Senate votes to ban ‘gas station heroin’ as Steinhardt bill targets tianeptine sales

TRENTON, N.J. – The New Jersey Senate has unanimously passed legislation sponsored by Senator Doug Steinhardt that would classify tianeptine — a substance often referred to as “gas station heroin” — as…

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Senate backs Bucco bill cutting red tape for public accountant licensing

TRENTON, N.J. – The New Jersey Senate has approved legislation sponsored by Senate Republican Leader Anthony M. Bucco that would streamline the licensing process for public accountants and make it easier for…

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NJEA Defends Superintendent Citta’s $80,000 Raise as Mayor Demands Resignation

TOMS RIVER, NJ – The Toms River Board of Education’s latest meeting was anything but ordinary. At its heart: Superintendent Mike Citta’s demand for an $80,000 raise—bringing his salary to $308,000. The…

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Garden State Equality appoints ‘black bearded lesbian’ after ex-director facing child assault charges

NEPTUNE CITY, N.J. – Garden State Equality, New Jersey’s leading LGBTQ advocacy organization, announced a change in leadership this week after longtime Executive Director Christian Fuscarino was charged with child endangerment and…

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Governor Murphy Pardons More Murderers, Drug Dealers, and Violent Criminals in Final Days in Office

TRENTON, N.J. – Marking one year since launching his clemency initiative, Governor Phil Murphy announced Wednesday that he has now granted more than 300 acts of clemency, including pardons and commutations, as…

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Phil Murphy Doubles Down on 2035 Gas Car Ban, Zero Emissions Plan As Term Enters Final Days

TRENTON, N.J. – Governor Phil Murphy on Wednesday announced a new Zero-Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Roadmap outlining the state’s progress in expanding electric transportation and its strategy to accelerate future adoption through major…

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No Bueno: Man wanted in multiple states captured in Ocean County

Ocean County man held without bail on theft and burglary charges TOMS RIVER, N.J. – Juan Bueno was booked into the Ocean County jail on Monday following his arrest on multiple theft…

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Illegal Alien Arrested for Multiple Charges of Child Sexual Assault in Toms River

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Nelson DeJesus Ramos-Diaz was taken into custody this week in Ocean County is being held without bail following a series of serious criminal charges related to child protection…

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The Great Decline: Student Testing Changes Have Devalued Grammar and Clarity for the Sake of Equitable Accomodations

TRENTON, NJ – Assemblywoman Dawn Fantasia (R-Sussex), a former English teacher and school administrator, is criticizing the New Jersey Department of Education for what she calls a years-long erosion of writing standards…

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Man Who Fired on State Police and Shot During Chase Near American Dream Mall Identified

NEWARK, NJ – The New Jersey Attorney General’s Office has released new details identifying the driver and six state troopers involved in a November 9 shooting that followed a high-speed pursuit through…

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Mount Laurel man pleads guilty in $1.5 million bank fraud and mail theft scheme

CAMDEN, NJ – A Mount Laurel man has admitted to participating in a large-scale bank fraud conspiracy involving stolen U.S. mail, counterfeit checks, and fraudulent debit cards that caused more than $424,000…

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NJ environmental group demands action after electricity rate hikes tied to PJM auction

TRENTON, NJ – The New Jersey League of Conservation Voters (LCV) is calling for stronger state intervention following the release of PJM Interconnection’s latest energy capacity auction results, which are expected to…

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Dems slam Kean after vote on GOP health care measure that ends ACA tax credits

TRENTON, NJ – Rep. Tom Kean Jr. is facing criticism after voting in favor of a Republican-backed health care proposal that would allow key Affordable Care Act (ACA) tax credits to expire…

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Strong winds to hit Hackettstown area as advisory issued for Friday

HACKETTSTOWN, NJ – A wind advisory has been issued for portions of northern New Jersey, Delaware, and southeast Pennsylvania as powerful gusts are expected to sweep through the region from early Friday…

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Online child abuse investigation ends with Toms River plea

Toms River man pleads guilty in child sexual abuse material case tied to multi-agency probe TOMS RIVER, NJ — A 23-year-old Toms River man has admitted to distributing and possessing child sexual…

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Court voids Monroe Township school board appointment for violating open meetings law

MONROE TOWNSHIP, NJ – The Superior Court of New Jersey’s Appellate Division on November 24 affirmed that the Monroe Township Board of Education’s closed-door discussions leading to the appointment of Matthew Gorham…

Mikie Sherrill Forces Publicly Funded Transition Team Members to Sign Non-Disclosure Agreements

Gov.-elect Mikie Sherrill is having members of her transition team sign confidentiality agreements to prevent leaks as they prepare for her administration to take office next month. TRENTON, N.J. – New Jersey…

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Jackson Wawa delivers big win to holiday player

Jackson player wins $10,000 on $5,000 Festive Frenzy ticket sold at Wawa TRENTON, NJ — A Jackson resident is celebrating a $10,000 win after purchasing a lucky $5,000 Festive Frenzy scratch-off ticket…

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Powerball pays out big in Parsippany with two $200K winners

Two Powerball players in Parsippany win $200K each as jackpot climbs to $1.25 billion TRENTON, NJ — Two lucky lottery players in Parsippany each won $200,000 in Monday’s Powerball drawing after matching…

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Mother killed in fiery Jackson crash had no family in U.S. as friends launch GoFundMe campaign for burial in Domican Republic

Jackson Police say the Perth Amboy woman died after attempting an illegal pass that led to a head-on collision. JACKSON, N.J. – A 43-year-old mother from Perth Amboy was killed Friday afternoon…

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