Love is baked in as Junior’s hosts Valentine’s vow renewals in Brooklyn
Brooklyn, NY – Romance and cheesecake were on the menu Friday as four couples from across the country renewed their wedding vows at the legendary …
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This week’s Freehold home sales top $1.5 million as February market heats up
Freehold, NJ – The Monmouth County housing market showed remarkable strength this week, with several high-end properties changing hands and a steady stream of mid-range …
Big Friday for real estate as homes across Toms River close in a pre-Valentine’s Day rush
Toms River, NJ – The Ocean County housing market saw a flurry of closings on Friday, February 13, as buyers and sellers wrapped up deals …
Judge refuses to dismiss inmate’s mental health lawsuit against Salem County
Camden, NJ – A federal judge has denied motions to dismiss a civil rights lawsuit filed by Christie Figuracion, a pretrial detainee who claims she …
Judge orders AT&T to return to arbitration or face $250 daily fines
Camden, NJ – A federal judge has ordered telecommunications giant AT&T and collection agency Radius Global Solutions to immediately return to arbitration with plaintiffs Tyisha …
Two killed after SUV crashes into tree and bursts into flames in Jackson
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – Two people were killed early Saturday morning when a vehicle veered off the road, struck a tree, and erupted into flames …
First responders trek through one mile of ice and snow to rescue ice skater in Delaware-Raritan Canal
PRINCETON, NJ – Emergency crews mounted a dramatic late-night rescue after an injured skater was found stranded along the frozen Delaware & Raritan Canal near …
Off-duty cops charged in brutal assault outside Park Ridge steakhouse
HACKENSACK, NJ – Four people, including two off-duty police officers, have been charged following a violent altercation outside The Park Steakhouse in Park Ridge that …
NJ Transit meltdown deepens as service chaos hits commuters again
NEWARK, NJ – Frustrated rail commuters faced another wave of cancellations Monday morning as NJ Transit continued to reel from the fallout of schedule disruptions …
Man arrested after throwing frying pan through window of Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office
TOMS RIVER, NJ – A man is in custody after authorities say he hurled a frying pan through a glass window at the Ocean County …
Newark police ask for public’s help identifying suspects in Grafton Avenue shooting
NEWARK, NJ – Newark police are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying several individuals connected to a late-morning shooting on Grafton Avenue near Broadway last …
Former congressman blasts North Jersey GOP bosses over “backroom” endorsement of candidate facing foreclosure
RIDGEWOOD, N.J. – Former congressional candidate Frank Pallotta is taking aim at North Jersey Republican leaders, accusing them of betraying party members after endorsing Tiffany …
Pedestrian critically injured in hit-and-run crash on Route 42 in Washington Township
WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP, N.J. – A pedestrian suffered life-threatening injuries early Sunday morning after being struck by a vehicle that fled the scene along State Highway …
Jackson Mayor Blames Fellow Councilman for Blown $30,000 Real Estate Commission Deal
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – Jackson Township Mayor Jennifer Kuhn’s feud with her political opponent, Councilman Chris Pollak, took a personal financial toll on the mayor …
Democrats cut microphone on NJ lawmaker pressing questions about $7 billion in immigration spending
TRENTON, N.J. – A heated exchange erupted inside a New Jersey Assembly committee this week when Republican Assemblyman Paul Kanitra’s microphone was shut off mid-question …
McGuckin off the hook as federal judge allows discrimination case against Jackson mayor Kuhn to proceed
Judge Quraishi’s ruling narrows but does not end the Jackson Township free speech case TRENTON, N.J. – A federal judge has partially dismissed a civil …
Crowds pack Wildwood boardwalk as Sam’s Pizza kicks off 70th season
WILDWOOD, N.J. – The smell of melted cheese and bubbling tomato sauce filled the February air Friday morning as hundreds of eager customers lined up …
Jackson developer linked to mayor and council cash continues massive development projects
JACKSON, NJ – As construction is moving forward on a massive new business park at the corner of Bennetts Mills Road and Cooksbridge Road, a …
Woman says she was raped after meeting local firefighter from online chats inside station house
Toms River, NJ – A 34-year-old woman has filed a civil lawsuit in Ocean County Superior Court accusing a Plumsted Township firefighter of sexually assaulting …
Toms River’s building chief fired by mayor in alleged permit pushing scandal
TOMS RIVER, NJ – The head of Toms River’s building department has been fired following an internal investigation into allegations that he fast-tracked construction approvals …
New Jersey federal judge grants partial default win in celebrity photo copyright case
NEWARK, NJ – A federal judge has granted in part a motion for default judgment in a copyright infringement lawsuit involving unauthorized use of celebrity …
Judge tosses Bergen County man’s “right to travel” lawsuit after Leonia traffic stop
NEWARK, NJ – A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit brought by two New Jersey residents who claimed their constitutional rights were violated when their …
New Jersey extends Murphy COVID-19 health care emergency waivers for nurses
TRENTON, NJ – Governor Mikie Sherrill signed Executive Order No. 13, granting a temporary 45-day extension of New Jersey’s ongoing State of Emergency to give …
Three juveniles inside during Hoboken narcotics bust
Handgun and heroin stash uncovered in Hoboken apartment raid three juveniles inside HOBOKEN, NJ — A Hoboken man is facing a sweeping list of narcotics …
Island Heights man busted after cocaine and meth seized in home raid
Ocean County man jailed on multiple narcotics counts ISLAND HEIGHTS, NJ — A 60-year-old Island Heights man is facing multiple narcotics charges after investigators executed …
New Jersey Moves to End Ban on Sunday Clamming, But Not for Everyone
Trenton, NJ – Did you know? It’s illegal to clam in New Jersey on Sunday. A new bill introduced in the New Jersey General Assembly …
New Jersey seeks to expand law that protects cops, judges, and elected officials to include court workers
Trenton, NJ – A new bill introduced in the New Jersey Senate would expand the state’s Daniel’s Law to shield municipal court administrators and their …
Early morning blaze that claimed life of 92-year-old woman deemed accidental
Stafford Township, NJ – A fast-moving house fire tore through a Yeoman Road home early Friday morning, leaving one 92-year-old woman dead and sending two …
Trenton water crisis fears addressed as reservoir remains operational
Trenton, NJ – Facing mounting questions from residents across Mercer County, Trenton Water Works officials moved Friday to clarify the status of the city’s water …
Middlesex County man jailed after gas station pepper spray robbery
Pepper spray robbery at Sayreville gas station leads to arrest in cross town crime spree SAYREVILLE, NJ — A late-night robbery at a Sayreville gas …
Jackson Mayor Under Fire for Flipping Town Hall Parking Spot Long Reserved for Veterans for Herself
Jackson, NJ – What had been a largely dormant issue at Town Hall erupted into public controversy only after Mayor Jennifer L. Kuhn reclaimed the …
New Jersey Press Secretary Engages in Government Funded Cat Fight With Alina Habba
Trenton, NJ – A government funded feud erupted on social media this week after the official press account for Gov. Mikie Sherrill fired back at …
Fire investigation shuts down roads in Stafford Township neighborhood
Stafford Township, NJ – Drivers are being urged to avoid a section of Stafford Township as police and fire crews investigate an active incident that …
SpaceX Crew-12 rocket dazzles Ocean City skies before dawn
Ocean City, MD – Beachgoers and night-shift officers looked skyward early Friday as a bright rocket streaked past the moon’s glow, creating a dramatic pre-dawn …
New Jersey wants to alert illegal migrants when federal agents run their license plates
Trenton, NJ – A heated debate erupted inside the New Jersey Statehouse this week after lawmakers sparred over a controversial proposal, Bill A2594, that would …
Overturned vehicle on Garden State Parkway causes 3-mile delay in Tinton Falls
Tinton Falls, NJ – Morning commuters faced a rough start Friday after an overturned vehicle caused major delays along the Garden State Parkway in Monmouth …
Chilly weekend ahead with possible light snow as New Jersey’s cold spell continues
Trenton, NJ – Winter is refusing to loosen its grip on the Garden State as New Jersey faces a chilly, unsettled weekend that could bring …
Buena Vista trooper struck by ATV rider who fled into nearby woods
Buena Vista Township, NJ – New Jersey State Police are asking for the public’s help after a trooper was struck by an ATV rider who …
Wall Township scare at Wawa tied to false kidnapping alert
Wall Township, NJ – A late-night police response to a township Wawa escalated into a high-risk encounter after officers learned the suspect matched the description …
Jackson estimated to reach 200,000 residents as town leaders plan future infrastructure expansion
Jackson, NJ – Jackson Township officials are inviting the public to meet with them to discuss the township’s future as growth continues to explode and …
New veterans home proposed for Ocean or Monmouth County
Trenton, NJ – A bill moving through the New Jersey Legislature would require the state to establish a new veterans memorial home in either Ocean …
Stiff Penalties Sought for Restaurants Who Hide Automatic Tips to Diners’ Bills
Trenton, NJ – A bill that would require restaurants across New Jersey to clearly disclose mandatory gratuity charges advanced to second reading in the Assembly …
NJ bill targeting masked federal agents advances in Assembly
Trenton, NJ – A controversial measure that would require federal and state law enforcement officers to show their faces and clearly identify themselves while operating …
Atlantic City kids get 100 teddy bears from Orkin
Atlantic City, NJ – Dozens of children across Atlantic City received an unexpected surprise this week as police officers delivered 100 donated teddy bears to …
Lakewood dispatcher guides emergency birth before officers arrive
Lakewood, NJ – A routine Sunday morning turned urgent inside a Lakewood home when a woman in labor dialed 9-1-1 and realized there was no …
Mercer County tech CEO indicted in $1M AI fraud
Trenton, NJ – A Mercer County technology executive who promoted artificial intelligence trading products has been indicted on charges he orchestrated a million-dollar securities fraud …
Toms River parents rush as Lego camp spots fill fast on Monday holiday
Toms River, NJ – With schools closed Monday for the holiday, township officials are urging parents to act quickly as remaining spots fill in a …
Drone rescue finds runaway in freezing woods
Ocean Township, NJ – A search for a missing juvenile in dropping temperatures ended in a wooded stretch along Oyster Creek after Ocean Township police …
Pre-dawn SpaceX launch could light up New Jersey skies
Cape Canaveral, FL – A pre-dawn rocket launch set for Friday morning could turn the dark sky over New Jersey and much of the East …
Mayor Rodrick Backs Saint Joseph’s Application for Transitional Housing Serving Homeless Women with Children
TOMS RIVER, NJ — Mayor Daniel T. Rodrick announced his support for St. Joseph’s Parish as it seeks continued approval for its long-standing program offering …