North Jersey Man Arrested for Assaulting Child on Multiple Occasions

UNION CITY, NJ – Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of Cesar Ixcoy-Perez, a resident of Union City, on charges including aggravated criminal sexual assault and endangering the welfare of…

In New Jersey, Christmas Events Run Through New Year’s Eve for the Entire Family

NEWARK, NJ – From ice skating in downtown Newark to cozy igloos and dazzling light shows, New Jersey is alight with festive holiday activities for families and friends this season. Here are…

New Jersey Focuses on Gun Deaths as Tobacco-Related Deaths Kill 12,000 Annually

TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey has a huge problem, and it’s not gun violence. Each year, 12,000 New Jerseyans die from the effects of cigarette smoking and secondhand smoke. According to New…

New Jersey’s Holiday Shopping Guide: From Outlets to Boutiques

NEW JERSEY – As the holiday season approaches, New Jersey offers a myriad of shopping options, ranging from outlet malls and traditional shopping centers to local boutiques, catering to all shopping preferences…

Online Gambling Spikes In New Jersey Ahead of Holiday Season

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — New records in online gambling and sports betting revenue marked a significant shift in New Jersey’s gambling industry this November. The state’s casinos, along with their technology partners,…

Shooting in Newark's West Ward Leaves One Injured

These Four Cities Are Among New Jersey’s Most Dangerous

NEWARK, NJ — Recent crime data analysis has identified five cities in New Jersey as the most dangerous, based on their high crime rates. The report, drawing from law enforcement and public…

Christmas in New Jersey: Here’s What’s Happening This Weekend

VERNON TOWNSHIP, NJ – The Crystal Springs Christmas Spectacular, a festive holiday event, will be held on Saturday, December 16, from 6 pm to 9:45 pm at the Crystal Springs Resort’s Minerals…

New Jersey Woman Dubbed “Soup Nazi” After Throwing Hot Soup During AntiSemitic Incident In NYC

PATERSON, NJ – A woman whose video went viral after she flipped off concerned New York restaurant workers who were upset over her tearing down an Israeli/U.S. flag. The incident happened at…

New Jersey Man Found Naked on Decapitated Dead Mother’s Body Arrested

OCEAN CITY, NJ – In a shocking incident, Jeffrey Surgent, 46, was arrested for the alleged decapitation of his mother, Alexandria Surgent, 74, in Ocean City. Police responded to a 911 call…

QR Code Scam Can Take Over Your Phone, Bank Apps, Feds Warn in New York and New Jersey

NEWARK, NJ – The FTC has issued a warning and it affects customers in New York and New Jersey. Scammers are inserting fake QR codes in unassuming locations in an attempt to…

Murphy Administration Joins Fight to Save Assault Weapons Ban, Magazine Capacity Limits in Federal Court

TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell spearhead a coalition of 18 attorneys general in support of California’s assault weapons ban. They…

Once Defeated by Ed the Trucker, Sweeney Announces Run for New Jersey Governor

TRENTON, NJ – Former Democratic New Jersey Senate President Steve Sweeney officially declared his candidacy for the state’s gubernatorial race set for 2025. This announcement marks Sweeney’s re-entry into the political arena…

Was It Gino’s or KFC? New Jersey’s Odd History With Colonel Sanders Revealed

BLOOMFIELD, NJ – If you grew up in New Jersey, you might have a different memory of Kentucky Fried Chicken as a child than most people in the country. If you think…

New Jersey Is Experiencing Gun Boom As Murphys Call for More Gun Bans

LAKEWOOD, NJ – New Jerseyans are seeking to arm themselves in light of the terrorist attack in Israel by Hamas on October 7th. The prospect that terrorism could strike home in the…

New Jersey’s Wind Farm Failures Having Ripple Effect on Industry Worldwide

NEW YORK, NY – The global wind power sector is set to experience less capacity growth than previously anticipated over the next decade, according to a recent report by consultancy Wood Mackenzie.…

Police Arrest Woman for Setting Fire to Stroller Outside New Jersey Pre-School

BAYONNE, NJ – The Bayonne Police Department announced the arrest of Khaliyah Bordeaux, a 37-year-old woman from Jersey City, for arson. The incident occurred on Monday, at around noon, near The Lauren…

This New Jersey Bar Transforms Into a Christmas-themed oasis for the Holidays

FREEHOLD, NJ – When it’s not the holiday season, it is The Loaded Spoon on 108 Schanck Road in Freehold, inside the holiday-theme iPlay America. The bar has transformed into Miracle, a…

New Jersey Man Beat Pitbull With Lead Pipe, Caught on Video

ATLANTIC CITY, NJ – On Monday, the Atlantic City Police Department has charged 44-year-old Troy Hollis of Atlantic City with multiple counts of animal cruelty. The charges stem from a tip received…

New Jersey Senator Says Governor Murphy Needs Checks and Balances in Light of Gas Car Ban

TRENTON, NJ – Senator Holly Schepisi (R-39) criticized Governor Phil Murphy’s electric vehicle (EV) policy today following Connecticut Governor’s withdrawal of a similar mandate. Schepisi highlighted the challenges posed to working and…

Health Officials Warn of Deadly ‘Gas Station Heroin’ in New Jersey

NEW JERSEY, NJ – The state of New Jersey is experiencing a surge in the use of Tianeptine, commonly known as “gas station heroin,” “Zaza Red,” “Tianaa,” and “Pegasus.” Marketed as a…

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