NJ Bill Targets Power-Hungry AI Data Centers to Prevent Grid Strain and Ratepayer Costs

Trenton, NJ — New Jersey lawmakers are moving to shield residents from rising electric bills as energy-hungry AI data centers and other massive power users expand, advancing a bill that would force…

Update: 12-Alarm Warehouse Fire Engulfs Belleville Block, Forces Evacuations and Shuts Down Schools

Belleville, NJ — A massive warehouse fire tore through multiple buildings along Cortlandt Street on Sunday, forcing evacuations, knocking out power to key municipal services, and closing all Belleville public schools Monday…

Who is to blame for Spirit Airlines demise: Warren, Buttigieg Emerge as Key Suspects, Not Trump

NEWARK, NJ — Democrats are taking to social media today blaming President Trump for the Spirit Airlines closure, but a deep dive into the topic shows that it was Democrats during the…

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States challenge federal role in sports betting oversight

States push back on federal role in sports betting oversight Trenton, NJ — A coalition of attorneys general from across the country is urging federal regulators to step back from overseeing sports-related…

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Toms River Teacher Juggles Motherhood, Classroom, and Volunteer Firefighting Role

TOMS RIVER, NJ — Answering emergency calls while raising two young children and teaching advanced math, Erin Seneca has built a life around service in multiple forms. The Toms River resident joined…

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Illegal turns continue despite new safety measures in Brick

Drivers warned after illegal turns continue despite new barriers in Brick Township Brick Township, NJ — New safety barriers installed to prevent dangerous turns are being ignored by some drivers, prompting police…

Life-changing lottery prize lands with $1M a year payout

$1M a year for life jackpot hits in Ohio as new game gains momentum Trenton, NJ — A lottery drawing has produced a life-changing prize after one ticket in Ohio matched all…

Man follows woman across state lines then sneaks into vehicle

Man accused of stalking woman across states arrested after hiding in her car at Delaware hospital Middletown, DE — A man who allegedly followed a woman across state lines was arrested after…

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New Hope PrideFest 2026 Brings 9 Days of Events, 15,000 Visitors to PA–NJ River Towns

New Hope, PA — A nine-day Pride celebration spanning two states is set to draw more than 15,000 people to the Delaware River waterfront this May, as New Hope and Lambertville prepare…

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Get off my grass! Mayor Kuhn Announces Crackdown Against Children and Teens Riding E-Bikes in Parks

Jackson, NJ — Jackson Mayor Jennifer L. Kuhn is warnning parents to get their unruly children in line before she and the township have to after an alleged increase in e-bike related…

NJ lottery frenzy sees players rake in up to $953K in one week

Lottery surge hits New Jersey as players score up to $953K in one week Trenton, NJ — A wave of lottery wins swept across New Jersey last week, with multiple players cashing…

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Stony Point Man Sentenced to 17 Years for Killing Victim, Burning Car with Body Inside

New City, NY — A Rockland County man will spend 17 years in state prison after admitting to fatally shooting another man and setting a car on fire with the victim inside…

Heavy highway traffic near Jackson, New Jersey, with a large green exit sign reading 'Next Exit JACKSON' over multiple lanes.

Jackson Township Growth Surge Could Triple Population to 200,000, Reshaping All of Ocean County

Jackson, NJ — A quiet Ocean County township known for suburban neighborhoods and open land could see its population triple from about 65,000 to nearly 200,000 residents within the next decade, according…

NJ Transit Wins Lawsuit Over Train Door Injury, Judge Finds Engineer Ignored Safety Warnings

Newark, NJ — A federal judge has ruled in favor of NJ Transit, dismissing a lawsuit filed by a longtime locomotive engineer who claimed he was injured by a train door, finding…

Judge Throws Out Lawsuit Accusing Ocean County Prosecutors of Targeting Rival Business

Trenton, NJ — A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit accusing Ocean County prosecutors and a fellow business owner of weaponizing a criminal investigation to sabotage a competing construction company, ruling the…

Queens gun trafficking case nets 38 weapons after undercover NYPD probe

An undercover investigation spanning more than a year dismantled an alleged gun trafficking operation that moved dozens of illegal firearms across Queens and the Bronx, culminating in a sweeping indictment and arrests…

Kearny crash that killed 72-year-old leads to arrest

Motorized bicycle operator charged months after fatal Kearny crash Kearny, NJ — A motorized bicycle operator has been charged in connection with a crash that left a 72-year-old woman dead, more than…

NJ Energy Bills Spiked Up 17% Since Last Year: Here’s How Much Rates Will Increase in 2026

Trenton, NJ — New Jersey households are still absorbing last year’s sharp electricity price surge—about 17% in 2025—while facing a smaller projected increase of roughly 1.3% in 2026 under the state’s mitigation…

Yankees Players Pushing Team for New Uniforms, Breaking Century Old Tradition

NEW YORK, NY — First it was beards and facial hair. Now, the Yankees want to change their uniforms, breaking from team traditions that have been a staple for the franchise for…

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NJ Lawmakers Demand FIFA Cost Hearings as Tammy Murphy’s Chairwoman Role Draws Scrutiny Over MetLife Plans

Trenton, NJ — New Jersey lawmakers on Thursday demanded urgent budget hearings into the 2026 FIFA World Cup after raising new concerns about taxpayer exposure, steep transit costs, and the leadership role…

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