New Jersey News

TRENTON, NJ — New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin announced that the state has joined a coalition of 11 attorneys general in suing the federal government over its attempt …

TRENTON, N.J. — A new bill introduced in the New Jersey Legislature would exempt residents aged 70 and older from jury duty, offering automatic relief from the civic obligation for …

TRENTON, N.J. — As offshore wind projects face mounting obstacles in New Jersey, state lawmakers are shifting their focus to a new renewable energy source: offshore tidal and wave energy. …

BUFFALO, N.Y. — Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers arrested Mexican national and convicted felon Juan Cruz-Gallegos on June 11 in Hudson, New York, after state authorities failed to return him …

TRENTON, N.J. — New legislation would amend New Jersey’s existing SREC-II solar energy incentive program to include solar projects located on roadside right-of-way areas. The bill directs the state Board …

TRENTON, N.J. — New legislation would require solar energy components to be included in certain school construction projects managed by the New Jersey Schools Development Authority (SDA). Under the bill, …

FREEHOLD, N.J. — A Monmouth County jury has found a Long Branch man guilty on 18 charges stemming from an armed home invasion and fatal car crash that killed a …

TRENTON, N.J. — Bill Spadea, who suffered a decisive defeat in New Jersey’s recent gubernatorial primary, is reportedly considering leaving the state for a new opportunity in Tennessee, according to …

WASHINGTON — Multiple U.S. politicians reportedly purchased defense stocks prior to Israel’s recent attack on Iran, including Congressman Josh Gottheimer, who traded shares of Raytheon (RTX), a major weapons manufacturer. …

TRENTON, NJ — Republican candidate Jack Ciattarelli issued a public appeal Friday urging Governor Phil Murphy and Attorney General Matt Platkin to fully empower law enforcement ahead of a weekend …

LONG BRANCH, NJ — Authorities are investigating the shooting death of a man found Thursday night near the shoreline at Pier Village, according to Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago. …

TOMS RIVER, NJ — Alejandro Huerta-Arias, 24, of Toms River, was sentenced Friday to eight years in New Jersey State Prison for vehicular homicide following a 2022 crash that killed …

TOMS RIVER, NJ — Andrew Williams, 45, of Atlantic City, was sentenced Thursday to ten years in New Jersey State Prison for eluding police, along with additional concurrent prison terms …

SOUTH RIVER, NJ — South River Police are investigating an incident involving high school students who broke into South River High School and defaced school property outside of school hours …

FAIR LAWN, NJ — The Fair Lawn Police Department hosted a special event Thursday, swearing in 14-year-old David Parian, a student from Memorial Middle School, as Chief for a Day. …

WASHINGTON — The Justice Department filed a lawsuit Thursday against the State of New York, targeting its Protect Our Courts Act, which restricts federal immigration officials from making arrests at …

BALTIMORE, MD — Four men, including a contracting officer for the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and three business owners, have pleaded guilty to charges stemming from a …

SECAUCUS, NJ — A structural fire broke out Thursday at 14 Acorn Road, according to the Secaucus Police Department. Authorities reported the fire shortly before noon and urged the public …

BURLINGTON, Vt. — The Burlington Police Department announced that one of its K-9 officers, Dutch, is recovering after undergoing surgery on his tail. In a statement shared Thursday, the department …

SEASIDE HEIGHTS, N.J. — Another round of wet weather is expected to dampen weekend activities at the Jersey Shore, with rain and thunderstorms forecast to move through the area beginning …

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — The Ocean County Sheriff’s Office has officially added a new explosive detection team to its K9 Unit following the graduation of Sheriff’s Officer Trust and his …

TRENTON, N.J. — A series of protests against President Trump are scheduled to take place across New Jersey this weekend, with demonstrations planned in dozens of towns and cities, including …

JACKSON, NJ — The Jackson Township Council has appointed former mayor and longtime councilman Ken Bressi to fill the vacant council seat left by the recent passing of Councilman Scott …

MANCHESTER, N.J. — Manchester Township is rapidly becoming the center of attention in Ocean County’s latest real estate boom, as developers and investors target the town’s abundant open space and …

PLUMSTED, N.J. — Plumsted, New Jersey, a small Pinelands town near the Jersey Shore is finally recovering from last year’s debacle over satantic services held regularly at town hall. Former …