Coney Island’s Shame: A Once-Proud Beach Reduced to a Garbage Heap

The viral video sweeping social media this week, showing Coney Island Beach buried under heaps of garbage, plastic bottles, and filth, is more than just a fleeting internet sensation—it’s a gut punch…

The Buzz·Viral News·Viral Videos

Decomposed humpback whale washes ashore on Long Beach Island

LONG BEACH TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A decomposed humpback whale washed up early Friday on the 130th Street beach in the Beach Haven Terrace section of Long Beach Island, officials confirmed. The whale,…

Jersey Shore News·New Jersey News·Ocean County News·Pets and Animals

Subway rapist on the loose in Queens

QUEENS, N.Y. — Police are searching for a man who allegedly attempted to rape a 26-year-old woman early Friday morning before fleeing into the Woodhaven Boulevard subway station. The incident occurred around…

New York City News

Mini mart miracle delivers five-figure prize in Connecticut

WEST HAVEN, Conn. — A Merrick, New York, resident has claimed a $17,777 top prize after purchasing a Sparkling 7s scratch-off ticket in West Haven, according to the Connecticut Lottery. Suha B.…

Connecticut News·Lottery Results

Rediscovering Wildwood’s Hidden Gem: Fascination on the Boardwalk

Wildwood is slowly losing its retro-Americana charm, one condo and one boardwalk smoke shop at a time, but one man is still holding on tightly to what New Jersey’s boardwalks once held…

Community News·Entertainment News

The Ocean County Library Has Become a Homeless Shelter, Bringing Crime and Safety Concerns With It

The Ocean County Library in Toms River, once a cherished sanctuary for learning and research, has become a shadow of its former self. County officials, in their decision to allow Jon Bon…

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Jesse Watters slams rise in left-wing violence as political tensions escalate

NEW YORK, N.Y. — Fox News host Jesse Watters sounded off on Thursday night over a string of violent incidents across the United States that he linked to far-left activism, accusing the…

Local Politics

Manama: Phil Murphy lands in Bahrain as Middle East tour continues

MANAMA, BAHRAIN — New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy arrived in Manama on Monday, marking the first official visit to the Kingdom of Bahrain by a sitting New Jersey governor. Murphy is continuing…

Government News·Local Politics·New Jersey News·Top Headlines

Long Island man charged with hiding role in Rwandan genocide to gain U.S. citizenship

NEW YORK, NY — A Rwandan man living in Bridgehampton, New York, has been charged with fraud after allegedly concealing his leadership role and participation in the 1994 Rwandan genocide to obtain…

Weed shop on wheels busted outside Queens school

QUEENS, NY — A mobile cannabis dispensary operating without a license near a school and playground in Rego Park has been shut down following an undercover investigation, Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz…

New York City News·Police Blotter

Long lost Seaside Heights tourism video gives glimpse of the Jersey Shore’s past

Imagine being transported back to the 1960s, when Seaside Heights was the it place for summer fun in New Jersey. A recently discovered promo film on YouTube perfectly captures that golden age…

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Our favorite Jersey Shore pancake houses in one convenient list

New Jersey’s food scene is vast and varied, and when it comes to pancakes, the state is more than just IHOP or Brownstone Pancake Factory. From cozy diners with a retro flair…

Food & Dining·New Jersey News

‘This campaign is a scam’: Trump delegate unloads on Bill Spadea in scathing NJ governor race tirade

TRENTON, N.J. — Conservative commentator Mike Crispi issued a fiery rebuke of New Jersey gubernatorial candidate Bill Spadea, accusing the Republican hopeful of deception, financial mismanagement, and betrayal of the MAGA movement…

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Jackpot hit at gas station as winning lottery ticket sold in Grand Island

GRAND ISLAND, N.Y. — A TAKE 5 top-prize ticket worth more than $38,000 was sold at a local Speedway gas station in Grand Island, the New York Lottery announced Saturday. Key Points…

Lottery Results·New York News

Facebook Says It Will Officially End Fact-Checking Program in the U.S on Monday

In a significant shift in its content moderation strategy, Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and Threads, is officially terminating its fact-checking program in the United States. Joel Kaplan, Meta’s chief…

Local Politics·Tech and Gaming·The Buzz·Top Headlines

Phil Murphy: Schmuck of the Irish, But Don’t Worry, Great Irishmen Have Come Before Him

TRENTON, NJ – While few in New Jersey are celebrating Governor Phil Murphy’s Irish heritage and his accomplishments to the Garden State, except for himself, there is a lot to be proud…

Community News·New Jersey News·Ocean County News·Top Headlines

She’s a Fraud! Bill Spadea Calls Out Middletown School Board Vice President Jacqueline Tobacco

MIDDLETOWN, NJ (OP-ED) – There must be some ‘wacky tobaccy’ being passed around Middletown as GOP school board member Jacqueline Tobacco, who has been stumping for Jack Ciattarelli chose to pick a…

Good News·School and Education News

It’s Taco Tuesday and Here are the Best Tacos in Ocean County

If you find yourself in Ocean County, New Jersey, with a craving for the perfect taco, you’re in luck. This region boasts an array of taquerias and Mexican eateries serving up everything…

Business News·Food & Dining·New Jersey News·Ocean County News

School Board Members Paid Political Operative $20,000 For “Hit” on Toms River Mayor, Rodrick Says

TOMS RIVER, NJ—The Middletown School Board’s alleged political assault against Toms River Mayor Dan Rodrick, a district teacher, has taken an unexpected turn. This week, in an unprecedented move, the school district…

New Jersey News·Ocean County News·School and Education News·The Buzz

Phil Murphy Continues Playing Dangerous Game With ICE, Tom Homan, Trump

New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy is playing a reckless game of political brinkmanship, one that threatens the safety, stability, and solvency of the Garden State. His defiance of Immigration and Customs Enforcement…

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