Judge Orders New Jersey Mother to Face International Abduction Claim

NEWARK, NJ – A federal judge has refused to dismiss a Hague Convention petition filed by a British father who alleges his young son was abducted from Germany to the United States…

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Judge denies ICE detainee’s court filing, rules New Jersey mother’s detention lawful under immigration law

NEWARK, NJ – A federal judge has denied a petition for release filed by a New Jersey woman detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), ruling that her confinement complies with federal…

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Judge denies New Jersey man’s bid to overturn illegal gun dealing conviction

TRENTON, NJ – A federal judge has rejected a motion by convicted gun dealer Brandon Groce to vacate his sentence, ruling that his guilty plea was valid and that his post-conviction claims…

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Facebook “plates” craze turns home kitchens into underground restaurants across New Jersey

Toms River, NJ – Local restaurants who depend on Door Dash and Uber Eats are facing a growing new competitor, Facebook Eats. Unlike the two commercial food delivery services, Facebook Plates allows…

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America is Facing a Democracy Ending Crisis, It’s a National Emergency Says New Jersey Senator Kim

WASHINGTON, DC – Marking the fifth anniversary of the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol, Senator Andy Kim (D-NJ) delivered an emotional floor speech declaring that America is facing a “national…

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New Jersey Begins Path To Consolidating School Districts Ahead of Mikie Sherrill’s Inauguration

OCEAN TOWNSHIP, NJ – Seeking to streamline local education systems and reduce redundant spending, State Senator Vin Gopal (D-Long Branch) has introduced legislation that would require every New Jersey county to develop…

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New Jersey Could See Another Energy Bill Spike in 2026, As Sherill Promises Day One Freeze

TRENTON, NJ – The only people who will see a freeze on day one of Mikie Sherill’s term in the governor’s office are the people who can’t afford to pay their electric…

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New Jersey biostatistician charged with insider trading tied to Massachusetts drug company

BOSTON, M.A. – A New Jersey biostatistician has been charged with insider trading after allegedly earning more than $450,000 by using confidential information about a Massachusetts pharmaceutical company’s positive cancer drug trial…

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New Jersey man admits role in North Korean scheme that used stolen U.S. identities to fund weapons programs

BOSTON, M.A. – A New Jersey man has pleaded guilty to helping North Korean operatives generate millions of dollars for the country’s weapons of mass destruction programs by posing as U.S. citizens…

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New Jersey woman and Colombian man charged in $1 million federal transit fraud scheme

ALBANY, N.Y. – A New Jersey woman and a Colombian man have been indicted for allegedly orchestrating a large-scale fraud scheme that claimed hundreds of thousands of dollars in fake transportation reimbursements…

New York News

Governor Murphy Officially Declares New Jersey’s COVID-19 State of Emergency Over Days Before Leaving Office

TRENTON, N.J. – Nearly six years after declaring a public health emergency that reshaped daily life across New Jersey, Governor Phil Murphy has officially signed Executive Order No. 415, ending the state’s…

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Popular grated cheese brands from New Jersey recalled after listeria found

WEST CALDWELL, N.J. – The Ambriola Company has issued a nationwide recall of several grated cheese products sold under multiple brand names after routine testing detected Listeria monocytogenes, a potentially dangerous foodborne…

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Sherrill nominates Lily Laux of Texas School Exec as New Jersey’s next Commissioner of Education

TRENTON, NJ – Governor-elect Mikie Sherrill announced the nomination of Lily Laux to serve as New Jersey’s next Commissioner of Education, selecting a career educator and policy leader with nearly two decades…

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Sherrill names Evan Weiss to lead New Jersey Economic Development Authority

TRENTON, NJ – Governor-elect Mikie Sherrill has appointed Evan Weiss as Chief Executive Officer of the New Jersey Economic Development Authority, selecting a veteran economic strategist with a history of public and…

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Sherrill taps Ed Potosnak to lead New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection

TRENTON, NJ – Governor-elect Mikie Sherrill has announced her nomination of Ed Potosnak to serve as the next Commissioner of the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, selecting a seasoned environmental advocate…

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Verizon faces scrutiny after 1,319 layoffs in New Jersey triggers WARN Act probe

BASKING RIDGE, NJ – Verizon is under investigation by a class action law firm after announcing 1,319 layoffs at its Basking Ridge facility, raising questions about whether the company complied with federal…

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Cops need more training to deal with pregnant women, New Jersey lawmaker says

TRENTON, N.J. – A new bill introduced in the New Jersey Senate would require specialized training for law enforcement officers on how to safely and effectively respond when encountering pregnant women who…

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New Jersey lawmakers seek to cut school property taxes in half for senior homeowners

TRENTON, N.J. – New Jersey lawmakers are proposing a sweeping new property tax relief program for seniors that would reimburse half of the school property taxes paid by residents age 65 and…

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New Jersey Lawmakers Move to Block State Dems from Raiding Gas Tax Fund for Train Services

TRENTON, N.J. – A new bill introduced in the New Jersey Senate seeks to prevent money raised from the state’s 2016 gas tax increase from being used to fund passenger or freight…

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New Jersey proposes new rules for lobsters

TRENTON, N.J. – A new bill introduced in the New Jersey Assembly aims to clarify how lobster size limits are enforced within the state’s marine waters, ensuring that existing restrictions apply only…

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