New Jersey Seeking Gas-Powered Bus Ban to Start in 2031

TRENTON, NJ – Senator Bob Smith, representing the 17th District of Middlesex and Somerset, has sponsored a pivotal bill, Senate No. 214, which mandates the transition of New Jersey’s public transportation motorbuses…

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New Jersey Says Scaled Up Business Tax Temporary

TRENTON, NJ – The tolls on the Garden State Parkway were supposed to be temporary. COVID-19 mandates were supposed to be temporary. So many things government says will be temporary are never…

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Newark Police Seek Assistance in Identifying Suspect in Terroristic Threat Incident

NEWARK, NJ – The Newark Department of Public Safety is appealing to the public for help in identifying a man involved in a terroristic threat incident. The event occurred early on Friday,…

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Two New Jersey GOP Lawmakers Vote Yes to Phil Murphy Gas Tax Increase, EV Tax

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ—Two New Jersey lawmakers, Alex Sauickie and Robert Clifton, voted yes to help Democrats in Trenton approve a massive overhaul of the state’s gasoline tax system. The overhaul includes increased…

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New Jersey’s Transportation Infrastructure Gets a Multi-Billion Dollar Boost, Extension by Governor

TRENTON, NJ – Governor Phil Murphy has signed a bill reauthorizing the New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund (TTF) for another five years, promising billions in funding for statewide transportation improvements. The renewed…

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New Jersey Lawmakers Want EV Drivers to Pay Fair Share of Road Maintenance Taxes

TRENTON, NJ – A legislative move in New Jersey aims to increase the gas tax and introduce a new fee for electric vehicle (EV) owners to contribute to the state’s budget for…

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Deciding Which Airport to Fly Out of in New Jersey, Here’s Some Help

Major Airports of New Jersey: Gateways to the Garden State Atlantic City, NJ – New Jersey, celebrated as the Garden State, features a robust network of airports that anchor its vibrant culture…

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GOP Lawmakers Balk at Murphy’s New Jersey EV Tax, Gas Tax Hike

TRENTON, NJ — Republicans on the New Jersey Assembly Transportation Committee voiced opposition to a bill aimed at increasing the gas tax, introducing a fee on electric vehicles, and reauthorizing the Transportation…

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New Jersey Corporations to See 2.5% Tax Increase Under New Murphy Budget

TRENTON, NJ — Assemblyman Christopher DePhillips vocally opposed Governor Phil Murphy’s newly proposed corporate surtax, labeling it a “transit fee” in the governor’s recent budget announcement. DePhillips argues that this tax, aimed…

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New Jersey GOP Leaders Slam Tax Increases Ahead of Murphy’s Budget Address

TRENTON, N.J. – Assembly Republican Leader John DiMaio and Conference Leader Christopher DePhillips have voiced strong opposition to the proposed tax and fare increases ahead of Governor Phil Murphy’s seventh budget message.…

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Princeton Student Identified as Victim Struck by Dinky on Friday

Princeton, NJ – A tragic incident at a NJ Transit crossing claimed the life of a Princeton University student last week. James Li, a member of the Class of 2027, was fatally…

Here Are the Ways You Can Travel to New York Without Paying the High Tolls

Nestled on the eastern seaboard, the journey from New Jersey to New York City is a path traveled by countless commuters, tourists, and locals every day. Whether you’re a first-time visitor aiming…

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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…

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Police Seek Suspect Who Beat Cliffside Park Barber Inside His Shop

CLIFFSIDE PARK, NJ – A violent attack at The Way Barber Shop on Anderson Avenue left barber Willie Ocampo hospitalized on November 2. Ray Qassis, 33, identified as the assailant, remains at…

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New Jersey Celebrates Labor Day As Many State Workers Without Contracts

TRENTON, NJ – As the United States observes Labor Day, a holiday dedicated to honoring and recognizing the American labor movement, several unions in New Jersey are engaged in strikes or are…

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Teen Missing in Philadelphia Last Seen After Leaving Bus

PHILADELPHIA, PA- The Philadelphia Police Department is reaching out to the public for assistance in locating Jacquie-Lynn Gregg, a missing juvenile. Jacquie was last seen on Wednesday, June 14, 2023, at 12:48…

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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…

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Man catches fire underneath Absecon train station bridge

ABSECON, NJ – Police in Absecon investigating a fire underneath a bridge near the Absecon train station found a man with his lower extremities on fire early Thursday morning. Officers responding to…

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No Charges Against Newark Police in Death of 73-Year-Old Man

TRENTON – A state grand jury has voted not to file any criminal charges at the conclusion of its deliberations regarding the death of Juan Restrepo, 73, of Summit, who died while…

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Is Mo Hill to Blame for Toms River Becoming New Jersey’s Next Big City?

TOMS RIVER, NJ – In recent years, Toms River Mayor Maurice Hill has been blamed for trying to transform the bedroom community of Toms River and its quaint downtown village into a…

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