It’s Official: Governor Murphy Closes New Jersey Schools for Remainder of School Year

TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy has followed in the footsteps of New York Governor Andrew Cuomo and closed public schools for the duration of the 2019-2020 school year. The…

May 4, 2020

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Support the Shore: Riv’s Toms River Hub Open 7 Days a Week

Business News·Ocean County News

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Tony Rivoli, owner of Riv’s Toms River Hub was just getting his new business on its feet and building momentum when COVID-19 struck and now, he’s doing his…

May 4, 2020

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Parks and Beaches “Overrun” Claims Media, NJ Park Service, Public Disagrees

In the News

TRENTON, NJ – The New Jersey State Park Service claims several parks and beaches were “overrun” Saturday and Sunday after being reopened this weekend by Governor Phil Murphy. “REMEMBER, COVID-19 IS NOT…

May 4, 2020

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“Keep Schools Closed!” NJ Educational Coalition Tells Governor Murphy

Politics·School and Education News

TRENTON, NJ – A coalition of public workers unions, administrative associations, PTO’s and the New Jersey School Board Association are lobbying Governor Phil Murphy to keep schools in the Garden State closed…

May 4, 2020

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Governor Murphy to Announce Fate of New Jersey Schools on Monday

Ocean County News

TRENTON, NJ – Governor Phil Murphy initially said he will make decisions on reopening New Jersey’s public and private schools by May 15th, but on Sunday, he indicated he will “address the…

May 4, 2020

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She Licked Her Hands then Touched Everything She Could in the Supermarket…

Viral News

SUMTER, SC – A local woman is in custody and charged after licking her hands and then touching grocery store fixtures and products. A $100,000 bond was set and COVID-19 testing ordered…

May 3, 2020

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Double Dipper? This New Jersey Politician Holds 21 Public Jobs and Now He’s Being Accused of Extorting Public Employees for More

Government News·Politics

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Years ago, political double-dipping, holding of more than one public job by a public official, was a big problem. Governor Chris Christie enacted a law to prevent double…

May 3, 2020

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Sweeney Calls for a Real Plan to Reopen New Jersey After Governor Introduces “Road to Nowhere” Plan

Business News·Politics

Trenton – Senate President Steve Sweeney and Senators Paul Sarlo, M. Teresa Ruiz, Steve Oroho, Declan O’Scanlon and Troy Singleton issued the following joint statement today offering Governor Murphy’s Economic Commission a plan…

May 3, 2020

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McGuckin Takes Pause from Taking Public Jobs, Proposes Another Bill in Trenton

Politics

When they’re not taking money for political endorsements or scheming to intimidate and harass public employees to get more public contracts, the district 10 Republican team is pushing bills that will probably…

May 3, 2020

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Spitting on Cops and Medical Workers Has Gotten Completely Out of Hand In NJ, One Senator Wants to Help

Politics

Senator Kristin Corrado is calling for legislative action to advance her bill that would increase the statutory penalties for those who threaten to infect others, including police officers and grocery workers, with…

May 3, 2020

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NJ Assemblyman: Murphy Holding State Hostage with No Real Plan to Reopen

Politics

SPARTA, N.J. – Following Assemblyman Parker Space’s comments that the governor’s plan to restart the state’s economy was more of a road block than a road back, he issued an online petition and…

May 3, 2020

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More Resignations for Jackson Council? Special Meeting Announced for Tuesday

Community News·Government News·Ocean County News

JACKSON, NJ – Jackson Township Councilman Barry Calogero has announced today that he his hosting a special meeting of the Jackson Township Council and Mayor on Tuesday, May 5th. A special council…

May 3, 2020

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Here Are 20 Bars, Breweries and Restaurants Facing Liquor License Suspensions in New Jersey for Violating Murphy’s Law

Community News

NEWARK, NJ – New Jersey Attorney General Gurbir Grewal announced that the Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) this week issued charges against 20 bars, restaurants, breweries and liquor stores for violating…

May 2, 2020

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Attorney General: Seaside Park’s Sawmill Could Have Liquor License Suspended for Serving Alcohol During Pandemic

Community News·Ocean County News·Police Blotter

SEASIDE PARK, NJ – The Sawmill in Seaside Heights was one of 20 bars, restaurants and breweries targeted this week by the New Jersey Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control. New Jersey Attorney…

May 2, 2020

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Two Charged for Trying to Steal 1,600 N95 Respirator Masks That Were Being Donated to Local Hospital

Health and Wellness·New Jersey News·Ocean County News·Police Blotter

Middlesex County Acting Prosecutor Christopher L.C. Kuberiet and Director Robert Hubner of the Woodbridge Police Department said an Ocean County man was arrested today and charged with the theft of N95 Respirator…

May 2, 2020

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Woman Arrested for Scratching, Spitting on Nurse to Infect Her With Coronavirus

Community News·Police Blotter

WOODBURY, NJ – Maybe it’s because New Jersey has been locked down for 45 days or maybe it’s because some people in our state are just crazy, but in Woodbury last week,…

May 2, 2020

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Two Rumson, Fair Haven Teens End Up with Charges After Harassing Homeowner

Monmouth County News

MIDDLETOWN, NJ – A crime reported out of Middletown today highlights the new normal during the COVID-19 pandemic. In generations past, it was perceived that rowdy teens from the lower class neighborhoods…

May 2, 2020

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Police Shut Down Gym Operating Illegally During Murphy Crackdown in Ocean County

Community News·Ocean County News·Police Blotter

POINT PLEASANT BORO, NJ – At no time can you work out at a gym under Governor Phil Murphy’s COVID-19 statewide crackdown, even at the Anytime Fitness in Point Pleasant. Police charged…

May 2, 2020

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Here’s Why Twitter Can’t Have a Strong Black Woman Breaking her Chains and Banned Candace Owens

Politics·Viral News

Candace Owens, the African-American starlet of the conservative movement was smacked down today by Twitter. Owens, who served as the communications director for Turning Point USA, a large conservative media and advocacy…

May 2, 2020

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Feds Say Landlords in New Jersey Taking Sexual Advantage of Distressed Tenants

Community News·Entertainment News·New Jersey News·Police Blotter·Politics

NEWARK, N.J. – U.S. Attorney Craig Carpenito is urging those who have experienced or have information about housing-related sexual harassment to report it to the Department of Justice. Sexual harassment by landlords,…

May 1, 2020

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