New Jersey Commuters Off the Rails on 15% Transit Rate Hike

Newark, NJ – NJ Transit has announced a proposal for a 15% systemwide fare adjustment, slated to take effect from July 1, 2024. This decision marks the first fare increase since 2015…

DePhillips Criticizes Proposed NJ Transit Fare Hike as Counterproductive

Assemblyman Christopher DePhillips has voiced strong opposition to NJ Transit’s proposed 15% fare increase, arguing that it effectively negates Governor Phil Murphy’s no-fare-hike achievement. DePhillips, a Republican member of the Assembly Transportation…

Troy Woman Pleads Guilty to Embezzling Over $548K from Employer

TROY, NY – Saratoga County District Attorney Karen A. Heggen reported that Debra I. Powers, 64, of Troy, New York, pleaded guilty on January 19 to charges of grand larceny and criminal…

Dunn Criticizes Lack of Transparency in New Jersey Budget Process

TRENTON, N.J. – New Jersey Assemblywoman Aura Dunn has expressed skepticism about the state’s commitment to budget transparency. Her comments follow Governor Phil Murphy’s recent remarks on the state’s budget process, which…

Passaic County Sheriff Takes Own Life Inside North Jersey Restaurant

NEW JERSEY – The law enforcement community in New Jersey is in mourning following the tragic loss of Passaic County Sheriff Richard Berdnik. Sheriff Berdnik, a retired Clifton police officer who had…

Two Children Shot, Another Dead in Separate Wilmington Shootings

WILMINGTON, DE – A 23-year-old man was shot and killed in Wilmington’s Hilltop neighborhood, marking the first fatal shooting in Delaware for 2024. The Wilmington Police Department reported that the incident occurred…

Pamplin Resident Wins $500,000 Virginia Lottery Prize

Theresa Baldwin, a resident of Pamplin, Virginia, has won the $500,000 top prize in the Virginia Lottery’s VIP Cash scratcher game. Baldwin, who regularly plays Virginia Lottery scratchers without a specific preference,…

New Jersey Governor Wants to Use Abandoned Psychiatric Hospital to Process Illegal Migrants

Hunterdon County officials have disclosed that the New Jersey state government is evaluating the use of the defunct Hagedorn Psychiatric Hospital as a processing center for migrants. The facility, which ceased operations…

Sister of Motorcycle Passenger Killed by High Flying Rider Speaks Out At Sentencing Hearing

SARATOGA COUNTY, NY – Richard T. Irelan, 45, of Johnstown, NY, received a sentence of 2 to 6 years in a state correctional facility today in Saratoga County Court. Presiding Judge James…

Bob Menendez Attends Another Classified Briefing Despite Foreign Agent Charges

Bob Menendez Attends Another Classified Briefing Despite Foreign Agent Charges Jake Smith on January 18, 2024 Democratic New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez reportedly attended a classified briefing about Ukraine on Thursday, despite…

New Jersey Plastic Bag Ban Backfires According to New Study

Anyone who actually shops for themselves saw the writing on the wall when New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy signed a plastic bag ban into law. Suddenly, shoppers were forced to use non-woven…

New Jersey School Closures for Tuesday, January 16th

Several schools in North Jersey have modified their learning schedules for Tuesday, January 16th, due to a significant snowstorm. The National Weather Service forecasts 3 to 6 inches of snow across the…

Weeks After Saying New Jersey Can’t Afford Migrants, Governor Signs Immigrant Rights Bill

New Jersey Enacts Landmark Immigrant Rights Laws, Bolsters Worker Protections TRENTON, NJ – January 12, 2024 – Governor Phil Murphy has signed a series of landmark bills reinforcing immigrants’ rights and acknowledging…

New Jersey Expands Insurance for Infertility, Embraces Inclusivity in Health Coverage

TRENTON, NJ – January 12, 2024 – New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy today enacted legislation aimed at enhancing insurance coverage for infertility treatments. The new law, A5235/S3627, mandates that private sector health…

New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy R and First Lady Tammy Murphy greet parade-goers during the 61st Annual Labor Day Parade in south Plainfield

New Jersey’s Millionaire First Lady Raises $3 Million from Other Millionaires in Six Weeks for Senate Run

TRENTON, NJ – First Lady Tammy Murphy has raised $3.2 million in her first six weeks as a candidate. This figure surpasses Congressman Andy Kim’s $2.75 million, accumulated over his first fourteen…

New Jersey Gov Seeks To Restrict Bus Companies Used By Greg Abbott For Migrant Transports

New Jersey Gov Seeks To Restrict Bus Companies Used By Greg Abbott For Migrant Transports Jennie Taer on January 8, 2024 Democratic New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy sent a letter to bus…

New Jersey Governor Full Steam Ahead on Wind Farms Amid Crippling Industry Crisis

Setbacks in Offshore Wind Energy Projects in New Jersey and New York TRENTON, NJ, — The offshore wind energy sector in New Jersey and New York is experiencing significant challenges. In New…

New Jersey Lawmakers Want to Give Themselves 67% Pay Raise

TRENTON, NJ – Assemblyman Jay Webber criticized the proposed 67% salary increase for New Jersey lawmakers, a move seen as controversial amidst the state’s rising cost of living and inflation pressures. The…

New Jersey Democrats Panicking Over Immigration Crisis They Supported Until Now

TRENTON, NJ – Senator Holly Schepisi (R-39) today criticized the Murphy administration and Democrats for prioritizing undocumented migrants over New Jersey residents amid escalating issues stemming from New York City’s migrant crisis.…

New Jersey Democrat Mayor Says Migrants Not Welcome In His City

EDISON, NJ – The mayor of Edison New Jersey, Democrat Sam Joshi declared that immigrants are not welcome in his city. Responding to an influx of busses full of migrants from Texas…

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