The People Behind the Badge Get Their Day at New Jersey State Police Headquarters
New Jersey State Police honored civilian employees whose administrative, communications and professional work supports public safety across the state.…
358 Traffic Stops in One Holiday Weekend Led to 10 Arrests in North Jersey
Hackettstown police coordinated a Labor Day enforcement operation that produced 358 traffic stops, 103 summonses and 10 arrests.…
Somerset County honors women protecting communities and inspiring future officers
Somerset County prosecutors honor women in law enforcement for National Police Woman Day, recognizing their service and influence on future generations.…
New Jersey Senator Andy Kim’s $25 Minimum Wage Demand Could Trigger Job Losses, Higher Costs and Automation
Sen. Andy Kim is backing legislation to raise the federal minimum wage to $25 an hour, a proposal supporters say would help working families but critics argue could lead to higher prices,…
Six Flags Great Adventure Wins Key Court Ruling in Wild Safari Discrimination Lawsuit
A federal judge dismissed several claims in a lawsuit filed by two longtime Six Flags Great Adventure Safari employees who allege they were pushed out because of their age, narrowing the case…
Judge Tosses Lawsuit Alleging Unsafe Conditions at Picatinny Arsenal Military Housing
A federal judge dismissed a proposed class action accusing Balfour Beatty Military Housing and Carlisle/Picatinny Family Housing of providing unsafe living conditions at Picatinny Arsenal, though the plaintiffs may file an amended…
Judge Drops Trump Case Challenging New Jersey’s Sanctuary Cities
A federal judge ruled that the U.S. government’s constitutional challenge to sanctuary city policies in Newark, Jersey City, Paterson and Hoboken cannot move forward, dismissing the lawsuit against the municipalities. Newark, NJ…
Ocean County Man, 71, Jailed on Criminal Sexual Contact, False Imprisonment Charges
A 71-year-old Ocean County Jail inmate is facing charges of criminal sexual contact and false imprisonment after being booked Thursday, according to jail records. Toms River, NJ – John M. Capodanno was…
Jackson’s $40 Million McAuliffe School Sale in Jeopardy as Major Zoning Problem Emerges
The Jackson Board of Education approved the sale of the former Christa McAuliffe Middle School to Beth Medrash Govoha, but a decades-old zoning question could become one of the biggest hurdles before…
Rain or Shine: Here’s What to Do When the Weather Washes Out Your Jersey Shore Beach Day
Rain or Shine: Here’s What to Do When the Weather Washes Out Your Jersey Shore Beach Day Every Jersey Shore vacation has at least one day when the weather doesn’t cooperate. The…
Rainy Weekend in New Jersey: Here’s What’s Going On As the Weather Clears
Wet weather may put a damper on outdoor plans, but there are still plenty of festivals, fairs, markets, and family-friendly events happening across New Jersey on Sunday. New Jersey – Rain is…
New Jersey County Fair Season Is Here: A Regional Guide to Summer Fun Across the Garden State
From hot air balloons and demolition derbies to farm animals, fireworks, and carnival rides, county fair season is returning across New Jersey with something for every age. New Jersey’s county fair season…
Boonton Chase Bank Robbery Suspect Sought After Armed Heist on Myrtle Avenue
Authorities are asking the public to help identify a masked gunman who allegedly stole about $12,000 from a Chase Bank in Boonton before fleeing in a Honda Odyssey. Boonton, NJ – Law…
Former Newark Code Enforcement Officer Pleads Guilty in Bribery Scheme Involving Local Business
A former Newark code enforcement officer admitted soliciting a bribe from a local business in exchange for allowing it to reopen despite alleged code violations, state officials announced Friday. NEWARK, NJ –…
Hawthorne Man Charged With Sexual Assault, Child Endangerment Following Bergen County Investigation
A 45-year-old Hawthorne man has been arrested after investigators alleged he sexually assaulted a juvenile on more than one occasion, according to the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office. A Hawthorne man is facing…
Piscataway Officer Recognized for Compassionate Response to Man in Emotional Crisis
A Piscataway police officer is being recognized after patiently building trust with a man in emotional distress, leading to a peaceful resolution near a local Lowe’s store. Piscataway, NJ – The Piscataway…
Turnbach Secures Minimum Sentence for Woman Convicted of Killing Beloved Jersey Shore Restaurant Owner
A Seaside Park woman convicted in the drunken driving death of Shady Rest Restaurant owner Robert “Bob” Popovics was sentenced to the minimum five-year prison term allowed under New Jersey law. A…
New Jersey State Police Honor Fallen Trooper’s Son at New Milford High School Graduation
Troopers attended the graduation of Isaiah Cabrera to honor the memory of his late father, Trooper I Victor Cabrera Bonilla, who died in 2025 while serving with the New Jersey State Police.…
Two Shot Near Front Street in Perth Amboy; Police Say Victims Expected to Recover
A man and a woman were hospitalized after a shooting near Front Street in Perth Amboy, and investigators say the incident was targeted rather than random. Two people were injured in a…
Cold Case Over Hot Air Conditioners Launched in Bensalem
Police are asking for the public’s help identifying two suspects accused of stealing more than $1,200 worth of air conditioning units from a Lowe’s store in Bensalem. Bensalem, PA – The Bensalem…
Rainy Saturday at the Jersey Shore Expected to Give Way to Drier Weather Sunday
Showers and thunderstorms are expected across the Jersey Shore on Saturday before conditions improve Sunday with cloudy skies and cooler temperatures. Jersey Shore, NJ – A wet Saturday is in store for…
Summer Leaf Blower Ban Begins in One New York Town
Residents and landscaping crews are prohibited from using leaf blowers anywhere in New Rochelle through Sept. 30 under the city’s seasonal noise control ordinance. The City of New Rochelle’s seasonal ban on…
Alpacino Arrested for Bottle Attack at the Jersey Shore
Alpacino Carrero, 20, of Philadelphia, has been charged after investigators say three adults were injured during a fight in North Wildwood, including one victim who was knocked unconscious after being struck with…