New Jersey braces for more flash flooding on Thursday

MOUNT HOLLY, N.J. — A widespread threat of flash flooding is expected across New Jersey on Thursday, with the National Weather Service placing much of the region under a Moderate Risk for…

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Legislators call proposed freelancer law a threat to livelihoods for tens of thousands New Jersey independent contractors

TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey lawmakers are once again California dreaming as they propose a new law to mimick one in Califnornia. Three Republican lawmakers representing New Jersey’s 9th Legislative District have…

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Brutal heat continues in New Jersey as air quality alert extended for parts of state

TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey is sweltering under an intense heat wave Wednesday, with temperatures expected to reach 98 degrees and heat index values soaring as high as 104. The National Weather…

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Mikie Sherrill pledges expansion of affordable housing mandates if elected New Jersey governor

TRENTON, NJ — New Jersey is the most densely populate state in America and one candidate for governor wants to see even more housing units built in the Garden State. Congresswoman Mikie…

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New Jersey man lived off his dead father’s benefits for 19 years before getting caught and sentenced to prison

TRENTON, N.J. — A Somerset County man has been sentenced to just over a year in federal prison after fraudulently collecting nearly $700,000 in government benefits by impersonating his deceased father for…

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No Happy Ending for New Jersey Massage Parlor Owner Who Ran Illicit Prostitution Operation

ROXBURY, N.J. — The owner of a massage business in Roxbury has been arrested on charges of promoting prostitution and money laundering after investigators uncovered evidence of illegal sex acts taking place…

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New Jersey LGBTQ Community Fearful of Sherrill’s ‘Intolerant Pastor’ Pick for Lt. Governor

TRENTON — Mikie Sherrill’s selection of pastor Dale Caldwell as her running mate in the 2025 New Jersey gubernatorial race is drawing sharp criticism from members of the LGBTQ community, who cite…

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New Jersey Now Wants to Regulate and Legislate Home Schooling

Bill would require registration, oversight for homeschooling in New Jersey TRENTON — A new bill introduced in the New Jersey Assembly would mandate formal registration and oversight of home education programs, marking…

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New Jersey Continues to Get Choked Out by Canadian Wildfires as Heat Wave Continues

TRENTON — New Jersey remains under both an air quality alert and excessive heat advisory Tuesday as oppressive temperatures and poor air conditions persist for a second consecutive day. The air quality…

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New Jersey morning commuter report: Crashes and delays on major roadways, crash at GSP 117

NEWARK — Tuesday morning commuters across New Jersey are facing multiple delays and closures due to crashes and congestion on major highways and interchanges. A crash on Route 35 southbound in Aberdeen…

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New Jersey says Trump tariff product labeling required at time of sale for consumer protection

TRENTON — A newly introduced bill in the New Jersey Assembly would mandate that retailers disclose the portion of a product’s price attributable to tariffs and import taxes, aiming to increase transparency…

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New Jersey lawmakers pushing to allow self-driving vehicles on state roadways

TRENTON — A new bill introduced in the New Jersey Legislature would create a three-year pilot program to allow the testing of fully autonomous vehicles (AVs) on state roads under strict regulatory…

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New Jersey bill seeks to label nuclear power as renewable energy and grant tax credit for clean baseload output

TRENTON — A bill introduced in the New Jersey General Assembly would classify nuclear fission as a renewable energy source and create a tax credit for facilities producing continuous, emissions-free electricity. Sponsored…

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Report claims illegal immigration cost New Jersey $7.3B as state faces growing fiscal strain

TRENTON, N.J. — A new policy brief from the America First Policy Institute claims New Jersey spent $7.3 billion on services for an estimated 894,000 illegal immigrants, citing costs tied to health…

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ICE arrests 4 illegal alien child sex offenders in New Jersey during Operation Apex Predator

NEWARK, N.J. — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents in Newark arrested four undocumented immigrants with convictions related to child sexual exploitation as part of an ongoing initiative known as Operation…

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New Jersey city issues public safety warning as National Guard dignitaries arrive for event

NEWARK, NJ — U.S. National Guard dignitaries are scheduled to arrive in Newark’s North Ward on Monday for a regional visit to their offices, according to the Newark Department of Public Safety.…

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Heat index expected to reach 104 as advisory hits New Jersey through Wednesday

TRENTON, N.J. — A heat advisory is in effect for much of New Jersey and parts of Delaware and Pennsylvania from 11 a.m. Monday through 8 p.m. Wednesday, as heat index values…

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New Jersey now home to world’s second largest Hindu temple

ROBBINSVILLE, NJ – The recently completed BAPS Swaminarayan Akshardham in Robbinsville has officially become the second largest Hindu temple in the world, with a footprint spanning 655,591 square feet, according to official…

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Jackson Holbrook cruises past Elmora to win New Jersey Little League state title

DEPTFORD, NJ – The Jackson Holbrook Little League all-stars are one step closer to Williamsport, PA, and are on an incredible roll heading into next week’s Metro Region tournament in Connecticut. Jackson…

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Alina Habba is back; Reappointed as New Jersey’s top federal prosecutor days after being ousted

TRENTON — Alina Habba is back as the Acting U.S. Attorney for New Jersey, just days after federal judges voted not to extend her 120-day term and installed her deputy as a…

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