Heavy snow caused ice rink tent collapse in Westfield’s Gumbert Park

Emergency crews responded to a partial collapse of the tent structure at The Westfield Rink in Gumbert Park Wednesday afternoon, prompting a safety response but no reported injuries. WESTFIELD, NJ – Police…

Blue BMW crashes while doing donuts at Livingston Mall parking lot

A viral video shows a driver losing control of a blue BMW during a parking lot stunt outside the Livingston Mall. LIVINGSTON, NJ – A video that went viral this week shows…

New Rochelle man sentenced to 54 months in federal prison for $150,000 pandemic unemployment fraud

Prosecutors say the 30-year-old used stolen identities—including those of deceased individuals—to file fraudulent COVID-19 benefit claims across multiple states. ALBANY, NY – Federal prosecutors announced Friday that 30-year-old Aly Kaba of New…

Poll finds 70% of voters support voter ID ahead of 2026 midterms

TRENTON, NJ – A new Cygnal National Voter Trends poll shows strong bipartisan support for voter identification requirements and continued voter trust in Republicans on major issues including the economy, immigration, and…

Virginia Attorney General joins multistate coalition defending birthright citizenship before U.S. Supreme Court

RICHMOND, VA – Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones announced Thursday that his office has joined a coalition of 25 attorneys general urging the U.S. Supreme Court to uphold birthright citizenship, arguing that…

Luxury and lifestyle meet in Toms River’s $1.8M Castle Park estate sale

TOMS RIVER, NJ – The final week of February brought another wave of high-value home sales across Toms River, but one property stood out above the rest — a North Dover masterpiece…

Mikie Sherrill condemns action against AI company by federal government

The president accuses the AI company of undermining national security, while New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill and tech industry leaders defend its ethical stance on surveillance and autonomous weapons. Washington, D.C. –…

Fire near Hoboken PATH tunnel halts service to Manhattan; no injuries reported

Crews are replacing damaged rail components and conducting safety tests before service can resume between Hoboken, the World Trade Center, and 33rd Street. Hoboken, N.J. – PATH service between Hoboken and Manhattan…

Governor Mikie Sherrill vows to block federal plan for ICE detention facility in Roxbury Township

The governor accuses the Trump Administration and DHS of “chilling disregard for human life” in letter to Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. Trenton, N.J. – Governor Mikie Sherrill is taking direct aim…

Route 13 bridge over Point Pleasant Canal to reopen Saturday after emergency repairs

NJDOT says the Loveland Town Bridge will resume full service February 28 following safety work on its support cables. Point Pleasant, N.J. – The Route 13/Bridge Avenue Bridge connecting Point Pleasant and…

Fleeing illegal immigrant facing deportation order crashes in Newark, injures children during pursuit

Federal officials say the driver, a Salvadoran national with a 2017 deportation order, rammed law enforcement vehicles and struck multiple civilian cars before being taken into custody. Newark, N.J. – Three children…

Judge orders bond hearing for Mauritanian immigrant detained by ICE at Newark’s Delaney Hall

Court again rejects federal government’s expanded use of mandatory detention under immigration statute NEWARK, NJ – A federal judge has ruled that Abdellahi Jeddou, a Mauritanian national detained by U.S. Immigration and…

Case against illegal detention against ICE to move forward in court

Court rejects government’s reliance on new BIA policy expanding mandatory detention under immigration law NEWARK, NJ – A federal judge has ruled that Manuel Antonio Servellon Duron, a Honduran national held by…

$180 million settlement reached in Camden Diocese clergy abuse case

ACTS LAW hails agreement as major step toward accountability and justice for survivors CAMDEN, NJ – After more than five years of legal battles, a landmark $180 million settlement has been reached…

Camden federal judge dismisses SNAP benefits lawsuit filed by local man against Atlantic County, state agencies

Chief Judge Renée Marie Bumb allows plaintiff to proceed without fees but finds no valid claims in third amended complaint CAMDEN, NJ – Chief U.S. District Judge Renée Marie Bumb has dismissed…

NJ Bill Would Classify Display of Confederate Flag, Nazi Symbol, or Noose as Hate Crime

Trenton, NJ – A new proposal in the New Jersey Legislature would make it a hate crime to display certain symbols historically associated with racism and violence, including the Confederate flag, Nazi…

Ocean County man jailed for selling child photos

Anthony Michael Amodea was taken into custody Friday on charges related to the sale of child exploitative images, authorities say. Toms River, N.J. – A 32-year-old Ocean County man is being held…

Ocean County inmate to be held without release on multiple child sex assault charges

Nelson De Jesus Ramos-Diaz remains in custody following his December arrest on aggravated sexual assault and child endangerment charges. Toms River, N.J. – A 29-year-old man from Ocean County remains behind bars…

Applebee’s celebrates 25 years of ‘Mucho Madness’ with new $6 cocktails and $4 mocktail

Restaurant chain introduces festive Emerald Escape, Pricklycane, and Parade Punch drinks for St. Patrick’s Day Manchester, NJ – Applebee’s is brightening up its drink lineup in New Jersey and beyond. Applebee’s Neighborhood…

Newark federal judge sides with insurers, dismisses Hair Zone’s coverage lawsuit over defective hair products

Court rules Hartford and Travelers not liable under policy exclusions for company’s product damage claims NEWARK, NJ – A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by Hair Zone Inc., which does…

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