New Jersey News

TRENTON, N.J. – Governor Phil Murphy has commuted the sentences of 11 people convicted of murder or manslaughter, the latest and most controversial wave in his sweeping clemency initiative that …

NEWARK, N.J. – Commuters across North Jersey faced a rough start to the morning rush as multiple crashes and heavy volume caused delays on major highways and bridges. The most …

STAFFORD TOWNSHIP, N.J. – A large-scale search operation was launched Tuesday night after a motorist reported seeing someone jump from the Route 72 Causeway Bridge shortly after 10 p.m. Responding …

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. – After several years of mounting concern over dead whales and dolphins washing ashore, the number of strandings along the New Jersey and New York coasts has …

Monroe Township warns of scam targeting zoning and construction applicants with fake invoices Monroe Township, NJ – Officials in Monroe Township are alerting residents and business owners to a sophisticated …

New Jersey launches ‘Goal: Zero’ traffic crackdown in honor of fallen officer ahead of Thanksgiving travel surge Manchester, NJ – Law enforcement officers across New Jersey will flood state roadways …

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. – Families lined up outside the Atlantic City Police Athletic League building yesterday as officers handed out hundreds of Thanksgiving turkeys in an annual show of community …

TRENTON, NJ – Lawmakers in New Jersey have taken a major step toward legalizing and regulating psilocybin for therapeutic use, advancing a measure known as the “Psilocybin Behavioral Health Access …

OCEAN TOWNSHIP, NJ – A Facebook post accusing a local officer of being rude and incompassionate during a deer accident response has sparked widespread attention and a quick response from …

Newark police seek woman wanted for questioning in early morning shooting NEWARK, NJ – Police are asking for the public’s help locating a 22-year-old Newark woman wanted for questioning in …

Ocean County launches ‘Goal: Zero’ traffic crackdown to combat deadly crash surge BRICK TOWNSHIP, NJ – Law enforcement agencies across Ocean County will deploy a coordinated high-visibility traffic safety detail …

Newark police search for knife-wielding suspect in early morning car assault NEWARK, NJ – Police are asking for the public’s help identifying a suspect accused of slashing a man with …

LAKEWOOD, N.J. – Children raced down bright blue slides and soared across the dual zipline as Ocean County officials unveiled the new “Slide City” playground at Ocean County Park. With …

TRENTON, NJ – Governor-elect Mikie Sherrill has tapped U.S. Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm to co-chair her “Making Energy More Affordable and Reliable” Action Team, signaling that offshore wind and renewable …

LAKEWOOD, NJ – New Jersey’s own pop-rock favorites, The Wag, are ringing in the holiday season with two festive performances of their popular Christmas Spectacular this December — including one …

Two New Jersey players win $1 million as Lottery releases top prizes from past week TRENTON, NJ – Two New Jersey Lottery players each won $1 million last week in …

BOSTON, MA – Construction workers repairing the Black Falcon Terminal in South Boston’s Seaport made a grim discovery after finding what appears to be a human skull encased in concrete. …

E-bike rider dies after collision with patrol car in Middletown as AG names officer involved TRENTON, NJ – The state Attorney General’s Office on Monday released the names of the …

Hudson County player wins $155K jackpot on $5 Emerald 5X ticket sold in Kearny TRENTON, NJ – A $5 scratch-off ticket sold in Hudson County turned into a $155,000 payday …

TOMS RIVER, NJ – A long-standing New Jersey tradition of lining up in person each January for Island Beach State Park beach buggy fishing permits has collapsed into chaos after …

Ocean County man hits $1 million jackpot on $10 scratch-off at Lakehurst deli TRENTON, NJ – A Lakehurst convenience store just sold its luckiest ticket yet after a $10 scratch-off …

ATLANTIC CITY, NJ – Governor Phil Murphy is celebrating the opening of a new Save A Lot supermarket in Atlantic City’s Renaissance Plaza, part of a nearly $20 million state-funded …

TRENTON, NJ – Governor-elect Mikie Sherrill is facing criticism after suggesting New Jersey could “withhold” federal tax dollars as a form of protest against the Trump administration. Her remarks, made …

TRENTON, NJ – A new proposal in the New Jersey Legislature would launch a three-year pilot program bringing therapy dogs into public elementary schools to measure their impact on student …