Wall Street Millionaire Tax Increase Pledge Rises to $9.2 Billion

TRENTON-So far this month, one candidate for governor has vowed to increase New Jersey taxes by $9.2 billion dollars. Yes, I said billion. After pledging a $9 billion increase just a week…

Kim Guadagno Addresses Anti-Semitism Claims in Jackson, Mahwah

In an interview this week with Hamodia, an Orthodox Jewish newspaper, Lt. Governor Kim Guadagno was asked about what the paper called a growth in anti-semitism across New Jersey, specifically citing Mahwah…

Steps to Fund Performing Arts Academy Building Taken by Ocean County

TOMS RIVER – Noting that Ocean County students will be the beneficiaries of a new building to house the Ocean County Vocational Technical Schools Performing Arts Academy that will be located on…

Honoring Prosecutor Coronato

A host of elected officials along with students gathered at the Ocean County Library, Toms River, on Oct. 6 as Ocean County Prosecutor Joseph D. Coronato was honored with the New Jersey…

Seaside Park Aiming to Break Beach Angel Guinness World Record

by Phyllis Lacca The old saying goes, “Records are meant to be broken.” With the help of the community, that’s exactly what OceanFirst Bank intends to do to the Guinness World Record…

‘Transforming Schools from the Inside Out’ the Theme for Series of Workshops Hosted by District’s Elementary Professional Academy

TOMS RIVER-The impact of social and emotional well-being on overall health is undeniable, even as associated strategies continue to evolve and be explored. A more holistic, inclusive, and relationships-based approach to mental…

Terrorism Task Force Raid Yields Bombs, Rifle in Atlantic City

ATLANTIC CITY-An investigation conducted by the Atlantic City Police Department’s Special Investigations Section with assistance from the Federal Bureau of Investigations Joint Terrorism Task Force and Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office resulted in…

N.J. gubernatorial debate 2017: Where, when and how to watch 1st governor race debate tonight

TRENTON — The two major-party candidates running to succeed Chris Christie as New Jersey’s governor — Democrat Phil Murphy and Republican Kim Guadagno — will face off Tuesday night in their first…

Photos: Vicari, Leone on Hand as Brick Township Hosts Columbus Day Ceremony

BRICK-Mayor John Ducey and the township council hosted Ocean County Freeholder Joseph Vicari and Ocean County’s Columbus Day Grand Marshall, Judi Leone. Judi and her husband Stephan, who is a Former Grand…

Council Approved Larsen Road High Density Housing Application Submitted to Planning Board

JACKSON-Highview Homes, LLC, will not have to go before the township zoning board to build 216 affordable housing apartment units in a 7 building, three-story apartment complex on Larsen Road courtesy of…

Campaign Signs Highlight Start of 2017 School Board Election Season

TOMS RIVER-Signs, signs, everywhere there’s signs, only this time the signs are campaign signs littered throughout the township. Political campaign signs by Democrats and Republicans in this year’s hotly contested partisan battle for…

Ocean County Prosecutor Receives Italian Heritage Award

by Township of Toms River TOMS RIVER-Today, Ocean County Prosecutor Joseph Coronato received an award from the New Jersey Italian Heritage Commission Award for his contributions to Ocean County community. NJIHC Vision…

Toms River Regional Schools Celebrates Maker Movement

Volunteers and Platinum Sponsors Jay and Linda Grunin Foundation help create third free Jersey Shore Makerfest for educators and community members from around region The community is invited to attend the third…

Jackson Township Republican Club Net Worth $906.18

JACKSON-The Jackson Republican Club is running on empty according to a July 15th committee filing on record with the New Jersey Election Law Enforcement Commission. As of July 15th, the club only…

Freeholder Vicari Warns Residents to Be Cautious of Buying Hurricane Flooded Cars

TOMS RIVER – Freeholder Director Joseph H. Vicari is warning residents searching for a used car or truck to be extra cautious in the wake of the severe hurricanes that struck Texas…

Pups, pigs arrive in N.J. from hurricane-ravaged Puerto Rico (PHOTOS)

MADISON — Another 181 pets from Puerto Rico are on the path to finding new homes in New Jersey after Hurricane Maria tore through the island, thanks to St. Hubert’s Animal Welfare…

Toms River Police Officer’s Use of Deadly Force Justified According to AG Report

In compliance with the New Jersey Attorney General’s Law Enforcement Directive 2006-5 (July 28, 2015) on the uniform statewide procedures and best practices for conducting police officer use-of-force investigations, this public statement…

Freeholder Vicari Proposes E-ZPASS Commuter Discount

AN E-ZPASS DISCOUNT for commuters along the Garden State Parkway and New Jersey Turnpike would go a long way to ease the burden of last year’s gasoline tax increase, said…

Public Records Reveal Jackson Business Administrator, Mayor Feared Charlottesville Style Attacks During Town’s Battle Against Orthodox Jews

JACKSON-As the situation got tense during township council meetings this summer over a battle between the Jackson Township Council and the Orthodox Jewish community regarding the construction of eruvs, emails released this…

Phil Murphy shows a Corzine-like lack of sensitivity to ethnic politics | Mulshine

I’m beginning to think that a career at Goldman Sachs may not be the best preparation for a career in New Jersey politics. We saw that back in 2000 when Goldman gazillionaire…

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