NJ Transit rail strike enters third day as talks with train engineers stall

NEWARK, N.J. — NJ Transit rail service disruptions are set to continue for a third day after contract negotiations between the transit agency and the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen (BLET)…

Ten Reasons Why Trump Picked Jack Ciattarelli Over Bill Spadea

This week, hardcore MAGA supporters who rallied behind former AM/FM early morning radio host Bill Spadea were left in shock, disappointed, and some even angry when President Trump endorsed Jack Ciattarelli over…

Public Notice: Jackson Amends Land Use Requirement for Pinelands

ORDINANCE NO. 2025-16 AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF JACKSON, COUNTY OF OCEAN, STATE OF NEW JERSEY, AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING CHAPTER 244 OF THE TOWNSHIP CODE ENTITLED “LAND USE AND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS,…

New commercial targets Bill Spadea’s anti-MAGA policy stances

A new campaign ad by Kellyanne Conway’s Kitchen Table Conservatives is highlighting New Jersey candidate for Governor, Bill Spadea’s past calls for higher taxes, increased tolls, beach fees and a New Jersey…

Murphy, NJ Transit CEO Announce Contingency Plans Amid Rail Strike

MATAWAN, NJ — Governor Phil Murphy and NJ Transit President & CEO Kris Kolluri on Friday addressed the impact of the ongoing rail strike, confirming that all NJ Transit rail service is…

NJ Transit locomotive at Newark Station, New Jersey. NJ Transit locomotive Bombardier MultiLevel Coach at Newark Penn Station, New Jersey, USA.

NJ Transit Rail Service Grinds to Halt Amid Engineers’ Strike as Bus Drivers Call Out Sick

Newark, NJ – NJ Transit’s rail network has come to a standstill following a strike by locomotive engineers, plunging New Jersey’s mass transit system into chaos and impacting roughly 350,000 daily commuters.…

Bucco slams Murphy’s energy plan as costly and politically motivated

TRENTON, NJ — Senate Republican Leader Anthony M. Bucco (R-25) criticized Governor Phil Murphy’s newly announced executive actions on energy policy Wednesday, accusing the administration of recycling failed strategies while ignoring the…

Lawmakers call on Murphy to suspend state tax, equity tax on rising utility bills

TRENTON, NJ — Republican State Senators Joe Pennacchio (R-26) and Latham Tiver (R-8) are calling on Governor Phil Murphy to suspend state taxes on electricity bills, citing increased pressure on households and…

Manchester Township welcomes three new Class I Special Law Enforcement Officers

MANCHESTER, N.J. — Three newly appointed Special Law Enforcement Class I Officers were sworn in during Monday’s Township Council meeting, marking the latest additions to Manchester Township’s public safety team ahead of…

Five Republicans emerge as possible successors to Ocean County GOP chairman George Gilmore

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — With Ocean County GOP Chairman George Gilmore facing mounting criticism from within his party, Republican insiders are increasingly looking ahead to 2026, when Gilmore’s chairmanship could face serious…

Just Work From Home: NJ Transit Tells Commuters to Prepare for Complete Shutdown on Friday

NJ Transit warns of full rail shutdown as engineers union threatens strike NEWARK, N.J. — NJ Transit announced Saturday that its rail service could come to a complete halt beginning Friday due…

Drunk driver who killed 8-year-old Javier Velez to be sentenced Tuesday in Atlantic County

MAYS LANDING, N.J. — Edward Johnston, 25, will be sentenced Tuesday morning for the aggravated manslaughter of 8-year-old Javier “Javi” Velez, who was killed in a high-speed drunk driving crash in Atlantic…

Lakewood man sentenced to 12 years in prison for heroin distribution and weapons offenses

LAKEWOOD, N.J. — A 28-year-old Lakewood man has been sentenced to 12 years in New Jersey State Prison after pleading guilty to drug distribution and weapons charges stemming from a multi-agency investigation…

Sinkhole De Mayo: I-80 repairs to be completed by end of June

TRENTON, N.J. — Senate Republican Leader Anthony M. Bucco (R-25) issued an update Friday on the progress of Interstate 80 repairs, confirming that construction remains on schedule following major sinkhole damage that…

Two Newark teens charged in Secaucus home invasion and car thefts

SECAUCUS, N.J. — Two 17-year-old males from Newark have been charged in connection with an April home invasion and vehicle theft in Secaucus following a multi-week investigation by the town’s police department.…

Kranjac urges National Right to Life to rescind Spadea endorsement over abortion bill stance

ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J. — Englewood Cliffs Mayor Mario Kranjac, a prominent conservative figure known as the “Trumpy Mayor,” is calling on National Right to Life to rescind its endorsement of Bill Spadea,…

Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott condemns arrest of Newark Mayor Ras Baraka during protest

BALTIMORE, Md. — Baltimore Mayor Brandon M. Scott issued a statement Friday denouncing the arrest of Newark Mayor Ras Baraka during a protest outside an immigration detention facility in Newark, New Jersey.…

Mikie Sherrill accused of Stolen Valor in campaign ads, promoting her as Lt. Commander

MORRISTOWN, NJ — A Rep. Mikie Sherrill’s campaign inaccurately identified her as a “lieutenant commander” in more than 20 fundraising emails during her time in Congress, despite official military records showing she…

Bergen County player wins $78K Fast Play jackpot on rainy Friday

CARLSTADT, NJ — A dreary Friday morning took a bright turn for one lucky Bergen County player, who won the full $78,383 Fast Play Progressive jackpot with a Garden State Bingo ticket.…

Manchester officers depart on Police Unity Tour honoring fallen colleagues

MANCHESTER, NJ — Members of Manchester PBA 246 have officially begun their journey on the 2025 Police Unity Tour, riding in remembrance of fallen law enforcement officers, including two from their own…

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