Crashes, icing, and speed restrictions snarl Monday morning commute across New York metro region

NEW YORK, N.Y. – A frigid start to the week brought a series of traffic disruptions across New York City, Long Island, and the surrounding tri-state region Monday morning, as icy pavement,…

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Newark, NJ. Aerial of Newark, NJ and NX Bridge over the Passaic River

Federal Judge Denies Newark Employee’s Bid to Revive Discrimination Case Against City Officials

NEWARK, NJ – A longtime Newark city employee who accused top officials of discrimination and retaliation has lost her latest bid to revive parts of her civil rights lawsuit. U.S. District Judge…

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Court reverses ruling in shocking Roselle school board sex abuse lawsuit after new law takes effect

TRENTON, NJ – A Roselle man who says he was sexually abused by a school employee will get his day in court after New Jersey’s Appellate Division ruled this week that a…

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Jersey Mike’s named No. 1 franchise in Entrepreneur’s 2026 Franchise 500 ranking

MANASQUAN, N.J. – Jersey Mike’s Subs has been ranked the top franchise in Entrepreneur magazine’s prestigious Franchise 500 list, marking a major milestone for the New Jersey-based sandwich chain as it continues…

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Hudson News Distributors cuts 236 jobs in Parsippany amid deepening financial crisis

PARSIPPANY, NJ – Hudson News Distributors, one of the Northeast’s largest magazine and book distributors, has laid off 236 employees at its New Jersey headquarters as the company faces mounting financial trouble…

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Lakewood’s Private School Bus Consortium to go Countywide Under New Proposal, State Funded

TRENTON, N.J. – A bill introduced in the New Jersey Senate seeks to create a three-year pilot program in Ocean County that would shift responsibility for nonpublic school transportation from local school…

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New ‘Barnegat Bay Protection Act’ would use fertilizer taxes for preservation and restoration

TRENTON, N.J. – A new proposal before the New Jersey Legislature seeks to establish a permanent funding stream dedicated to restoring and preserving the Barnegat Bay estuary and its watershed, one of…

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Ditch your lawn, save on taxes: New bill offers $250 tax credit for ripping out the grass

TOMS RIVER, N.J. – Residents living near Barnegat Bay may soon get a financial incentive to rip out their grass. A new bill sponsored by Senator James W. Holzapfel (R–Monmouth, Ocean) would…

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Jackson Leaders Discuss Limitations of new New Rental Housing Bureau, Leaving Residents Frustrated

JACKSON, N.J. – At a town hall roundtable this week, Jackson Township leaders openly acknowledged this week that while residents are demanding tougher enforcement against illegal rentals and overcrowded housing, many of…

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New industrial sublease opens at Marciante Warehouse in Jackson Township, Site of Former Italian American Club

JACKSON, N.J. – A newly built light industrial facility at 17 Cpl. Luigi Marciante Jr. Memorial Drive in Jackson Township has become available for sublease, offering up to 13,781 square feet of…

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NJ Senate pushes new bills to fight student eating disorders

Senate approves Corrado bills aimed at fighting eating disorders and boosting student mental health support TRENTON, NJ – Two bipartisan-backed bills to tackle eating disorders and expand mental health support for New…

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Newark lottery player hits $600K lottery jackpot

Essex County player pockets final Crossword Xtreme prize NEWARK, NJ – A lucky Newark resident just struck life-changing money after scratching their way to a $600,000 top prize in the New Jersey…

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Center: Political insider Noriko Kowaleski parties with member of the Toms River Council aligned against Toms River Mayor Dan Rodrick

Rodrick Says ‘No Way’ To New Political Patronage Job Created by ‘Mo Hill Gang’ Council

TOMS RIVER, N.J. – It’s the first regular township council meeting of 2026 and the newly elected township council is already creating jobs for their close friends and political allies by restoring…

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Five Pregnancy Cravings Only Jersey Girls Would Understand

Pregnancy cravings can be a wild ride, but in New Jersey, they take on a flavor all their own. Forget the usual pickle-and-ice-cream clichés—Garden State moms-to-be are craving foods as unique as…

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The Lakewood Scoop Named Official Newspaper of Jackson in Unanimous Council Vote

JACKSON, NJ – The Jackson Township Council has voted to name the Lakewood Scoop, Jersey Shore Online, and the Asbury Park Press as the official newspapers of the township. Based out of…

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Crashes and congestion snarl Monday morning commute across New York metro region

NEW YORK, NY – Commuters across the New York metropolitan area faced a challenging Monday morning drive, as multiple crashes, disabled vehicles, and heavy volume caused widespread delays on major highways and…

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Muslim Heritage Month flag raised above City Hall Newark as residents chant Allahu Ackbar

NEWARK, NJ – The Muslim flag was raised above Newark City Hall Friday afternoon as city officials, faith leaders, and community members gathered to mark New Jersey’s observance of Muslim Heritage Month…

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Crashes slow Friday morning commute across New York state

BUFFALO, N.Y. – Several crashes and lane restrictions across upstate New York and the Hudson Valley disrupted Friday morning traffic, with incidents reported from Erie County to Westchester and Long Island, according…

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NJ lawmakers push bill requiring lead screening for ‘pregnant person’ under new health guidelines

TRENTON, NJ – A new proposal in the New Jersey Legislature would require health care professionals to perform lead screening on pregnant ‘persons’ identified as being at risk for exposure, a move…

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Jackson’s Future on New Path As World’s Largest Yeshiva Purchases Blue Ribbon Middle School

JACKSON, NJ – Jackson Township is staring down the barrel of a major population and congestion boom like it has never seen before. The recent sale of Christa McAuliffe Middle School to…

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