Severe thunderstorm warning issued for parts of northern New Jersey

MOUNT HOLLY, N.J. — The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for portions of northern and northwestern New Jersey, including Morris, northeastern Hunterdon, east-central Warren, and northwestern Somerset counties.…

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New Jersey Lawmakers Push for DMV to Restore Walk-In Services

TRENTON, N.J. — A new bill introduced in the New Jersey Assembly would require the state’s Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC) to provide walk-in services at least three days per week at all…

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New Jersey bill seeks to mandate endometriosis screening for all “pregrant persons”

TRENTON, N.J. — A new bill requires hospitals, birthing centers, and healthcare providers across New Jersey to screen patients for endometriosis if they have been diagnosed with preeclampsia and later show symptoms…

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New Jersey bill will escalate local bias incidents to state level for terrorism investigations

TRENTON, N.J. — A new bill codifies the New Jersey Attorney General’s guidelines on bias incident investigations, requiring law enforcement agencies to follow strict reporting and response protocols. Under the bill, county…

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Woman in Stolen Car Arrested in Maryland Had Open New Jersey Parole Board Warrant

CUMBERLAND, Md. — A woman arrested in connection with a stolen vehicle in Cumberland was found to have provided a false identity and was wanted in New Jersey, police said Wednesday. Officers…

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New Jersey Joins Blue State Lawsuit to Block Trump Federal Funding Freeze

TRENTON, NJ — New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin, along with a coalition of 22 other state attorneys general, has filed a lawsuit to block a Trump administration policy that indefinitely…

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Study Suggests New Jersey’s Plastic Straw Ban Could Have Long Term Health Consequences

TRENTON, NJ – A recent investigation into the environmental and health impacts of drinking straws has turned the conversation on its head, challenging the notion that paper straws are a more benign…

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New Jersey Among States with Most NFL Players in Super Bowl LIX

As the Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs prepare to clash in Super Bowl LIX, data reveals that California is the leading state in producing players for the big game, with 12…

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New Jersey Mailman Stole $100k in Valuable Baseball Cards On the Job

NEWARK, NJ — A former U.S. Postal Service employee from the Bronx pleaded guilty to stealing valuable trading cards and sports memorabilia from mail parcels while working as a sorting clerk, Acting…

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Two New Jersey men convicted for roles in Newark drug trafficking organization, including murder

NEWARK, N.J. — Two New Jersey men have been convicted for their involvement in a violent drug trafficking organization (DTO) operating out of Stephen Crane Village in Newark, Acting U.S. Attorney Vikas…

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New Jersey’s Drone Mystery Solved, White House Announces

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump, through White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, addressed the recent spate of drone sightings over New Jersey’s shoreline, emphasizing that the activity was not cause for alarm.…

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Watch: New Jersey Councilman Berates, Curses at Cop After Running Stop Sign: Do You Know Who I Am?

PAULSBORO, NJ — A Paulsboro, New Jersey councilman, Theodore Holloway, is facing mounting criticism after body camera footage showed him berating a police officer during a traffic stop in which he ran…

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New Jersey Lawmakers Push for 15 Days in Jail if You Park Non-Electric Vehicle at an EV Charging Station

TRENTON, N.J. — A new bill proposed in the New Jersey Legislature by Clinton Calabrese (D) aims to prevent non-electric vehicles from occupying parking spaces designated for electric vehicle (EV) charging by…

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New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy Announces Support 16-Year-Old Voting Rights in Local Elections

TRENTON, N.J. — Governor Phil Murphy expressed his support for allowing 16- and 17-year-olds to vote in local elections, responding to a question posed by the Class President of North Hunterdon High…

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New Jersey Assemblywoman Pushing New Law to Backdoor Legal Gun Ownership

TRENTON, N.J. — A proposed New Jersey bill aims to expand firearm regulations by requiring criminal history background checks for every adult living in the household of a person applying for a…

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Light Snow Possible Wednesday Night In New Jersey

This week brings a mix of weather conditions, with temperatures fluctuating and some chances for snow and rain to round out the days. Today will see partly sunny skies and a high…

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New Jersey Morning Traffic Report: Here’s What’s Happening

New Jersey Tuesday morning traffic update: Crashes and delays impact commuters NEWARK, NJ — Tuesday morning’s commute across New Jersey has been marked by several incidents and significant delays, affecting key highways…

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Two men indicted in multi-county armed robbery spree across northern New Jersey

HACKENSACK, N.J. — Two men from Mount Vernon, N.Y., were arrested and indicted for their roles in a string of armed robberies that spanned Bergen, Passaic, and Essex counties, Bergen County Prosecutor…