New Jersey seeks to ban sweepstakes promotions, casino-style token games

TRENTON, N.J. — The New Jersey Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee has advanced a bill to ban unlawful gambling operations and regulate sweepstakes practices, while significantly expanding enforcement…

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New Jersey wants to reward towns that build high-density housing with more state cash

TRENTON, N.J. — A bill advancing in the New Jersey Legislature aims to incentivize municipalities to amend their master plans and zoning ordinances to allow for higher-density residential development through a range…

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New Jersey pushes bill to evaluate “Certain People” who are pregnant

TRENTON, N.J. — The New Jersey Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee has approved amended legislation that would require certain health care providers to evaluate patients for hypertensive disorders related…

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Brake failure suspected in fatal Dutchess County box truck crash that killed New Jersey man

UNION VALE, N.Y. — The Dutchess County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal commercial vehicle crash that occurred Thursday afternoon on Wingdale Mountain Road in the Town of Union Vale. According to…

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EZ-Pass scam targeting New Jersey residents, police report multiple victims

TRENTON, N.J. — State officials are warning New Jersey residents about a new SMiShing scam involving fraudulent text messages that impersonate the state’s Motor Vehicle Commission and EZ-Pass. According to recent reports,…

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New Jersey lawmaker pleads to Dem legislature to restore Phil Murphy’s latest devastating school funding cut

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Senate Republican Budget Officer Declan O’Scanlon on Thursday called on Democratic leadership in the New Jersey Senate to advance legislation and a budget resolution that would restore $45…

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Unbelievable: Bill Spadea shamelessly admits he won’t support New Jersey GOP nominee if it’s Jack Ciattarelli against Democrats

TRENTON, N.J. — Republican gubernatorial candidate Bill Spadea said he would not support the GOP nominee Jack Ciattarelli if he wins the party’s primary, calling him “anti-gun, pro-abortion, pro-illegal” and criticizing his…

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Spadea calls for New Jersey’s Republican primary voters to ignore President Trump on June 10th

TRENTON, N.J. — Still reeling after receiving a gut punch from President Donald J. Trump, former AM/FM radio host Bill Spadea is now asking New Jersey Republican voters to dump Trump when…

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New Jersey Cops Wore Army Uniforms on Patrol After Civil War

PATERSON, N.J. – The Paterson Police Department is highlighting the legacy of Frederick G. Graul, one of the city’s first police officers and a Civil War veteran, in a recent historical post…

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New Jersey man charged for multiple lewd acts on college campus

EDISON, N.J. – A 21-year-old South Brunswick man has been charged in connection with multiple acts of public lewdness reported on the Middlesex College campus earlier this month, authorities announced. Middlesex County…

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Murphy’s New Jersey Budget Full of Waste and Excessive Spending, GOP Says

TRENTON, N.J. – Senate Republican members of the New Jersey Budget Committee are urging significant changes to Governor Phil Murphy’s proposed state budget, criticizing what they describe as excessive spending, looming tax…

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New Jersey teacher charged with child exploitation offenses after cyber tip

EDISON, N.J. – A Morristown man employed as a teacher at Saint Thomas Aquinas High School has been arrested and charged with multiple offenses related to child sexual abuse material and invasion…

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Murphy joins New Jersey State Police to open port security detachment in Elizabeth

ELIZABETH, N.J. — Gov. Phil Murphy on Wednesday joined the New Jersey State Police to mark the opening of a new Port Security Section detachment in Elizabeth, expanding the state’s efforts to…

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A New Super Luxury Bowling and Mini-Golf Adventure is Coming to New Jersey

EDISON, N.J. — Albatross, promoted as the world’s largest indoor-themed mini putting and luxury bowling destination, will hold its grand opening celebration on Wednesday, June 18 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.,…

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New Jersey on Notice as ICE Pomises Fast Increase in Migrant Arrests Targeting Sanctuary Cities

BROWNSVILLE, Texas — There’s bad news for criminal illegal aliens hiding in New Jersey sanctuary cities. ICE is coming for you. ICE Director Tom Homan, serving as the Trump administration’s border enforcement…

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New Jersey’s Sinkhole Highway to Reopen Late Friday Night, DOT Says

WHARTON, N.J. — Two lanes of Interstate 80 westbound in Morris County are set to reopen late Friday night, according to the New Jersey Department of Transportation, following weeks of sinkhole-related repairs…

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This New Jersey Pet Friendly Beach Named as One of America’s Top Destinations for Dogs

WILDWOOD, N.J. – The Wildwoods’ Dog Park & Beach has been named one of HGTV’s Best Dog-Friendly Parks and Beaches in the United States, standing out as the only New Jersey location…

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Migrant Murder Suspect Captured in New Jersey Sanctuary City Trying to Sponsor Unaccompanied Child

NEWARK, N.J. — A Guatemalan national wanted for attempted aggravated homicide in his home country has been arrested by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in New Jersey, officials announced Thursday. ICE…

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New Jersey woman accused of faking illness in $560K medical fraud

EAST HEMPFIELD TOWNSHIP, Pa. — A 30-year-old New Jersey woman has been charged after allegedly using a false identity and fake medical records to receive over $560,000 in hospital services for a…

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New Jersey cops rescue armed man from fire during mental health crisis

MONROE TWP., N.J. — Three Monroe Township police officers pulled a man from a burning bedroom during a mental health crisis on May 17, despite threats of violence and visible flames inside…

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