NJ Transit Free Service Begins Today…Maybe. If The Trains Are Actually Working

TRENTON, NJ — Governor Phil Murphy has declared a fare holiday for NJ TRANSIT riders from August 26 through September 2, 2024, across all transportation modes. This initiative serves as a gesture…

Electric Vehicles for Thee, Gas Guzzlers for Me, New Jersey Governor’s Hypocrisy on Gas Car Ban

Governor Phil Murphy of New Jersey is pursuing an ambitious plan to phase out the sale of new gasoline-powered vehicles in the state, starting with restrictions in 2027 and aiming for a…

Shore Lawmakers Call for Hearings on High-Risk Power Cables for Offshore Wind Project

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Senator Jim Holzapfel, Assemblyman Greg McGuckin, and Assemblyman Paul Kanitra (R-10) have issued a call for legislative hearings concerning the proposal to lay high-risk power cables through densely…

New Jersey Resident Sentenced to Over a Year in Prison for COVID-19 Fraud

NEWARK, NJ — Two more defendants have been sentenced in connection with a national COVID-19 fraud scheme, bringing the total number of sentenced individuals to 22. Toni A. Smith, 46, of New…

New Jersey Governor, Lt. Gov. Both Go on Kamala Campaign Trail

TRENTON, N.J. — Lieutenant Governor Tahesha Way will depart New Jersey on Thursday afternoon to attend the Democratic National Convention alongside Governor Phil Murphy. She is scheduled to return on Friday morning.…

New Jersey to Spend $100 Million to Erase Medical Debt

TRENTON — Governor Phil Murphy announced a significant initiative aimed at reducing medical debt for thousands of New Jersey residents, leveraging over $550,000 in American Rescue Plan funds. The program, in partnership…

New Jersey’s 2035 Gas Car Ban Actually Starts in Less Than Three Years

TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey will prohibit the sale of new gasoline-powered vehicles by 2035, with restrictions starting as early as 2027, state officials announced this year. Get them while you can…

New Jersey Smells Like Weed Everywhere and That’s Not Ok for Those Who Don’t Smoke It

If you’ve spent even a minute in New Jersey lately, you’ve probably noticed that unmistakable scent hanging in the air. Whether you’re chilling at a beach, vibing at a concert, or just…

Immigrant Driver’s Licenses a National Topic, But A New Jersey Law

TRENTON, NJ – What started as a state-level initiative in New Jersey has now become a heated national issue. With key figures like Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and Vice President Kamala Harris…

New Jersey Transit Is Offering Free Rides – But, No Thanks! I’ll Pass on the Potential Brawls

NEWARK, NJ – Ah, New Jersey Transit. The sometimes reliable, always “eventful” transportation option we’ve all reluctantly embraced at some point. Just when you think your relationship with NJ Transit is at…

Bill Spadea Promises to Bring Back Plastic Bags If Elected Governor

TRENTON, NJ – Bill Spadea, the well-known radio host and Republican candidate for New Jersey governor, is making waves with a bold promise: If elected, he’ll reverse the state’s plastic bag ban.…

New Jersey Braces for Record Breaking Back to School Shopping Experience

TRENTON, NJ – It’s that time of year in New Jersey. Empty your wallets for new clothes, new school supplies, and a few new tech gadgets. Except this year, it will cost…

Amid Problems and Outages, Governor Announces Free Week on NJ Transit

TRENTON, NJ — Governor Phil Murphy announced today a fare holiday for NJ TRANSIT users from August 26 to September 2, 2024. During this week, passengers can travel free on all NJ…

New Jersey Governor Says No X Space Chat for Kamala Harris as VP Continues Dodging Press

After a highly publicized interview between former President Donald Trump and Elon Musk on the X Spaces platform, which was viewed by over 23 million users, Vice President Kamala Harris was extended…

New Jersey Ends State of Emergency

TRENTON, NJ – Governor Phil Murphy concluded the State of Emergency that was declared last Friday. The emergency, prompted by severe weather conditions, was formally ended with the signing of Executive Order…

New Jersey Governor Plans to Convert Cancer-Causing Toxic Dump into Public Park

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Governor Phil Murphy’s plan to convert the infamous Ciba-Geigy toxic waste site in Toms River, New Jersey, into a nature park might sound like a story of environmental…

Cory Booker’s Intern is Running for Office in Toms River

Toms River, NJ—The Toms River Democrats have replaced Susan Payne Gato on the November ballot for the Ward 2 election with a far more progressive liberal candidate. The move comes after Gato,…

Ocean County Assemblyman Paul Kanitra (R)

New Jersey DOE Officials Extorted and Threatened Toms River School Board Leaders

TOMS RIVER, NJ — Assemblymen Greg McGuckin and Paul Kanitra have accused the New Jersey Department of Education (DOE) of acting like a “state-sponsored mob” and potentially breaking the law by threatening…

Tim Walz Special Forces Hat Worn At New Jersey Springsteen Concert is Upsetting Veterans

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ – Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, who has been under fire this week for claims of stolen valor has been accused of more stolen valor after a photo published by…

Freeport Man Receives 6-12 Year Sentence for Drunken Crash that Killed Child

MINEOLA, N.Y. — Nassau County District Attorney Anne T. Donnelly announced the sentencing of Jorge Bonilla Gutierrez, a 19-year-old from Freeport, to six to twelve years in prison for his involvement in…

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