Judge upholds denial of disability benefits for Newark woman citing asthma, hearing loss, and arthritis

Newark, NJ – A federal judge has affirmed the Social Security Administration’s decision to deny disability insurance benefits to a 60-year-old Essex County woman who claimed she could not work due to…

NJ federal judge approves $28K attorney fee in Social Security case

Camden, NJ – A New Jersey federal magistrate judge has approved a request for attorney fees totaling $28,450.25 in a long-running Social Security disability case, ruling the amount reasonable under federal law.…

Cracker Barrel Caves to MAGA Pressure After Announcing Logo Change and Restaurant Rebranding: The Old Timer Stays

Cracker Barrel halts remodels, keeps ‘Old Timer’ logo after backlash HAMILTON TOWNSHIP, NJ – Good news, New Jersey, if you loved Cracker Barrel the way it was, the company has just announced…

Judge allows parts of whistleblower, free speech lawsuit by fired Hudson County prosecutor to move forward

Newark, NJ – A federal judge has ruled that portions of a lawsuit filed by former Hudson County prosecutor William N. Specht can proceed, while other claims have been dismissed, in a…

MetLife Stadium ranked second-worst in NFL and it has nothing to do with the two bad teams that play there

East Rutherford, NJ – Fans heading to MetLife Stadium this season may need extra patience — not because of the Jets’ or Giants’ play on the field, but because of the gridlock…

Migrant Charged With Ocean County Attack Held on ICE Detainer

Ocean County inmate held without bail on assault charge, immigration detainer filed Toms River, NJ – A man booked into the Ocean County Jail is being held without bail after authorities charged…

When Mikie Sherrill Had a Chance to Lower Energy Costs, She Voted No, In Favor of Price Increasing Carbon Taxes

Trenton, NJ – Rep. Mikie Sherrill (D-NJ), now the Democratic nominee for governor of New Jersey wants carbon taxes after voting against a congressional measure that condemned the carbon tax policy as…

After years of silence in Congress, Democrat Gubernatorial Candidate Mikie Sherrill Now Asking to Release Epstein Files

TRENTON, NJ – For four years, Mikie Sherrill was a member of Congress with a Democrat president, Joe Biden. For six years, she has remained absolutely silent on the release of the…

Cory Booker Wants Free Healthcare for Illegal Immigrants as Prices Soar for Everyday Americans

Washington, DC – If you get your healthcare benefits from the New Jersey marketplace, your costs are increasing by as much as 20% next year. One New Jersey senator wants to further…

Coast Guard Ends Search for Woman Reported Missing Thursday in Cape May

Cape May, NJ – Emergency crews have paused the search efforts after reports of a woman missing in the surf near Madison Avenue early Thursday morning. Cape May officials said the call…

Thirteen indicted in violent Camden car theft ring tied to police officer killing

CAMDEN, NJ – A sweeping indictment has charged 13 people accused of running a violent multistate car theft ring that prosecutors say stole or received more than 40 vehicles and was connected…

Mays Landing woman sentenced to prison for $146K theft and faked child cancer claim

TOMS RIVER, NJ – A former lifestyle director at a senior living community has been sentenced to state prison after prosecutors say she stole nearly $147,000 and later forged medical documents to…

Rutgers student tutor charged with sending obscene images to minor

Newark, N.J. – A Rutgers University student and former youth mentor was arrested last week after federal prosecutors said he sent sexually explicit images to a minor under the age of 16.…

Fact Check: Mikie Sherrill Caught in Campaign Lie About Jack Ciattarelli Raising Sales Taxes, Here’s the Receipts

BERGEN COUNTY, NJ – A new Democratic attack ad is blasting Republican gubernatorial nominee Jack Ciattarelli for “talking about a 10% sales tax” on food and clothing, but a closer look at…

Stevie Van Zandt to honor Darlene Love with lifetime award at Asbury Park gala

ASBURY PARK, NJ – Rock legend Stevie Van Zandt will present Darlene Love with the Lifetime Achievement in Music Award at Monmouth Arts’ POP! A Night at the Lanes fundraiser on Thursday,…

Nashville teen accused of staging fake 911 calls arrested in New Rochelle

New Rochelle, NY – A 19-year-old Tennessee man was taken into custody after investigators determined he made false 911 reports about a man carrying a gun, incidents that prompted police responses in…

They Have Had Enough: Democrat Mayor among first to leave party and endorse Jack Ciattarelli for Governor

Garfield, N.J. – A Democratic mayor in Bergen County is switching parties and endorsing Republican Jack Ciattarelli for governor, a move that comes as many New Jersey Democrats voice growing frustration with…

What’s all that rumbling and loud explosions going on in Piscataway?

Piscataway residents warned of loud military training drills through Friday Piscataway, N.J. – Residents in Piscataway Township are being urged to brace for loud noises at night as the U.S. Department of…

Morning swim in Cape May sparks large-scale rescue effort

Massive search launched for missing swimmer off Cape May beach Cape May, NJ – Emergency crews rushed to the shoreline early Wednesday morning after a swimmer went missing off the coast near…

Ocean County approves over $5 million for administration building projects in Toms River

Ocean County Commissioners Approve $5.8 Million for New Air Conditioners in their Offices, New OCC Administration Offices

Toms River, NJ — In a swift and unanimous vote, the Ocean County Board of Commissioners approved more than $5.8 million in capital spending Tuesday during a public hearing that saw no…

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