New York Wants to Give Elderly Inmates Financial ‘Retirement’ Package
ALBANY, N.Y. – A new bill introduced in the New York State Assembly would allow incarcerated individuals over age 62 who have served at least …
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New York bill would require all municipalities to add gender ‘X’ option on forms
ALBANY, N.Y. – A proposal introduced in the New York State Assembly would require every municipality in the state to update its forms and data …
New Jersey Officials Now Have Final Say in Vaccinations, Not CDC,
TRENTON, N.J. – A heated hearing before the Assembly Health Committee Monday exposed sharp partisan divides over a Democrat-backed bill that would transfer New Jersey’s …
Governor Murphy Gave New Jersey’s Illegal Aliens $88 Million While Vets Begged for Basics
Murphy spends $88M on undocumented immigrants while veterans struggle for basics TRENTON, N.J. – Gov. Phil Murphy leaves office after approving nearly $88 million in …
Judge denies ICE detainee’s court filing, rules New Jersey mother’s detention lawful under immigration law
NEWARK, NJ – A federal judge has denied a petition for release filed by a New Jersey woman detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), …
Councilman Pollak Demands Transparency on Chief of Police Million Dollar Lawsuit Settlement, Ouster
JACKSON, NJ – Accountability and transparency has taken a back seat to confidentiality, secrecy, and deception in Jackson Township when it comes to an alleged …
Governor Spanberger Cuts Ties With ICE, Ends Police Cooperation with Federal Authorities on Day One
RICHMOND, VA – In her first official act as Virginia’s new governor, Abigail Spanberger on Friday rescinded former Governor Glenn Youngkin’s 2025 executive order that …
Dan Bongino unloads on ‘liberal media’ after requests to speak out against Trump
PALM BEACH, FL – Conservative commentator Dan Bongino lashed out at what he called “liberal media children” on social media Friday, rejecting requests from journalists …
Adams fires back at Mamdani, defends record on NYC finances and migrant crisis
NEW YORK, NY – Former Mayor Eric Adams took a pointed jab at incoming city leadership Friday, defending his administration’s financial record and response to …
America is Facing a Democracy Ending Crisis, It’s a National Emergency Says New Jersey Senator Kim
WASHINGTON, DC – Marking the fifth anniversary of the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol, Senator Andy Kim (D-NJ) delivered an emotional floor speech …
New Jersey Begins Path To Consolidating School Districts Ahead of Mikie Sherrill’s Inauguration
OCEAN TOWNSHIP, NJ – Seeking to streamline local education systems and reduce redundant spending, State Senator Vin Gopal (D-Long Branch) has introduced legislation that would …
Trump moves to protect Army-Navy game with executive order blocking competing broadcasts
WASHINGTON, DC – President Donald Trump announced Friday that he will sign an executive order creating an exclusive four-hour broadcast window for the annual Army-Navy …
Brooklyn Daycare Center Fraud Case Uncovers $68 Million in Illegal Taxpayer Funds
BROOKLYN, N.Y. – Two Brooklyn women have pleaded guilty to participating in a massive Medicaid fraud and kickback scheme that funneled more than $68 million …
Former Wall Stadium manager arrested after barricading herself inside office
WALL TOWNSHIP, N.J. – Police say a former tenant and one-time manager at Wall Stadium Speedway was arrested Saturday morning after allegedly barricading herself inside …
Governor Murphy Officially Declares New Jersey’s COVID-19 State of Emergency Over Days Before Leaving Office
TRENTON, N.J. – Nearly six years after declaring a public health emergency that reshaped daily life across New Jersey, Governor Phil Murphy has officially signed …
NJ bill seeks to end weekly COVID-19 testing mandate for unvaccinated state workers
TRENTON, N.J. – A new bill introduced in the New Jersey Assembly aims to permanently eliminate the requirement that unvaccinated state employees undergo regular COVID-19 …
Sherrill nominates Lily Laux of Texas School Exec as New Jersey’s next Commissioner of Education
TRENTON, NJ – Governor-elect Mikie Sherrill announced the nomination of Lily Laux to serve as New Jersey’s next Commissioner of Education, selecting a career educator …
Sherrill names Evan Weiss to lead New Jersey Economic Development Authority
TRENTON, NJ – Governor-elect Mikie Sherrill has appointed Evan Weiss as Chief Executive Officer of the New Jersey Economic Development Authority, selecting a veteran economic …
Sherrill taps Ed Potosnak to lead New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection
TRENTON, NJ – Governor-elect Mikie Sherrill has announced her nomination of Ed Potosnak to serve as the next Commissioner of the New Jersey Department of …
Governor-elect Sherrill meets with transition team as power transfer from Murphy gains momentum
TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey Governor-elect Mikie Sherrill met this week with her transition team and policy advisors as the state moves closer to the …
Lakewood’s Private School Bus Consortium to go Countywide Under New Proposal, State Funded
TRENTON, N.J. – A bill introduced in the New Jersey Senate seeks to create a three-year pilot program in Ocean County that would shift responsibility …
NJ bill seeks to cut pay for civilly committed sex offenders doing institutional work
TRENTON, N.J. – A bill introduced in the New Jersey Senate would reduce the compensation paid to civilly committed sexually violent predators who perform institutional …
New Jersey Lawmakers Move to Block State Dems from Raiding Gas Tax Fund for Train Services
TRENTON, N.J. – A new bill introduced in the New Jersey Senate seeks to prevent money raised from the state’s 2016 gas tax increase from …
NJ bill would waive pet adoption fees for veterans at public shelters
TRENTON, N.J. – A new measure introduced in the New Jersey Senate would allow military veterans to adopt dogs or cats from publicly operated shelters …
School teacher rants about ICE killing woman who hit agent with car: It could have been you
MANSON, IA – A teacher at Manson Northwest Webster Junior/Senior High School is under investigation following a reported classroom incident in which she allegedly made …
Booker blasts ‘lawless’ law enforcement amid Trump’s immigrant crackdown
MINNEAPOLIS, MN – Senator Cory Booker sharply criticized what he called “lawless” conduct by federal law enforcement agencies in Minnesota and across the country following …
Mayor Crate Limits Brick Affordable Housing Demands to Just 106 Units
BRICK, N.J. – As towns like nearby Jackson Township settled for over 1,000 units of affordable housing, Brick Mayor Lisa Crate, like Toms River Mayor …
Mayor Rodrick Opposes Council Patronage Measures, Reaffirms Commitment to Transparency and Taxpayer Protection
TOMS RIVER, NJ – At this week’s township council meeting, Toms River Mayor Rodrick delivered a strong message of transparency and fairness, sharply criticizing recent …
New Jersey bill seeks to ban discrimination against unvaccinated residents
TRENTON, N.J. – A group of Republican lawmakers has introduced legislation that would make it illegal in New Jersey to ask about, require, or discriminate …
Shore lawmaker wants stiffer penalties for texting and driving
TRENTON, N.J. – Senator James W. Holzapfel of Monmouth and Ocean Counties has introduced new legislation to toughen New Jersey’s penalties on distracted driving, aiming …
New Jersey lawmakers move to create public registry for convicted animal abusers, like Meghan’s Law
TRENTON, N.J. – A new bill introduced in the New Jersey Assembly would establish a statewide registry for convicted animal abusers, marking one of the …
Jackson mayor’s feud with police chief ends with costly ‘seven-figure’ settlement and retirement
JACKSON, NJ – A heated and oftentimes public feud between Jackson Mayor Jennifer Kuhn and Police Chief Matthew Kunz has reached a costly conclusion for …
‘Get Rid of the Retard by January’ Jackson Mayor Facing Workplace Discrimination Lawsuit
TOMS RIVER, N.J. – A Jackson Township employee has filed a lawsuit in Ocean County Superior Court accusing township officials, including Mayor Jennifer Kuhn and …
Phil Murphy Budgets $1 Million to Fund New Jersey’s Fight Against Trump , Raises Taxes
TRENTON, N.J. – Gov. Phil Murphy has released his proposed fiscal year 2026 budget for New Jersey, outlining $58.1 billion in spending, an increase of …
Verizon Outage Affects 175,000 in New Jersey Tri-State Area: No, We Can’t Hear You
Massive Verizon outage hits New Jersey and New York, leaving over 175,000 without service NEWARK, N.J. – Verizon customers across New Jersey, New York, and …
Rodrick Says ‘No Way’ To New Political Patronage Job Created by ‘Mo Hill Gang’ Council
TOMS RIVER, N.J. – It’s the first regular township council meeting of 2026 and the newly elected township council is already creating jobs for their …
Burlington County horse euthanized after testing positive for equine herpesvirus
TRENTON, N.J. – The New Jersey Department of Agriculture has quarantined a Burlington County property after an 18-year-old gelding tested positive for equine herpesvirus myeloencephalopathy …
Man shot and killed in Wilkinsburg intersection, Allegheny County Police investigating
WILKINSBURG, Pa. – Allegheny County homicide detectives are investigating a fatal shooting that left one man dead Monday night in Wilkinsburg. Authorities said they received …
New Jersey’s Sanctuary Safe Spaces Law Creates Dangerous Havens for Criminals Assemblywoman Says
TRENTON, N.J. – New Jersey Republican lawmaker Dawn Fantasia is blasting a new Democratic-backed plan to establish “sanctuary spaces” in schools, hospitals, churches, and homeless …
Gas prices dip across New Jersey with lowest at $2.39 per gallon, cheapest prices in years
TRENTON, N.J. – New Jersey drivers are finding some relief at the pump this week, with several South Jersey stations offering regular gasoline for as …
Why is Wawa gas more expensive than local gas stations all over New Jersey?
TRENTON, N.J. – As gas prices across New Jersey continue to drop, many drivers are noticing that Wawa’s prices seem to remain stubbornly higher than …
New Jersey set to officially dump CDC as top vaccine authority for residents
Trenton, N.J. – The New Jersey Department of Health could soon be the ruling authority when it comes to vaccination requirements, not the federal Centers …
NJ lawmaker blasts $300M sports arena plan as rural schools face deep cuts
Trenton, N.J. – A fiery exchange erupted in the State Assembly late Wednesday night as lawmakers advanced a sweeping $2.5 billion economic development bill that …
Garden State Equality Blames Extremist Politicians for Fight Against Biological Men in Women’s Sports
TRENTON, N.J. – The U.S. Supreme Court is hearing oral arguments in two cases this week that could have sweeping implications for transgender rights in …
Ocean County Seeks to Double Open Space Tax in 2026 With Ballot Referendum
TOMS RIVER, N.J. – The Ocean County Board of Commissioners began the new year with a historic swearing-in and an ambitious proposal from its new …
Toms River Police Chief Backs Mayor’s Decision to Veto Council’s Ordinance on Police Testing
TOMS RIVER, N.J. – Mayor Dan Rodrick has promised to veto a Toms River Township Council measure that would have extended an expired police promotion …
The Lakewood Scoop Named Official Newspaper of Jackson in Unanimous Council Vote
JACKSON, NJ – The Jackson Township Council has voted to name the Lakewood Scoop, Jersey Shore Online, and the Asbury Park Press as the official …
New Ocean County Commissioner faces scrutiny over continued ratepayer-funded health benefits at Toms River MUA
TOMS RIVER, N.J. – Newly elected Ocean County Commissioner Shmuel “Sam” Ellenbogen is drawing renewed criticism for continuing to receive free, high-value health benefits from …
NJ legislature designates March 30 as Menstrual Toxic Shock Syndrome Awareness Day
TRENTON, N.J. – The New Jersey Assembly Health Committee has approved a measure to raise public awareness about menstrual toxic shock syndrome, designating March 30 …
New Jersey’s $300 Million Money Pit Needs More Cash as Dems Investigate Environmental Plan for Statehouse
TRENTON, N.J. – Just three years after completing a massive $300 million renovation of the New Jersey State House, lawmakers are now turning their attention …