Three brown horses lean over a wooden fence, wearing halters, with a clear blue sky behind them.

New Jersey Has More Horses Per Square Mile Than Kentucky, Here’s Why

TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey packs thousands of horses into a surprisingly small footprint, ranking among the most horse-dense states in the country and rivaling Kentucky on a per-square-mile basis, according to…

Jackson Township News·Local Politics·Monmouth County News·Ocean County News

Ripe red tomatoes clustered on the vine amid green leaves and stems in a garden setting

New Jersey’s Top Two Crops Feed America, But It’s Not the One You Most Expect

TRENTON, N.J. —New Jersey’s agricultural identity is so tightly tied to “Jersey Fresh” tomatoes and famously sweet blueberries that it’s easy to assume the state’s top crops would come straight from a…

New Jersey’s Battle With FIFA Continues as State Claims $62 Million NJ Transit Bill to Transport Fans

Trenton, NJ – Moving an estimated 320,000 fans to and from eight World Cup matches at MetLife Stadium will cost more than $62 million, with New Jersey Transit officials outlining a plan…

Jackson Township News·Local Politics·North Jersey News·Ocean County News

Twentieth Century Fad Still a Big Hit in New Jersey

TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey collectors generated more than 150,000 online searches for sports trading cards in the past year, ranking the state among the most active markets in the country as…

Good News·Five Towns NJ News·Health and Wellness·Jackson Township News

New Jersey Monday Morning Traffic Report: GWB 45 Minute Delay, Trains Backed Up

Crashes, Signal Failure Snarl NJ Commute as Tunnel, Bridge Delays Hit 45 Minutes NEWARK, N.J. — A series of crashes, lane closures, and a malfunctioning traffic signal are choking New Jersey’s Monday…

Traffic Alerts·North Jersey News

New Jersey is America’s Least Free State: Understanding the Numbers Behind This Week’s Fox News Report

Trenton, NJ — Once considered a tax-friendly state that helped fuel its postwar economic rise, New Jersey now ranks 47th in overall freedom nationwide, with new analysis highlighted by Fox News showing…

Community News·Cape May County News·Five Towns NJ News·Government News

ICE Greeted Mexican Sex Trafficker at Prison After Release in New Jersey and Sent Him Back to Mexico

Newark, NJ — A Mexican national who served five years in federal prison for interstate prostitution was deported April 17 and is now wanted in Mexico on allegations of human trafficking and…

Good News·Local Politics·Monmouth County News·North Jersey News

Beached dead whale on wet sand with the ocean waves in the background, a rope attached to its tail visible at left side.

44-Foot Endangered Sei Whale Found Dead in Newark Bay Had Not Eaten Before Death, Necropsy Finds

NEWARK BAY, N.J. — A 44-foot endangered sei whale found dead in Newark Bay had not been feeding prior to its death, according to preliminary necropsy results released following a multi-agency examination.…

Community News·Local Politics·North Jersey News·Pets and Animals

Soccer player in maroon and green stripes with number 21 runs with arms outstretched on a green field, METLIFE STADIUM sign above and spectators in the background.

New Jersey is the only FIFA host price gouging soccer fans during the World Cup and it will have ‘chilling effect’ on attendance

FIFA Warns $150 NJ Transit Fares to MetLife Could Hurt 2026 World Cup Attendance in East Rutherford Friday East Rutherford, NJ — FIFA officials warned Friday that $150 round-trip train fares to…

Investigative Report·Local Politics·Local Sports News·North Jersey News

Crowd of passengers dancing around a pool on a cruise ship with multiple deck levels and a large central screen above.

Carnival Cruise Line has had enought: new rules announced to curb bad behavior and improve negative image

New York, NY — Carnival Cruise Line has rolled out stricter fleetwide rules for 2025–2026, including banning Bluetooth speakers and enforcing teen curfews, as the company intensifies efforts to reduce disruptive behavior…

Good News·Local Politics·New York City News·Toms River News

Masked conductor in a dark suit and bandana reaches into a burlap sack labeled 'NJ FIFA TAX' as money spills out, while three surprised men in patriotic outfits hold cash nearby in a bus or train setting.

Dear World, Please Forgive New Jersey for Being New Jersey During the World Cup

On behalf of the entire state of New Jersey, we would like to issue FIFA and World Cup soccer fans all over the world a heartfelt apology. We know what you’re thinking:…

Government News·Local Politics·North Jersey News·Political Crime and Corruption

Man in a dark suit and red tie stands on a subway platform, gesturing toward a woman exiting a train while a black briefcase labeled '$10.4 MILLION' spills cash around it.

Trump Already Gave New Jersey $10 Million for World Cup Train Fares, Where Did it Go?

Trump Team Says $10.4M Sent for World Cup Transit as Mikie Sherrill Battles FIFA Over $48M Bill Friday Newark, New Jersey — A widening fight over who pays to move tens of…

Investigative Report·Jersey Shore News·Local Politics·Local Sports News

Female politician at a podium, hand raised in a-wave, with a state seal backdrop behind her in a formal setting.

FIFA fires back at New Jersey governor with strongly worded response to travel costs

Newark, New Jersey — New Jersey commuters could face long-term transit costs as Governor Mikie Sherrill complained this week that NJ TRANSIT faces a $48 million bill tied to the 2026 World…

Central Jersey News·Community News·Local Politics·Local Sports News

One ticket one hit big payday in Newburgh

Quick pick hits $19K jackpot in Newburgh midday drawing Newburgh, NY — A winning TAKE 5 ticket worth $19,274.50 was sold in Newburgh, delivering a midday jackpot to one lucky player. The…

Lottery Results·New York News

MetLife Stadium exterior with a large billboard reading, "World Cup Games Moved to Florida with the rest of the people."

FIFA Could Legally Drop New Jersey As World Cup Host as Governor Wages Last Minute Contract War

FIFA faces growing pressure over New Jersey World Cup deal after Sherrill challenges transport costs and FIFA ‘surprised’ by governor’s war of words in the public. East Rutherford, New Jersey — A…

Jackson Township News·Local Politics·Local Sports News·Monmouth County News

Woman holds a large sign reading 'Bill to FIFA' and 'Amount Due: $48,000,000' in a crowded stadium area with trains and a 'World Cup 2026' banner in the background, suggesting a protest or satirical depiction.

Gov. Sherrill Blames Phil Murphy for New Jersey Transit’s High-Priced Fares During World Cup

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. —New Jersey taxpayers could be left covering a $48 million transportation bill for the 2026 World Cup at MetLife Stadium—while FIFA contributes nothing and collects billions from the tournament…

Community News·Government News·Investigative Report·Local Politics

New Jersey commuter costs surge as Shore to NYC workers’ drive tops $17K a year

Rising tolls, congestion pricing and fuel costs strain affordability for daily workers TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A daily commute from Ocean County to Manhattan now costs more than $17,000 a year, underscoring…

Jersey Shore News·Local Politics·Monmouth County News·New Jersey News

Rare daytime fireball streaks across New Jersey sky, rattles homes across five states

A fast-moving meteor visible in broad daylight stunned residents and triggered widespread reports across the Northeast. Galloway Township, New Jersey – A rare daytime meteor traveling more than 30,000 miles per hour…

Atlantic County News·Burlington County News·Camden County News·Cape May County News

The world is coming to New Jersey, but NJ Transit will surely embarrass us on the global stage

New Jersey is about to take center stage in a way it never has before. The 2026 FIFA World Cup will bring tens of thousands of international visitors to the Meadowlands for…

Community News·Local Politics·Local Sports News·New Jersey News

New Rochelle police join national crackdown on distracted driving this week

Distracted driving enforcement campaign in New Rochelle runs April 9–13 with fines and penalties New Rochelle, NY – Drivers in New Rochelle can expect increased police presence on local roads this week…

South Jersey News

New York- Page 143