Major Weather Shift in New Jersey This Week
New Jersey residents can look forward to a warm and pleasant day today, with plenty of sunshine and a high near 85 degrees. A gentle west wind of 5 to 10 mph…
Man Arrested After Crashing Stolen Plane in New Jersey
PEMBERTON, NJ – A peculiar incident unfolded on Wednesday morning when State Police Sgt. Jeffrey Lebron reported that troopers detained a man who emerged from the woods along Route 50 near Main…
Police Search for Missing New Jersey Woman Intensifies After Nearly Three Weeks
MANCHESTER, NJ—The Manchester Township Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance to find 24-year-old Erin Garofalo. Garofalo, who was last in contact with family on July 25, was speaking on the phone…
New Jersey Amtrack Employee Lied to Federal Agents During Assault Investigation
WASHINGTON, DC – Maurice Driver, a 35-year-old from Gloucester City, New Jersey, has pleaded guilty to making false statements to a federal agent, according to an announcement from U.S. Attorney Matthew M.…
Toms River Massage Parlor Part of New Jersey and New York Prostitution Ring
NEWARK, NJ – Today, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced charges against four individuals accused of operating illicit massage parlors in New Jersey and New York. The defendants, Zhejun Piao, 37, a…
New Jersey Correctional Officer Charged with Violating Inmate’s Rights
PHILADELPHIA, PA – United States Attorney Jacqueline C. Romero has announced the arrest and indictment of Ivory S. Cousins, a 35-year-old correctional officer from West Deptford, New Jersey. Cousins is charged with…
New Jersey Awards Grants for School District Regionalization Studies
TRENTON, NJ — The New Jersey Department of Community Affairs (DCA) Division of Local Government Services (DLGS) has awarded grants to five school districts as part of the School Regionalization Efficiency Program…
As Gas Car Ban Looms, New Jersey Ranked Worst State for Electric Vehicle Chargers
New Jersey, despite its aggressive electric vehicle (EV) adoption policies, ranks last in the nation in terms of the availability of EV charging stations per vehicle, according to recent data from ConsumerAffairs.…
Protest Over High Risk Off-Shore Wind Farm Electric Cables Under New Jersey Neighborhoods
MANASQUAN, NJ — A significant community education meeting is scheduled for Monday, August 19, 2024, at 6:30 PM at the Manasquan Community Senior Center, located at 63 Atlantic Ave. The meeting, organized…
New Jersey State Fair: Sussex County Farm and Horse Show Ongoing
AUGUSTA, NJ — The New Jersey State Fair – Sussex County Farm and Horse Show is currently taking place at the Sussex County Fairgrounds, continuing through Saturday. The fair, which began on…
Mother Nature is Closing a New Jersey Inlet As Dredging Operation Approved
OCEAN COUNTY, N.J. — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Philadelphia District has announced upcoming dredging operations at the Manasquan Inlet, set to begin on Saturday, August 10, pending favorable weather…
New Jersey DOE Officials Extorted and Threatened Toms River School Board Leaders
TOMS RIVER, NJ — Assemblymen Greg McGuckin and Paul Kanitra have accused the New Jersey Department of Education (DOE) of acting like a “state-sponsored mob” and potentially breaking the law by threatening…
Virginia Man Arrested for Assaulting Young New Jersey Girl Over Six Year Period
HACKENSACK, NJ — Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of David Persaud, a 40-year-old resident of Woodbridge, VA, on charges related to the sexual assault of a juvenile. The arrest…
New Jersey Acting Governor Way Declares State of Emergency
TRENTON, NJ — Acting Governor Tahesha Way has announced a State of Emergency for New Jersey, effective 6:00 PM today, in preparation for the anticipated severe weather from the remnants of Tropical…
Pennsylvania Man Arrested for Extortion Involving Nude Photos in New Jersey
HACKENSACK, NJ—Jourden Battle, a 24-year-old resident of Tobyhanna, PA, has been charged with second-degree theft by extortion, following a comprehensive investigation by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office. The arrest on Monday stemmed…
New Jersey Man Admits to Operating Illegal Cockfighting Ring
MAYS LANDING, NJ—Jose Madera, a 33-year-old resident of Egg Harbor City, pleaded guilty on Tuesday to charges related to operating a cockfighting ring from his property in Galloway Township. The charges include…
Historic New Jersey Boardwalk Amusement Park is Shutting Down
OCEAN CITY, NJ After 47 years of dedicated service, Jay Gillian has announced his retirement and the impending closure of Gillian’s Wonderland Pier and 6th Street Pizza and Grill on the Ocean…
Alert for Sea Turtles in Distress in New Jersey
The Marine Mammal Stranding Center (MMSC) in New Jersey has issued a warning regarding sea turtles facing cold-stunning due to recent cold-water upwelling affecting ocean temperatures. These unusual conditions, particularly noted in…
New Jersey Could Still Be In Play for the 2024 Election
As the 2024 presidential election looms closer, many political observers are starting to ask a surprising question: Is New Jersey, traditionally a Democratic stronghold, in play this time around? The answer isn’t…
87-Year-Old New Jersey Congressman Survives 24-Day Hospitalization
PATERSON, NJ – One of America’s oldest congressmen is out of the hospital and has an election to win this year. For a while, many speculated that he would not make it,…