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…
Jersey Shore forecast calls for perfect beach weather all weekend
The Jersey Shore is set to enjoy a stretch of ideal weather this weekend, making it prime time for beachgoers, boardwalk fans, and late-summer travelers. Today, visitors can expect mostly sunny skies…
Deadly Shark Attack Caught on Camera at New Jersey Beach
Dolphin killed in shallow water by pack of sharks near Jersey Shore beach Beachgoers at Island Beach State Park witnessed a deadly shark attack just feet from the shoreline Thursday, as a…
Train stuck at Newark Penn early this morning responsible for evening rush delays
Commuters faced significant delays Friday morning after a disabled train at Newark Penn Station caused backups across NJ Transit rail service into and out of Penn Station New York throughout the day.…
Vivint Smart Home to pay $200K over deceptive alarm sales practices in New Jersey
TRENTON, N.J. — Vivint Smart Home, Inc. and its installation affiliate Smart Home Pros Inc. will pay $200,000 and implement significant reforms to settle allegations of deceptive and unlawful practices in connection…
Why New Jersey food is like nowhere else in America
New Jersey’s food scene is more than Taylor ham and diners—it’s a sprawling, street-level fusion born from generations of immigrants, its geography, and its location squeezed between two major cities. What you…
Furry Friends Veterinary Hospital to host grand opening in Brick
Furry Friends Veterinary Hospital will celebrate the opening of its new and expanded location on Saturday, August 9, at 9 a.m. at 580 Brick Blvd. in Brick, NJ, behind the former Boston…
Toms River man arrested after investigators find child sex abuse images on USB drive
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A 39-year-old Toms River man has been charged with possession of child sexual abuse material following a joint investigation led by the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office, officials announced…
Teens confess to vandalizing historic Camp Evans as parents agree to pay for repairs
WALL TOWNSHIP, N.J. — The juveniles behind the vandalism at the historic Camp Evans Officer Quarters have come forward and admitted their involvement, Wall Township Police confirmed Thursday. According to authorities, the…
Lakewood father charged after leaving toddler alone in hot car outside police station on hot summer day
A 34-year-old Lakewood man was arrested Tuesday after police say he left his 2-year-old son locked in a parked car outside the Lakewood Township Police Department for nearly half an hour. At…
Jackson Township’s Matt Thaiss enters midgame trade chaos as Rays send Caballero to Yankees
NEW YORK — In one of the most memorable midgame trades of this year’s MLB deadline, Jackson Township’s own Matt Thaiss found himself at the center of a surprising lineup shift as…
Follow the money: How Political Corruption Works in Ocean County and How Some Towns Have Had Enough
by Geri Bahar, Letter to the Editor William Mark Felt, (1913-2008) was a 30-year FBI veteran who was loyal to J. Edgar Hoover and rose to the position of Deputy Director. He…
Violent Repeat Felon, Previously Deported Illegal Alien Finds Sanctuary from ICE on Capitol Hill
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia Jeanine Pirro claimed in a video statement that a four-time deported felon, with multiple aggravated convictions, is currently employed on Capitol Hill…
New Jersey lawmakers say veterans unfit to serve as police officers because ‘They are trained to kill’
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A proposal to allow military service to count toward police officer hiring requirements in Toms River ignited a heated and often contentious debate at the July township council…
Four illegal immigrant child predators arrested in New Jersey sanctuary cities
NEWARK, N.J. — Federal immigration agents arrested four convicted child predators living illegally in New Jersey last month as part of an ongoing national effort targeting sex offenders who entered or remained…
FBI Director Releases Hidden Documents That Clearly Link Clinton Campaign to Russia Hoax
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A newly surfaced image of an email, reportedly uncovered by FBI Director Kash Patel and shared on social media, is raising fresh questions about the origins of the Russia-Trump…
New Jersey shuts down government due to passing rain storm as housing crisis continues to fuel overdevelopment
TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey’s government offices closed early Thursday as widespread flash flooding from summer storms prompted a state of emergency and crippled large portions of the state’s transportation network and…
Mechanical issues cancel NJ Transit trains and delay service into Penn Station Friday
NEWARK, N.J. — NJ Transit riders faced cancellations and delays Friday morning across multiple lines, with mechanical issues sidelining trains and congestion affecting service into and out of Penn Station New York.…
Trees and poles block major NJ roadways as crashes and delays snarl Friday commute
NEWARK, N.J. — Commuters faced heavy delays and multiple road closures across New Jersey on Friday morning, as a series of incidents impacted traffic on major highways and local routes. A downed…
New Jersey Renews Centuries Old Claim to Staten Island: NYC Borough belongs to us
New Jersey Assembly forms special committee to explore Staten Island annexation TRENTON, N.J. — The New Jersey General Assembly has introduced a resolution to establish a special committee to investigate the possibility…
New Jersey couple indicted for $250K VA fraud after faking disability and caregiver claims
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — A federal grand jury has indicted a New Jersey couple formerly from Rochester, accusing them of defrauding the Department of Veterans Affairs out of more than $250,000 through false…
New Jersey man gets prison for collecting dead father’s federal benefits for nearly 20 years
TRENTON, N.J. — A Somerset County man has been sentenced to one year and one day in federal prison for stealing nearly $700,000 in government benefits over a 19-year period by posing…
NJ bill creates new state program to connect migrants and refugees with public resources
TRENTON, N.J. — The New Jersey Legislature is considering a bill that would create a state-run program to help migrants and refugees access public services including housing, healthcare, education, job training, and…
NJ bill seeks to block state funding for legal aid to immigrants facing deportation
TRENTON, N.J. — A bill introduced in the New Jersey Senate would prohibit the use of state funds to provide legal assistance to individuals facing detention or deportation due to their immigration…
Postal worker charged in North Bergen credit card theft and fraud scheme
A United States Postal Service employee has been charged in a credit card theft ring after allegedly stealing cards from the mail during her delivery route in North Bergen, police said. North…
Watch: Elderly U.S. Senator falls on Senate floor during session mishap
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Sen. Elizabeth Warren took a hard tumble on the Senate floor this week when she lost her balance and fell, briefly disrupting chamber proceedings. Video footage captured the Massachusetts…
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