State Police recruits deliver holiday cheer with Toys for Tots drive at academy

Albany, NY – The holiday spirit was on full display at the New York State Police Academy this week as members of the 218th Basic School loaded up stacks of donated toys…

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Scammers steal $9K in fake donation scheme outside Target and Trader Joe’s

$9,000 stolen in donation scam outside Target and Trader Joe’s in Albemarle County Albemarle County, VA – Police are investigating a pair of linked fraud incidents that unfolded outside shopping centers earlier…

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A dangerous new drug cocktail has hit the streets of New Jersey and it’s stronger than fentanyl

TRENTON, NJ – A new wave of synthetic opioids is alarming doctors and public health officials across the country as emergency rooms report patients collapsing within seconds of use and requiring multiple…

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Supreme Court Justice Rips New Jersey’s “Fishing Expedition” Against Pro-Life Non-Profit

TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey Attorney General Matt Platkin has announced the opening salvos in a U.S. Supreme Court case that pits abortionj friendly New Jersey against a pro-life abortion alternative non-profit…

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Hackensack Meridian reinstates mask requirement for hospital visitors

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Hackensack Meridian Health announced that starting December 1, visitors to patients at any of its facilities will be required to wear masks when visiting admitted patients. The policy,…

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Don’t Expect Mikie Sherrill or Democrats to Fix New Jersey’s Failed S-2 Funding…It’s Working as Intended

Trenton, NJ – Mikie Sherrill’s victory in the November gubernatorial election set the stage for a familiar battle over New Jersey’s school funding system. Her incoming administration is signaling that major changes…

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Mikie Sherrill explains why New Jersey’s affordable housing future is not in cities like Trenton

TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey Governor-Elect Mikie Sherrill is defending her approach to housing development, saying new high-density projects make more sense in suburban areas with existing infrastructure than in Trenton’s struggling…

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RWJBarnabas Health delivers over 37 tons of produce and thousands of turkeys to feed New Jersey families

NEWARK, N.J. – RWJBarnabas Health has launched its annual holiday giving campaign, distributing more than 37.6 tons of fresh produce and 4,175 turkeys across New Jersey to help combat food insecurity. The…

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Pfizer releases global myocarditis data for COVID-19 vaccinated children

NEW YORK, N.Y. – Pfizer Inc. on Monday released detailed analyses of myocarditis cases linked to its COVID-19 vaccine, Comirnaty, emphasizing that the condition remains an uncommon side effect and that the…

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New Jersey Moves Closer to Legalizing Medical Hallucinogenic Mushrooms

TRENTON, NJ – Lawmakers in New Jersey have taken a major step toward legalizing and regulating psilocybin for therapeutic use, advancing a measure known as the “Psilocybin Behavioral Health Access and Services…

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Mikie Sherrill’s promised energy freeze sparks hope in New Jersey but experts warn of harsh reality

TRENTON, NJ – In the wake of her decisive victory in the gubernatorial election, Mikie Sherrill has New Jersey buzzing with optimism over her bold pledge to freeze skyrocketing energy costs on…

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New York bill would grant in-state tuition to Team USA Olympic athletes training in the state

Albany, NY – A bill introduced in the New York State Assembly would allow Olympic and Paralympic athletes training in New York to pay in-state tuition rates at public colleges and universities.…

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Albany moves to make asthma inhalers free under new insurance bill

Albany, NY – A new proposal in the New York State Assembly would require health insurance plans to fully cover asthma inhalers with no out-of-pocket costs to patients. The bill, sponsored by…

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CDC data shows people in New Jersey and blue states less likely to die by suicide than those in red states

TRENTON, NJ – Federal data from the Centers for Disease Control reveals that residents of politically blue states such as New Jersey, New York, and Massachusetts are less likely to die by…

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ICE Storming New Jersey Congresswoman Must Face Trial for Assaulting Federal Agents, Judge Rules

Judge rejects bid to toss charges against Rep. McIver Newark, NJ – A federal judge on Thursday refused to dismiss the criminal case against U.S. Rep. LaMonica McIver, denying her claim that…

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Texas mother sentenced to 22 years in prison for toddler’s death

Texas mother sentenced to 22 years in prison for toddler's death WICHITA FALLS, TX A Texas mother has been sentenced to 22 years in prison for the death of her 2-year-old daughter.…

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Holiday village lights up Manalapan tree farm

Manalapan, NJ – A winter attraction at a local tree farm is drawing visitors into a seasonal landscape filled with lights, displays, and themed pathways. The Village at Anne Ellen is open…

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Ocean County announces traffic safety changes and upgrades at 17 locations

TOMS RIVER, NJ – The Ocean County Board of Commissioners has approved an extensive package of traffic safety improvements covering major intersections and corridors in several municipalities, including Lakehurst, Toms River, Jackson,…

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Phil Murphy Just Mobilized the National Guard for Statewide State of Emergency

Trenton, NJ – New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy has mobilized the state’s National Guard to assist food banks as federal delays in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) funding leave hundreds of thousands…

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Ocean County woman charged with attempted murder, weapons offenses

Toms River, NJ – Authorities in Ocean County have charged Marion Rojas following an investigation into a shooting incident that left one person injured and another in custody. Police said the suspect…

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