Corrado Bill Improving Road Safety for Individuals with Disabilities Signed into Law

Legislation sponsored by Sen. Kristin Corrado that would allow individuals diagnosed with a communication disability to indicate that status on their driver’s license was signed into law today by Gov. Murphy.…

Brooklyn Kosher liquor store buys license in Toms River for $1.6 million, helping Mayor balance budget

TOMS RIVER, NJ – At Wednesday’s township council meeting, Toms River officials said they did not know the name of the business that purchased the distribution liquor license, one of three licenses…

Bucco Says Democrats Can “No Longer Ignore” Whale Deaths

Sen. Bucco issued a response after Assembly Democrats announced that they will be holding a hearing to discuss marine mammal deaths in New Jersey.…

New Jersey could soon require COVID-19 vaccines to students, according to legislator

TRENTON, NJ – The New Jersey Department of Health is opening discussions to expand the vaccines required for students in public schools and one New Jersey Senator believes it is an attempt…

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DUI Arrest Results in Child Endangerment Charges for Harrisburg Man

CAMP HILL, PA – On Wednesday, Harrisburg resident Steven J. Murphy was arrested for DUI and endangering the welfare of children in Camp Hill, Pennsylvania. The arrest stemmed from an incident that…

College Violated ‘Academic Freedom Promises,’ Forced Group To Move Speaking Event Online, Watchdog Alleges

College Violated ‘Academic Freedom Promises,’ Forced Group To Move Speaking Event Online, Watchdog Alleges Alexa Schwerha on May 10, 2023 The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) violated its commitment to academic freedom…

As private school numbers boom in Jackson, Toms River, new law seeks state aid changes

JACKSON, NJ – As the number of private school students explodes in Jackson Township, school officials are dealing with declining enrollment and increased costs to transport private school students each day to…

Jackson school district falls off ‘financial cliff’, superintendent says

JACKSON, NJ – The Jackson School District is over $12 million short on its 2023-24 budget and is blaming Governor Phil Murphy and his new S2 funding formula for a reduction in…

NJ Senator says “Big Wind” in bed with Environmentalists over whale deaths, wind farms

TRENTON, NJ – Wind companies are donating huge money to conservation groups in New Jersey, which New Jersey Senator Michael Testa believes is why groups like the Sierra Club and Greenpeace are…

Feds ready to approve NYC congestion tax against New Jersey drivers

TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy was dealt a blow by President Joe Biden’s administration who approved New York’s ‘Congestion Charges’ against New Jersey commuters. The move could see New…

‘Leaves Me Speechless’: Med School President Cancels Anti-Woke Speaker, Cites ‘Safety’ Concerns

‘Leaves Me Speechless’: Med School President Cancels Anti-Woke Speaker, Cites ‘Safety’ Concerns Alexa Schwerha on May 5, 2023 A medical college president canceled an event featuring speakers critical of diversity, equity and…

New Jersey governor paid interior designer $200k to pick out $600k for ‘majestic’ office

TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy said the idea to spend approximately one million dollars to furnish his office was done to keep the workspace ‘majestic’. Today, NJ.com released a…

Selling Toms River School Property to Developer was ‘never an option’, Superintendent

TOMS RIVER, NJ – The land deal by the Township of Toms River to purchase a 17-acre tract of land near Silver Bay Elementary School was nothing more than a way for…

Connors, Rumpf & Gove Oppose Offshore Wind Turbines at Virtual Hearing

Sen. Christopher Connors, Asm. Brian Rumpf, and Asw. DiAnne Gove expressed their opposition to offshore wind turbines during an independent hearing on whale and dolphin deaths that was held virtually by New…

Howell police ready for 2023 Police Unity Tour with record number of officers participating

HOWELL, NJ – With just one week to go until the start of the 2023 Police Unity Tour, the Howell Police Department is gearing up for its largest-ever contingent of riders. This…

Downtown night out returns this weekend to Toms River

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Very little good came out of the COVID-19 pandemic and lockdowns enforced by New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy. One of the few positives of the two-year-long assault on…

Pennacchio Bill to Establish Muslim Heritage Month Signed into Law

Legislation sponsored by Sen. Joe Pennacchio that would designate January of each year as Muslim Heritage Month was signed into law today by Gov. Murphy.…

Private school student enrollment in Jackson more than half total students in 2023-24

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – There are 7,609 students enrolled in the Jackson Township public school district. At its peak, the Jackson Township school district had 10,000 students, according to former superintendent Steven…

College Board Will Change AP African American Studies Curriculum… Again

College Board Will Change AP African American Studies Curriculum… Again Alexa Schwerha on April 25, 2023 An Advanced Placement (AP) pilot course dedicated to African American studies will be revised again after…

Glen Cove Man Pleads Guilty to $1 Million Ponzi Scheme

MINEOLA, NY – Rand Heckler, 67, a former investment broker from Glen Cove, pleaded guilty yesterday before Judge Terence Murphy to one count of Grand Larceny in the Second Degree and Scheme…

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