NJ bill creates new state program to connect migrants and refugees with public resources

TRENTON, N.J. — The New Jersey Legislature is considering a bill that would create a state-run program to help migrants and refugees access public services including housing, healthcare, education, job training, and…

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Jersey City shelter goes no-kill after takeover transforms animal care

JERSEY CITY, N.J. — Jersey City’s in-house animal shelter has earned national No-Kill Shelter status and shattered local adoption records just 18 months after taking full control of animal care and control…

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NJ hospitals praised in U.S. News report for cancer and heart care

WEST ORANGE, N.J. — Two RWJBarnabas Health hospitals have been named among the top 10 in New Jersey and the top 25 in the Mid-Atlantic Region in the U.S. News & World…

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AG investigating after police return fire on suspect who shot at cops in Newark standoff

NEWARK, N.J. — A man was shot and wounded Monday afternoon after exchanging gunfire with law enforcement officers during the execution of an arrest warrant in Newark, according to the New Jersey…

Fugitive arrested in New York for deadly D.C. shooting

WASHINGTON, D.C. — A fugitive wanted in connection with a deadly 2024 shooting in Southeast D.C. has been arrested in New York, police announced Friday. On October 21, 2024, officers responded to…

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Progressives Clash With Climate Activists as New Flood Rule Would Negatively Impact Affordable Housing Mandates

TRENTON, N.J. — A major rulemaking initiative to fortify New Jersey against rising sea levels and increasing flood risks is facing both pushback and support as the state nears a key decision…

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Sherrill flip flops on Zohran Mamdani, Distancing Herself from Socialist New York City Democrat Candidate

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congresswoman. Mikie Sherrill is facing backlash after appearing to reverse her stance on New York Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani, a Democratic Socialist known for progressive policies that have drawn national…

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New Homeless Camp Outside White House Eerily Similar to Pop-Up Homeless Camp in Toms River

Homeless camp reappears outside White House day after Trump orders crackdown WASHINGTON — A new homeless encampment has emerged directly across from the White House this week, one day after the President…

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Justice Department sues New York City over sanctuary policies

NEW YORK, NY — The U.S. Department of Justice filed a lawsuit Thursday against New York City, Mayor Eric Adams, and other city officials, challenging the city’s sanctuary laws as unconstitutional. Filed…

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Brick GOP Leader Under Fire for Taking Campaign Payments Finds New Gig With Mayoral Candidate

BRICK, N.J. — Top leaders of the Brick Republican Club who have been facing mounting calls to resign following revelations of in-kind payments and campaign expenditures that some say reflect mismanagement and…

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Murphy administration’s proposed coastal rules could end the Jersey Shore as we know it

TOMS RIVER — Proposed state regulations from Governor Phil Murphy’s administration are drawing sharp criticism across the Jersey Shore, where local officials and residents say the measures could drive up costs, suppress…

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Illegal Immigrant New Yorker pleads guiltyfatal Garden State Parkway crash after 15 years on the run

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A New York man who fled justice for more than a decade has pleaded guilty to strict liability vehicular homicide in connection with a 2009 crash that killed…

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New law gives military dependents more flexibility in college grading

TRENTON — Governor Phil Murphy on Tuesday signed into law a bipartisan bill sponsored by Senator Parker Space (R-24) that expands academic grading options for the dependents of military service members enrolled…

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Morris County Update: Two Earthquakes Shake North Jersey as Chris Christie Travels to Trenton

RANDOLPH, N.J. — Here’s today’s Morris County breakdown. Two minor earthquakes struck Morris County within 24 hours on Monday, according to data from the U.S. Geological Survey. The event happened the same…

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Newark man pleads guilty to firearms charges including possession of ghost gun and illegal machine gun

NEWARK, N.J. — A 22-year-old Essex County man pleaded guilty Tuesday to multiple federal firearms offenses, including possession of a ghost gun and an illegally modified machine gun, U.S. Attorney Alina Habba…

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Mikie Sherrill Doesn’t Like Her New Nickname, Vanilla Harris, Domain Name Registered Links to Campaign Website

TRENTON, N.J. — A nickname coined by a conservative social media user has drawn a bizarre digital response from Rep. Mikie Sherrill’s campaign, or followers, escalating tensions in New Jersey’s gubernatorial race.…

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Burger 25 Quickly Becoming the Go-To Hamburger Joint at the Jersey Shore

Nestled along the vibrant Jersey Shore, Burger 25 has rapidly emerged as a beloved destination for burger enthusiasts, locals, and tourists alike. With its fresh ingredients, creative menu, and family-owned charm, this…

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Is the Jersey Shore’s Reputation as a Tourist Trap Really True?

SEASIDE HEIGHTS, NJ – A recent viral video that mocks the cost of coming to the Jersey Shore had us thinking. Is it really as bad as the viral video claims when…

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Jersey City Animal Care & Control earns no-kill shelter status for 2025

JERSEY CITY, N.J. — Jersey City Animal Care & Control has been officially recognized as a no-kill shelter for 2025 by the Best Friends Animal Society, following a year of marked improvements…

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Pork Roll Takes a Back Seat to the Jersey Tomato Sandwich in Summer

There’s nothing like a pork roll egg and cheese. This is true, but in the summer, in New Jersey, nothing beats a Jersey tomato sandwich. As the sun’s warmth ripens the fields…

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