Phil Murphy Just Dumped A Billion Dollars to Electrify North Jersey Bus Depot

NEWARK, NJ—In a major step toward sustainable public transit, NJ TRANSIT has been granted $99.5 million by the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) to upgrade the Meadowlands Bus Garage in Secaucus. Announced on…

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Egyptian Fugitive Pleads Guilty to Rideshare Fraud After Extradition from Spain

NEWARK, N.J. – Today, Hatem Ghouneim, a 35-year-old Egyptian citizen, admitted his involvement in defrauding a rideshare company of hundreds of thousands of dollars. Ghouneim’s guilty plea to three counts of wire…

Monmouth County Man Receives 10-Year Sentence for Drug and Firearms Charges

TRENTON, N.J. – Dywann Pugh, 44, from Asbury Park, New Jersey, was sentenced today to 10 years in prison for his involvement in drug distribution and firearms offenses. The sentencing took place…

New Jersey Morning Commuter Report

As of 8:11 a.m., there’s a vehicle fire on the New Jersey Turnpike outer roadway northbound north of Interchange 14 (I-78/US 1&9) in Newark, blocking one right lane and the shoulder. At…

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New Jersey Cops Carjacked After Teen Rams Stolen Jeep Into Police Cruiser

SECAUCUS, N.J. – Secaucus Police Chief Dennis Miller is advocating for changes to New Jersey’s juvenile justice system following an incident involving a 15-year-old driving a stolen Jeep and ramming into a…

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New York CEO Convicted of Securities Fraud Over COVID-19 Rapid Test Claims

NEWARK, N.J. – The former CEO of SCWorx Corp. (SCWorx), Marc Schessel, was convicted today on two counts of securities fraud. A federal jury found Schessel guilty of misleading investors about the…

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CDC Issues Dengue Warnings After 41 New Jersey Travelers Infected

NEWARK, NJ – The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a new Health Alert Network (HAN) Health Advisory, highlighting an increased risk of dengue virus (DENV) infections across the…

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Jersey City Teens Ram Cops in Stolen Car, Arrested and Released to Parents

Secaucus, NJ – Two teens from Jersey City were arrested early Monday morning after being found in a stolen vehicle at a Secaucus gas station. At 2:42 a.m. on July 8, Police…

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Does Central Jersey Actually Exist or is the Garden State Just North and South?

Exploring the New Jersey Divide: North, Central, and South Jersey Controversy The debate over the boundaries and existence of North, Central, and South Jersey is a storied issue, deeply entrenched in cultural,…

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New Jersey Tuesday Morning Commuter and Traffic Report

Newark, NJ – As of 8:45 a.m., a crash on NJ 21 northbound at Emmet Street in Newark has resulted in the closure of one center lane. Commuters are advised to proceed…

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Governor Murphy Announces Criminal Clemency Program in New Jersey

New Jersey’s criminal justice system lacks equity and fairness, Governor Claims Newark, NJ – Governor Phil Murphy has signed Executive Order No. 362 to expedite the review process for certain clemency applications.…

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7-Eleven to Close Over 250 Locations, Including In Our Area

NEWARK, NJ – Convenience store giant 7-Eleven has announced plans to close 272 locations across America in 2024. This move follows the company’s trend of shutting down underperforming stores, a strategy that…

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Delaware Man Arrested for Sixth DUI Offense

NEWARK, DE – Delaware State Police have apprehended 43-year-old Ronnie Steele of Delaware City for what marks his sixth felony DUI offense. The arrest occurred on the morning of Monday, July 1,…

RWJBarnabas Health Receives Grant to Combat Food Insecurity in New Jersey

NEWARK, NJ—RWJBarnabas Health announced today that it has received a grant from the New Jersey Food Security Initiative (NJFSI) to launch a pioneering program aimed at combating food insecurity across the state.…

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New Jersey, Virginia Pair Tried to Illegal Export Aviation Tech to United Arab Emirates

NEWARK, NJ—Two individuals were apprehended on Tuesday morning for their alleged involvement in illegally exporting an aviation device to the United Arab Emirates (UAE). U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced that Fadi…

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Is It Too Late for New Jersey To Stop NJ Transit From Embarrassing Us During World Cup?

Concerns Over NJ Transit’s Performance Ahead of 2026 FIFA World Cup Newark, NJ — With the 2026 FIFA World Cup set to bring hundreds of thousands of visitors to New Jersey, concerns…

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Essex County Man Pleads Guilty to Embezzling Federal Benefits

NEWARK, NJ — Asmar Earp, a 37-year-old resident of Newark, Essex County, admitted to embezzling federal benefits meant for the disabled son of his missing former girlfriend. U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger…

Atlantic County Man Pleads Guilty to Armed Robberies and Carjacking

NEWARK, NJ — Deion Nance, a 28-year-old man from Essex County, New Jersey, has pleaded guilty to multiple violent crimes, including two armed robberies and an armed carjacking. U.S. Attorney Philip R.…

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Linden Police Investigating Serious Crash

Linden, NJ — Early this morning, a serious motor vehicle accident occurred involving a 2019 BMW on S. Park Avenue. At approximately 3:40 AM, Linden Police officers responded to the 1400 block…

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Jersey City Hit-and-Run Leaves Two Seriously Injured

JERSEY CITY, NJ — The Hudson County Regional Collision Investigation Unit, in collaboration with the Jersey City Police Department, is actively investigating a hit-and-run incident that resulted in serious injuries to two…

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