Freeport Man Indicted in Fatal West Hempstead Drunk Driving Accident

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Anne T. Donnelly announced the indictment of Jorge Bonilla Gutierrez, 18, from Freeport, for his alleged involvement in a fatal drunk driving incident in West…

New York Governor Says NYC Right to Shelter Policy Attracting Illegal Migrants to City

NEW YORK, NY – During a recent briefing, Governor Kathy Hochul addressed questions regarding the state’s approach to migrants choosing New York over neighboring states like New Jersey. Hochul highlighted that once…

As Migrants Arrive in New Jersey by the Bus Load, Senator Calls for End to Sanctuary State

NEWARK, NJ – New Jersey State Senator Michael Testa strongly criticized Governor Murphy’s sanctuary state policies, citing recent events where undocumented migrants were transported to Secaucus to catch trains to New York…

Ten Buses of Migrants Land in New Jersey After NYC Mayor Bans Immigrant Drop Offs

NEW YORK, NY – Over the New Year holiday, ten buses from Texas and Louisiana arrived in New Jersey carrying migrants. Four buses reached Secaucus. Congressman Jeff Van Drew (R, NJ-02) announced…

Senator Bramnick’s Bill Will Teach Grief and Loss to High School Students

Sen. Jon Bramnick's bill to teach grief and loss to high school students is expected to pass the Assembly this week and head to the Governor's desk for signature.…

‘A Nutty Cycle’: These Are The Important Dates To Know For The Jam-Packed Election Year In 2024

‘A Nutty Cycle’: These Are The Important Dates To Know For The Jam-Packed Election Year In 2024 Mary Lou Masters on December 31, 2023 The 2024 calendar will be chock-full of national…

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New Jersey Police Officer Shot on Garden State Parkway Chasing Stolen Vehicle

CRANFORD, NJ – A Cranford police officer was shot on the Garden State Parkway. The shooting occurred last night, resulting in non-life threatening injuries to the officer. The community and fellow officers…

Four Years After COVID Struck, New Jersey Continues to Allow State Workers to Work from Home

TRENTON, NJ – The New Jersey Civil Service Commission (CSC) has announced the extension of the Model Telework Pilot Program for state employees until June 30, 2024. This decision, made at the…

Toy Stores Could Face Fines for Not Having Gender-Neutral Section. Is New Jersey Next?

TRENTON, NJ – When it comes to unpopular laws, New Jersey, under the leadership of Governor Phil Murphy, usually does what California does. We’ve seen it with COVID-19 restrictions, sanctuary state laws,…

Fight to Keep Trump Off New Jersey Election Ballot Heats Up As AG Files Court Motion

TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey acting Governor Tahesha Way has said recently that it’s too early to ban former U.S. President Donald J. Trump from being on the election ballot in June’s…

New Jersey Cracking Down on Businesses Violating Credit Card Surcharge Law

TRENTON, NJ – State inspectors have reportedly been out during the holiday shopping season to find out which business owners are naughty and which ones are nice. New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy’s…

New Jersey’s Minimum Wage Increase Taxes Effect on Monday, Here’s How Much

TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey’s minimum wage will increase to $15.13 per hour for most workers starting January 1, 2024. This adjustment marks a significant step, surpassing the $15 target established by…

Assemblywoman Criticizes Inadequate Response from Taxation Division on Property Tax Relief Program

TRENTON, N.J. – Assemblywoman Aura Dunn has expressed frustration with the Division of Taxation’s response to inquiries regarding the state’s new Anchor property tax relief program. Her office in Chester has received…

New Jersey and Veteran-Owned Businesses Joined by LGBTQ for State Contract Set-Asides

TRENTON, NJ – If a new law in New Jersey makes it to Governor Phil Murphy’s desk, veteran and women-owned businesses will have to compete with LGBTQ+ businesses for highly coveted government…

Brooklyn Man Charged in 2022 Queens Homicide

QUEENS, NY – Authorities arrested 44-year-old Kenyon Nesbitt of Brooklyn on Wednesday in connection with the fatal shooting of Kenneth Murphy, 36, of Queens. The incident occurred on December 27, 2022, around…

Fourteen Sentenced in Major Drug Trafficking Operation in Charlotte

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Fourteen members of a significant drug trafficking organization were sentenced today, following a comprehensive two-year investigation led by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). U.S. Attorney for the Western District…

New Jersey Focuses on Gun Deaths as Tobacco-Related Deaths Kill 12,000 Annually

TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey has a huge problem, and it’s not gun violence. Each year, 12,000 New Jerseyans die from the effects of cigarette smoking and secondhand smoke. According to New…

Ocean County Prosecutor Denies Allegations Made by Toms River School Board Member

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Toms River school board member Ashley Lamb alleges Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley Billhimer is stalking her Facebook profile. On Monday, Lamb was on hand at the New Jersey…

New Jersey GOP Candidates for Governor Exchange Birthday Jeers and Holiday Smears

TOMS RIVER, NJ – It was supposed to be a victory celebration in Ocean County after nearly every GOP candidate endorsed by the county Republican party won their 2023 elections in November,…

1980s Ciba Giegy Commercial Didn’t Talk About Cancer Risks of Dumping Toxic Waste in River

TOMS RIVER, NJ – If you lived in Toms River in the 1980s, during the heyday of the Ciba-Geigy chemical corporation’s manufacturing history, you wouldn’t know that the company was dumping deadly…

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