Traffic slows NJ turnpike and Hudson River crossings as crashes and delays pile up
Newark, NJ – Wednesday morning commuters faced a messy ride across New Jersey with multiple crashes, breakdowns, and construction tie-ups slowing travel on key highways and river crossings. The New Jersey Turnpike…
Animal rights groups call for max penalty after NYC dog set on fire
Man arrested after pit bull set on fire in Queens as animal groups demand maximum penalty NEW YORK — A suspect is in custody after surveillance footage captured a dog being doused…
Marcos Antonio Rivera-Rodriguez arrested in Ocean County for Assault with Deadly Weapon
TOMS RIVER, NJ — A man booked into the Ocean County Jail early Wednesday is being held without bail on a charge of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon resulting in bodily…
Red Bank Man Who Killed Lakewood Mother and Child in Drunk Driving Crash is an Illegal Immigrant
LAKEWOOD, NJ — A Red Bank man charged in a drunk driving crash that killed a woman and an 11-year-old girl and seriously injured another child is in the United States illegally,…
Tom Kean Jr under fire for backing GOP bill that cuts health care
TRENTON — Congressman Tom Kean Jr. is facing sharp criticism after voting in favor of a controversial Republican spending package that opponents say could strip health insurance from hundreds of thousands of…
New Jersey man lived off his dead father’s benefits for 19 years before getting caught and sentenced to prison
TRENTON, N.J. — A Somerset County man has been sentenced to just over a year in federal prison after fraudulently collecting nearly $700,000 in government benefits by impersonating his deceased father for…
NJ hospitals praised in U.S. News report for cancer and heart care
WEST ORANGE, N.J. — Two RWJBarnabas Health hospitals have been named among the top 10 in New Jersey and the top 25 in the Mid-Atlantic Region in the U.S. News & World…
NJ sues Trump over law cutting Medicaid from Planned Parenthood
NJ Attorney General sues Trump administration over Medicaid ban on Planned Parenthood TRENTON — New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin has joined a coalition of 21 states in filing a federal…
Tiny racers take big wins at Wildwoods baby crawl and waddle
Babies crawl and waddle to glory in Wildwoods’ annual contest THE WILDWOODS, N.J. — Diapers, determination, and a dash to the finish line took center stage Tuesday as babies from across the…
No Happy Ending for New Jersey Massage Parlor Owner Who Ran Illicit Prostitution Operation
ROXBURY, N.J. — The owner of a massage business in Roxbury has been arrested on charges of promoting prostitution and money laundering after investigators uncovered evidence of illegal sex acts taking place…
Plainfield man arrested for attempted murder after shots fired outside Watchung business
WATCHUNG, N.J. — A 20-year-old man from Plainfield has been arrested in connection with a shooting incident outside a business on Route 22 West in Watchung, authorities announced. Naseem Eure was taken…
AG investigating after police return fire on suspect who shot at cops in Newark standoff
NEWARK, N.J. — A man was shot and wounded Monday afternoon after exchanging gunfire with law enforcement officers during the execution of an arrest warrant in Newark, according to the New Jersey…
Feds probe evicted tenant after bomb explodes under landlord’s lawnmower
SALEM TOWNSHIP, Pa. — A Pennsylvania landlord narrowly escaped serious injury when his lawn mower exploded moments after he started it — and investigators now suspect foul play, pointing to a former…
Brick’s SummerFest 2025 finale set for July 31 with 80s vs. 90s concert and fireworks
BRICK TOWNSHIP — Brick Township will close out its 30th annual SummerFest series on Thursday, July 31 with a high-energy showdown of music’s most iconic decades, followed by a fireworks display over…
New Jersey LGBTQ Community Fearful of Sherrill’s ‘Intolerant Pastor’ Pick for Lt. Governor
TRENTON — Mikie Sherrill’s selection of pastor Dale Caldwell as her running mate in the 2025 New Jersey gubernatorial race is drawing sharp criticism from members of the LGBTQ community, who cite…
New Jersey Now Wants to Regulate and Legislate Home Schooling
Bill would require registration, oversight for homeschooling in New Jersey TRENTON — A new bill introduced in the New Jersey Assembly would mandate formal registration and oversight of home education programs, marking…
New Jersey Continues to Get Choked Out by Canadian Wildfires as Heat Wave Continues
TRENTON — New Jersey remains under both an air quality alert and excessive heat advisory Tuesday as oppressive temperatures and poor air conditions persist for a second consecutive day. The air quality…
New Jersey morning commuter report: Crashes and delays on major roadways, crash at GSP 117
NEWARK — Tuesday morning commuters across New Jersey are facing multiple delays and closures due to crashes and congestion on major highways and interchanges. A crash on Route 35 southbound in Aberdeen…
Free kids concert on the beach in Toms River Tuesday night
TOMS RIVER — Families are invited to Shelter Cove Beach tonight for an interactive evening of music as Mayor Dan Rodrick and the Toms River Recreation Department present Yosi, a family-friendly performer,…
New Jersey says Trump tariff product labeling required at time of sale for consumer protection
TRENTON — A newly introduced bill in the New Jersey Assembly would mandate that retailers disclose the portion of a product’s price attributable to tariffs and import taxes, aiming to increase transparency…
New Jersey lawmakers pushing to allow self-driving vehicles on state roadways
TRENTON — A new bill introduced in the New Jersey Legislature would create a three-year pilot program to allow the testing of fully autonomous vehicles (AVs) on state roads under strict regulatory…
Fugitive Shoots at Police During Newark Standoff, Fires Shots at Cops while Holding Baby
NEWARK — A man wanted for attempted murder was taken into custody Monday after a four-hour standoff with law enforcement in Newark that involved gunfire and a baby used as a human…
Trenton moves to fund free full-day kindergarten in 10 school districts
TRENTON — A new bill introduced in the New Jersey Legislature aims to expand access to free, full-day kindergarten by establishing a one-time grant program for school districts currently lacking such programs.…
Ciattarelli Wants More Debates Against Sherrill as Commission Decides Schedule
TRENTON, N.J. — Republican gubernatorial candidate Jack Ciattarelli and his running mate, James Gannon, have formally requested that the New Jersey Election Law Enforcement Commission (ELEC) expand the state’s debate schedule ahead…
Progressives Clash With Climate Activists as New Flood Rule Would Negatively Impact Affordable Housing Mandates
TRENTON, N.J. — A major rulemaking initiative to fortify New Jersey against rising sea levels and increasing flood risks is facing both pushback and support as the state nears a key decision…
ICE arrests 4 illegal alien child sex offenders in New Jersey during Operation Apex Predator
NEWARK, N.J. — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents in Newark arrested four undocumented immigrants with convictions related to child sexual exploitation as part of an ongoing initiative known as Operation…
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