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. …
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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 …
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Police Blotter
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 …
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New Jersey News
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 …
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New Jersey News
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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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New Jersey News
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 …
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Health and Wellness
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, …
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Breaking News
Some Toms River Councilmembers Say Veterans Lack Skills to Be Police Officers, Citing PTSD, Violence, Training
by Phil Stiltonby Phil Stiltonby 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 …
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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 …
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Police Blotter
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. …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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Community News
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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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. …