New Jersey News

TRENTON, NJ — A proposed bill to restrict bird feeders during black bear season remains in limbo as lawmakers in Trenton work to reconcile language between Assembly and Senate versions. …

MORRISTOWN, NJ — Rep. Mikie Sherrill is calling on her Republican colleagues in Congress to reject a bill she says would harm New Jersey families, accusing GOP lawmakers of backing …

Trenton, NJ – New Jersey’s ambitious plan to address its affordable housing crisis has ignited fierce debate, as a new mandate requires the construction of over 80,000 housing units within …

BRIGANTINE, N.J. — A 17-year-old leukemia survivor will host a July 4 fundraiser in Brigantine to support childhood cancer research, returning to the beach town where she spent summers during …

SECAUCUS, N.J. — A Brooklyn woman was arrested Monday after investigators linked her to a six-figure theft carried out through a fraudulent email targeting a financial transaction in early 2022, …

LAKEWOOD, N.J. — Federal immigration authorities arrested a Mexican national with ties to the Cartel del Noreste on Sunday in Ocean County, officials said. ICE is officially operating in Ocean …

As summer travel peaks and families hit the road, the idea of a gas tax holiday in New Jersey has surfaced as a potential relief measure for residents grappling with …

SEASIDE HEIGHTS, N.J. — Don’t let midweek showers fool you — weather conditions are shaping up to be ideal along the Jersey Shore for Fourth of July weekend. While there’s …

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Communities across Ocean County are preparing to light up the skies this week with a full schedule of fireworks displays running through Monday, July 7. Three …

ASBURY PARK, N.J. — With summer in full swing, a growing number of New Jersey beachgoers are turning to online forums for advice on where to enjoy the shore without …

NEW YORK, N.Y. — Debbie Harry, the groundbreaking lead singer of Blondie and a defining voice of New York’s punk and new wave scene, turned 80 on Monday, marking a …

CHERRY HILL, N.J. — Roy Rogers Restaurants has officially opened its third New Jersey location, continuing its comeback in the Garden State with a new outpost in Cherry Hill. The …

Christie’s beach chair moment still echoes years after viral shutdown photo TOMS RIVER, N.J. — On this day, the now-infamous photo of then-Gov. Chris Christie lounging in a beach chair …

NEWARK, N.J. — Alina Habba, who has served as interim U.S. attorney for New Jersey since March, was formally nominated Tuesday by the Trump administration to hold the post for …

NEWARK, N.J. — Twenty-four individuals connected to the Bloods-affiliated gang “Sex, Money, Murder” were charged Wednesday with narcotics and firearms offenses following a 14-month federal investigation into drug trafficking at …

NEWARK, N.J. — A Somerset County man has been indicted for distributing fentanyl and heroin that led to the death of a victim in Plainfield, federal prosecutors announced Tuesday. Thomas …

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A long-promised Ocean County Social Services complex remains unfinished nearly three years after its scheduled completion date, as the Ocean County Commissioners move to extend a …

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — The Ocean County Board of Commissioners is set to vote today on over $16 million in capital improvement ordinances, funding a range of infrastructure projects across …

NEWARK, N.J. — Authorities are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying suspects involved in a shooting that occurred earlier this month in the area of South Orange Avenue and …

BRICK TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A 42-year-old Brick Township man has pleaded guilty to unlawful possession of a handgun in connection with a February 2024 search that uncovered a stolen firearm …

NEW YORK, N.Y. — A multi-bus accident forced the closure of the New York Port Authority Bus Terminal on Tuesday morning, causing major disruptions across regional transit routes. According to …

TOMS RIVER, NJ – A new ordinance introduced by Mayor Rodrick and approved by the Toms River Township Council has made it easier for America’s military veterans to pursue a …

MIDDLETOWN, N.J. — Middletown Board of Education member Joe Fitzgerald was arrested Monday evening and charged with six weapons offenses, according to local authorities. Police said Fitzgerald was caught with …

LAKEWOOD, N.J. — A flash flood warning remains in effect until 9 p.m. Tuesday for southeastern Monmouth and northeastern Ocean counties as thunderstorms continue to bring heavy rain and dangerous …

TRENTON, N.J. — Animal welfare groups across New Jersey are urging pet owners to take precautions as the Fourth of July approaches, warning that more pets go missing on Independence …