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Why Mikie Sherrill’s World Cup Tax Plan Was Doomed From the Start
New Jersey spent nearly a decade preparing for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. State leaders, including former New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy promised residents that hosting the world’s largest sporting event would…
Kathy Hochul Calls GOP Rival Bruce Blakeman a ‘Spineless MAGA Coward’ After Trump Warning
ALBANY, N.Y. — New York Gov. Kathy Hochul escalated her attacks on Republican rival Bruce Blakeman after former President Donald Trump warned the Democratic governor, “You better watch yourself, Kathy,” during a…
Lakewood’s explosive growth reshapes Ocean County as Orthodox community, shtickle pioneers expand outward
A decades-long population surge centered in Lakewood is driving significant demographic, housing, and political changes across neighboring New Jersey towns. Lakewood, NJ – What began as a small yeshiva community in the…
Rabbi: Brooklyn Orthodox Jewish Encouraged to be "Shtickle Pioneers" to Settle Ocean County
Updated to replace Video broken link 3/19/2026 In November of 2016, at a national convention of Agudath Israel of America (AIOA), Rabbi Shmuel Lefkowitz decreed Brooklyn Orthodox Jewish community to become “schtickle…
Sherrill, Booker, and Kim condemn Trump for arresting South American drug lord who overthrew Venezuela in anti-Democracy coup
Newark, N.J. – New Jersey’s top Democrats denounced President Donald Trump’s surprise military strike and arrest of Venezuelan strongman Nicolás Maduro, calling the operation unconstitutional and a reckless act of regime change.…
Blakeman blasts Mamdani over transition team activist who called police murderers
Albany, NY – Nassau County Executive and Republican gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman is demanding that New York City Mayor-elect Zohra Mamdani immediately remove a transition team member accused of making anti-police remarks,…
He Campaigned Against Pay Raises for Elected Officials, But Happily Cashed His First Check After Taking Office
JACKSON, N.J. – It’s Christmas time in the Pollak house, but this year, there’s a little something extra underneath that tree. Jackson Councilman Christopher Pollak, who campaigned on rooting out political corruption…
Jackson councilman who blasted 400% pay raise happily cashes first public check after just one meeting
JACKSON, N.J. – It’s Christmas time in the Pollak house, but this year, there’s a little something extra underneath that tree. Jackson Councilman Christopher Pollak, who campaigned on rooting out political corruption…
Chris Pollak Posed as Young Boys and Girls to Chat with Men Online; Now He’s Running for Office in Jackson
Jackson Township, NJ – Before running for political office, Chris Pollak, 41, of Jackson, used to dress up as a masked superhero complete with a cape and superhero sidekicks to patrol the…
GOP State Leaders Back Al Couceiro for Jackson Council
JACKSON, NJ – Two state lawmakers seeking re-election are throwing their support behind longtime emergency services leader Al Couceiro in his bid for a seat on the Jackson Township Council. Assemblymen Rob…
Jackson Politician’s Cop Bashing Past Resurfaces in Recently Published Podcast Interview
JACKSON, NJ – Jackson Township council candidate Chris Pollak is facing criticism after acknowledging he made disparaging comments about law enforcement in a March interview that recently began circulating online. The footage,…
Jackson Township Sees Sharp Spike in Families Moving Out Tied to Viral Online Fear Peddling Campaign
Chris Pollak’s Campaign Sparks Fear and Drives People Away from Jackson Township Chris Pollak, a candidate for the Jackson Township council, continues trashing Jackson, causing businesses and prospective homebuyers to look elsewhere.…
Lillian G. Burry, longtime Monmouth County public servant, dies at 89
COLTS NECK, NJ — Lillian G. Burry, a trailblazing Monmouth County leader and the first woman to serve as Director of the Board of County Commissioners, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August…
FBI placed gag order on Hunter Biden laptop story after accidental confirmation, internal messages show
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The FBI ordered its agents to stop discussing Hunter Biden’s laptop just hours after one of its own employees inadvertently confirmed its authenticity to Twitter, according to newly disclosed…
Chuck Schumer Just Told Us What Democrats Really Think About Hard Working Americans
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer’s recent appearance on The View was more than just a misstep—it was a glaring revelation of the Democratic Party’s growing disconnect from the American people. In a…
Dan Bongino Appointed FBI Deputy Director in Bold Trump Administration Move
Late Sunday night, President Donald Trump named conservative commentator and former Secret Service agent Dan Bongino as the next Deputy Director of the FBI. The appointment, revealed via Trump’s Truth Social platform,…
Spadea Calls for Higher Tolls, Taxing the Rich, and an Atlantic City Congestion Tax
As the New Jersey gubernatorial race intensifies, candidate Bill Spadea’s tax policy positions have come under scrutiny. Spadea, a former radio host and political commentator, has made various statements regarding taxation that…
Spadea Pulls Out of GOP Nomination Process, Conway PAC Says Former Radio Host Afraid to Face the Music
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Former New Jersey 101.5 radio host Bill Spadea appears to be chickening out of competing against Jack Ciattarelli and John Bramnick to win the official Republican county nominations…