Barnegat Township: 16th Safest in New Jersey

BARNEGAT, NJ – Barnegat Township Police Department has been recognized as the 16th safest town to live in New Jersey. This acknowledgment highlights the commitment to safety and security within the community, attributed…

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Beloved New Jersey Bakery Closes After Nearly 75 Years

CLARK, NJ – Vaccaro’s Bakery, a beloved local establishment in Clark, has announced it will be closing its doors for good on Sunday, April 21. Owners Vinny and Eileen Vaccaro shared the…

2.1-Magnitude Earthquake Shook New Jersey Friday Night

SOMERSET COUNTY, NJ – A 2.1-magnitude earthquake occurred in Somerset County on Friday night, adding to a series of aftershocks that have been felt since a 4.6-magnitude quake on April 5. The…

Governor Murphy Celebrates Widespread Proliferation of Legal Weed in New Jersey

New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy Celebrates Widespread Access to Marijuana on Birthdate of Legalization TRENTON, NJ – Tomorrow will commemorate the second anniversary of adult-use marijuana sales in New Jersey, a milestone…

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Bodies Found at New Jersey Home Construction Site, Medical Examiner Finds No Foul Play

FREEHOLD, NJ — Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago and Wall Township Police Chief Sean O’Halloran announced that a forensic analysis of human remains discovered at a residential construction site in Wall…

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Federal Appeals Court Upholds Ban on New Jersey’s “County Line” Ballot Design

PHILADELPHIA, PA — A federal appeals court has confirmed the continuation of a preliminary injunction against the use of the “county line” in New Jersey’s Democratic primaries. The Third Circuit Court of…

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New Jersey Rabbi Who Hired Hitmen to Kill His Wife Dies in Prison

Former New Jersey Rabbi Convicted of Murder Dies in Prison TRENTON, NJ — Fred Neulander, the New Jersey rabbi who was convicted of hiring two men to murder his wife, has died…

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Rising Costs Sink New York Ocean Wind Projects, Is New Jersey Next?

TRENTON, NJ – This week, rising costs sunk three offshore wind farm projects in New York State. After a tumultuous year on the other side of the river, New Jersey lost two…

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New Jersey Democrats Push Businesses to Comply with Murphy’s Plastic Straw Ban

TRENTON, NJ—In a push for environmental sustainability, Senator John McKeon has reached out to New Jersey’s largest food service providers to enforce the state’s single-use plastics ban, specifically targeting the use of…

Stafford, Barnegat Named Two of New Jersey’s Safest Towns

STAFFORD TOWNSHIP, NJ—The Stafford Township community is celebrating a significant achievement, having been recognized as one of the safest towns in New Jersey. This honor reflects not just the low crime rates…

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School Bus and Van Collision in New Jersey Results in Multiple Injuries

WHITING, NJ—An early morning crash on Thursday involving a school bus and a commercial van resulted in several injuries, according to local authorities. The accident occurred at the intersection of State Highway…

How a New Jersey Media Giant’s Digital Miscalculation Led to Its Own Financial Meltdown

New Jersey lawmakers are once again pushing a bill to end the century-old reliance on print newspapers and calling for an end to a state-mandated rule that all public notices shall be…

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New Jersey Correctional Officer Charged for Role in Attacks on Inmates by Co-Workers

NEWARK, NJ — A Passaic County correctional officer, Lorenzo Bowden, 39, admitted to conspiracy to obstruct justice related to a civil rights investigation into the assault of a pretrial detainee. The announcement…

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Jackson Township Named in Top 10 of New Jersey’s Safest Cities Report

JACKSON, NJ – A new study based on FBI criminal statistics ranks Jackson Township as one of the safest cities in New Jersey. With over 60,000 residents, Jackson is also the 18th…

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Street Takeover in New Jersey Ends With Multiple Charges

MONTGOMERY, NJ — A large gathering of car enthusiasts in Montgomery led to a street racing incident Tuesday night, according to local police. Approximately 250 vehicles initially assembled peacefully in a CVS…

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New Jersey Dad Accused of Son’s Murder Dies in Hospital

SAYREVILLE, NJ — Manuel Rivera, the 43-year-old Sayreville man accused of a horrifying crime involving his deceased son, has died in hospital, the Middlesex County Prosecutor’s Office confirmed on Wednesday. Rivera had…

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New Jersey Congressman Hospitalized After Heart Attack

WASHINGTON, DC — A New Jersey congressman remains hospitalized and reportedly remains unconscious after suffering a cardiac episode triggered by diabetes last week. It is unclear exactly when Payne was hospitalized. Still,…

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Former New Jersey Marble Company Worker Pleads Guilty to $17 Million Bank Fraud

NEWARK, NJ – Nitin Vats, a former employee of the defunct Lotus Exim International Inc. (LEI), a New Jersey-based marble and granite wholesaler, admitted to participating in a $17 million bank fraud…

New Jersey School Board Abolishes Rule That Lets Men Play Women’s Sports

TRENTON, NJ — At the recent Roxbury Board of Education meeting, Assemblywoman Dawn Fantasia voiced strong opposition to the existing transgender student policy, which currently allows males who identify as females to…

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Man Charged After Being Confronted for Smoking Weed At New Jersey Park

ABSECON, NJ — An Absecon man was arrested following an altercation at the Sports Complex on Morton Avenue. Officers were called to the scene shortly after 5:00 PM on Monday. The incident…

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