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Bronx woman charged with murder and manslaughter in deaths of newborn twins

BRONX, N.Y. — A Bronx woman has been charged with multiple counts of murder and manslaughter in connection with the deaths of two newborn boys found unresponsive behind a Highbridge apartment building…

New York City News

New Jersey GOP lawmakers back bill defining antisemitism amid rise in incidents

TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey lawmakers took a step toward formally defining antisemitism on Thursday, advancing legislation that uses a widely recognized international standard as a basis amid rising reports of antisemitic…

Local Politics·New Jersey News·Top Headlines

Ten Things New Jerseyeans Love to Hate in the Garden State

TRENTON — New Jersey may boast shoreline views, cultural diversity, and proximity to major cities, but it also carries a reputation for inconveniences and frustrations that residents frequently voice online and in…

Top 10 Lists·Government News·Jersey Shore News·Local Politics

New Jersey morning traffic report: Here’s what’s happening and where to avoid

TRENTON, N.J. — Commuters faced delays across several key New Jersey roadways Thursday morning, with traffic congestion, minor crashes, and lane closures contributing to extended travel times. As of 8:30 a.m., drivers…

Traffic Alerts·New Jersey News·Top Headlines

This ancient New Jersey fish is nearing extinction with fewer than 250 remaining

TRENTON, N.J. — Fewer than 250 spawning Atlantic sturgeon remain in the Delaware River, putting one of the region’s most ancient and genetically distinct fish populations on the brink of extinction, conservation…

Community News·Camden County News·Government News·Jersey Shore News

New details emerge after father charged with murder after 9-year-old daughter found dead in Ticonderoga pond

LAKE GEORGE, N.Y. — A Montreal man has been charged with second-degree murder and concealment of a human corpse after his 9-year-old daughter was found dead in a remote pond in Ticonderoga,…

Police Blotter·New York News·Top Headlines

New Jersey man pleads guilty in $600 million nationwide catalytic converter theft ring

A New Jersey man has pleaded guilty to leading a nationwide catalytic converter theft ring that brought in more than $600 million by reselling stolen auto parts to a metal refinery, federal…

Police Blotter·New Jersey News

Brooklyn illegal migrant gets 12½ years in New Jersey prison for armed home robbery

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A Brooklyn man has been sentenced to more than a decade in New Jersey State Prison for his role in a violent home robbery in Brick Township that…

Community News·Jackson Township News·Jersey Shore News·Local Politics

New Jersey’s King of Boardwalk ‘Ice Cream’ Is Kohr’s, Hands Down

Strolling along the bustling boardwalk of Seaside Heights, Wildwood, or Point Pleasant, there’s a sight—and taste—that defines the Jersey Shore summer. Kohr’s Frozen Custard has become more than just a sweet treat;…

Business News·Community News·Food & Dining·Jackson Township News

Final Escaped Fugitive from New Jersey ICE Facility Captured in Los Angeles

Final ICE escapee captured in Los Angeles after fleeing New Jersey detention center LOS ANGELES — The last of four detainees who escaped from a New Jersey immigration detention facility last month…

Police Blotter·Jackson Township News·Local Politics·North Jersey News

Watchdog finds over 32,000 questionable voter records in New Jersey

TRENTON, NJ – A new report by the Public Interest Legal Foundation (PILF) has identified more than 32,000 potentially problematic voter records in New Jersey, raising concerns about election roll accuracy ahead…

New Jersey News·Jackson Township News·Toms River News

New Jersey man indicted in armed robbery of Garnerville smoke shop

A New Jersey man has been indicted on charges of robbery and kidnapping after allegedly holding an employee at gunpoint and stealing cash and merchandise from a Garnerville smoke shop, Rockland County…

North Jersey News

Newark man among five indicted in $700K multi-county car theft and home invasion ring

Five men have been indicted for their alleged roles in a high-end car theft and home burglary ring that targeted residences across New Jersey and New York, the New Jersey Attorney General’s…

$50K Powerball ticket hits at New Windsor gas station

NEW WINDSOR, N.Y. — A Powerball ticket worth $50,000 was sold in New Windsor for the July 9 drawing, the New York Lottery announced Wednesday. The winning third-prize ticket was purchased at…

Lottery Results·New York News

Bootleggers Busted for Selling Unlicensed Booze in New Jersey

TRENTON, NJ — New Jersey officials announced enforcement actions Wednesday against nine out-of-state retailers for allegedly selling and shipping alcohol into the state without a license, in violation of consumer protection and…

Local Politics·New Jersey News·Toms River News·Top Headlines

New E-ZPass fine targets improper mounting amid concerns over alleged Chinese-linked provider

NEW YORK, N.Y. — Drivers using E-ZPass at Port Authority crossings will now face a new Mid-Tier toll penalty if their tag is not properly mounted on the windshield — part of…

Jackson Township News·Jersey Shore News·Local Politics·New Jersey News

Vehicles driving along the New Jersey Turnpike, traffic - File Photo

Thursday morning commuters face heavy delays at key New Jersey crossings, highway backups

NEWARK, N.J. — Drivers across New Jersey encountered multiple slowdowns and lane closures Thursday morning as rush hour traffic built up at major crossings and along key routes. The George Washington Bridge…

New Jersey News·Traffic Alerts

Sherrill Says New Jersey Could Be U.S. Leader in Offshore Wind Farms

Mikie Sherrill silent on offshore energy amid campaign despite past wind energy support MORRISTOWN, N.J. — As her re-election campaign intensifies, Rep. Mikie Sherrill (D-NJ) has remained quiet on offshore energy policy,…

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

Heavy delays reported across key New Jersey commuter routes Wednesday morning

NEWARK, N.J. — Morning commuters faced widespread delays across major New Jersey roadways as of 7:49 a.m., with travel times extended at key Hudson River crossings and several congested corridors statewide. At…