BAY SHORE, NY — A TAKE 5 player in Suffolk County is celebrating a top-prize win after purchasing a $30,855 ticket for the July 21 evening drawing, according to the New York Lottery.
The winning ticket was sold at bayshore gas, located at 95 Moffitt Boulevard in Bay Shore. The TAKE 5 game draws numbers twice daily from a field of 1 through 39 at 2:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m.
Winners have one year from the date of the drawing to claim their prize.
QUEENSBURY, NY — A lucky lottery player in Warren County is now guaranteed a $1 million minimum payout after purchasing a second-prize-winning CASH4LIFE ticket worth $1,000 a week for life.
The winning ticket for the July 21 drawing was sold at speedway, located at 527 Aviation Road in Queensbury, the New York Lottery announced. The second-tier prize offers the winner the option of receiving $1,000 every week for life or a guaranteed lump sum of $1 million.
CASH4LIFE numbers are drawn daily from a pool of one to 60, with a separate Cash Ball drawn from one to four.
Players have up to one year from the drawing date to claim their prize.
NEWARK, NJ — Authorities are asking for the public’s help locating 13-year-old Khloe Younger, who was reported missing on Wednesday, July 9, after she was last seen in the area of Seymour Avenue between Madison Avenue and Avon Avenue.
Khloe is described as 5 feet 4 inches tall, weighing 130 pounds, with brown eyes. She was last seen wearing a black tank top, black shorts, and black Air Jordan sneakers.
Newark Public Safety Director Emanuel Miranda, Sr. said Khloe is known to run away and urged anyone with information to contact the Newark Police Division’s 24-hour Crime Stopper tip line at 1-877-NWK-TIPS (1-877-695-8477).
Tips can also be submitted anonymously through the Newark Police Division’s website at: https://npd.newarkpublicsafety.org
WASHINGTON, DC — A 50-year-old man was killed in a motorcycle crash Sunday afternoon in Southeast after colliding with a pickup truck that fled before police arrived.
The crash happened at approximately 2:07 p.m. on July 20 at the intersection of 51st Street and Southern Avenue, Southeast. Responding Sixth District officers found the motorcyclist unresponsive in the roadway. DC Fire and EMS transported him to a nearby hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
Investigators say the 2004 Suzuki motorcycle was heading westbound on Southern Avenue when it struck a pickup truck that had started to make a left turn from 51st Street. The truck came to a stop mid-turn, and the motorcycle crashed into its side. The driver of the pickup fled the scene before officers arrived.
The victim has been identified as Billy Earl Canty of Southwest, D.C.
Police are asking anyone with information to contact them at (202) 727-9099 or by texting 50411.
BALTIMORE, MD — A 46-year-old woman has been arrested and charged in connection with the fatal shooting of a man on Kennedy Avenue over the weekend, police announced.
Jasmine White of Baltimore was taken into custody on July 21 in the 1700 block of Carswell Street. She was transported to the Central Booking Intake Facility and charged with first- and second-degree murder.
The shooting occurred around 4:39 p.m. on July 19 in the 2800 block of Kennedy Avenue. Responding officers found 33-year-old William Grant suffering from a gunshot wound. He was transported to a nearby hospital, where he later died.
The case was investigated by Eastern District detectives, leading to White’s arrest two days after the incident.
NEW ROCHELLE, NY — A Powerball ticket worth $50,000 was sold in Westchester County for Monday night’s drawing, according to the New York Lottery.
The winning third-tier ticket for the July 21 drawing was purchased at wine & liquor depot, located at 799 Main Street in New Rochelle. The prize was awarded for matching four white balls and the red Powerball.
Powerball numbers are drawn from a field of 1 to 69, with the red Powerball drawn from 1 to 26. Drawings are held every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday at 10:59 p.m.
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, MD — Authorities are asking for the public’s help locating 17-year-old Paris Hernandez Cruz, who was last seen on Sunday, July 20, 2025, around 8 p.m. in the 13000 block of Dairymaid Drive.
Paris is described as 5 feet 10 inches tall, weighing 176 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a black jacket, light blue jeans, and carrying a black backpack.
Anyone with information on his whereabouts is urged to contact the Montgomery County Police Non-Emergency line at (301) 279-8000. The line is available 24 hours a day.
JACKSON, NJ — A local cat sanctuary is calling on animal lovers to lend a hand — and a scoop — to help care for dozens of rescued farm cats.
Calling All Cats Rescues is asking for volunteers to assist with feeding and watering duties at its Jackson-based sanctuary. Tasks include filling water bowls, refilling dry food, and scooping wet food — all while making friends with a community of friendly felines.
Volunteers can offer their time once a week, once a month, or whenever available. Children ages 12 and up are welcome to help, but those under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Those interested in volunteering can sign up here:
http://ww04.elbowspace.com/secure/20160321074402496632
WASHINGTON, DC — Two juveniles have been arrested and charged with six armed robberies that spanned several neighborhoods in Northeast DC over a five-day period this spring, police announced Monday.
The suspects, a 14-year-old from Northeast and a 16-year-old from Southeast, were taken into custody on Sunday, July 20, pursuant to a DC Superior Court custody order. Both are charged with six counts of armed robbery.
Investigators say that in each incident, the suspects exited a vehicle, brandished a firearm, and demanded property from their victims. The string of robberies began on April 26 and continued into the morning of May 1. The six incidents occurred at the following locations and times:
The Metropolitan Police Department continues to investigate the cases. A reward of up to $10,000 is available for information leading to the arrest and conviction of individuals responsible for violent crimes in the District.
WILDWOOD, N.J. — The 8th Annual Navy SEAL Challenge will take over the Wildwood beachfront on Sunday, August 3, as athletes from across the region gather to compete in a demanding test of physical and mental endurance inspired by U.S. Navy SEAL training.
The competition begins at 6 p.m. on the beach at Lincoln Avenue and features individual and team challenges, as well as a kids’ run. Events include a 1-mile open ocean swim, a 5K run, and a sand-and-water obstacle course.
Hosted in partnership with Wildwood Beach Patrol and Even Kiel Racing, the challenge is designed to push participants through a variety of exercises, including sprints, push-ups, pull-ups, and weighted drills—all under the sun and surf conditions of the Jersey Shore.
This year’s lineup includes:
The event is open to both experienced athletes and newcomers seeking to test their limits in a simulated SEAL-style endurance environment.
OLEAN, NY — One lucky TAKE 5 player scored a $27,605.50 top prize in Saturday night’s drawing after purchasing a ticket at a convenience store in Cattaraugus County.
The winning ticket for the July 20 TAKE 5 evening draw was sold at country fair store, located at 600 E State Street in Olean. The prize was the game’s top payout for the night.
TAKE 5 drawings are held twice daily at 2:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m., with numbers drawn from a field of 1 to 39. Winners have up to one year from the date of the draw to claim their prize.
QUEENS, N.Y. — A 54-year-old Queens man has been arrested and charged with murder after a deadly stabbing inside a Forest Avenue residence left a woman and a 2-year-old girl dead, police announced Sunday.
Ernesto Cruz, of 63-35 Forest Avenue, faces two counts of murder and two counts of criminal possession of a weapon following a violent attack that unfolded Saturday evening in the Ridgewood section of Queens.
Police responded to a 911 call reporting an assault in progress at approximately 7:09 p.m. on July 19. Inside the residence, officers discovered three people with stab wounds: Cruz, a 41-year-old woman identified as Ana Pilatagsi-Moposita, and a 2-year-old girl, identified as Cruz Analiz. All three lived at the address.
Pilatagsi-Moposita and the child had sustained multiple stab wounds to the neck and chest. They were transported separately to local hospitals in critical condition, where both were later pronounced dead.
Cruz was found with a stab wound to the chest and was taken to NYC Health and Hospitals/Elmhurst in stable condition. He was later taken into custody and formally charged.
The motive behind the attack has not been released, and the investigation by the NYPD’s 104th Precinct and detectives remains ongoing.
WILMINGTON, DE — A Philadelphia man accused of impersonating an FBI agent and attempting to rob someone in a Wilmington-area bank parking lot has been arrested and extradited to Delaware, according to state police.
The incident occurred on May 27 in the parking lot of the PNC Bank at 1704 Marsh Road. Investigators say the suspect, 49-year-old Khar Abdulah, approached the victim and demanded money before fleeing the scene. The victim was not harmed, and no weapon was displayed.
Delaware State Police launched an investigation two days later and determined that the suspect had fled in a vehicle reported stolen in New Castle County. That same vehicle was already under investigation in connection with a separate kidnapping and robbery case by New Castle County Police.
Detectives from both agencies worked together and identified Abdulah as the suspect in both cases.
During the attempted robbery, Abdulah allegedly told the victim he was with the FBI and claimed he had been following them. A GPS tracker was later found on the victim’s vehicle.
Abdulah was taken into custody by Philadelphia police on July 2 and extradited to Delaware on July 17. He was arraigned at Justice of the Peace Court 2 and is being held at Howard R. Young Correctional Institution.
He is charged with:
BRONX, N.Y. — A 55-year-old man was hospitalized in critical but stable condition after he was violently attacked and robbed by three men near Forest Avenue and East 161st Street on Sunday, June 15, according to the NYPD.
Police said the suspects approached the victim, punched and kicked him repeatedly, and then forcibly removed his wallet containing $30 in cash before fleeing in an unknown direction. The assault occurred in broad daylight, though the exact time was not disclosed.
Emergency Medical Services responded to the scene and transported the victim to NYC Health and Hospitals/Lincoln.
Authorities released descriptions of the three suspects:
No arrests have been made, and the investigation remains ongoing.
TRENTON, N.J. — The New Jersey chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-NJ) will hold a press conference this week outside the district office of Assembly Speaker Craig Coughlin to protest a proposed state law that would adopt the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) definition of antisemitism.
The press event comes ahead of a Thursday hearing and possible vote by the Assembly State and Local Government Committee on Bill A3558, which seeks to make the IHRA definition the legal standard for identifying antisemitism in the state. The legislation also appropriates $100,000 to the Attorney General’s Office for a public awareness campaign on bias crime reporting.
CAIR-NJ and other advocacy groups argue that the IHRA definition conflates criticism of the State of Israel with antisemitism, posing a risk to constitutionally protected speech. The organization says the bill would have a chilling effect on political discourse and that lawmakers should instead focus on passing measures like the Immigrant Trust Act, which aims to safeguard undocumented residents from federal immigration enforcement.
The bill states that when evaluating potential discriminatory acts, state agencies would be required to consider the IHRA definition—including its list of “contemporary examples of antisemitism”—to determine intent. However, the legislation also includes language asserting that it would not infringe on First Amendment rights or conflict with existing anti-discrimination laws.
Supporters of the bill describe it as a tool for enhancing bias crime enforcement and reporting, while opponents argue it risks restricting speech critical of foreign governments.
The $100,000 appropriation would fund outreach to encourage New Jersey residents to report hate crimes using the state’s existing bias crime hotline.
The proposed law is part of a broader national debate over how antisemitism should be defined in legal and educational settings.
EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A 14-year-old boy from Egg Harbor Township was killed last week in Somers Point after being struck by a car while riding a motorized bicycle, prompting Atlantic County Prosecutor William E. Reynolds to issue a public warning Monday about the dangers of e-bikes and similar vehicles operated by teenagers.
Calling the crash a “heartbreaking loss,” Reynolds emphasized that the increasing presence of high-speed e-bikes, scooters, and golf carts on public roads—often used by minors—poses significant public safety concerns. The teen died following a collision while crossing a roadway on what the prosecutor described as “just another summer evening.”
“A child has died, and we must ask ourselves: Could this have been prevented?” Reynolds wrote in a statement released by his office.
The prosecutor cited scientific research showing that key parts of the brain involved in judgment and risk assessment, such as the prefrontal cortex, are not fully developed in adolescents. He argued that while teens may physically be able to operate such vehicles, they may lack the cognitive maturity to respond safely in traffic.
“These devices are not toys,” Reynolds wrote. “They demand training, situational awareness, and split-second decision-making in high-risk environments.”
In recent years, Atlantic County has seen a rise in crashes involving teens and motorized vehicles not subject to the same regulations as cars or motorcycles. Prosecutor Reynolds noted that many of the incidents involve young riders misjudging traffic or neglecting to wear helmets.
He urged parents to reconsider allowing their children to ride e-bikes or similar motorized vehicles, especially if they are not yet of legal driving age. “If your child is not old enough to drive a car…why would we think they are prepared to manage these risks on two wheels?” he asked.
Reynolds called for increased awareness, stronger consumer education by manufacturers, and a broader public conversation around safety and regulation.
The boy’s name has not been released. He was expected to start high school in the fall.
RANDOLPH, N.J. — Here’s today’s Morris County breakdown.
Two minor earthquakes struck Morris County within 24 hours on Monday, according to data from the U.S. Geological Survey. The event happened the same day as former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie traveled to Trenton to view the unveiling of a painting at the New Jersey Statehouse featuring his former Lt. Governor, Kim Guadagno.
The two events are unrelated.
The first quake, a 1.6 magnitude tremor, occurred Sunday near Morris Plains at a depth of 5 kilometers. The second, slightly stronger at 2.0 magnitude, struck early Monday near Randolph, also at a depth of 5 kilometers.
There were no reports of injuries or significant damage from either event. The USGS confirmed both were shallow earthquakes, which are more likely to be felt on the surface even at low magnitudes.
Seismic activity in New Jersey is uncommon but not unprecedented. The last notable quake in the region occurred last April when a 4.8 magnitude event centered in Hunterdon County was felt across several states.
Residents in the Morris County area reported brief rumbling sounds and light shaking. “It felt like a heavy truck passed by the house,” said one Randolph resident in a report submitted to the USGS.
The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection continues to monitor seismic activity through its partnership with the Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory at Columbia University.
The two minor earthquakes follow a pattern of small, infrequent tremors typical of the intraplate seismic zone beneath New Jersey.
In other Morris County news, Christie met with Phil Murphy and other dignitaries to view the unveiling of official state portraits of Lt. Governors Kim Guadagno, Tahesha Way, and Sheila Oliver.
That’s your Morris County rundown for today.
PERTH AMBOY, N.J. — With summer in full swing, Perth Amboy’s Office of Recreation is rolling out a packed lineup of free and low-cost events this week for residents of all ages, from outdoor movies to salsa dancing and evening sports.
Here’s what’s on tap in the city through Sunday:
From Monday through Thursday, residents can join drop-in games and sports at Washington Park from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m. Activities include kickball on Mondays, outdoor volleyball on Tuesdays and Thursdays, and Family Sports Night on Wednesdays. No registration is required.
A creative opportunity for children ages 7 to 12 runs daily from July 21 to 25 at the Recreation Center. The “Experimental Paint & Design” workshop runs from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and costs $40 for the week.
The city’s Summer Concert Series continues Thursday evening with DJ Flyboy Ant spinning 90s R&B and early 2000s hip hop at Bayview Park, 250 Water Street. Music starts at 6:30 p.m.
Friday offers two major waterfront activities:
The week wraps with a free concert by the Garden State Symphonic Band on Sunday from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. at Bayview Park.
A full week of music, movies, and recreation is underway along the Perth Amboy waterfront.
PUBLIC NOTICES
ORDINANCE NO. 2025-24
AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF JACKSON , COUNTY OF OCEAN, STATE OF NEW JERSEY, AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING CHAPTER 103, ENTITLED “VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC” ARTICLE XIV, “SCHEDULES”
BE IT ORDAINED by the governing body of the Township of Jackson, County of Ocean, State of New Jersey, as follows:
SECTION 1. Chapter 103 of the Municipal Code of the Township of Jackson, entitled “Vehicles and Traffic,” is hereby amended and supplemented so as to amend Article XIV, entitled Schedules, Section 103-45.1, Schedule IA: No Parking, Stopping or Standing so as to add the following roadway to the Schedule IA:
§103-45.1 Schedule IA: No Parking, Stopping or Standing
Name of Street Side Location
Pitney Lane West From the southerly curbline of South Cooks Bridge
Road to a point 980 feet south thereof
SECTION 2. All ordinances or parts of ordinances inconsistent herewith are hereby repealed.
SECTION 3. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase or portion of this ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction, such portion shall be deemed a separate, distinct and independent provision, and such holding shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions hereof.
INTRODUCED: July 8, 2025
ADOPTED:
DATE:_______________________ ______________________________
MAYOR MICHAEL REINA
ATTEST:
___________________________
BETH-ELLEN GENCARELLI
DEPUTY CLERK, JACKSON TOWNSHIP
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TOWNSHIP OF JACKSON
ORDINANCE NO. 2025-25
AN ORDINANCE, OF THE CODE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF JACKSON, COUNTY OF OCEAN AND STATE OF NEW JERSEY, AMENDING
CHAPTER 245, LANDLORD REGISTRATION AND RESPONSIBILITY, ARTICLE 1, LANDLORD REGISTRATION
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED, by the Township Council of the Township of Jackson, County of Ocean and State of New Jersey as follows:
Section 1. The Township Code of the Township of Jackson is hereby amended and supplemented so as to amend Chapter 245, Landlord Registration and Responsibility, Article I, Landlord Registration, so as read in its entirety as follows:
§ 245-1 Registration and inspection of residential rental units.
A. The term “landlord” shall mean the person or persons who own or purport to own, or exercise control of, any building or project in which there is rented, or offered for rent, housing space for living or dwelling purposes under either a written or oral lease, provided that this definition shall not include owner-occupied two-unit premises.
B. No person shall hereafter occupy any rental unit, nor shall the landlord or owner permit occupancy of any rental unit within the Township, which is not registered, if required, in accordance with this article.
C. Each rental unit shall be inspected at least annually and upon each change in tenancy or occupancy. No tenant shall occupy a rental unit where a certificate of occupancy has not been issued by the Housing Official.
D. Annual Inspections.
1. All buildings, structures and dwelling units, other than hotel or motel units that are leased for residential occupancy shall be inspected by the Bureau of Rental Housing Inspections prior to every initial occupancy or change of occupancy and shall, under no circumstances, be inspected less than annually for issuance of an updated certificate of occupancy
The owner, or authorized agent of the owner, shall apply to the Bureau of Rental Housing Inspections for the Certification, which expires annually from the date of issuance, on a form provided by the enforcing agency. The fee for the inspection shall be $100.00. The Bureau of Rental Housing Inspections will be required to respond to the landlord via the email address on file 30 days prior to scheduling their appointment.
2. A Certificate shall not be transferable. If the property is sold to new ownership, or there is any change in occupancy, a new application must be submitted.
3. Any owner seeking a Certificate must allow the Bureau of Rental Housing Inspections to fully inspect the property in-person to determine compliance. If any individual – including, but not limited to, tenants and guests – inhibit the inspection in any form or fashion, a daily penalty shall be issued, as stated below, to the owner until the Bureau of Rental Housing Inspections is able to fully inspect the property.
4. Rental inspections. All buildings, structures and dwelling units that are leased on a transient basis shall be inspected by the Bureau of Rental Housing Inspections annually. Such inspections shall be in accordance with the schedule set forth below to the extent possible and practicable for issuance of an updated certificate of occupancy. The schedule shall serve as a guide for both property owners and the Bureau of Rental Housing Inspections and shall not serve as the basis for refusal of entry to a given property to the Bureau of Rental Housing Inspections, nor shall the schedule serve as a basis for request of a refund of any fee paid pursuant to this chapter.
Monthly Inspection Schedule:
• January: Streets starting with A, B
• February: Streets starting with C, D
• March: Streets starting with E, F
• April: Streets starting with G, H
• May: Streets starting with I, J
• June: Streets starting with K, L
• July: Streets starting with M, N
• August: Streets starting with O, P
• September: Streets starting with Q, R
• October: Streets starting with S, T
• November: Streets starting with U, V, W
• December: Streets starting with X, Y, Z, or any numerical designation.
§ 245-2 Certificate of registration.
A. Every landlord of a one-dwelling-unit rental or a two-dwelling-unit non-owner- occupied premises shall hereafter be registered with the Bureau of Rental Housing Inspections through the Rental Housing Coordinator. The forms shall be provided by the Rental Housing Coordinator.
B. Effective, January 1, 2026, the annual registration fee shall be $225.00 for any certificates of registration renewed after the effective date of this article. For the remainder of the 2025 calendar year, the registration fee shall be $125.00 and sunset as of December 31, 2025.
C. Renewal; submission.
(1) Each landlord registration form shall be renewed on an annual basis between January 1 and January 31 of the year for which a certificate shall be effective. Failure to complete the certificate of registration or renewal process by January 31 of the year for which the certificate of registration shall apply shall be considered a violation of this article.
(2) With respect to all documents required to obtain a landlord registration, including all registration forms and the provision of documents required to contain such forms, same may be submitted electronically with the Township’s Bureau of Rental Housing Inspections through the Rental Housing Coordinator. The registration forms may also be issued electronically upon the Bureau of Rental Housing Inspections through the Rental Housing Coordinator Division. The filing of all such documents electronically is optional to the landlord.
(3) Effective January 1, 2026, the annual registration fee shall be $225.00 for any certificates of registration renewed after the effective date of this article. For the remainder of the 2025 calendar year, the registration fee shall be $125.00, and sunset as of December 31, 2025. All landlord registration forms shall be renewed annually between January 1 and January 31 thereafter. In the event a new tenancy is created by a landlord after January 31 of any calendar year, a certificate of registration must be obtained for the balance of the calendar year prior to occupancy.
D. Every landlord shall deliver a copy of the rental license and certificate of occupancy simultaneously to the tenant(s) upon submission of the landlord registration form to the Bureau of Rental Housing Inspections.
E. Amendments. Every person required to file a landlord registration form pursuant to this section shall file an amended registration form within 20 days after any change in the information required to be included thereon. No fee shall be required for the filing of an amendment, except where the ownership or tenancy of the premises is changed.
§ 245-3 Registration forms.
A. Every owner shall file with the Bureau of Rental Housing Inspections a registration form or other forms developed by the Township for each rental unit contained within a building or structure, which shall include the following information:
(1) The name, address, telephone number and email address of the owner or owners of the premises and the record owner or owners of the rental business, if not the same persons, shall be provided. In the case of a partnership, the names and addresses of all general partners shall be provided, together with the telephone numbers and email addresses for each individual partner, indicating where such individual may be reached both during day and evening hours, which telephone numbers shall include cell phone numbers. If the record owner is a corporation, the name and address of the registered agent and corporate officers of said corporation shall be provided, together with the telephone number and email address for each such individual, indicating where such individual may be reached both during day and evening hours, which shall include providing the cell phone numbers of each such individual. All registration addresses shall be physical addresses; post office boxes alone are insufficient.
(2) If the address of the owner of record is not located in the County of Ocean, the name, address, telephone number and email address of a person who resides in the County of Ocean who is authorized to accept notices from a tenant and to issue receipts therefor and to accept service of process on behalf of the owner of record.
(3) The name, address, telephone number and email address of the managing agent of the premises, if any.
(4) The name, address and loan number of every holder of a recorded mortgage on the premises.
(5) As to each rental unit, a specification of the exact number of sleeping rooms contained in the rental unit and the exact number of sleeping accommodations contained in each of the sleeping rooms, identifying each sleeping room specifically by number and location within the apartment or dwelling and by the square footage thereof.
(6) Number of occupants or tenants occupying the rental unit.
(7) Whether or not the landlord has conducted a tenant screening for each new tenant and authorized adult household member.
(8) Such other information as may be prescribed by the Township on the appropriate form or otherwise by ordinance or resolution.
B. In addition to the registration information set forth above, every owner shall file with the Bureau of Rental Housing Inspections and provide a copy to each individual tenant, by separate forms, the name, age and address, including the dwelling unit number, telephone number and email address of each occupant or tenant occupying a rental unit and a floor plan of the rental unit. These forms shall be filed with the Housing Department and shall not be available for public inspection.
C. Documents to be provided to the Township:
(1) A copy of the deed establishing ownership of the premises;
(2) A copy of the lease;
(3) If the premises is managed by a property manager or agent: a property management agreement or such document evidencing that the property manager or agent has agreed to be responsible for the premises;
(4) Consent/authorization for Township officials to contact the mortgage company for the status of the mortgage on the mortgage company’s official form;
(5) Copies of all notices sent to the tenant by landlord in compliance with the Security Deposit Act;
(6) If the owner is an entity registered with the New Jersey Department of Treasury, certificate of good standing.
(7) In addition to all such other documents, the applicant shall include a copy of a valid driver’s license for the owner of record, if an individual, each partner of any partnership, any managing partner of any limited-liability corporation. If said individual does not have a valid driver’s license, then in that event the applicant shall submit a photo identification of the individual which otherwise meets the requirements of this chapter.
D. The owner is required to update any of the above-listed documentation any time there is a change in status, refinance, change of tenancy or change of property manager.
§ 245-4 Taxes and other municipal charges.
No rental unit may be registered and no license shall be issued for any property containing a rental unit unless all municipal taxes, sewer charges and any other municipal assessments are paid on a current basis.
§ 245-5 Violations and penalties.
Any landlord failing to obtain a certificate of registration in accordance with this chapter shall be fined $500 for a first offense, $750 for a second offense and $1,000 for a third or subsequent offense. In the event the Bureau of Rental Housing Inspections is unable to fully conduct an inspection in relation to issuance of a Certificate for smoke alarm, carbon monoxide alarm, and portable fire extinguisher compliance, the landlord shall incur a daily penalty of $250.00 until the Bureau of Rental Housing Inspections is able to fully inspect the property.
Section 5. All sections of the Township Code not amended hereunder shall remain in full force and effect.
Section 6. All Ordinances or parts of Ordinances inconsistent with any of the terms of this Ordinance are hereby repealed to the extent of such inconsistency or inconsistencies.
Section 7. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase or portion of this ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction, such portion shall be deemed a separate, distinct and independent provision, and such holding shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions hereof.
Section 8. This Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon final passage and publication, as provided by law.
INTRODUCED: July 8, 2025
DATE:_______________________
______________________________
MAYOR MICHAEL REINA
ATTEST:
___________________________
BETH-ELLEN GENCARELLI
DEPUTY CLERK, JACKSON TOWNSHIP
NOTICE
Notice is hereby given that the foregoing ordinance was introduced and passed by the Township Council on the first reading at a meeting of the Township Council of the Township of Jackson on the 8th day of July, 2025, and will be considered for second reading and final passage at a meeting of the Township Council to be held on the 22nd day of July, 2025, at 6:30 P.M. at the Municipal Building located at 95 West Veterans Highway, Jackson, New Jersey 08527, at which time and place any persons desiring to be heard upon the same will be given the opportunity to be so heard.
_____________________________
BETH-ELLEN GENCARELLI, CMR
Deputy Municipal Clerk Township of Jackson
NEW YORK, N.Y. — The NYPD announced Monday the expansion of its Quality of Life Teams, or Q-Teams, to every precinct in the Bronx following a successful pilot program that significantly reduced non-emergency response times and targeted daily nuisance issues affecting city residents.
Since launching in April, the pilot Q-Teams have responded to more than 15,700 911 and 311 calls, towed 623 abandoned vehicles, and seized 282 illegal e-bikes, scooters, and mopeds. The new teams are trained to tackle non-emergency conditions such as noise complaints, encampments, outdoor drug use, and illegal vehicles.
“In just a few months, our Q-Teams have…improved the conditions that New Yorkers see every day and want resolved,” said NYPD Commissioner Jessica S. Tisch. “With today’s expansion across the Bronx, we’re bringing that same urgency and visibility to every precinct in the borough.”
According to data released by the NYPD, precincts involved in the pilot saw an average reduction of 40 minutes in non-emergency response times. The department will expand Q-Teams to Brooklyn on July 28, Queens on August 11, Staten Island on August 18, and to all housing commands by August 25.
The six pilot commands — the 13th, 40th, 60th, 75th, and 101st precincts and Police Service Area 1 — reported the following results:
Additional NYPD efforts supported the program: the Vehicle Response Team towed 3,498 abandoned vehicles, the Smoke Shop Task Force conducted 914 inspections and padlocked 165 shops, and the Encampment Team resolved 2,008 homeless conditions citywide.
Mayor Eric Adams said the initiative is about “investment in dignity, livability, and respect,” adding that the expansion aims to deliver “clean streets, safe neighborhoods, and vibrant public spaces” across the city.
Q-Teams are composed of officers with specialized training in handling quality-of-life issues through discretionary and non-enforcement-based responses.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Justice has terminated Carolyn Feinstein, a forensic accountant and nearly decade-long employee, over her undisclosed ownership in a business tied to an app that alerts users to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activity.
Feinstein, who worked in the DOJ’s Office of the U.S. Trustee, is married to Joshua Aaron, the developer of the ICEBlock app. The app has drawn criticism for warning undocumented immigrants of nearby ICE enforcement operations.
The DOJ said Feinstein was fired for a “lack of candor,” citing her failure to disclose her ownership stake in the business associated with the app. Her termination followed scrutiny sparked by a post from far-right commentator Laura Loomer, who publicized Feinstein’s connection to the app on social media last week.
“This was retribution. I was fired because of the actions, or activism, of my husband,” Feinstein told the Daily Beast. “It is insulting to me because I dedicated myself and my career to serving the people of the United States, and now the DOJ is claiming I was attempting to harm some of them. And that’s not true.”
Feinstein admitted she held shares in the business that operated ICEBlock but denied any involvement in its development or management. Critics, including immigration enforcement advocates, argue the app poses risks to federal agents by revealing their locations.
The DOJ has not issued further comment beyond confirming the dismissal was based on Feinstein’s lack of full disclosure regarding her financial interest in the app.
MANHATTAN, N.Y. — A Manhattan jury has found Zaire Allen, 21, and Hassan Winston, 24, guilty in the March 2023 killing of Alonza Georgia, who was fatally shot during a gunpoint robbery in the lobby of his Harlem apartment building.
The verdict was delivered Thursday in New York State Supreme Court, where both men were convicted of multiple charges including second-degree murder, first-degree robbery, and second-degree criminal possession of a weapon. Sentencing is scheduled for September 16.
According to trial testimony and court records, Allen and Winston traveled from Philadelphia to New York on March 26, 2023, and confronted Georgia, 24, inside the Saint Nicholas Houses near West 131st Street and Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Boulevard. Wearing masks and armed, the pair held Georgia at gunpoint, forced him outside the building, and shot him during a struggle before robbing him and fleeing in a rental box truck.
Georgia was taken to Harlem Hospital and died the following day from a gunshot wound to the torso.
Winston was arrested days later after police recovered a firearm and clothing matching surveillance footage from his apartment. Allen fled to Baltimore and was arrested in April 2023 after police found another firearm and matching clothing at his location.
“This conviction is a testament to the hard work and diligence of our Violent Criminal Enterprises Unit and I thank the jury for its service,” said Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg.
Allen and Winston now face decades in prison for the fatal robbery.
Hayes is expected to face disciplinary proceedings in addition to the criminal charge.
CAMDEN, N.J. — The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) announced Monday a partnership with Rowan University to launch a Strategic Innovation Center (SIC) with locations in Camden and Mullica Hill, aimed at accelerating development in the medical technology sector.
Operated by global accelerator Plug and Play, the SIC will support research, development, and commercialization of new medical devices and technologies. The facility is designed to anchor South Jersey’s emerging medtech ecosystem and serve as a hub for early-stage companies.
The initiative includes lab space at the Joint Health Sciences Center and the Cooper Medical School of Rowan University in Camden, as well as future expansion at Rowan’s West Campus in Mullica Hill. The SIC will also align with Rowan’s Shreiber School of Veterinary Medicine and the Virtua Health College Research Center when those facilities open.
“Due to the ingenuity of its entrepreneurs and its breadth of state resources to promote startup growth, New Jersey has long been a hub for innovation in medical technology,” said Governor Phil Murphy.
Pending final board approval, NJEDA will invest $9.55 million in the project. That figure includes $5.5 million earmarked for a seed and early-stage investment fund for SIC companies and medtech startups that move to New Jersey. At least 20 percent of SIC participants must be from within the state.
Cooper University Health Care will serve as the SIC’s anchor commercial affiliate, and Garden State Venture Partners will invest in select companies within the accelerator program. NJEDA CEO Tim Sullivan noted the state’s commitment to leveraging partnerships that strengthen economic competitiveness and innovation.
The SIC is expected to help retain local talent, attract out-of-state firms, and provide critical infrastructure for startups that might otherwise seek lab space elsewhere.
Rowan University, which operates three medical schools, is among the top 100 research universities in the U.S. and will supply faculty, research capabilities, and academic collaboration to support the center’s activities.
The state-backed innovation hub will advance medical technology development while positioning South Jersey as a national player in healthcare innovation.
BROOKLYN, N.Y. — Two women were groped by the same suspect in back-to-back incidents near Avenue U and Bedford Avenue on Monday evening, according to the NYPD.
Police say the attacks occurred around 6 p.m. when an unidentified man approached each victim, attempted to hand them a flyer, and then groped them after they declined to take it.
In the first case, a 21-year-old woman reported being grabbed on the chest before the suspect fled the scene on foot. Minutes later, a 24-year-old woman reported a nearly identical encounter at the same location. Neither victim reported any injuries.
The suspect is described as a male, approximately 5 feet 8 inches tall, with long black hair and a dark complexion. He was last seen wearing a green T-shirt, black shorts, and green sneakers.
Police have not announced any arrests and are asking for help identifying the suspect.
The groping incidents occurred in the 61st Precinct, which covers parts of Sheepshead Bay, Gravesend, and Manhattan Beach.
BALTIMORE, Md. — Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown on Monday joined 19 other attorneys general in a lawsuit seeking to block new federal rules that restrict access to a range of health, education, and social services based on immigration status.
The lawsuit challenges a recent shift by the U.S. Departments of Health and Human Services, Education, Labor, and Justice that reinterprets the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act (PRWORA) to limit the use of federal funds for programs serving individuals who cannot verify immigration status.
“These sweeping restrictions would gut vital safety net programs and endanger the health, education, and well-being of our most vulnerable neighbors,” Attorney General Brown said in a statement.
The lawsuit claims the new interpretation, which took effect earlier this month, bypassed required federal rulemaking procedures and imposed immediate and disruptive conditions on state programs that provide services through Head Start, Title X family planning, adult education, mental health treatment, and Community Health Centers.
According to the complaint, providers are now expected to verify immigration status for clients using federal funds—requirements that many cannot meet without overhauling infrastructure. Some providers have warned they may shut down due to their inability to comply.
The coalition argues that the guidance violates the Administrative Procedure Act by circumventing the normal rulemaking process and misapplies PRWORA by applying eligibility restrictions to entire programs rather than individual benefits. The suit also asserts that the new rules violate the U.S. Constitution’s Spending Clause by changing funding terms without proper notice or consent from states.
The attorneys general are asking the court to immediately block enforcement, vacate the guidance, and restore prior policies that allowed broad access to federally funded social services regardless of immigration status.
Maryland is part of a 20-state coalition seeking a preliminary and permanent injunction against the rules. The guidance applies to both undocumented individuals and some lawful visa holders, and could impact U.S. citizens who lack formal documentation.
The lawsuit contends that the changes endanger critical services and threaten to destabilize essential public health and social systems nationwide.