New Jersey rock icon Steven Van Zandt celebrates 75th birthday, marking decades of music and activism

MIDDLETOWN, NJ – Musician, songwriter, and actor Steven Van Zandt — known to millions as “Little Steven” from Bruce Springsteen’s E Street Band and for his role as Silvio Dante on The…

New Jersey Judge Rules Nude Massage Parlor Must Allow Trans Customers in Female Only Section

Palisades Park, NJ – A well-known Korean spa that requires full nudity in certain areas has revised its rules to let transgender women enter female-only sections after settling a discrimination lawsuit. King…

New Jersey Hall of Fame welcomes Jonas Brothers, Sheila Oliver, and Martin Brodeur in star-studded class of 2025

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ – The Garden State’s biggest names gathered at American Dream on Friday night to celebrate the 17th Annual New Jersey Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, honoring a new class…

Mikie Sherrill’s promised energy freeze sparks hope in New Jersey but experts warn of harsh reality

TRENTON, NJ – In the wake of her decisive victory in the gubernatorial election, Mikie Sherrill has New Jersey buzzing with optimism over her bold pledge to freeze skyrocketing energy costs on…

New Jersey Congressional Aide Who Faked Violent “Trump Fueled” Attack Facing Five Years in Prison

TOMS RIVER, NJ – A New Jersey woman employed by New Jersey Congressman Jeff Van Drew was charged Wednesday with conspiring to stage a violent assault and making false statements to law…

Crashes, delays snarl Thursday morning commute across New Jersey

NEWARK, NJ – Drivers faced a rough Thursday morning commute across New Jersey, with crashes, lane closures, and long bridge delays slowing traffic from the Shore to the Hudson crossings. A car…

Phil Murphy shocks New Jersey Democrats with endorsement that snubs his own Lt. Governor

NEWARK, N.J. – In a surprising, but not shocking political move, Gov. Phil Murphy has endorsed longtime ally Brendan Gill over his own lieutenant governor, Tahesha Way, in the race for Rep.…

Suspect caught on video stealing bikes at New Jersey school

Overnight bicycle theft at Princeton school under investigation police seek suspect Princeton, NJ – Authorities are asking for the public’s help in identifying a suspect captured on surveillance video stealing two student…

Maryland MS-13 Gang Member Found Guilty of Machete Murder of Teen Girl Lured from New Jersey

GAITHERSBURG, MD – A Montgomery County judge on Friday found a 24-year-old Frederick woman guilty of first-degree murder and related charges in the brutal killing of 18-year-old Rosa Sanchez Merino, whose body…

New Jersey Cop Who Nearly Won State Race on Election Day Busted for Assaulting Child He Met Online

ENGLEWOOD, NJ – A former Dumont mayor and current Jersey City police sergeant has been arrested on charges of sexually assaulting a child he met on social media, prosecutors said Monday. Andrew…

Fourteen charged in Lucchese crime family sports betting ring bust across New Jersey

TRENTON, NJ – Fourteen people, including alleged members and associates of the Lucchese crime family, have been charged in what authorities describe as a multimillion-dollar illegal sports betting and money laundering operation…

ICE Storming New Jersey Congresswoman Must Face Trial for Assaulting Federal Agents, Judge Rules

Judge rejects bid to toss charges against Rep. McIver Newark, NJ – A federal judge on Thursday refused to dismiss the criminal case against U.S. Rep. LaMonica McIver, denying her claim that…

GOP Lawmakers Seek to Block Mikie Sherrill, Future Governors From Giving Huge Offshore Wind Subsidies

TRENTON, NJ – A new bill introduced in the New Jersey Assembly would prohibit the state’s Economic Development Authority (EDA) from granting any financial subsidies or incentives to wind energy projects, marking…

New Jersey moves to provide tax breaks for volunteer first responders

TRENTON, NJ – Legislation sponsored by Senator Carmen F. Amato Jr. to provide tax relief for volunteer first responders has advanced from the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee with bipartisan support. The…

New Jersey Dems Want Extreme New Tax on Tourism that Could Cripple an Entire Industry

The New Jersey Senate Transportation Committee has approved a bill that would impose new taxes on what lawmakers are calling “non-essential flights” across the state. The measure, Senate Bill 4639, advanced with…

New Jersey College Student Identified as Co-Conspirator in Nationwide ISIS Halloween Terror Plot

Glassboro, NJ – A Rowan University student was among several individuals arrested by federal agents this week in connection with what authorities describe as a foiled ISIS-inspired terror plot planned to coincide…

Where Mikie Sherrill Stands on Issues Important to Suburban Communities in New Jersey

Montclair, NJ – As New Jersey’s newly elected governor, Mikie Sherrill, a former Navy helicopter pilot and federal prosecutor, steps into the role amid ongoing debates over policies affecting the state’s suburban…

Massive early-morning fire rips through South Jersey apartment complex, injures five

GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP, NJ – Thick smoke and flames tore through the Autumn Ridge Apartments early Saturday morning, sending residents fleeing into the cold night air. The blaze erupted just after 2 a.m.,…

Jack Ciattarelli Vows to Dismantle New Jersey’s Sanctuary State Policies and End Plastic Bag Ban on Day One

TRENTON, N.J. – Republican nominee Jack Ciattarelli is outlining an aggressive first-day agenda as he seeks to reclaim the New Jersey governor’s office for his party in the final days before the…

Halloween costumes that would trigger your woke neighbors in New Jersey

TRENTON, NJ – With Election Day fast approaching, political tension is once again creeping across New Jersey — and this year, it’s even showing up in Halloween costumes. As campaign signs line…

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