New Jersey Cops Shoot and Kill Machete Wielding Suspect Inside Piscataway Home

PISCATAWAY, N.J. – State and county investigators are probing a homicide that occurred earlier Monday in Piscataway, according to local police, who emphasized that the incident appears to be isolated and that…

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Dead fin whale found lodged on ship’s bow at New Jersey marine terminal

GLOUCESTER CITY, N.J. – A dead whale discovered late Sunday night on the bow of a ship docked at a marine terminal in Gloucester City has prompted a joint investigation by federal…

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New Jersey UFO Sighting Was Just A Plane, Tracking Center Says

ROXBURY TOWNSHIP, N.J. – A December UFO sighting that stirred brief local curiosity in Morris County has been confirmed as a misidentified commercial aircraft, according to a review by the National UFO…

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Wrong-way driver killed in head-on crash on New Jersey Turnpike in Bergen County

RIDGEFIELD PARK, N.J. – A 44-year-old Pennsylvania man was killed this weekend after driving the wrong way on the New Jersey Turnpike and colliding head-on with another vehicle in Bergen County, authorities…

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Gunman Ramon Luis Acevedo Called 911 After Shooting Two, Killing Woman and Injuring Child In Their New Jersey Home

WOODBURY, N.J. – A Paulsboro man has been charged with murder after a shooting early Saturday left one woman dead and a minor wounded, according to the Gloucester County Prosecutor’s Office. Ramon…

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Lieutenant Colonel David Sierotowicz named acting superintendent of New Jersey State Police

TRENTON, NJ – Lieutenant Colonel David Sierotowicz has officially assumed command of the New Jersey State Police, stepping into the role of Acting Superintendent and State Director of Emergency Management as of…

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New Jersey moves to make churches, schools, and hospitals sanctuaries against ICE and federal law enforcement

Trenton, NJ – Assemblywoman Ellen J. Park (D-Bergen) has introduced new legislation aimed at ensuring all New Jersey residents can safely access essential public services and religious institutions without fear of enforcement…

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New Jersey Moves to Impose New Restrictions, Regulations on Gun Manufacturers

Trenton, NJ – Imagine making car manufacturers pay for all of the crimes committed by drivers on the roadways. That’s what New Jersey wants to do, holding gun manufacturers liable for the…

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Key Lawmaker in New Jersey’s Historic Meghans Law Bill Passes on New Year’s Eve

Trenton, NJ – Governor Phil Murphy expressed his condolences following the death of former Congressman and state legislator Dick Zimmer, praising him as a dedicated public servant whose career was defined by…

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New Jersey Gov Says You Would Be Struck by Lightning Before Finding Voter Fraud

Trenton, NJ – Governor Phil Murphy defended New Jersey’s decision not to adopt a voter ID law, saying the state’s election system is already secure and that instances of voter fraud are…

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Four indicted in multistate travel insurance fraud scheme uncovered by New Jersey investigators

Trenton, NJ – Four individuals from New Jersey and New York have been indicted for allegedly orchestrating a fraudulent travel insurance scheme that involved fake trips, fabricated medical emergencies, and falsified records,…

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Ten ways millions of New Jersey residents quietly celebrate World Introvert Day

TOMS RIVER, NJ – While much of the world loudly welcomed the new year, today belongs to those who prefer things a little quieter. January 2 marks World Introvert Day — a…

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Ocean County is the Deadliest Place to Drive in New Jersey According to State Police Fatal Crash Records

Toms River, NJ – Ocean County once again led New Jersey in traffic deaths, according to Ocean County Sheriff Michael Mastronardy, as new data revealed the county recorded more fatal crashes than…

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New Jersey’s cashless tolls target minorities and poor with excessive double fees

TRENTON, N.J. – As New Jersey’s toll systems move toward fully cashless payments, a growing debate is emerging over whether the shift conflicts with state law and disproportionately impacts low-income and minority…

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Gunfire erupts inside food court at New Jersey mall; three taken into custody

WAYNE, NJ – Police say a fight inside Willowbrook Mall on Tuesday evening led to a gun being fired near the food court, prompting a swift response from law enforcement and the…

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New Jersey Saladworks manager groomed teen workers with booze, weed, and cigs

PIPERSVILLE, PA – A former Saladworks manager from Freehold, New Jersey is facing multiple felony charges after police say he supplied teenage employees with drugs, alcohol, and cigarettes over several years while…

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New Jersey Voter ID Bill Once Again Dies Slow Death as Democrats Keep it From Vote Again

TRENTON, NJ – A New Jersey voter identification proposal once hailed by supporters as a step toward election security has effectively died in committee after more than three years of inaction by…

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Cease and desist filed as bulldozers threaten historic burial ground near Revolutionary War site in New Jersey

Roxbury, NJ – A formal cease and desist effort has been launched to halt construction activity at a site in Roxbury Township that preservation advocates say contains unmarked Civil War burials, Lenape…

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New Jersey’s Tolls Are Never Going Away, They’re Only Going to Keep Going Up

TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey drivers will face yet another toll hike in 2026, marking the fifth consecutive year of increases under an “indexed” tolling system adopted by the New Jersey Turnpike…

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Italian language and culture remain deeply rooted in New Jersey’s identity

TRENTON, NJ – Not counting anyone who watched The Sopranos, or far-removed descendents of Italian immigrants in New Jersey whose extensive knowledge of the Italian language is limited to food, such as…

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