Migrant from Jackson Lured Child Online Then Released by New Jersey Judge Hours After Arrest

EAST BRUNSWICK, N.J. – A Jackson man arrested earlier this month as part of a multi-agency child luring investigation known as “Operation Bad Santa” has been released from custody following his initial…

New Jersey lawmakers to vote on 150 bad, ugly, and few good bills in Trenton today

Murphy era winds down as NJ Assembly races to vote on 150 bills before year’s end TRENTON, N.J. – The New Jersey Assembly is holding one of its busiest legislative sessions in…

Murphy celebrates record-breaking 204,000 housing permits as New Jersey tops previous administrations

TRENTON, N.J. – Governor Phil Murphy on Thursday hailed what his administration called a historic milestone in New Jersey’s ongoing housing expansion, announcing that more than 204,000 housing unit permits have been…

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NJ environmental group demands action after electricity rate hikes tied to PJM auction

TRENTON, NJ – The New Jersey League of Conservation Voters (LCV) is calling for stronger state intervention following the release of PJM Interconnection’s latest energy capacity auction results, which are expected to…

Leader of New Jersey LGBTQ Rights Group Facing Criminal Troubles Over Alleged Incident with His Foster Child

NEPTUNE CITY, N.J. – An LGBTQ advocacy group which has been at the forefront of pushing LGBTQ issues into public schools is under fire this week for a very serious incident involving…

New Jersey man convicted in gruesome Christmas Eve pole saw murder

Son found guilty in Christmas Eve pole saw murder of father in Boonton Township Boonton Township, NJ – A Morris County jury delivered a guilty verdict Friday in the brutal Christmas Eve…

Can New Jersey Save its Historic Diner Scene Before it’s Too Late? Lawmakers Think So

NJ lawmakers propose “Saving Our Diners and Protecting Our Past Act” to help preserve historic eateries Bill would create state registry for classic diners and family-owned restaurants, offering tax breaks to sustain…

New Jersey trooper tried to pay for sex with child he believed was 14, but it was another cop

New Jersey trooper tried to pay for sex with person he believed was 14.Ex-state trooper sentenced to seven years for attempted sex assault of minor in FreeholdProsecutor says former FREEHOLD, NJ –…

New Jersey morning comute sees heavy delays as deep freeze sets in after weekend snowstorm

Heavy delays hit NJ highways as crashes snarl morning rush Drivers across New Jersey faced slowdowns, lane closures, and weather-related disruptions during the Monday morning commute, with multiple incidents reported on key…

New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy Running for President? Says It’s Not Off the Table

Murphy hints at White House ambitions as he exits New Jersey stage Trenton, NJ – Outgoing New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy is leaving office with a hint of possibility that his political…

Beloved Ocean City McDonald’s to close after decades, workers given less than a week’s notice

OCEAN CITY, NJ – A longtime McDonald’s at the gateway to Ocean City is shutting its doors this weekend, leaving more than 30 employees suddenly out of work just days before the…

McGuckin Bill Seeks to Remove Municipal Electric Utilities from New Jersey’s Overreaching Regulation Body

TRENTON, NJ – A measure introduced in the State Assembly seeks to exempt municipal electric utilities from regulation by the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (BPU), ending the state’s authority to…

Watermain breaks, rush-hour volume slow Friday morning commute across New Jersey

Watermain breaks and routine congestion caused widespread delays across northern and central New Jersey during the Friday morning commute. NEWARK, NJ – Friday’s morning rush brought widespread slowdowns across New Jersey, with…

Bad News for New Jersey: Clinton Appointed Federal Judge Blocks Trump’s Offshore Wind Moratorium

ATLANTIC CITY, NJ. – There’s some bad news for the Jersey Shore today as a progressive judge in Massachusetts just delivered a blow to President Trump’s offshore wind moratorium that had put…

New Jersey moves forward on statewide bias crime rules for cops

TRENTON, N.J. – New Jersey lawmakers are moving to cement the state’s bias incident investigation rules into law, ensuring that every police agency follows a uniform process for reporting and responding to…

Menendez booted from Jersey politics for life after bribery rap

Menendez banned for life from holding public office in New Jersey after federal conviction TRENTON, NJ — In a dramatic legal downfall for one of New Jersey’s most prominent political figures, former…

Heavy traffic on Cross Street in Lakewood

Lakewood is Third Most Dangerous City to Drive In, According to National Traffic Safety Data

LAKEWOOD, NJ – You may have seen the bumper sticker, “Pray for me, I drive in Lakewood”, but those bumper stickers reflect more than a mere joke about traffic and congestion. It’s…

New Jersey Thursday Morning Rush Hour Commuter Traffic Report

NEWARK, NJ – Thursday’s morning commute across New Jersey brought a mix of crashes, lane closures, and long delays at Hudson River crossings, according to state traffic officials. By 8:30 a.m., multiple…

New Jersey Thinks These Three Towns Should Have Their Own Hallmark Christmas Movie

Trenton, N.J. – A new survey suggests many New Jersey residents think their hometowns are ready for the spotlight — the Hallmark kind. In a poll of 3,021 adults by travel company…

A dangerous new drug cocktail has hit the streets of New Jersey and it’s stronger than fentanyl

TRENTON, NJ – A new wave of synthetic opioids is alarming doctors and public health officials across the country as emergency rooms report patients collapsing within seconds of use and requiring multiple…

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