Polistina Urges Gov. Murphy to Issue 30-Day Moratorium on Wind Development to Investigate Whale Deaths

Senator Vince Polistina (R-2) sent a letter to Governor Murphy today to express concern about a rising number of East Coast whale deaths and to request a 30-day moratorium on offshore wind…

Bucco: Rising Electric Bills Show Risk of Murphy’s Plan to Electrify Everything

Sen. Anthony M. Bucco said statewide electricity rate hikes that will take effect this summer highlight the risk to consumers of Gov. Phil Murphy's extreme green energy plan that would phase out…

State Corrections System To Pay Former Inmate Six Figures To Create ‘Equitable’ Culture

State Corrections System To Pay Former Inmate Six Figures To Create ‘Equitable’ Culture Reagan Reese on February 9, 2023 The Washington State Department of Corrections is looking to pay a former inmate…

Newspaper notice bill could save towns money and help community newspapers

Newspapers like the Asbury Park Press, Star-Ledger, and Press of Atlantic City have for so long held their monopoly on government notices, a lucrative public mandate that has kept many struggling newspaper…

Paterson police officer facing charges after shooting suspect in the back, AG says

PATERSON, NJ – A Paterson cop has been charged by the New Jersey Office of the Attorney General for allegedly shooting a perp in the back, leaving the suspect with a disabling…

Muslim woman files lawsuit against Six Flags Great Adventure over alleged hijab incident

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – According to the lawsuit, a mother and her daughter were denied service, removed from the park, and their membership terminated due to an incident involving their religious headgear.…

Union County Investment Advisor Admits Stealing Client Money

NEWARK, N.J. – A former investment advisor who stole over $600,000 from his clients to fund his gambling and personal expenses has pleaded guilty, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced today. Mario…

Camden County man paid $20k in bitcoin to have 14-year-old murdered

CAMDEN, N.J. – Federal officials today revealed that a Camden man had paid $20,000 in bitcoin to have a 14-year-old New York boy killed after the boys parents found out about his…

Senate Clears Stanfield Bill Requiring BPU to Open Electrical Grid to New Energy Sources

Sen. Stanfield's bill requiring the BPU to find solutions that would allow additional energy sources to connect to the electrical grid was passed by the New Jersey Senate.…

Queens Jeweler Convicted In Luxury Watch Robbery And Money Laundering Scheme

Damian Williams, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced that a jury returned a guilty verdict today against STANISLAV YAKUBOV, a/k/a “Steve,” on three counts in a…

Carjackers nearly hit transit bus after throwing woman from hood of car

CLIFTON, NJ – A woman was injured while trying to stave off a carjacker who had just gotten in her car. According to police, at around 4:45 pm, officers were called to…

Stanfield Legislation Requiring BPU to Open Electrical Grid to New Energy Sources Advances

Sen. Jean Stanfield's bill requiring the BPU to find solutions that would allow additional energy sources to connect to the electrical grid was approved by the Senate Environment and Energy Committee.…

Leader Of Drug Delivery Service Responsible For Three Fentanyl Poisoning Deaths Convicted

Damian Williams, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced the conviction in Manhattan federal court of BILLY ORTEGA, a/k/a “Jason,” for distributing the fentanyl that killed three…

Long Island Contractor Indicted for Multi-Million Dollar Fraud in Connection with Hurricane Sandy

Alexander Almaraz, the owner of Design Concepts Group LLC (DCG) in Freeport, New York, has been charged in a 20-count indictment with wire fraud conspiracy, wire fraud, and attempted wire fraud in…

Sixteen Members Of A Washington Heights Narcotics Crew Charged With Narcotics And Firearms Offenses

Damian Williams, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Ivan J. Arvelo, the Special Agent-in-Charge of the New York Field Office of Homeland Security Investigations (“HSI”), Keechant Sewell,…

Toms River Councilman Dan Rodrick (L) and Toms River Regular Republican Club Chairwoman Geri Ambrosio.

Toms River councilman threatened after termination of politically connected township worker

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Nepotism, and patronage jobs are nothing new in Toms River. For years, elected officials have openly admitted that many jobs in town hall are given to people who…

Lawrence Ray Sentenced For Years-Long Predatory Crimes Against Students At Sarah Lawrence College And Others

Damian Williams, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced today that LAWRENCE RAY, a/k/a “Lawrence Grecco,” received a sentence of 60 years in prison for racketeering conspiracy,…

Organizer of Home-Invasion Robbery Crew Sentenced to 96 Months in Prison

Defendant’s Co-Conspirators Sexually Assaulted One Victim Inside Her Home Earlier today, at the federal courthouse in Brooklyn, Lamonte Johnson was sentenced by United States District Judge Raymond J. Dearie to 96 months’…

Mercer County Man Sentenced to 27 Months in Prison for Interfering with Law Enforcement Officers During Civil Disorder

NEWARK, N.J. – A Mercer County, New Jersey, man was sentenced today to 27 months in prison for attempting to interfere with law enforcement officers during a civil disorder when he attempted…

Paterson Police Dept. Cruiser - Stock Photo by Paterson PD

Man wheelchair bound from previous shooting shot again in Paterson

PATERSON, NJ – A wheelchair-bound man injured in a previous shooting in Paterson was once again the target of a shooting in the city. On Sunday, officers with the Paterson Police Department…

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