CDC Issues Travel Warning for New Jersey Due to High Volume of COVID-19

WASHINGTON, DC-The Center for Disease Control has just warned the rest of America to stay out of New Jersey as coronavirus transmission has hit a critical level. “Due to extensive community transmission…

Research Shows Loss of Taste and Smell In Some COVID-19 Patients

LONDON, ENGLAND-The British Association of Otolaryngology (ENTUK) has announced in a report that the loss of smell and taste is common among coronavirus patients. “There is new evidence for the loss of…

Editorial: Instead of Ceasing Cash at Tolls, New Jersey Should Suspend ALL Tolls During COVID-19 Outbreak

During the ongoing coronavirus outbreak, New Jersey residents have all be asked to do more with less by the state and the federal government. Workers remain at home, losing wages, but one…

Today’s New Jersey Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update 3-16-20

Here’s the latest update from the New Jersey Department of Health regarding the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19) as of Sunday, March 15th , 2020 at 5pm. Get the latest information regarding…

Hackensack Meridian Health Begins Recruiting Participants for ENSEMBLE 2, a Two-Dose Regimen Global Phase 3 Clinical Trial of Janssen’s COVID-19 Vaccine at Jersey Shore University Medical Center

Hackensack Meridian Health, New Jersey’s largest and most comprehensive health network which has treated more COVID-19 patients than any other health system in the state, is now enrolling individuals in the Janssen…

Labor Department Claws Back $9 Million From New Jersey After Massive Migrant Unemployment Fraud Scheme

Washington, DC – The U.S. Department of Labor is clawing back more than $9 million in federal taxpayer money from New Jersey after investigators uncovered a widespread COVID-era unemployment fraud scheme that…

Freehold Borough Council Advances Capital Projects, Hears Community Solar Proposal

Freehold Borough, NJ – The Freehold Borough Council’s July 13 meeting combined ceremonial recognitions with significant municipal business, including public hearings on nearly $4.6 million in capital improvement ordinances, a presentation on…

Federal Reserve Report Shows New Jersey’s 86% Housing Price Increase Possibly Linked to Biden Era Immigration Surge

Trenton, NJ – Buying a home in New Jersey has become dramatically more expensive over the past decade, and a new study from the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas suggests elevated housing…

Today in New Jersey History: Pandemic Restrictions Easing, Roaring Twenties Eyes Atlantic City as Shore Hot Spot

From pandemic reopening to the Bicentennial and the Roaring Twenties, this week’s look back highlights pivotal moments that helped shape New Jersey. New Jersey — Every week offers a chance to reflect…

Army Wins Dismissal of Lawsuit Over Briefing Given to NJ Family After Soldier’s Suicide

A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit filed by the parents of a New Jersey soldier who died by suicide in South Korea, ruling the court lacked jurisdiction over claims that the Army…

Bronx Pair Indicted for Allegedly Stealing More Than $500K in Pandemic Unemployment Benefits

Two Bronx residents are accused of using stolen identities to fraudulently obtain more than $500,000 in unemployment benefits during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to prosecutors. A Bronx grand jury has indicted two…

DOJ Sues Virginia Over New Jersey Style Ban on Masks for ICE Agents

The federal government is suing Virginia after the state moved to restrict federal agents from wearing face coverings during enforcement operations, a sharp reversal from the mask mandates many Americans faced just…

Convicted New Jersey Murderer Wants Schools to Teach Curriculum Based on The Dog Whisperer

A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by a New Jersey inmate who sought to force the U.S. Department of Education to require relationship and behavior lessons based on books including…

Cocktails-To-Go Could Become Permanent in New Jersey Under New Bill

Legislation introduced in Trenton would permanently allow restaurants, bars, breweries, wineries, and craft distilleries to continue selling and delivering alcoholic beverages under rules first adopted during the COVID-19 pandemic. TRENTON, N.J. —…

Vin Gopal Wants to Turn New Jersey Movie Theaters Into Bars to Survive Industry Demise

New Jersey lawmakers want to give movie theaters a new way to survive as streaming services continue to cut into ticket sales: turning cinemas into places where customers can drink beer, wine,…

New Jersey Man Gets 6½ Years in Federal Prison in $3.4 Million Money Laundering Scheme

New Jersey Man Gets 6½ Years in Federal Prison in $3.4 Million Money Laundering Scheme NEWARK, NJ — A dual U.S.-Nigerian citizen tied to a multimillion-dollar money laundering conspiracy that moved more…

Frederick Man Wins $50K Lottery Prize After Nearly 6 Years of Playing Maryland Scratch-Offs

FREDERICK, Md. — A Frederick man chasing a life-changing lottery win since the COVID-19 pandemic finally hit his biggest jackpot yet after scratching a $50,000 winning ticket during a routine coffee stop…

Georgia nurse sentenced to life without parole for killing wife after 59-day marriage

DUBLIN, GA – A former Georgia nurse will spend the rest of his life in prison after a jury found him guilty of killing his wife less than two months after their…

Wisconsin Brewery Will Offer Free Beer When Trump is Assassinated, Calls for Action Minutes After Failed Attempt

Minocqua, WI — A Wisconsin brewery is facing backlash after posting a message referencing political violence just hours after a gunman fired shots outside the White House Correspondents’ Dinner attended by President…

Man accused of blowing through stolen $1.7M in lavish shopping run

$1.7M treasury check scheme unravels after shopping spree and bank trail Mineola, NY — A Long Island man is accused of turning a nearly $1.7 million U.S. Treasury check into a personal…

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