Senator Amato Calls for Doubling New Jersey’s Veterans’ Tax Relief
TRENTON, NJ – A new proposal in the New Jersey Legislature seeks to provide expanded financial relief to veterans by doubling their state income tax …
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Jackson Township hires influential North Jersey Democrat led firm that was blasted for “unacceptable failure” in Jersey City
JACKSON, N.J. – Last year, Jersey City officials announced they were cutting ties with Millennium Strategies over what that city’s new mayor then called an …
New Jersey Governor to Launch Portal to Report and Track ICE Operations in New Jersey
TRENTON, N.J. – Governor Mikie Sherrill has announced a statewide digital reporting portal allowing New Jersey residents to document and report encounters with Immigration and …
Trenton man busted in fatal Ewing stabbing caught on video as kids tried to stop fight
Ewing Township, NJ – A Trenton man has been arrested and charged with murder in a fatal stabbing that unfolded on a residential street in …
No Celebration at New Jersey School Named After Astronaut Christa McAuliffe on 40th Anniversary of Shuttle Disaster
Jackson, NJ – It’s a frigid day in January, a day that would have seen a memorial celebration to commemorate the death of the namesake …
Philadelphia DA Says of federal ICE agents “Hunt them down like Nazis”
PHILADELPHIA, PA – Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner ignited a national firestorm Monday night with a speech condemning federal immigration agents, vowing that state prosecutors …
It is illegal to bring a gun anywhere near a protest in New Jersey, even if you are licensed to carry
Minnesota shooting puts spotlight on New Jersey ban on guns at protests TRENTON, NJ – In light of the deadly shooting of nurse Alex Pretti …
Jackson landlord confused over mandatory $100 inspection fee to department that can’t perform inspections yet
JACKSON, NJ – Jackson Township has a new Bureau of Rental Housing and is demanding $100 inspection fees from landlords, but admitted on Tueday, it …
Chris Christie vows to lead New Jersey GOP back on path to victory, with Jon Bramnick at his side
Christie and Bramnick try to revive New Jersey GOP but face big roadblocks TRENTON, NJ – Former Governor Chris Christie and State Senator Jon Bramnick …
New Jersey Councilman Says It’s Time to Arrest ICE Agents operating in the Garden State
SPARTA, NJ – A township councilman and former mayor ignited controversy this week after declaring that federal immigration officers who violate the law should be …
Bramnick skips key vote on immigrant trust act, codifying New Jersey as a sanctuary state
TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey Senator Jon Bramnick found himself at the center of political scrutiny after abstaining from a high-profile vote on New Jersey’s …
New Jersey’s Plastic Bag Ban Tripled Use of Plastic and Created a New Profit Center for Corporate America
TRENTON, NJ – A report from Freedonia Custom Research found that New Jersey’s single-use bag ban, while dramatically cutting the number of disposable bags in …
Criminal Migrants Released by D.C. Judges Killed Teen Boy, Dumped His Body in Maryland
COLLEGE PARK, MD – The brutal killing of 14-year-old Jefferson Amaya-Ayala, whose remains were found in a wooded park last November, has reignited scrutiny over …
New Jersey Governor Sherrill Tells Untrained and Lawless ICE Agents to Get Off the Streets
Sherrill slams ICE after Minneapolis shooting, calls agents “untrained and lawless” TRENTON, N.J. – Governor Mikie Sherrill sharply criticized U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) …
The Hoax is Over: Toms River Mayor Rodrick Speaks Out After Political Petition to Recall Fails
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Toms River Mayor Dan Rodrick today spoke publicly for the first time about a failed effort to recall him led by …
Jersey City mayor signs sweeping order shielding immigrants from federal authorities
JERSEY CITY, NJ – Against the backdrop of the historic Central Railroad Terminal that once welcomed millions of newcomers to America, Mayor James Solomon signed …
New Jersey governor denounces federal agents after Minneapolis shootings at anti-ICE protests
TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill issued a sharp condemnation of federal agents following a deadly encounter in Minneapolis that left a Minnesota …
Minneapolis protester bites off federal officer’s finger during violent clash
MINNEAPOLIS, MN – A federal law enforcement officer was seriously injured when a protester allegedly bit off part of his finger during a violent confrontation …
I was a prosecutor: Governor and Attorney General warn against scammers price gouging during snow emergency
New Jersey warns businesses against price gouging as state of emergency declared for winter storm Trenton, NJ – As a major winter storm bears down …
Jackson Township’s Affordable Housing Deal Full of Holes, Double Counting, Developer Says in Lawsuit
Toms River, NJ – At the last Jackson Township Council meeting, township legal counsel Jean Cipriani Esq., and the Jackson Township Council signaled that their …
ICE denies using 5-year-old boy as ‘bait,’ says child was abandoned by fleeing father
Minneapolis, MN – It turns out ICE did not use a young boy as bait and his fleeing illegal alien father abandoned the young boy …
New Jersey Congresswoman Votes to Defund Ice, But the Bill Passed Anyway
Trenton, NJ – Representative Bonnie Watson Coleman said Wednesday she voted against the latest Department of Homeland Security funding bill, citing ongoing concerns about Immigration …
Just Like Mikie: Son of Convicted former U.S. Senator Bob Menendez Shows Off Brand New Air Force 1 Sneakers
Jersey City, NJ – New Jersey Congressman Rob Menendez is stepping into the new year with some fresh style — and a matching pair of …
CD-4 Congressional Candidate Canfield unveils plan to end ‘college-debt racket’ with zero-interest student loans
Brick, NJ – Republican congressional candidate Rob Canfield has unveiled a sweeping student-loan reform proposal that he says will dismantle Washington’s “college-debt racket” and restore …
Mayor Rodrick Responds to Biased Reporting by Asbury Park Press Reporter Jean Mikle
Toms River Mayor Dan Rodrick issued a press release today condeming the bias reporting of Asbury Park Press writer Jean Mikle. In a statement today, …
Jackson council president Mordechai Burnstein wants to hear from the community
Jackson, NJ – As the new year begins, Jackson Township Council President Michael Burnstein is exploring thoughtful and structured approaches to enhance public engagement during …
Mikie Sherrill Names Close Friend and Congressional Staffer to Head Sports and Exposition Authority
Sherrill taps close ally Jill Hirsch to lead New Jersey Sports and Exposition Authority Trenton, NJ – Governor Mikie Sherrill’s longtime confidante and political adviser …
Murderers and Sex Offenders: These Are the Real Somali Criminals The Left is Fighting ICE to Protect From Arrest
Minneapolis, MN – Minneapolis – Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers have arrested more than two dozen Somali nationals across Minnesota during a recent statewide …
ICE arrests Mexican national convicted of child cruelty in Passaic
Passaic, NJ – Passaic – Federal immigration agents have arrested Efren Cortez-Velez, a Mexican national previously convicted of child cruelty and other offenses in New …
Here are the convicted murderers Phil Murphy granted clemency to on last day as New Jersey governor
Trenton, NJ – Trenton – In a sweeping and controversial act of executive authority, outgoing Governor Phil Murphy granted clemency to more than a dozen …
Murphy grants clemency to monster mom who burned her two children alive before leaving office
Long Branch, NJ – Long Branch – Outgoing Governor Phil Murphy’s decision to grant clemency to convicted child killer Maria Montalvo has sparked outrage across …
Murphy signs law banning plastic forks, knives, spoons — and yes, the spork — before leaving office
TRENTON, NJ – In one of his final acts as governor, Phil Murphy has signed Assembly Bill 5157 into law, officially banning automatic distribution of …
ICE launches new immigration sweeps in Lakewood and Ocean County, targeting criminal illegal aliens
LAKEWOOD, NJ – U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents conducted a series of immigration enforcement operations across Ocean County this week, focusing on individuals with …
Chris Smith faces GOP primary challenge from Rob Canfield in New Jersey’s 4th District
BRICK, NJ – Congressman Chris Smith is set to face a Republican primary challenger in New Jersey’s 4th Congressional District, as Rob Canfield, a small-business …
E-ZPass Under Control of Foriegn Owned Business is a Risk to New Jersey, Congressman Says
TRENTON, NJ – Congressman Jeff Van Drew is calling out New Jersey officials for awarding a multibillion-dollar E-ZPass operations contract to a company he says …
Lost Abigail Spanberger tweet says gerrymandering is detrimental to democracy
RICHMOND, VA – The Virginia GOP is taking aim at Democratic Rep. Abigail Spanberger, a New Jersey native, after resurfacing a 2019 post in which …
Cory Booker blasts ICE after North Jersey migrant sweep leaves families in turmoil
MORRISTOWN, NJ – U.S. Senator Cory Booker is condemning federal immigration agents after what he called a “terrible breach of this community” during a recent …
NYPD detectives say they were mistreated at Brooklyn hospital after line-of-duty injuries
BROOKLYN, NY – Two NYPD detectives seeking medical treatment at NYU Langone – Cobble Hill were allegedly met with disrespect and poor treatment from hospital …
New Jersey teachers urged to wear blue as NJEA union backs Minnesota ICE protest
Trenton, NJ – New Jersey teachers are being asked to wear blue on Friday as part of a coordinated show of support for educators in …
Dangerously cold temperatures across most of U.S. this weekend; Here’s What’s Happening in Jersey
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Dangerously cold weather and snow to sweep across New Jersey and U.S. this weekend. The National Weather Service is warning that …
Federal Judge Strikes Down Lawsuit by 27 Towns Against Affordable Housing Mandate
TRENTON, NJ – A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by more than two dozen New Jersey municipalities challenging the state’s 2024 affordable housing …
BMG, World’s Largest Yeshiva to Use Former Jackson Middle School to “Fullest Potential”
JACKSON, NJ – Beth Medrash Govoha (BMG) has purchased the former Christa McAuliffe Middle School from the Jackson School District for $40 million, with officials …
Murphy dishes last-minute pardon of Democrat party money man’s son in fatal hit-and-run
ATLANTIC CITY, NJ – Outgoing Governor Phil Murphy ignited a political firestorm in his final hours in office after issuing a full pardon to Harris …
New Jersey’s New Disaster Declaration: Sherrill Orders BPU to Develop Virtual Power Plant Based on Solar and Batteries
TRENTON, NJ – Governor Mikie Sherrill has declared a statewide energy emergency through Executive Order No. 2, a sweeping directive aimed at countering New Jersey’s …
Governor Mikie Sherrill Signs Six Executive Orders on First Day in Office
TRENTON, NJ – On her first day in office, Governor Mikie Sherrill wasted no time turning campaign promises into sweeping executive action, signing six orders …
Greenlanders mock America by imitating tweaking drug addicts
Nuuk, Greenland – A wave of videos circulating on social media shows young Greenlanders mimicking Americans under the influence of drugs, a form of online …
Hopewell sheriff vows to continue cooperating with ICE despite Governor Spanberger’s new state directive
Hopewell, VA – Sheriff Travis L. Stanley of the Hopewell Sheriff’s Office reaffirmed his commitment to cooperating with federal immigration authorities this week, issuing a …
Sherrill takes day-one action to freeze, but not lower energy rates, but long-term challenges remain
Newark, NJ – On her first day in office, Governor Mikie Sherrill signed two sweeping executive orders aimed at freezing electricity rate hikes and expanding …
Virginia born Mikie Sherrill sworn in as New Jersey’s first elected Democrat woman governor
Newark, NJ – Mikie Sherrill was sworn in today as New Jersey’s first Democrat woman governor, but she is not the first New Jersey born …
On the way out, Murphy vetoes key anti-ICE bills in final hours, leaving issue to new governor Sherrill
Trenton, NJ – In his final act before leaving office, Governor Phil Murphy vetoed two major immigration-related bills Monday, blocking efforts to permanently limit cooperation …