NJ Transit service restored after crash in Red Bank halts North Jersey Coast Line overnight

Rail service resumes between Long Branch and Red Bank after Little Silver accident disruption Little Silver, NJ – NJ Transit rail service on the North Jersey Coast Line has resumed in both…

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Major Retail Chains Cutting Back or Leaving New Jersey as Store Closures Mount

From supermarkets to clothing stores, a growing number of national retailers are closing locations across New Jersey amid financial pressures and shifting shopping habits. Trenton, NJ – A wave of store closures…

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Your guide to St. Patrick’s Day parades and celebrations across New Jersey

From Sussex County to the Jersey Shore, towns across the Garden State are going green for a weekend of parades, music, and family fun. TRENTON, NJ – Communities across New Jersey will…

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Noon Update: New Jersey highway chaos continues as some ignore state emergency warnings

Trenton, NJ – A statewide emergency order failed to keep roads clear Monday morning as crashes, jackknifed tractor trailers, and downed wires clogged major highways across New Jersey, blocking ramps and shutting…

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Brooklyn man sentenced to 30 years for deadly 2024 Jersey Shore shooting

Freehold, NJ – A Brooklyn man will serve 30 years in state prison for the 2024 killing of a Monmouth County man outside a Hazlet business, Acting Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago announced…

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Howell man arrested after string of Retro Fitness gym locker thefts

Gym locker theft suspect arrested after series of incidents in West Long Branch West Long Branch, NJ – A Howell man was arrested after investigators linked him to a string of reported…

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Traffic stops reveal cocaine and paraphernalia

Drug charges mount after roadside and hotel investigations in Wall WALL TOWNSHIP, NJ – Several narcotics-related investigations in Wall Township led to arrests after officers uncovered drugs, paraphernalia, and outstanding warrants during…

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Three teens indicted in deadly Jersey Shore Pier Village boardwalk shooting

FREEHOLD, NJ – A Monmouth County grand jury has indicted three young men in connection with the fatal June 2025 shooting of an 18-year-old North Brunswick resident at Long Branch’s Pier Village,…

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Cops nab suspects with heroin crack and morphine in Wall

Wall Township police arrest 10 during busy week of traffic stops and drug busts Wall Township, NJ – A series of arrests in Wall Township from January 19 to January 25 included…

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ICE increases enforcement operations across New Jersey, sparking concern and political response

Trenton, NJ – The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has intensified enforcement activity across New Jersey this week, with reports of targeted arrests and detentions in multiple communities between January 19…

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Here are the convicted murderers Phil Murphy granted clemency to on last day as New Jersey governor

Trenton, NJ – Trenton – In a sweeping and controversial act of executive authority, outgoing Governor Phil Murphy granted clemency to more than a dozen convicted murderers and violent offenders during his…

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Murphy grants clemency to monster mom who burned her two children alive before leaving office

Long Branch, NJ – Long Branch – Outgoing Governor Phil Murphy’s decision to grant clemency to convicted child killer Maria Montalvo has sparked outrage across Monmouth County, with Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago…

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New Jersey Begins Path To Consolidating School Districts Ahead of Mikie Sherrill’s Inauguration

OCEAN TOWNSHIP, NJ – Seeking to streamline local education systems and reduce redundant spending, State Senator Vin Gopal (D-Long Branch) has introduced legislation that would require every New Jersey county to develop…

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Wall Township police report arrests for DWIs, drug charges, and outstanding warrants

WALL TOWNSHIP, N.J. – Wall Township police made multiple arrests over the week spanning December 29 through January 4, charging several individuals with offenses including driving while intoxicated, narcotics possession, shoplifting, and…

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Fire erupts in Monmouth Beach high-rise, no injuries reported after fast response

MONMOUTH BEACH, NJ – A pre-dawn fire inside a 12-story oceanfront condominium sent multiple fire departments racing to Ocean Avenue Monday morning, where crews quickly contained the blaze before it spread beyond…

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New Jersey could soon require beach towns to publicly disclose exactly how they spend beach tag money

NJ bill would require beach towns to publicly disclose how they spend beach tag moneyProposed law mandates itemized cost and revenue reports for municipally owned beaches as part of local public access…

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Ocean County commuter alert as December roadwork ramps up across multiple towns

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Drivers across Ocean County should expect widespread lane closures, detours, and shifting traffic patterns this week as county and utility crews carry out an extensive series of paving,…

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RWJBarnabas Health delivers over 37 tons of produce and thousands of turkeys to feed New Jersey families

NEWARK, N.J. – RWJBarnabas Health has launched its annual holiday giving campaign, distributing more than 37.6 tons of fresh produce and 4,175 turkeys across New Jersey to help combat food insecurity. The…

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Most New Jerseyans Want to Leave the Garden State – Here’s Why

Most New Jersey residents want to leave—and here’s why West Long Branch, NJ – New Jerseyans say they enjoy living in their state, but a growing number are ready to move out.…

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Lottery player walks into NJ store and walks out a millionaire

Long Branch man scores final $1 million prize from NJ Lottery scratch-off LONG BRANCH, NJ – A Monmouth County resident ended a statewide scratch-off race last week after purchasing the final $1…

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