New Jersey News

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 …

PALM BEACH, Fla. — President Donald Trump took aim at Elon Musk on Tuesday in a sharply worded social media post, accusing the Tesla and SpaceX CEO of hypocrisy and …

TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey residents should brace for periods of heavy rain and thunderstorms through Wednesday, with the potential for localized flooding due to significant rainfall amounts, according to …

NJ bill would launch reproductive health travel advisory for pregnant residents TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey lawmakers have advanced legislation that would establish a statewide advisory to inform residents about …

TRENTON, N.J. — A proposed bill in the New Jersey Legislature would create a new tax credit program aimed at supporting manufacturers and clean energy product manufacturers, allocating up to …

TRENTON, N.J. — A new bill introduced in the New Jersey Legislature would allow counties to appoint a pretrial release coordinator tasked with connecting eligible criminal defendants to social services …

TRENTON, N.J. — Seniors in New Jersey could soon have more time to cancel home improvement contracts under a new bill introduced by state lawmakers. Sponsored by Senators Linda R. …

TRENTON, N.J. — A new bill introduced in the New Jersey Senate would triple the state’s tax credit for investments in emerging technology startups, aiming to stimulate early-stage funding in …

TRENTON, N.J. — A New Jersey Assembly panel has advanced legislation that would tie access to several state grant programs to municipal compliance with affordable housing obligations. The Assembly Housing …

MANCHESTER, N.J. — Patrolman Arthur Cronk retired from the Manchester Township Police Department last week, concluding a 24-year career marked by distinguished service and community involvement. Cronk joined the department …

TRENTON, N.J. — The New Jersey Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee has approved amended legislation that would require the Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC) to offer digital driver’s licenses and non-driver …

During the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, thousands of workers across New Jersey served as contact tracers, playing a critical role in tracking the spread of the virus under Governor …

Governor Phil Murphy has a chance to modernize how New Jersey’s towns and taxpayers communicate by signing a bill that eliminates the outdated requirement for government entities to publish public …