Monthslong overnight closure of Route 18 begins Friday night

EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ – Major overnight closures are set to hit Route 18 this week as part of a long-term drainage and pavement rehabilitation project in Middlesex County. Transportation officials said Route…

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Statewide blitz targets drunk drivers ahead of Thanksgiving

New Jersey launches ‘Goal: Zero’ traffic crackdown in honor of fallen officer ahead of Thanksgiving travel surge Manchester, NJ – Law enforcement officers across New Jersey will flood state roadways Wednesday afternoon…

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Winter WonderLights returns as New Jersey’s largest holiday drive-thru show

EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ – The Winter WonderLights Annual Holiday Light Show kicks off November 21 at the Middlesex County Fairgrounds, offering New Jersey’s largest animated drive-thru display. Key Points Bigger, brighter, and…

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NJ bill would triple fines for illegal tobacco and vape sales

TRENTON, NJ – A new bill sponsored by Senator Joseph F. Vitale would sharply increase penalties for retailers caught selling tobacco or vaping products to anyone under 21. The measure raises fines…

Mail-In Election Ballots Reported Stolen in New Jersey, Officials Send Out Duplicate Ballots

EAST BRUNSWICK, N.J. – Middlesex County officials are reissuing vote-by-mail ballots after a mail theft incident potentially disrupted ballot deliveries last month. The county clerk’s office said the issue stems from a…

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Main Street construction in South River to remove deteriorating trolley tracks

South River, NJ – Major roadwork is set to begin Tuesday on Main Street as Middlesex County contractors start removing long-buried trolley tracks that have been causing pavement deterioration along the busy…

Passerby helps stop Perth Amboy house fire sparked by lithium-ion batteries

Perth Amboy, NJ – A quick-thinking passerby used a garden hose to slow a fast-moving deck fire Saturday morning, helping save a Perth Amboy home before firefighters arrived on the scene. Crews…

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Phil Murphy announces deal to save New Jersey farm from eminent domain

CRANBURY, N.J. – A 175-year-old family farm in Middlesex County will stay in the hands of its longtime owners after a deal brokered by state officials ended months of tension over possible…

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Florida’s Byron Donalds Joins Jack Ciattarelli on the New Jersey Campaign Trail

Old Bridge, NJ – Florida Congressman and Republican gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds joined New Jersey GOP contender Jack Ciattarelli on the campaign trail this week, energizing voters ahead of the state’s early…

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ICE reveals ‘worst of the worst’ arrested in Massachusetts immigration sweep

BOSTON, MA — Federal immigration authorities released details identifying dozens of violent offenders taken into custody during Operation Patriot 2.0, a month-long enforcement surge that led to the arrests of 1,406 illegal…

Investigation leads to serious charges against Edison man

Edison man arrested for serious child exploitation charges following multi-state investigation TRENTON, NJ – A Middlesex County resident has been arrested on multiple felony charges related to the sexual exploitation of a…

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Teen Found Murdered In New Brunswick Park – Two Arrested

New Brunswick, NJ – An 18-year-old man was found shot to death late Tuesday night inside Pine Street Park, sparking a homicide investigation that has now led to two arrests. Police say…

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Crashes and delays jam New Jersey highways during Wednesday rush hour

NEWARK, NJ – Evening commuters faced gridlock across several major highways Wednesday as crashes and heavy volume triggered delays on key New Jersey routes. A crash on the New Jersey Turnpike exit…

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New Jersey Commuter Report: Heavy Congestion, Crashes and Delays

WOODBRIDGE, NJ – The Thursday morning commute turned into a nightmare for drivers across North Jersey as a mix of crashes, breakdowns, and heavy congestion snarled major highways and crossings into New…

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State police rededicate memorial to fallen trooper Anthony Raspa on I-195

UPPER FREEHOLD, N.J. – The New Jersey State Police held a solemn rededication ceremony Friday along Interstate 195 to honor Trooper Anthony Raspa, who died in the line of duty ten years…

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Deadly discovery in Old Bridge welfare check leaves two dead

Two dead in Old Bridge homicide-suicide under investigation after welfare check OLD BRIDGE, NJ – Two people were found dead from apparent stab wounds in an Old Bridge home Tuesday morning after…

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Drug dealer nabbed in New Brunswick with guns and narcotics

New Brunswick man busted in major drug and gun seizure after months-long narcotics probe NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ – A New Brunswick man is facing a long list of drug and weapons charges…

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Man killed in 7-Eleven altercation clerk cuffed for manslaughter

Deadly fight at New Brunswick 7-Eleven leaves man dead and clerk charged with manslaughter NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ – A man is dead and a 7-Eleven employee is behind bars after a violent…

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Cops lose bid for immunity in New Jersey wrongful arrest case

Trenton, NJ – A federal judge has rejected attempts by two law enforcement officers to escape liability in a long-running civil rights lawsuit tied to the 2015 arrest of Ronald Saintil. U.S.…

Lost Pig Wrangled by New Jersey Cops, Owner Sought

Key Points Monroe Township, NJ – Police in Middlesex County found themselves handling an unusual call over the weekend when they took custody of a wandering pig that had gone on an…

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Monthslong overnight closure of Route 18 begins Friday night

Statewide blitz targets drunk drivers ahead of Thanksgiving

Winter WonderLights returns as New Jersey’s largest holiday drive-thru show

NJ bill would triple fines for illegal tobacco and vape sales

Mail-In Election Ballots Reported Stolen in New Jersey, Officials Send Out Duplicate Ballots

Main Street construction in South River to remove deteriorating trolley tracks

Passerby helps stop Perth Amboy house fire sparked by lithium-ion batteries

Phil Murphy announces deal to save New Jersey farm from eminent domain

Florida’s Byron Donalds Joins Jack Ciattarelli on the New Jersey Campaign Trail

ICE reveals ‘worst of the worst’ arrested in Massachusetts immigration sweep

Investigation leads to serious charges against Edison man

Teen Found Murdered In New Brunswick Park – Two Arrested

Crashes and delays jam New Jersey highways during Wednesday rush hour

New Jersey Commuter Report: Heavy Congestion, Crashes and Delays

State police rededicate memorial to fallen trooper Anthony Raspa on I-195

Deadly discovery in Old Bridge welfare check leaves two dead

Drug dealer nabbed in New Brunswick with guns and narcotics

Man killed in 7-Eleven altercation clerk cuffed for manslaughter

Cops lose bid for immunity in New Jersey wrongful arrest case

Lost Pig Wrangled by New Jersey Cops, Owner Sought

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