NJ lawmaker blasts $300M sports arena plan as rural schools face deep cuts

Trenton, N.J. – A fiery exchange erupted in the State Assembly late Wednesday night as lawmakers advanced a sweeping $2.5 billion economic development bill that includes up to $300 million in tax…

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Jackson mayor hires township planning board attorney to represent her business in real estate commission lawsuit

TOMS RIVER, N.J. – Jackson Township Mayor Jennifer Kuhn has retained prominent local attorney and current Jackson Planning Board attorney Robert Shea to represent her real estate company in a pending Ocean…

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Man attacked with baseball bat during morning dispute in the Bronx

BRONX, N.Y. – Police are searching for a man who struck another man several times in the face with a baseball bat during a violent altercation on East Tremont Avenue last week.…

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Driver arrested in death of officer hit on I 695

MPD arrests driver charged in death of officer struck on I 695 Washington, DC — In the darkness along Interstate 695, an officer helping stranded drivers was struck by a speeding SUV,…

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Hospital walk-in leads to Baltimore shooting investigation

Man walks into hospital after overnight shooting in Northeast Baltimore Baltimore, MD — A 25-year-old man with a gunshot wound to the leg showed up at a local hospital in the early…

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New Jersey’s $300 Million Money Pit Needs More Cash as Dems Investigate Environmental Plan for Statehouse

TRENTON, N.J. – Just three years after completing a massive $300 million renovation of the New Jersey State House, lawmakers are now turning their attention to the building’s long-term environmental footprint with…

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New Jersey seeks to toughen law that would allow school bus video to be used to ticket illegal passers

TRENTON, N.J. – New Jersey lawmakers are advancing a proposal that would allow school buses to be equipped with monitoring cameras to capture motorists who illegally pass while children are boarding or…

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Police seek suspect after unprovoked attack on elderly man in Manhattan’s Flatiron District

NEW YORK, N.Y. – The NYPD is asking for the public’s help identifying a man wanted in connection with an early-morning assault in Manhattan’s Flatiron District last week. Authorities said the incident…

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Useless Weird Sh-t: Phil Murphy gives 350,000 Ex-Cons Right to Serve on Jury duty

TRENTON, N.J. – Governor Phil Murphy signed an executive order this week restoring jury service rights to more than 350,000 New Jersey residents who have completed their criminal sentences, calling it a…

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Crashes and congestion snarl Monday morning commute across New York metro region

NEW YORK, NY – Commuters across the New York metropolitan area faced a challenging Monday morning drive, as multiple crashes, disabled vehicles, and heavy volume caused widespread delays on major highways and…

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Rush-hour construction, traffic slows New Jersey morning commute

TRENTON, NJ – North and Central Jersey commuters faced extensive delays Monday morning as heavy volume choked several major routes, including the New Jersey Turnpike, I-287, and the Hudson River crossings. The…

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Crashes and construction slow Monday morning drive across Maryland

BALTIMORE, MD – Maryland commuters encountered scattered delays Monday morning as a mix of crashes, debris, and ongoing roadwork slowed travel along several key routes across the state. In Howard County, southbound…

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Crashes and lane blockages cause morning slowdowns across Pennsylvania highways

HARRISBURG, PA – Pennsylvania commuters faced multiple delays Monday morning as crashes and vehicle breakdowns disrupted travel on several major highways statewide. On the Pennsylvania Turnpike (I-76) in Westmoreland County, an incident…

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New Jersey Teens Could Soon Hide Their Mental Health Issues from Parents Under Proposed Law

TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey lawmakers are considering a proposal that would allow minors as young as 14 to seek behavioral health treatment without parental consent, lowering the current threshold by two…

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Cheapest Gas Prices in New Jersey: New Jersey drivers find relief as gas prices drop below $2.50 at top stations statewide

TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey drivers are catching a break at the pump this week, as several stations across the state report gas prices dipping to some of the lowest levels in…

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