Phil Murphy says 2021 election close call won’t change his policy direction, government is a force for good

TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy this week, in an interview with former Bridgegate architect David Wildstein on his 77 WABC radio said that he’s not changing up anything, even…

Toms River-based fitness chain acquires 13 Planet Fitness locations

TOMS RIVER, N.J. – Grand Fitness Partners, one of the largest franchisees within the Planet Fitness system, today announced that it has acquired a portfolio of 13 Planet Fitness locations across Virginia from the Asbell…

Rita’s Italian Ice CEO goes Undercover Boss in Toms River

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Toms River will once again be the location for a hit television show as Rita’s Italian Ice CEO goes undercover. The area is famous for being featured on…

Ocean County double killer to be detained until trial, judge declares

TOMS RIVER, NJ – There was once a time in New Jersey where it wouldn’t even be a discussion. If you commit murder, you would be placed in jail until your hearing…

Police respond to shooting in Paterson, victim taken to hospital

PATERSON, NJ – At approximately 5:08 p.m. on January 20, 2022, members of the Paterson Police Department responded to the area of Governor Street and Carroll Street in Paterson, New Jersey after…

18-year-old shot and killed in Paterson

PATERSON, NJ – At approximately 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, January 19, 2022, members of the Paterson Police Department were dispatched to the area of 130 Godwin Avenue in Paterson, New Jersey in…

Man shot in Paterson, police investigating

PATERSON, NJ – Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes and Paterson Police Chief Ibrahim Baycora announce that at approximately 10:26 p.m. on January 17, 2022, members of the Paterson Police Department responded…

Political payback? Biden administration short changes Florida bridge funding

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Last week, the Biden administration announced it would continue to harm Florida for its success through the distribution of less than $245 million to Florida for bridge repairs out…

Ocean County police charity, family members used funds for personal vacations, restaurants and personal bills, state alleges

BRICK TOWNSHIP, NJ – Acting Attorney General Andrew J. Bruck and the Division of Consumer Affairs today announced a lawsuit against a charitable organization, the National Police Relief Association based in Brick, New…

Insurance Producer Charged with Failing to Remit $29.5 Million in Payroll Taxes

NEWARK, N.J. – A Suffern, New York, insurance producer was arrested today for failing to pay $29.5 million dollars in payroll and unemployment taxes, and benefit plan fraud, U.S. Attorney Philip R.…

Testa blasts Rutger’s after $73 million athletics budget deficit to be cleared by taxpayers

NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ – Senator Michael Testa blasted Rutgers University for forcing overburdened students and New Jersey taxpayers to pick up the tab for a $73 million deficit after spending on athletics reached a…

Woman charged for DWI crash that killed teen after an evening at the bar, police

PEMBERTON TOWNSHIP, NJ – Burlington County Prosecutor Scott Coffina and Pemberton Township Police Chief Jason Watters announced that a 54-year-old Pemberton Township woman has been charged with driving while impaired and causing…

Governor Murphy’s latest mandate is out of synch with science, hurts healthcare staffing

TRENTON, N.J. – Assemblywomen Marilyn Piperno and Kim Eulner denounced Gov. Phil Murphy’s latest executive order eliminating a Covid-19 testing option for unvaccinated health care workers as it puts the state’s most vulnerable…

Governor Murphy teases on lifting school mask mandate, but don’t count on it

TRENTON, NJ – As New Jersey begins to emerge from the other side of a month-long pandemic peak, due to the highly contagious, but mild omicron variant of the COVID-19 virus, Governor…

Governor Murphy signs law that allows human trafficking victims to have certain crimes expunged

TRENTON, N.J. – Assemblyman Christopher DePhillips’ bill expunging the records of human trafficking victims who were convicted of certain crimes was signed into law by Gov. Phil Murphy on Tuesday. New Jersey’s Human…

Manchester OEM Coordinator retires after 44 years of dedicated public service

MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP, NJ – Congratulations to Emergency Management Coordinator Arthur Abline on his well-deserved retirement, following 44 years of dedicated service to Manchester Township! Since beginning his career in Manchester Township as…

Teen girl, male shot dead overnight in Neptune Township

NEPTUNE TOWNSHIP – An incident in which two individuals were fatally shot last night is under active investigation, Acting Monmouth County Prosecutor Lori Linskey announced Thursday. A female victim has been identified…

Former Bureau Of Prisons Chaplain Sentenced For Bribery

SCRANTON – The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that Ericjon Thomas, age 46, residing in Hermitage, Pennsylvania, was sentenced on January 13, 2022, to three years’…

Two Mega Millions Tickets win $1 Million in Elmwood Park, and Hewitt

TRENTON, NJ – There were two second-tier prizewinning tickets sold for the Friday, January 14, drawing that matched five of the five white balls drawn winning the $1,000,000 prize. Those tickets were purchased at the…

Jackson Police Department Achieves NJSACOP Accreditation

JACKSON, NJ – Chief Matthew Kunz and the members of the Jackson Police Department are proud to announce that the agency has achieved accreditation through the New Jersey State Association of Chiefs…

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