Republican Budget Committee Members Call for Release of FY 2024 State Budget Plan that Will Be Voted on Tomorrow

The Republican members of the Senate Budget Committee called on Gov. Murphy and legislative Democrats to release the FY 2024 State Budget and explain the dozens of other bills that the Budget…

Union County Man Admits Role in Conspiracy to Target Asian Homeowners in Residential Burglaries

NEWARK, N.J. – A Union County, New Jersey, man today admitted his role in a conspiracy that targeted Asian and Asian-American homeowners for residential burglaries, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced today.…

Teen Charged after Motor Vehicle Collision with Pedestrian

FAIR LAWN, NJ – A 17-year-old has been charged after a motor vehicle crash left a Fair Lawn man critically injured Wednesday night. The incident took place at around 10 pm inside…

Two New Jersey Car Dealers Hit by State Over Consumer Protections Violations

NEWARK (PRESS RELEASE by NJ OAG) – As supply chain issues continue to affect prices for new and used vehicles, Acting Attorney Matthew J. Platkin and the Division of Consumer Affairs today…

Driver in Car Crash Offered Victim Counterfeit Cash to Pay for Damages

FAIR LAWN, NJ – The Fair Lawn Police Department is investigating after the operator of a blue BMW involved in a collision offered to pay for damages to another driver’s vehicle with…

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New Jersey EPA Worker Charged for Indecent Photos on Federal Computer

FAIRLAWN, NJ – A New Jersey Environmental Protection Agency worker, according to the Department of Justice had images on his work computer, and it wasn’t pictures of oil spills, clean energy solutions…

1.8 Million New Jerseyans Would be Eligible for this $900 Million State Property Tax Relief Program

FAIR LAWN, NJ – New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy has announced his plan to distribute over $900 million in property tax relief and credits to nearly 1.8 million homeowners and renters across…

Suspect charged for the attempted murder of a 79-year-old man

ROCHELLE PARK, NJ – Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of MOHAMMAD RAMADAN (DOB: 5/3/1987; single; tech consultant) of 27 Lexington Avenue, Rochelle Park, NJ on attempted murder, aggravated assault,…

New Jersey grand jury chooses not to file charges against Bergen County Sheriff’s deputy

TRENTON – A state grand jury has voted not to file any criminal charges at the conclusion of its deliberations regarding the death of a boy, age 12, who was struck and…

General Contracting Company Sentenced for Causing Death of Employee who Fell Off Roof During Residential Roof Installation

NEWARK, N.J. – A general contracting company based in Newark was sentenced today to five years’ probation for violating Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards, leading to the death of an…

Suspect charged for arson in deli fire investigation

FAIR LAWN, NJ – Police have made an arrest in the September 11th fire at the B&B Deli in Fair Lawn. The Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office Reports: Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella…

New Jersey high school art teacher charged for sexually assaulting student

FAIR LAWN, NJ – The Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office has arrested Fair Lawn High School fine arts teacher Christine E. Knudsen for a sexual assault she is alleged to have committed against…

Woman charged after two-year-old rushed to hospital after ingesting narcotics

Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of bartender Mariel Devargas, 23, of Fair Lawn on a child endangerment charge. The arrest was the result of a joint investigation conducted by…

Clifton man charged for sexual assault of child under the age of 13

FAIR LAWN, NJ – Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of ELKANA GONZALEZ (DOB:06/21/1998; single; construction worker) of 9 Clinton Avenue, Clifton, New Jersey on charges of sexual assault and…

Nabisco’s New Jersey factory shutting down today ceasing local Oreo production

After 63 years in operation, Nabisco is shutting down its Fair Lawn manufacturing plant. The final boxes of products will be packaged today. The company says most of the employees of the…

Five charged for murder outside Jersey Strip club made famous as Badda Bing! in Sopranos

Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced that ARDIAN HOTI (DOB: 5/11/1998; single; restaurant employee) of 109 Hobart Street, Ridgefield Park, NJ; FERO HOTI (DOB: 04/01/1997; single; unemployed) of 109 Hobart Street, Ridgefield…

Private Meeting with Agudath Israel Leads to Township Wide Eruv Ordinance in Jackson Township

JACKSON-Jackson officials met last week with officials from Agudath Israel of America in a private session that excluded the public. Some of the fruits of that meeting have come to light after…

Brick Memorial's Ghione Ranked #1 in State at 132 pounds

Following are the top eight ranked wrestlers at all 14 weight classes. New weight class rankings will be released every Tuesday. 106 pounds 1-Dante Mininno, Gateway, Jr. 2-Anthony Clark, Delbarton, Fr. 3-Dylan…

Virginia homeowners brace for higher costs as Democrats push new tax on home repairs and upkeep

RICHMOND, VA – A sweeping new tax proposal introduced by Virginia Democrats could soon make it more expensive to maintain, clean, and repair homes across the Commonwealth. House Bill 900, filed earlier…

$100K Powerball ticket sold at Ohio food mart

Fairlawn Powerball player wins $100K prize with 2x Power Play boost Cleveland, OH – A Powerball ticket purchased at a Fairlawn convenience store hit big over the weekend, earning a $100,000 prize…

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