NJ bill would require employee training on service dog access rights

Legislation introduced in the New Jersey Senate would mandate employee training on the legal rights of individuals with guide or service dogs in public places. New Jersey, NJ – A bipartisan bill…

Ocean County man held without bail on sexual assault charges

Ocean County man has been lodged in the county jail on multiple sexual assault and child endangerment charges, court records show. Ocean County, NJ – An Ocean County man is being held…

Statewide lottery surge drops six figure wins across NJ

$576,800 ticket leads week of big New Jersey Lottery wins across the state TRENTON, NJ — A $576,800 winning ticket sold in Cape May County topped a week that saw 13 New…

Lakewood teen charged with murder in deadly Pearl Street shooting

A teenage suspect has been charged with murder after a male victim was fatally shot Sunday night in Lakewood. Lakewood, NJ – A teenager has been charged with murder and weapons offenses…

Rita’s to mark first day of spring with free Italian Ice and new mystery flavor

Chain celebrates March 20 with nationwide giveaway and limited-time PEEPS-inspired flavor. NEW JERSEY – Spring will officially begin with something sweet this year as Rita’s Italian Ice and Frozen Custard celebrates the…

Litter of Labrador puppies dumped in Walmart parking lot find good homes through Monmouth SCPA

Three-week-old lab/shepherd puppies left in freezing Walmart parking lot find safety and new homes through multistate rescue effort. EATONTOWN, NJ – Monmouth County SPCA staff are celebrating the successful adoption of a…

Heavy snow caused ice rink tent collapse in Westfield’s Gumbert Park

Emergency crews responded to a partial collapse of the tent structure at The Westfield Rink in Gumbert Park Wednesday afternoon, prompting a safety response but no reported injuries. WESTFIELD, NJ – Police…

Blue BMW crashes while doing donuts at Livingston Mall parking lot

A viral video shows a driver losing control of a blue BMW during a parking lot stunt outside the Livingston Mall. LIVINGSTON, NJ – A video that went viral this week shows…

New Rochelle man sentenced to 54 months in federal prison for $150,000 pandemic unemployment fraud

Prosecutors say the 30-year-old used stolen identities—including those of deceased individuals—to file fraudulent COVID-19 benefit claims across multiple states. ALBANY, NY – Federal prosecutors announced Friday that 30-year-old Aly Kaba of New…

Poll finds 70% of voters support voter ID ahead of 2026 midterms

TRENTON, NJ – A new Cygnal National Voter Trends poll shows strong bipartisan support for voter identification requirements and continued voter trust in Republicans on major issues including the economy, immigration, and…

Virginia Attorney General joins multistate coalition defending birthright citizenship before U.S. Supreme Court

RICHMOND, VA – Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones announced Thursday that his office has joined a coalition of 25 attorneys general urging the U.S. Supreme Court to uphold birthright citizenship, arguing that…

Teacher charged after knife found in desk drawer at Neptune Middle School

Officials say a large stainless-steel knife was discovered in the teacher’s desk drawer during a police investigation. Freehold, N.J. – A Point Pleasant Beach man employed as a teacher in Neptune Township…

Mikie Sherrill condemns action against AI company by federal government

The president accuses the AI company of undermining national security, while New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill and tech industry leaders defend its ethical stance on surveillance and autonomous weapons. Washington, D.C. –…

Ocean City Police Department set to move headquarters next week

Temporary relocation will allow for replacement of the department’s 100-year-old Central Avenue building Ocean City, N.J. – For the first time in its history, the Ocean City Police Department is packing up…

Fire near Hoboken PATH tunnel halts service to Manhattan; no injuries reported

Crews are replacing damaged rail components and conducting safety tests before service can resume between Hoboken, the World Trade Center, and 33rd Street. Hoboken, N.J. – PATH service between Hoboken and Manhattan…

Governor Mikie Sherrill vows to block federal plan for ICE detention facility in Roxbury Township

The governor accuses the Trump Administration and DHS of “chilling disregard for human life” in letter to Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. Trenton, N.J. – Governor Mikie Sherrill is taking direct aim…

Senator Anthony Bucco praises Sherrill’s transparency, urges fiscal discipline in upcoming budget

Senate GOP leader calls for bipartisan cooperation to fix New Jersey’s long-term fiscal problems Trenton, N.J. – Senate Republican Leader Anthony M. Bucco (R–Morris, Passaic) issued a statement Wednesday responding to Governor…

Route 13 bridge over Point Pleasant Canal to reopen Saturday after emergency repairs

NJDOT says the Loveland Town Bridge will resume full service February 28 following safety work on its support cables. Point Pleasant, N.J. – The Route 13/Bridge Avenue Bridge connecting Point Pleasant and…

Fleeing illegal immigrant facing deportation order crashes in Newark, injures children during pursuit

Federal officials say the driver, a Salvadoran national with a 2017 deportation order, rammed law enforcement vehicles and struck multiple civilian cars before being taken into custody. Newark, N.J. – Three children…

Missing Bridgeton man vanishes after leaving hospital and walking into woods

Police continue to investigate and seek public assistance MANNINGTON TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A 21-year-old Bridgeton man walked out of a Salem County hospital in the late afternoon, his gown later found abandoned,…

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