Former Delaware Child Care Teacher Charged After Investigation Into Abuse of 3-Year-Old

State police allege a former teacher at a Newark child care center lifted a 3-year-old by the neck and forcefully grabbed his wrist, leaving the child with injuries. Newark, DE – A…

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Georgia Telemedicine Owner Sentenced in New Jersey to 10 Years in $136 Million Medicare Fraud Scheme

Newark, NJ – A Georgia nurse practitioner who operated two telemedicine companies has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for her role in a massive Medicare fraud scheme that resulted…

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NJ TRANSIT Service Still Disrupted After Severe Storms Damage Rail Infrastructure

Newark, NJ – NJ TRANSIT continues to repair storm-damaged rail infrastructure Saturday, leaving service suspended on several major commuter rail lines following powerful thunderstorms that swept across New Jersey Friday night. The…

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Extreme Heat May Slow NJ Transit Trains as New Fare Increase Takes Effect

Passengers should expect possible rush-hour delays through Saturday as extreme temperatures force slower train operations, while a new 3% fare increase also took effect Wednesday. Newark, NJ – NJ Transit warned riders…

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Mikie Sherrill Signs $60.7 Billion New Jersey Budget That Funds Migrant Legal Fees, Defunds Suburban Schools

Governor Mikie Sherrill is calling New Jersey’s new $60.7 billion budget the most fiscally responsible in years, but Republicans say the record spending plan falls short on affordability and transparency while expanding…

School and Education News·Government News·Local Politics·Monmouth County News

NJ Transit Riders Hit With Fare Increase After Major Delays and World Cup Travel Chaos

A 3% NJ Transit fare hike took effect Tuesday, just one day after widespread rail delays left thousands of commuters stranded and weeks after the agency faced criticism over World Cup-related service…

Local Politics·Jersey Shore News·Monmouth County News·Ocean County News

New Jersey prosecutors dismantle alleged $8 million luxury car theft ring

Authorities allege the year-long operation stole more than 90 high-end vehicles before sending many to buyers in West Africa. TRENTON, N.J. — Sixty-three people have been charged in what New Jersey authorities…

Police Blotter·New Jersey News

New Jersey murder suspect wanted after fatal Bridgeton shooting

Prosecutors say the accused gunman remains at large and should be considered armed and dangerous. BRIDGETON, N.J. — Murder charges have been filed against a Bridgeton man in the fatal shooting of…

Police Blotter·New Jersey News

NJ AG Charges 63 in $8 Million Auto Theft Ring Shipping Luxury Vehicles to West Africa

Authorities allege the statewide criminal enterprise stole more than 90 luxury vehicles, using home burglaries to obtain key fobs before trafficking the vehicles overseas. Trenton, NJ – The New Jersey Attorney General,…

Senior Cat Surrendered After Family Move Now Faces Possible Cancer Diagnosis

Associated Humane Societies is seeking a rescue partner for Mimi, a 10-year-old cat who was surrendered after her family moved and has since been found with a potentially cancerous mammary mass. Newark,…

Pets and Animals·North Jersey News

Judge Tosses Civil Rights Lawsuit Against Livingston Police Department

A federal judge dismissed a wide-ranging civil rights lawsuit accusing the Livingston Police Department of constitutional violations, finding the complaint failed to state a legally viable claim. Newark, NJ – A federal…

Lawsuits·New Jersey News·North Jersey News

Federal Judge Dismisses Proposed Class Action Over New Jersey Medical Lab Data Breach

A federal judge has dismissed a proposed class action against New Jersey-based Accu Reference Medical Lab, ruling that the plaintiff failed to establish standing and adequately state her claims stemming from a…

Health and Wellness·North Jersey News

Leaving so Soon? Phil Murphy’s Gotham FC Reportedly Exploring Move From New Jersey to New York City

The reigning NWSL champions are reportedly in talks to move home matches to a new Queens stadium, fueling speculation that Phil Murphy’s soccer club could leave New Jersey after years in Harrison.…

Business News·Central Jersey News

NJ Morning Traffic Alert: Crash Shuts Down Route 47 as Commuters Face Tunnel, Parkway Delays

A crash investigation has closed Route 47 in Cumberland County Monday morning while heavy commuter traffic is slowing travel at the Lincoln Tunnel, Holland Tunnel, George Washington Bridge and several major North…

New Jersey News·North Jersey News·South Jersey News

Judge Tosses Lawsuit Alleging Unsafe Conditions at Picatinny Arsenal Military Housing

A federal judge dismissed a proposed class action accusing Balfour Beatty Military Housing and Carlisle/Picatinny Family Housing of providing unsafe living conditions at Picatinny Arsenal, though the plaintiffs may file an amended…

Lawsuits·North Jersey News

Judge Dismisses Ex-Teacher’s Sweeping Lawsuit Against Marlboro Schools, Township Officials

A federal judge has thrown out a former Marlboro Township special education teacher’s lawsuit accusing school administrators, township officials and others of retaliation, defamation and constitutional violations following her resignation. Newark, NJ…

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