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…
NJ bill would block landlords from using immigration status to intimidate or evict tenants
TRENTON, N.J. — Proposed legislation in New Jersey aims to stop landlords from using a tenant’s immigration or citizenship status as a weapon to pressure or evict them for asserting their housing…
NJ bill would expand full health coverage to undocumented pregnant women and infants
TRENTON, N.J. — Legislation introduced in the New Jersey Senate would authorize full NJ FamilyCare health coverage for undocumented pregnant women and their infants up to one year of age, expanding access…
Some Toms River Councilmembers Say Veterans Lack Skills to Be Police Officers, Citing PTSD, Violence, Training
by Phil Stilton (USMC 1991-1995) TOMS RIVER, NJ – American veterans are not fit to serve as police officers in Toms River. That was the loud and clear message delivered by anti-veteran…
Jersey City shelter goes no-kill after takeover transforms animal care
JERSEY CITY, N.J. — Jersey City’s in-house animal shelter has earned national No-Kill Shelter status and shattered local adoption records just 18 months after taking full control of animal care and control…
Illegal Alien With Multiple Sex Crimes Against Children Released from Pennsylvania Jail, Ignoring ICE Detainer
PHILADELPHIA — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrested a Salvadoran national charged with multiple child sex crimes after he was released from Montgomery County custody despite an active immigration detainer. Oscar Adalberto…
New Jersey Little Leaguers from Jackson Heading to Bristol
BRISTOL, Conn. — The Jackson Holbrook 12U All-Stars are heading to the Little League World Series Regionals undefeated — and on a mission. Fresh off their 14th straight win and a clean…
Fire crews use off-road unit to rescue unconscious victim in remote wooded area
MANCHESTER, N.J. — A dramatic remote-area rescue unfolded Wednesday afternoon in Greenwood Forest, where first responders from Station 33 were dispatched to extract an unconscious individual located deep in rugged terrain near…
New Jersey declares state of emergency ahead of dangerous storms and flooding
TRENTON, N.J. — A state of emergency has been declared across New Jersey as forecasters warn of severe thunderstorms and heavy rainfall that could dump up to 7 inches of rain across…
New Jersey on flood alert as powerful storm threatens up to 5 inches of rain
TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey is under a flood watch through late tonight as a strong storm system moves in from the west, bringing the threat of flash flooding with rainfall totals…
Brick school board president who raised taxes and cut jobs now running for mayor
BRICK, N.J. — Madeline Iannarone, the current president of the Brick Township Board of Education, is launching a bid for mayor just months after approving a school budget that raised property taxes…
Flight restrictions in place ahead of Trump’s weekend visit to New Jersey
BEDMINSTER, N.J. — Federal aviation officials have issued multiple flight restrictions across New Jersey ahead of President Donald Trump’s scheduled visit this weekend, affecting airspace around both Bedminster and East Rutherford. According…
New Jersey woman charged with murder in death of 3-year-old girl found in bathtub
A 43-year-old Florham Park woman has been charged with murder after police discovered a three-year-old girl unresponsive in a bathtub on July 6, authorities announced. Jeanine Glass was charged on July 22…
Federal Agent Thought He Was Texting New Jersey Child for Sex, She Was a Cop
MORRISTOWN, N.J. — A U.S. Border Patrol agent from Michigan is facing multiple charges in New Jersey after an investigation found he allegedly communicated online with an undercover officer he believed to…
Bus driver charged after 4-year-old left alone for hours in New Jersey school bus yard
A New Jersey school bus driver has been charged with child endangerment after a four-year-old special needs student was left alone on a parked school bus for more than two hours earlier…
Andy Kim votes to block arms deal for Israel, Booker votes no
TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey’s two U.S. senators broke ranks this week over a proposed arms sale to Israel, with Sen. Cory Booker voting against a resolution that would have blocked the…
Toms River Appoints 33-Year Veteran Cop as New Chief of Police
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Toms River officially named a new top cop Monday night as Mayor Dan Rodrick swore in Chief Guy Maire during the Township Council meeting. Mayor Rodrick nominated Maire…
Thief swipes $10K in tools from Newark worksite in early morning heist
NEWARK, N.J. — Newark police are asking for the public’s help identifying a man caught on camera stealing $10,000 worth of construction tools from an electronics company early Sunday morning. The burglary…
McHacked: Hackers Expose 64 Million Applicants Using McDonald’s Job Application Chat Bot
TRENTON— Bad news for anyone in New Jersey who might have used McDonad’s AI Chat Bot to apply for a job. Hackers have exposed your information due to a simple password used…
Robot bunnies deployed to Florida Everglades to combat Burmese pythons
GAINESVILLE, FL — Researchers battling the invasive Burmese python crisis in the Florida Everglades have turned to an unconventional new ally — robotic marsh rabbits. In a joint effort between the University…
The Sports Buzz: Lime green sex toy creates excitement at WNBA game in sensational fourth-quarter moment
ATLANTA — A bizarre and unexpected disruption stopped play in the final minute of Tuesday night’s WNBA matchup between the Atlanta Dream and the Golden State Valkyries when an object, reportedly a…
Radioactive wasp nest discovered near U.S. nuclear waste site
AIKEN, SC — A wasp nest contaminated with radioactive material was discovered earlier this month near a nuclear waste tank at the Savannah River Site, prompting a federal contamination report, officials confirmed…
Popular Energy Drink Recalled After Cans Filled with Alcoholic High Noon Vodka Seltzer Instead
NEW YORK – If you’re feeling a little more energized from your energy drink this week, there’s a good reason why. You could be drinking vodka seltzer instead. High Noon has announced…
Illegal alien charged with stalking in Ocean County
TOMS RIVER — An illegal alien is in custody in Ocean County following multiple charges of stalking and violating court orders, according to inmate records released Thursday. Julio Avila-Garrido, who was booked…
Hindu leader urges all NJ schools to close for Diwali after 29 districts add holiday
TRENTON — Hindu community leaders are pushing for all New Jersey schools to close for Diwali, following announcements by 29 school districts that they will observe the festival as a student holiday…
Ten seconds of gunfire rattled West Philly corner and left four children shot in mass shooting
Breaking news: Police seeking suspects, release video PHILADELPHIA — A shocking afternoon shooting in West Philadelphia left five people wounded, including two children, as police search for multiple suspects captured on video…