New Jersey Senate Committee Advances Bill Expanding Seizure of Vacant Properties

Legislation would allow distressed municipalities to acquire certain vacant or abandoned properties through purchase or eminent domain to address blight and unpaid taxes. TRENTON, N.J. — A New Jersey Senate committee has…

New Jersey releases report detailing discipline against hundreds of police officers

New state data shows 817 major disciplinary actions were finalized against 654 law enforcement officers across New Jersey in 2025 TRENTON, N.J. — More than 650 law enforcement officers across New Jersey…

Beloved South Jersey police K9 Brutus dies after years of service

Retired Voorhees Police K9 Brutus served the department and community for seven years before spending retirement with his longtime handler’s family VOORHEES, N.J. — A police dog known throughout Voorhees Township for…

DOJ Sues Virginia Over New Jersey Style Ban on Masks for ICE Agents

The federal government is suing Virginia after the state moved to restrict federal agents from wearing face coverings during enforcement operations, a sharp reversal from the mask mandates many Americans faced just…

Jersey Shore Weekend Forecast: Beachgoers Get Sunny Saturday Before Storms Return Sunday

A hot Friday and beautiful Saturday are expected along the Jersey Shore before thunderstorms and gusty winds move in late Sunday. TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Anyone heading to the Jersey Shore this…

New Jersey Issues World Cup Travel Warning: Only Use State Endorsed Transportation

State officials say fans who fail to secure approved travel plans in advance risk getting stuck in gridlock around MetLife Stadium. EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — New Jersey officials are warning soccer fans…

Driver escapes moments before car erupts in flames on busy New Jersey roadway

A morning commute took a dramatic turn when a vehicle suffered mechanical trouble and became engulfed in fire along County Road 539 MANCHESTER TWP., N.J. — A New Brunswick man escaped unharmed…

New Jersey Health Inspectors Fail to Confirm Claims Made by the Left After Kitchen Inspection

A New Jersey Department of Health inspection found no evidence of rodents or vermin in Delaney Hall’s kitchen despite claims from the left, though inspectors documented a few food temperature and sanitation…

Grand jury clears West Deptford officer in fatal crash that killed New Jersey man

Prosecutors presented evidence from a deadly 2025 police encounter before jurors declined to file criminal charges against the officer involved TRENTON, N.J. — A state grand jury has declined to bring criminal…

New Jersey Lottery Sent $1.172 Billion to Pensions in 2024, Audit Shows

A new audit confirms that every dollar of New Jersey Lottery profits is now flowing to public pension funds, not directly to schools or classroom programs. TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey Lottery…

New Jersey players score massive week of lottery wins

Twenty winning tickets worth at least $10K were sold across the Garden State in one week, including a jackpot hit in Monmouth County TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey Lottery players racked up…

New Jersey Lottery Proceeds No Longer Directly Fund Education; Here’s Where That Money Now Goes

For decades, New Jersey residents were told lottery proceeds supported education. Today, all net lottery revenue is dedicated to funding public employee pensions, with the largest share going to retired teachers. TRENTON,…

Lucky deli sells six figure New Jersey lottery winner

A Quick Draw player in Hudson County scored a six-figure prize as the progressive jackpot continues to climb JERSEY CITY, N.J. — A stop at a Jersey City deli turned into a…

New Jersey Migrant Exec Could Lose Citizenship After DOJ Files Denaturalization Claims Against 17

A New Jersey staffing company executive is among 17 naturalized U.S. citizens targeted in a sweeping Justice Department crackdown on individuals accused of obtaining citizenship through fraud, concealment, or criminal conduct. The…

New Jersey Media Company Vows Fight Against Ukrainian-Born Copyright Troll Oliya Fedun, Freedomnews.TV

Shore News Network says it will not settle a copyright lawsuit filed by FreedomNews.TV owner Oliya Fedun, arguing the case is based on the lawful embedding and reporting of publicly available YouTube…

New Jersey Bill Would Increase Penalties for Identity Theft Targeting Seniors and Veterans

Legislation advancing in Trenton would elevate criminal charges and prison sentences for identity theft crimes involving elderly residents and military veterans. TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey lawmakers are moving forward with legislation…

New Jersey Bill Would Prevent Preschool Lotteries From Separating Twins

The proposal would require public preschool programs to treat twins and other multiples as a single unit during enrollment and give parents greater control over classroom placement. TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey…

Cocktails-To-Go Could Become Permanent in New Jersey Under New Bill

Legislation introduced in Trenton would permanently allow restaurants, bars, breweries, wineries, and craft distilleries to continue selling and delivering alcoholic beverages under rules first adopted during the COVID-19 pandemic. TRENTON, N.J. —…

New Jersey Bill Would Allow Ambulances to Transport Injured Police Dogs

The legislation would permit emergency medical personnel to transport and provide emergency care to injured law enforcement canines when no human patient requires treatment. TRENTON, N.J. — A New Jersey lawmaker has…

New Jersey Lawmakers Unveil School Finance Overhaul After District Budget Crises

A three-bill package would increase state oversight, create an early warning system for financial distress, and help districts cope with unexpected cost spikes. TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey lawmakers have introduced a…

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