New Jersey’s Mob Hitman Councilman Arrested for Extortion, Misconduct

Englishtown Councilman John Alite, a former Gambino crime family associate who later became a government witness, is accused of operating an extortion and illegal lending scheme, according to New Jersey authorities. The…

New Jersey Media Company Wins Legal Battle to Save YouTube Embeds from Copyright Trolls

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — What started as a routine copyright demand against a small New Jersey news outlet evolved into a high-stakes legal fight over one of the most fundamental tools in…

Four New Jersey counties contribute to most of the state’s gun violence: Here they are

A decade of New Jersey Attorney General data shows shootings have steadily declined statewide, but gun violence remains heavily concentrated in Essex, Mercer, Camden, and Passaic counties, while many suburban and rural…

ICE Captures Man Accused of Striking Federal Agent in New Jersey

Federal authorities have arrested a Barnegat Township man accused of hitting an ICE agent with a van and fleeing during an immigration enforcement operation in Ocean County. A man has been charged…

New Jersey’s Longest Day Is Almost Here — Don’t Let It Go To Waste

The summer solstice arrives this week, bringing New Jersey’s longest day of the year and more than 15 hours of daylight before sunsets begin getting earlier again. TOMS RIVER — New Jersey…

Rep. Rob Menendez Repaints Jersey City Pride Crosswalk Ahead of Annual Celebration

The New Jersey congressman joined volunteers at the Hudson Pride Center to refresh a prominent rainbow crosswalk before Jersey City Pride festivities. Rep. Rob Menendez joined community members in Jersey City to…

Governor Sherrill Celebrates Pride Month at Drumthwacket, Highlights New Jersey’s LGBTQ+ History

Governor Mikie Sherrill welcomed elected officials, advocates and community members to the Governor’s Mansion as New Jersey marked Pride Month and reflected on decades of LGBTQ+ progress. Governor Mikie Sherrill hosted a…

Hundreds of Fans Left Stranded in New York-New Jersey World Cup Transportation Meltdown

NJ Transit declared its first FIFA World Cup transportation operation a success, but fan accounts and local media reports painted a far more complicated picture marked by gridlock, long waits and confusion…

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…

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 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 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,…

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 Friday Morning Traffic Report: Major Delays at NYC Crossings, Crash on Garden State Parkway

Heavy commuter traffic is slowing travel into New York City on Friday morning, while a crash on the Garden State Parkway and a downed utility pole in Cherry Hill are adding to…

ICE Arrests Child Predator, Fugitive Wanted for Robbery During New Jersey Enforcement Operation

Newark, NJ — Delaney Hall will have two more criminal aliens as guests today as protests continue in Newark. Federal immigration agents arrested several people living in the United States illegally during…

Annual Bayshore Greek Fest Returns to Holmdel With Food, Music and Family Fun

The four-day Bayshore Greek Fest is bringing authentic Greek cuisine, folk dancing, live entertainment and carnival attractions to Holmdel this week. Holmdel, NJ – The Annual Bayshore Greek Fest is set to…

New Jersey Ranked 5th-Worst State for Road Rage as Aggressive Driving Fuels Fatal Crashes

A new national analysis ranks New Jersey among the worst states in America for road rage and aggressive driving, with nearly half of all fatal crashes linked to dangerous driver behavior. Trenton,…

States launch legal war over canceled wind farm planned off Jersey coast

Garden State joins multi-state legal fight after federal government cancels major offshore wind leases tied to more than 1.3 million homes TRENTON, NJ — New Jersey has joined a lawsuit against the…

Multiple Crashes and Truck Accidents Shut Lanes Across New Jersey, Triggering Lengthy Morning Delays

Newark, NJ — Thousands of New Jersey commuters faced a slower and more complicated trip Monday morning as multiple crashes, overturned tractor-trailers, a vehicle fire, and heavy traffic volume combined to snarl…

Delaney Hall’s Menu Options Better Than Many New Jersey School Lunch Choices

Newark, NJ — As activists and some detainees continue raising concerns about food quality and nutrition at the Delaney Hall immigration detention facility, a weekly meal schedule circulating online paints a different…

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