Governor Murphy Says Mayors Can Open Their Parks, It’s Up To Them

TRENTON, NJ – As most municipalities in New Jersey close, Jersey City Mayor Steve Fulop has decided to reopen his city parks, prompting the question to Governor Phil Murphy today as to…

Murphy Announces COVID-19 Protection for Those Without Permanent Housing

Governor Phil Murphy and Superintendent of the State Police Colonel Patrick Callahan announced today an Administrative Order protecting access to hotels and motels for individuals without safe, permanent housing. The order clarifies…

Why Won’t Murphy Allow for In-Home COVID-19 Testing? Two Lawmakers Push Gov for Executive Order

LUMBERTON, NJ – Assemblyman Ryan Peters and Assemblywoman Jean Stanfield called for an immediate executive order that would allow New Jersey residents to obtain at-home coronavirus testing kits. New Jersey is one…

Despite Murphy’s Plan to Release Prisoners, Inmates and Guards Still Dying of COVID-19 in Prison System

TRENTON, NJ – One of Governor Phil Murphy’s first chess moves against the coronavirus in New Jersey was to announce the clearing out of New Jersey’s jails and prisons to reduce the…

COVID-19 Has Turned Most of America into Karen

Across America, the Karens of the world have been empowered by the COVID-19 pandemic. They have taken to Facebook to complain about the local deli counter guy not changing his gloves between…

Letter: Seaside Heights Wants $2 Million Bailout After Closing Town to Outsiders

SEASIDE HEIGHTS, NJ – According to the Asbury Park Press, the small borough of Seaside Heights is demanding a $2 billion bailout to save summer, but the borough so far, has yet…

Lakewood FBI Operation Enters Third Day, Here’s What We Know So Far

LAKEWOOD, NJ – Friday was the third day of an ongoing FBI investigation in Lakewood Township related to medical equipment, but officials are still not even confirming the existence of the action.…

OceanFirst Foundation Awards Food Relief Grants to Seven Community Partners

Toms River, NJ – OceanFirst Foundation of Toms River has awarded seven rapid response grants totaling $115,000 to community partners providing emergency food relief during the pandemic. Grants were awarded to Community…

Want Parks Open? Don’t Just Blame Phil Murphy…Blame Your Mayor and County Freeholders and Do-Nothing Assemblymen

OCEAN COUNTY, NJ – There is a call, mostly among Republicans and conservatives in and around the Jersey Shore to reopen parks. The shore is home to many spacious state parks, but…

McGuckin Calls on Murphy, Haines to Reopen Parks, Introduces Bill to Fine You $10,000 for Using Them

TOMS RIVER-It’s not quite clear where Assemblyman Greg P. McGuckin’s head is these days. Last week, McGuckin introduced a bill to the New Jersey Assembly that would fine residents $10,000 per incident…

NJ OAG Investigating Officer Involved Shooting

TRENTON – The Attorney General’s Office is conducting an investigation of a fatal officer-involved shooting that occurred today on Godwin Avenue in Paterson, N.J. One male civilian sustained fatal injuries. The investigation is being…

Body of Man in Row Boat Lost in Toms River Found

Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer announced that on April 23, 2020, the New Jersey State Park Police responded to a report of a male having washed ashore on Island Beach State…

Colts Neck Business Association Delivers 100 Delicious Orchards Gift Cards to Bayshore Hospital Workers

Colts Neck, NJ – On Friday, April 17, 2020, Colts Neck Business Association (CNBA) teamed up with Delicious Orchards, located in Colts Neck, NJ, to donate 100 gift cards to the front…

Letter: Doctor Calls for Governor Murphy to Deploy National Guard to Nursing Homes

Dear Governor Murphy: First and foremost, thank you for the excellent job you are doing managing our state during this time of crisis, but as you well know – as you are…

ABC Anchorman “Kills” 26 Year Old Who Survived COVID-19

NEW YORK, NY – ABC News anchorman Bill Ritter announced that a 26-year-old New Jersey resident Jack Allard, who survived his long and arduous fight against the coronavirus had died. The former…

“I have the coronavirus!” Said Combative Man Who Spat on State Troopers

HAMPTON, NJ – A Hampton man became combative and threatened police with coronavirus and spat and coughed on responding state police troopers. He was charged and taken to the hospital. Daniel Lurie,…

Ocean County Surpasses 5,000 COVID-19 Cases; Toms River Nearing 1,000

TOMS RIVER-According to today’s figures released by the Ocean County Health Department, the number of COVID-19 cases in Ocean County has passed 5,000, far below an early March doom and gloom prediction…

Phillipsburg Mayor and Council “Are With Us”, Agree to Not Take Pay During COVID-19

PHILLIPSBURG, NJ – The Phillipsburg mayor and council have declared they are standing in solidarity with the people of New Jersey and they are “With Us“. “Are You With Us?” is a…

Jackson Council Passes Resolution to Support $10,000 Fines for Violating Murphy’s Law

JACKSON, NJ – While the intent by New Jersey Assemblymen Gregory P. McGuckin and John Catalano might just be an honest effort to keep Lakewood Township in line, it will no doubt…

Mo Hill, School Board Political Play to Bring Norcross, Buckalew Firm to the School Insurance Table is Eerily Similar to Ritacco Scandal

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Being hailed behind the scenes of a game-changing shared service agreement that would save Toms River taxpayers billions, cut taxes and put a chicken in every pot, a…

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