Murder carjacking and racketeering charges hit 15 in Trenton

15 alleged OutSouf gang members indicted in sweeping Trenton racketeering case TRENTON, N.J. — Fifteen alleged members of a violent Trenton street gang have been indicted on racketeering, murder, attempted murder, carjacking…

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Ocean County GOP Commissioner Describes Flight from Iranian Islamic State to Find Success in America in Business and Politics

A young refugee from Iran rose to become one of New Jersey’s most influential county leaders TOMS RIVER, NJ – Frank Sadeghi, who once escaped the oppressive regime of Iran as a…

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Manchester Zoning Board Denies Mikvah Application After Months of Hearings

MANCHESTER — After a series of hearings that stretched over several months, the Manchester Township Zoning Board of Adjustment voted unanimously to deny an application seeking to establish a mikvah inside a…

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Orange employee’s discrimination case tossed by federal court

City sought to keep lawsuit in federal court, but judge rules no longer any federal claims to decide NEWARK, NJ – A federal judge in New Jersey has ruled that a lawsuit…

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Judge orders bond hearing for ICE detainee from Guinea held since October

Court rejects government’s claim of mandatory detention, citing due process and recent precedent NEWARK, NJ – A federal judge in New Jersey has ruled that a Guinean man detained by U.S. Immigration…

North Jersey News

NJ bill would require employee training on service dog access rights

Legislation introduced in the New Jersey Senate would mandate employee training on the legal rights of individuals with guide or service dogs in public places. New Jersey, NJ – A bipartisan bill…

Good News·Pets and Animals·Top Headlines

Downtown Toms River addiction re-entry center shuts down after two years

The New Jersey Reentry Corporation has closed its Ocean County location in Toms River and shifted services to its Neptune office in Monmouth County. Toms River, NJ – The New Jersey Reentry…

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Ocean County man held without bail on sexual assault charges

Ocean County man has been lodged in the county jail on multiple sexual assault and child endangerment charges, court records show. Ocean County, NJ – An Ocean County man is being held…

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Statewide lottery surge drops six figure wins across NJ

$576,800 ticket leads week of big New Jersey Lottery wins across the state TRENTON, NJ — A $576,800 winning ticket sold in Cape May County topped a week that saw 13 New…

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Lakewood teen charged with murder in deadly Pearl Street shooting

A teenage suspect has been charged with murder after a male victim was fatally shot Sunday night in Lakewood. Lakewood, NJ – A teenager has been charged with murder and weapons offenses…

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Fleet of offshore vessels spotted off Sandy Hook to support ongoing Empire Wind project

Three specialized ships were visible off the New Jersey coast Monday morning as the massive offshore wind farm prepares for its next construction phase. SANDY HOOK, NJ – A trio of large…

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Litter of Labrador puppies dumped in Walmart parking lot find good homes through Monmouth SCPA

Three-week-old lab/shepherd puppies left in freezing Walmart parking lot find safety and new homes through multistate rescue effort. EATONTOWN, NJ – Monmouth County SPCA staff are celebrating the successful adoption of a…

Monmouth County News·Pets and Animals

Heavy snow caused ice rink tent collapse in Westfield’s Gumbert Park

Emergency crews responded to a partial collapse of the tent structure at The Westfield Rink in Gumbert Park Wednesday afternoon, prompting a safety response but no reported injuries. WESTFIELD, NJ – Police…

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Poll finds 70% of voters support voter ID ahead of 2026 midterms

TRENTON, NJ – A new Cygnal National Voter Trends poll shows strong bipartisan support for voter identification requirements and continued voter trust in Republicans on major issues including the economy, immigration, and…

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Virginia Attorney General joins multistate coalition defending birthright citizenship before U.S. Supreme Court

RICHMOND, VA – Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones announced Thursday that his office has joined a coalition of 25 attorneys general urging the U.S. Supreme Court to uphold birthright citizenship, arguing that…

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Teacher charged after knife found in desk drawer at Neptune Middle School

Officials say a large stainless-steel knife was discovered in the teacher’s desk drawer during a police investigation. Freehold, N.J. – A Point Pleasant Beach man employed as a teacher in Neptune Township…

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Mikie Sherrill condemns action against AI company by federal government

The president accuses the AI company of undermining national security, while New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill and tech industry leaders defend its ethical stance on surveillance and autonomous weapons. Washington, D.C. –…

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Ocean City Police Department set to move headquarters next week

Temporary relocation will allow for replacement of the department’s 100-year-old Central Avenue building Ocean City, N.J. – For the first time in its history, the Ocean City Police Department is packing up…

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Fire near Hoboken PATH tunnel halts service to Manhattan; no injuries reported

Crews are replacing damaged rail components and conducting safety tests before service can resume between Hoboken, the World Trade Center, and 33rd Street. Hoboken, N.J. – PATH service between Hoboken and Manhattan…

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Governor Mikie Sherrill vows to block federal plan for ICE detention facility in Roxbury Township

The governor accuses the Trump Administration and DHS of “chilling disregard for human life” in letter to Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. Trenton, N.J. – Governor Mikie Sherrill is taking direct aim…

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