New Jersey lawmaker slams Trenton Democrats for rejecting GOP energy cost relief proposals

TRENTON, N.J. — State Senator Jim Holzapfel on Tuesday condemned Trenton Democrats for voting down two Republican-backed amendments aimed at reducing energy costs and increasing oversight of New Jersey’s utility regulators. The…

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New Jersey Cop Facing Prison Time for Deadly Crash

TRENTON, N.J. — A New Jersey State Police detective has been criminally charged in connection with a high-speed pursuit that ended in a fatal crash in Springfield Township, Burlington County, leaving a…

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Former New Jersey man sentenced to six years in $4.7 million upfront fee fraud scheme

TRENTON, N.J. — A former New Jersey resident was sentenced to six years in federal prison for running a nearly decade-long wire fraud scheme that defrauded 33 victims of more than $4.7…

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New Jersey’s Push to Preserve 30% of Land Clashes with Murphy’s Affordable Housing Demands

TRENTON, NJ — New Jersey is now seeking to preserve open space as it continues to pressure municipalities across the state to build more large, high-density affordable housing complexes. Governor Phil Murphy…

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One in five New Jersey teens vape, new report claims

TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey ranks tenth nationwide in teen e-cigarette use, with 21.6% of high school students reporting that they vape, according to a new analysis of national tobacco data. The…

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Bird Feeders Banned in New Jersey Town As Legislators Push for State Ban

RIDGEWOOD, N.J. — The village of Ridgewood has enacted new restrictions on wildlife feeding on private property, becoming the first municipality in New Jersey to impose local limits on bird feeders amid…

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Trump Gives Undisputed Endorsement of Jack Ciattarelli, Slams Spadea and New Jersey’s ‘Blue Horror Show’

RARITAN, N.J. — President Donald Trump gave his full endorsement to Republican gubernatorial candidate Jack Ciattarelli in a tele-town hall Monday night, calling on New Jersey voters to turn out in record…

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Dinner run leads to $1.5M lottery score in New Jersey

TRENTON, N.J. — A $3 ticket led to a life-changing win for an Essex County resident, who claimed one of the top prizes in the New Jersey Lottery’s Win for Life scratch-off…

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New Jersey Dems advance bill to make vaccine registry permanent law

TRENTON, N.J. — The New Jersey Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee on Monday approved legislation that would make enrollment in the state’s immunization registry automatic for anyone receiving a…

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Ten Years Ago, A&P Dominated New Jersey’s Supermarket Scene, What Happened?

What happened to A&P The fall of America’s original grocery giant TRENTON, NJ — Once one of the most popular grocery store chains in the New York and New Jersey area, A&P…

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Kayaker exposes New Jersey’s polluted Passaic River enroute to Paterson’s Great Falls

HAWTHORNE, NJ — Visitors marvel at the Paterson Great Falls, but many visitors don’t realize the level of filth and pollution along the stretch of the Passaic River just beyond the falls.…

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New Jersey waterfront mansion abandoned and explored, goes viral on YouTube

LONGPORT, NJ — A $2 million abandoned waterfront mansion in New Jersey is gaining new attention after urban explorer and YouTuber BigBankz featured it in a video that has already drawn nearly…

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New Jersey Congresswoman Facing Eight Years in Prison for Assaulting Federal Agent

Federal prosecutors dismiss Newark mayor’s trespass charge, shift focus to Congresswoman McIver NEWARK, NJ — Federal prosecutors have dropped a misdemeanor trespassing charge against Newark Mayor Ras Baraka, instead shifting focus to…

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Text scam posing as NJMVC targets millions across New Jersey, officials warn

MAYS LANDING, NJ — Authorities in Atlantic County are warning residents statewide of a widespread phone scam involving fake text messages claiming to be from the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (NJMVC).…

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Trump to host New Jersey virtual rally tonight as Republicans take aim at Democrats statewide

Clinton, NJ – President Donald J. Trump is set to join a tele-rally tonight at 7:00 PM, hosted by GOP gubernatorial candidate Jack Ciattarelli, in a move that solidifies Trump’s determination to…

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New Jersey’s best vintage vinyl record stores are just a short drive away on a rainy day

Vinyl records continue to captivate music enthusiasts, and New Jersey remains a prime destination for collectors and casual fans alike. With a vibrant scene of independent record stores, the Garden State offers…

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New Jersey AG investigating fatal police shooting of man armed with baseball bat in Woodbridge

WOODBRIDGE TOWNSHIP, N.J. — The New Jersey Attorney General’s Office is investigating a fatal police-involved shooting that occurred early Thursday in Middlesex County, resulting in the death of a 35-year-old man identified…

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Former New Jersey GOP councilman took bribes to steer work to attorney

TRENTON, NJ — A former Mount Arlington councilman admitted Thursday to accepting a $7,000 cash bribe in exchange for backing an attorney’s reappointment as municipal counsel, New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J.…

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New Jersey’s most dangerous towns revealed

New Jersey, often celebrated as the “Garden State” for its picturesque landscapes and vibrant communities, is not without its challenges. While the state ranks among the safer regions in the U.S., certain…

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Gov. Murphy’s denial of chaos at the Jersey Shore is a slap in the face to everyone in New Jersey

Last weekend, as the Jersey Shore kicked off the summer season with Memorial Day festivities, Seaside Heights descended into chaos. Reports of multiple stabbings, widespread fights, and a staggering 73 arrests—52 adults…

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