Arctic chill grips New Jersey as week begins before brief midweek warm-up

WALL TOWNSHIP, N.J. – Everyone across central New Jersey is facing frigid conditions to start the week, with temperatures plunging into the single digits overnight and daytime highs struggling to break the…

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Developer behind Adventure Crossing files $120M lawsuit against Jackson Township Council over disputed zoning change

JACKSON, NJ – The developer of the massive Adventure Crossing project off Monmouth Road has filed a major building and zoning lawsuit against the Township of Jackson and its governing council, accusing…

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Former horse ranch property on Route 33 listed for $4.25 million, marketed for commercial redevelopment

FARMINGDALE, N.J. – A 23-acre property once home to a local horse ranch along Route 33 in Farmingdale is on the market for $4.25 million, offering a rare opportunity for commercial development…

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Lawmakers seek to ban state workers from using Tik Tok

TRENTON, N.J. – A proposed New Jersey Senate bill would prohibit state employees and contractors from downloading or using TikTok on any state-issued electronic device, citing national security risks linked to the…

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Lakewood’s Private School Bus Consortium to go Countywide Under New Proposal, State Funded

TRENTON, N.J. – A bill introduced in the New Jersey Senate seeks to create a three-year pilot program in Ocean County that would shift responsibility for nonpublic school transportation from local school…

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Police car at the scene of a criminal related incident

Cops need more training to deal with pregnant women, New Jersey lawmaker says

TRENTON, N.J. – A new bill introduced in the New Jersey Senate would require specialized training for law enforcement officers on how to safely and effectively respond when encountering pregnant women who…

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NJ bill seeks to cut pay for civilly committed sex offenders doing institutional work

TRENTON, N.J. – A bill introduced in the New Jersey Senate would reduce the compensation paid to civilly committed sexually violent predators who perform institutional work, aligning their pay with the rate…

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New Jersey lawmakers seek to cut school property taxes in half for senior homeowners

TRENTON, N.J. – New Jersey lawmakers are proposing a sweeping new property tax relief program for seniors that would reimburse half of the school property taxes paid by residents age 65 and…

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New Jersey Lawmakers Move to Block State Dems from Raiding Gas Tax Fund for Train Services

TRENTON, N.J. – A new bill introduced in the New Jersey Senate seeks to prevent money raised from the state’s 2016 gas tax increase from being used to fund passenger or freight…

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New Jersey proposes new rules for lobsters

TRENTON, N.J. – A new bill introduced in the New Jersey Assembly aims to clarify how lobster size limits are enforced within the state’s marine waters, ensuring that existing restrictions apply only…

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New Jersey bill seeks to ban discrimination against unvaccinated residents

TRENTON, N.J. – A group of Republican lawmakers has introduced legislation that would make it illegal in New Jersey to ask about, require, or discriminate based on an individual’s COVID-19 vaccination status.…

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Ditch your lawn, save on taxes: New bill offers $250 tax credit for ripping out the grass

TOMS RIVER, N.J. – Residents living near Barnegat Bay may soon get a financial incentive to rip out their grass. A new bill sponsored by Senator James W. Holzapfel (R–Monmouth, Ocean) would…

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New Jersey law targets illegal, unlicensed drivers

TRENTON, N.J. – Two Jersey Shore lawmakers are pushing to strengthen penalties for drivers who have never been issued a valid driver’s license, saying tougher measures are needed to deter repeat offenders…

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Shore lawmaker wants stiffer penalties for texting and driving

TRENTON, N.J. – Senator James W. Holzapfel of Monmouth and Ocean Counties has introduced new legislation to toughen New Jersey’s penalties on distracted driving, aiming to crack down on texting behind the…

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New Jersey lawmakers move to create public registry for convicted animal abusers, like Meghan’s Law

TRENTON, N.J. – A new bill introduced in the New Jersey Assembly would establish a statewide registry for convicted animal abusers, marking one of the most sweeping efforts yet to track and…

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Middletown woman sues township after police dog attack at Croydon Hall

MIDDLETOWN, NJ – A Middletown resident has filed a civil lawsuit against the Township of Middletown and its police department, alleging she was mauled by a police dog while lawfully on township…

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Fully leased Howell retail plaza with national tenants listed for $13.3 million

HOWELL, NJ – A newly constructed retail plaza on Route 9 in Howell has hit the market with a $13.3 million asking price, offering investors a fully leased shopping center anchored by…

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Center: Political insider Noriko Kowaleski parties with member of the Toms River Council aligned against Toms River Mayor Dan Rodrick

Rodrick Says ‘No Way’ To New Political Patronage Job Created by ‘Mo Hill Gang’ Council

TOMS RIVER, N.J. – It’s the first regular township council meeting of 2026 and the newly elected township council is already creating jobs for their close friends and political allies by restoring…