Is Governor Murphy cooking the COVID-19 books?

New Jersey, we asked the question almost one year ago, “Is Governor Murphy cooking the books during the COVID-19 pandemic?” Now, a year later, state Republicans are emerging from a year-long COVID-19…

O’Scanlon uncovers more Murphy madness hidden inside governor’s unmasking bill

Senator Declan O’Scanlon (R-13) urged New Jerseyans to read the fine print on Governor Murphy’s updates to mask restrictions in his newest executive order. “Before anyone rushes to heap praise on Governor Murphy…

Phil Murphy says he was the clear winner in last night’s Republican debate

Governor Phil Murphy blasted his Republican opponents Tuesday night after listening to Conservative Hirsh Singh and Republican establishment candidate Jack Ciattarelli spar in their first debate. The debate was full of barbs…

Mercer County Man Sentenced to Seven Years in Prison for Participation in Heroin Conspiracy and Firearms Offenses

TRENTON, N.J. – A Mercer County, New Jersey, man was sentenced today to 84 months in prison for his role as a member of a drug trafficking conspiracy and his possession of…

13-year-old girl reported missing out of Millstone

New Jersey State Police Seeking Public’s Assistance with Locating Missing 13-year-old Girl The New Jersey State Police Missing Persons Unit and State Police Hamilton Station are seeking the public’s assistance with locating…

Murphy says NJ not ready for Vax Passport as communities of color lag in vaccination effort

TRENTON, NJ – Governor Phil Murphy has often said he would support a federal vaccination passport, identification that will allow residents to show proof of vaccination, but said as far as New…

Paterson Drug Dealer Admits to dealing Fentanyl

NEWARK, N.J. – A Passaic County, New Jersey, man today admitted distributing fentanyl, Acting U.S. Attorney Rachael A. Honig announced. Maurice Tisdale, 28, of Paterson, New Jersey, pleaded guilty before U.S. District…

Murphy: Lifting mask mandate is not a license to be a knucklehead

TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy has lifted the mask mandate, but on Monday he said, it’s not a license to be a knucklehead. “I must once again caution that…

Governor Murphy reflects one year after George Floyd murder

TRENTON, NJ – Today marks the one year anniversary of the murder of George Floyd saying after millions of peopel marched and protested, police reform is coming, especially in New Jersey. “One…

Manasquan H.S. fishing team wins Governor’s annual surf fishing tournament

ISLAND BEACH STATE PARK – The 30th Annual Governor’s Surf Fishing Tournament was held May 23 at Island Beach State Park. Summer was the theme of this year’s tournament with July like…

Ocean County Prosecutor Billhimer says “time of reckoning” on one year anniversary of George Floyd’s death

TOMS RIVER, NJ – One year ago today, George Floyd was killed by Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin. Chauvin was eventually convicted on all counts against him, but today marks the first…

Ignoring hazardous warnings, five rescued from rip currents in Seaside Heights on Sunday

The signs at every beach entry point say “No Swimming” and “No Lifeguard on Duty” and the waters off the beach in Seaside Heights were particularly rough this weekend. That didn’t stop…

Atlantic City man charged for indecent, lewd photos of children

CAMDEN, N.J. – An Atlantic City, New Jersey, man was charged today with possessing images of child sexual abuse, Acting U.S. Attorney Rachael A. Honig announced. Cory Newman, 44, is charged by…

Essex county drug dealer charged for illegal gun, dealing

NEWARK, N.J. – An Essex County, New Jersey, man was charged in connection with possessing a firearm, several rounds of ammunition, as well as controlled substances with the intent to distribute, Acting…

$515 million Mega Millions winner announced

One Pennsylvania ticket matched all five of the five white balls and the Gold Mega Ball drawn winning the $515 million Mega Millions jackpot. The estimated cash value was $348.6 million. In…

Million dollar Powerball ticket sold in Hackensack

TRENTON, NJ – One New Jersey Lottery ticket matched five of the five white balls drawn for the Saturday, May 22, drawing winning the $1,000,000 second-tier prize. The ticket was sold at…

Volcano-like fire lights up the sky at Monmouth County Recycling Plant

It’s one of the biggest fears for anyone who lives near a business that stocks large mulch piles or flammable recycling products that sit out in the sun. It’s why residents of…

If Ciattarelli can’t debate twice, he should return the millions in campaign welfare he accepted from the state

Jack Ciattarelli is running a political campaign funded by the taxpayers of New Jersey. Ciattarelli will eventually be given more than $4,000,000 in taxpayer funding under a program called the Gubernatorial Public…

PBS cancels debate after Singh refuses to take COVID-19 test, show proof of vaccination

New Jersey gubernatorial candidate Hirsh Singh today said he will not comply with the Public Broadcasting Service’s requirement that he and Jack Ciattarelli either show proof of COVID-19 vaccination or volunteer to…

Jack Ciattarelli needs to come clean on his 2020 election position

Jack Ciattarelli seemingly still can’t decide who won the 2020 election. Or at least, his position on the legitimacy of the election changes depending on who asks. Following the election, Ciattarelli at…

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