winter storm
TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy has declared a state of emergency across seven South Jersey counties as a powerful winter storm brings heavy snow, sleet, freezing rain, and dangerously…
Five New Jersey Democrats voted against bill to deport illegal immigrants convicted of sex crimes
TRENTON, N.J. — Five House Democrats representing New Jersey voted against a bill last fall that would deport illegal immigrants convicted of sex crimes, drawing criticism from advocates of the legislation who…
Flags to fly at half-staff during Trump inauguration, but it’s not a historic first
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. flags will be flown at half-staff during Donald Trump’s upcoming inauguration on January 20, 2025, as part of a national period of mourning for former President Jimmy Carter,…
Kamala Harris joins rare list of vice presidents losing presidential bids to certify their victor’s election
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Vice President Kamala Harris will certify her own presidential election defeat and declare Donald J. Trump as the official winner of the 2024 election. It’s the fourth time…
Elon Musk questions New Jersey’s removal of teacher basic skills testing
TRENTON, N.J. — Elon Musk has sparked online debate over New Jersey’s recent decision to eliminate basic skills testing for aspiring teachers, criticizing the policy in a tweet posted Wednesday. “So teachers…
First Snowflakes Reported in New Jersey: Here’s How Much Snow to Expect During Today’s Storm
South Jersey is seeing its first snowflakes of the season today as a winter storm moves through the region. The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory, which remains in…
New Jersey Eliminates Basic Skills Test for Teacher Certification
New Jersey will no longer require teacher candidates to pass a basic reading, writing, and mathematics skills test for certification starting January 1, 2025. Governor Phil Murphy signed Act 1669 into law…
Drunk driver rear-ends state trooper vehicle during traffic stop in Hudson Valley
LLOYD, N.Y. — A New York State Police cruiser was struck by a drunk driver earlier this week while officers were conducting a traffic stop in the town of Lloyd, authorities said…
New Jersey Braces for First Snowstorm of 2025, Here’s Where and How Much
A winter weather advisory has been issued for portions of southern New Jersey and southeastern Pennsylvania, including areas such as Northwestern Burlington, Ocean, and Philadelphia. Snowfall is expected to begin late Sunday…
Fatal Lacey Township fire claims life of 75-year-old homeowner
LACEY TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A structure fire on Signal Street has claimed the life of a 75-year-old man, prompting an investigation by local and state authorities, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer…
Trump hotel Tesla bomber’s manifesto claims linked to New Jersey’s mysterious drones
The man who parked a Tesla containing an explosive device near the Trump International Hotel in Las Vegas allegedly killed himself with a single gunshot wound to the head before the bomb…
Police seek public’s help in search for missing 26-year-old Kylie Taylor
MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Authorities are seeking assistance in locating Kylie Taylor, 26, who has been missing since December 30 after last speaking to her family on the phone. Taylor was last…
New Jersey man indicted for drone attacks on swimming pools
MAYS LANDING, N.J. — A 31-year-old Atlantic City man was indicted Thursday on charges of criminal mischief and conspiracy for allegedly using drones to drop dye packs into swimming pools, causing thousands…
Woman assaulted, robbed at knifepoint in Brooklyn subway station
BROOKLYN, N.Y. — A 29-year-old woman was assaulted and robbed in a violent encounter at the Newkirk Avenue subway station on Friday evening, police said. The incident occurred around 5:15 p.m., when…
New Jersey leads nation in people fleeing state for 7th consecutive year
ST. LOUIS — For the seventh consecutive year, New Jersey has topped the list of states with the highest percentage of residents moving out, according to United Van Lines’ 48th Annual National…
Child dies despite daring rescue by police from condo fire in Trenton
EWING TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A child has died after being pulled unresponsive from a fire that broke out in a multi-unit condominium building on Lower Ferry Road, police said. The blaze erupted…
NYC Congestion Tax to Go Live Sunday After Judge Rejects New Jersey’s Court Challenge
NEW YORK — A federal judge has rejected New Jersey’s last-minute legal challenge to New York City’s congestion pricing program, paving the way for tolls to take effect as scheduled on Sunday.…
