Scooter rider killed after police pursuit in Woodbridge under state investigation

WOODBRIDGE, N.J. — The New Jersey Attorney General’s Office is investigating a fatal crash that occurred early Sunday involving a motorized scooter rider who fled from a police traffic stop in Perth…

Chatham mayor criticized for carrying Pride flag instead of American flag at July 4 parade

CHATHAM, N.J. — Mayor Carolyn Dempsey of Chatham Borough is facing criticism after she carried a Pride flag rather than an American flag during the town’s Fourth of July parade, drawing backlash…

Man injured in subway assault aboard northbound 4 train in the Bronx

BRONX, N.Y. — A 57-year-old man was injured Wednesday night after being struck with an unknown object during a dispute aboard a northbound 4 train, police said. The incident occurred around 9:36…

18 arrested in federal takedown of Newark gang-linked drug ring operating out of housing complex

NEWARK, N.J. — Federal agents arrested 18 individuals and filed charges against 24 alleged members of a Newark-based drug trafficking organization Tuesday, dismantling what authorities described as an open-air drug market tied…

Blondie frontwoman Debbie Harry turns 80, still a punk icon from NYC to NJ

NEW YORK, N.Y. — Debbie Harry, the groundbreaking lead singer of Blondie and a defining voice of New York’s punk and new wave scene, turned 80 on Monday, marking a milestone for…

Newark, NJ. Aerial of Newark, NJ and NX Bridge over the Passaic River

Twenty-four charged in Newark Bloods gang-linked drug and firearms conspiracy

NEWARK, N.J. — Twenty-four individuals connected to the Bloods-affiliated gang “Sex, Money, Murder” were charged Wednesday with narcotics and firearms offenses following a 14-month federal investigation into drug trafficking at the Bradley…

Brick Man Pleads Guilty to Illegal Gun, Still Facing Domestic Violence Related Charges

BRICK TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A 42-year-old Brick Township man has pleaded guilty to unlawful possession of a handgun in connection with a February 2024 search that uncovered a stolen firearm and ammunition,…

Multi-bus crash shuts down New York Port Authority terminal, NJ Transit buses diverted

NEW YORK, N.Y. — A multi-bus accident forced the closure of the New York Port Authority Bus Terminal on Tuesday morning, causing major disruptions across regional transit routes. According to NJ TRANSIT,…

Flash flood warning remains in effect for parts of Monmouth and Ocean counties

LAKEWOOD, N.J. — A flash flood warning remains in effect until 9 p.m. Tuesday for southeastern Monmouth and northeastern Ocean counties as thunderstorms continue to bring heavy rain and dangerous flooding conditions…

Man Charged with Three Counts of Child Abuse In Ocean County

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — An Ocean County man is being held in custody following multiple charges of child abuse, cruelty, and neglect, according to jail and court records. Juan A. Ramirez-Garcia was…

Bill advancing in Trenton mandates Latino and Hispanic history in NJ schools

TRENTON, N.J. — Move over black history and LGBTQ history, there’s a new mandate coming to New Jersey’s public schools. New Jersey lawmakers on Thursday advanced legislation requiring public schools to teach…

Senate approves bill to include extracurricular pay in NJ teacher pensions

TRENTON, N.J. — The New Jersey Senate on Monday passed a bill sponsored by Sen. Vince Polistina to expand pension benefits for teachers by including compensation earned from extracurricular activities in their…

Mays Landing woman stole $147,000 from Ocean Township Senior Community

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A Mays Landing woman has pleaded guilty to theft and obstruction of justice in a fraud case involving over $147,000 stolen from a senior living community in Ocean…

Pier Village at Long Branch in New Jersey, USA. Long Branch takes its name from the long branch or south branch of the Shrewsbury River.

Thousands expected at Oceanfest in Long Branch on Fourth of July

LONG BRANCH, N.J. — Oceanfest, the massive annual Fourth of July celebration on the Long Branch oceanfront, returns Thursday from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m., drawing crowds in the thousands to the…

Warren County Farmers’ Fair returns with hot air balloons, car shows and family events

PHILLIPSBURG, N.J. — The Warren County Farmers’ Fair featuring the Hot Air Balloon Festival is set to return July 26 through August 2, offering a weeklong lineup of traditional agricultural showcases and…

Shore area man sentenced for drug manufacturing facility in Egg Harbor Township

MAYS LANDING, N.J. — A 32-year-old man from Egg Harbor Township was sentenced Monday to 15 years in New Jersey State Prison following his guilty plea to multiple weapons and drug charges…

Manchester Township Property Eyed as a Possible Answer to Ocean County’s Homeless Crisis

TOMS RIVER, NJ – As Ocean County grapples with a growing homelessness crisis, the transformation of the Toms River branch of the Ocean County Library and its adjacent municipal parking garage into…

Air quality alert issued for Atlantic and Cape May Counties through Sunday

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — A code orange air quality alert was issued Sunday for Atlantic and Cape May Counties by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, warning that air pollution levels…

Governor Phil Murphy Sees Huge Profit Margin in High Energy Prices for State Finances

TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey’s government bank accounts are about to see a huge increase in tax revenue collected from anyone who pays an electric bill, thanks to a 20% price hike…

Trump administration steps in as Cranbury farm faces eminent domain so town can build affordable housing

CRANBURY, N.J. — The Trump administration is stepping into a local eminent domain battle in Middlesex County, where a New Jersey farmer is fighting to preserve his 175-year-old family farm from being…

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