New Jersey News

TRENTON — A proposed New Jersey law that would mandate life imprisonment without parole for anyone convicted of murdering a child under the age of 16 has not advanced since …

WOODBRIDGE — A 26-year-old man from Elizabeth died early Sunday after fleeing from a police-initiated traffic stop on a motorized scooter, according to the New Jersey Attorney General’s Office. The …

Cherry Hill Police are asking for the public’s help in locating the owner of a lost dog found near Cambridge Road. The dog was recovered recently, and efforts are underway …

ELMWOOD PARK, N.J. — A 15-year-old boy is facing multiple charges after authorities determined he accidentally shot himself and falsely reported a drive-by shooting, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced …

TRENTON, N.J. — The New Jersey Supreme Court on Thursday upheld a lower court ruling allowing the barrier island community of South Seaside Park to deannex from Berkeley Township and …

EDISON, N.J. — Federal immigration agents detained 20 people during a raid Tuesday at the Alba Wine & Spirits warehouse in Edison, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security confirmed. The …

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Rep. Jeff Van Drew (R-NJ) on Thursday pressed the U.S. Department of the Treasury to explicitly include casino workers in the implementation of a new federal tax …

PATERSON, NJ –New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy has sparked controversy by allocating $900,000 in state funds to support the New York Cosmos soccer team, a decision that has drawn sharp …

LONG BEACH TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Two people were seriously injured Tuesday afternoon when a boat ran aground in the bayfront area of Tebco Terrace in Holgate, according to the Long …

WALL TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A car crashed into a CVS Pharmacy on Route 71 late Wednesday following a three-vehicle collision that left one driver injured, according to Wall Township police. …

BAYONNE, N.J. — Members of the Bayonne Police Department gathered Thursday to salute the funeral procession of retired Lieutenant Owen Ballweg, a decorated Marine Corps veteran and longtime city officer. …

TRENTON, N.J. — The U.S. Small Business Administration is reminding small businesses and private nonprofit organizations in New Jersey that they have until Aug. 11 to apply for federal disaster …

BRICK, N.J. — A long-vacant restaurant on Route 70 may soon get new life as Mission BBQ looks to open its first Jersey Shore location in Brick. The national barbecue …

Sherrill surprised by elephant request at boardwalk stand, jokes go viral online SEASIDE HEIGHTS, N.J. — Democratic gubernatorial candidate Mikie Sherrill was met with an unexpected moment on the Jersey …

NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. — A vast majority of New Jersey residents remain dissatisfied with how the state government is handling key issues such as taxes, cost of living, and transportation, …

FORKED RIVER, N.J. — A senior dog named Chops has found a new family after being taken in by the Associated Humane Popcorn Park Shelter following the death of his …

TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy is blaming Republicans and the Trump Administration for rising energy prices across the state, criticizing a recently signed federal spending bill he …

LEONIA, N.J. — Authorities are investigating a hit-and-run crash that left a woman critically injured early Thursday morning in Leonia, according to the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office. At approximately 4:35 …

MEDFORD, N.Y. — Suffolk County Police officers rescued a kitten trapped in a storm drain Saturday afternoon, after a resident reported hearing cries coming from beneath Jordan Drive. Emergency Service …

On June 30th, Mayor Rodrick and the Toms River Township Council presented a budget for 2025 that has a 9% reduction in overall spending while maintaining a zero percent tax …

NEW YORK, N.Y. — Drivers using E-ZPass at Port Authority crossings will now face a new Mid-Tier toll penalty if their tag is not properly mounted on the windshield — …

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — Rainy conditions are forecast to continue along the Jersey Shore today and into Friday, with scattered thunderstorms and patchy fog adding to the damp stretch of …

TRENTON, N.J. — Automobile insurance in New Jersey is skyrocketing and there doesn’t seem to be an end in sight. Driver’s licenses for illegal aliens and this low-cost $1 per …

TRENTON, N.J. — Governor Phil Murphy has signed a sweeping $3 billion early childhood education bill into law, mandating universal access to state-funded preschool and full-day kindergarten across New Jersey …

ABERDEEN, N.J. — Police are investigating multiple reports of fraudulent business practices involving HVAC contractor Lance Minnoia, who has been charged with two counts of theft by deception, authorities said. …