Lakewood’s Jewish councils unite behind Ciattarelli in historic first of its kind political endorsement

Lakewood, NJ – In a political shift without precedent, every Jewish council in the Lakewood region has endorsed Republican gubernatorial nominee Jack Ciattarelli for governor. The coordinated announcement marks the first time…

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Campaign chaos in Clifton as Ciattarelli signs defaced with genocide Gaza messages

Clifton, NJ – Residents in Clifton woke up to a wave of political vandalism this week as campaign signs supporting Republican gubernatorial nominee Jack Ciattarelli were found defaced with pro-Palestinian stickers. Dozens…

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Twice-released illegal immigrant indicted in deadly Lakewood crash that killed mother and daughter

LAKEWOOD, NJ – A Red Bank man who had twice been released after prior arrests now faces multiple homicide charges following a fatal July crash that killed a mother and her 11-year-old…

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Teen gets 18 years in deadly Asbury Park triple shooting

Two men sentenced in deadly Asbury Park triple shooting that killed 21-year-old man FREEHOLD, NJ — Two men have been sentenced in connection with a 2023 triple shooting at an Asbury Park…

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Democrats, Bill Spadea spread false claim that Jack Ciattarelli attended Trump sponsored Mar-a-Lago fundraiser

TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey’s governor’s race turned sharply combative Friday after Democrats, NJ101.5 radio host Bill Spadea, and several social media accounts circulated claims that Republican candidate Jack Ciattarelli was leaving…

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Ocean County man arrested for criminal sexual contact

TOMS RIVER, NJ – An Ocean County man was booked into custody Thursday on several felony and misdemeanor charges, including criminal sexual contact, criminal coercion, and criminal restraint, according to county inmate…

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Hackensack man, 19, arrested after cyber crimes unit raid uncovers lewd images of children

HACKENSACK, NJ – A 19-year-old Hackensack man was arrested Friday after investigators found evidence of child sexual abuse material during a search of his home, authorities announced. Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella…

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E-bike rider killed in crash with marked police vehicle

Cyclist hit by police vehicle in Middletown dies as AG’s office launches investigation MIDDLETOWN, NJ — A cyclist struck by a marked police vehicle on State Route 36 has died from his…

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Brick honors record-setting Mustangs with official Baseball Team Day

Brick, N.J. – Mayor Lisa Crate has proclaimed October 22 as Brick Memorial High School Baseball Team Day in recognition of the Mustangs’ historic 2025 season that saw the team set multiple…

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Phil Murphy’s California Dreamin’ Punishment of Contract Workers Will Threaten Livelihoods and crush small businesses

Morristown, N.J. – The Garden State Initiative (GSI) is sounding the alarm over a proposed New Jersey Department of Labor rule that the group says would dramatically restrict independent contracting, threatening the…

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Ciattarelli vows to reopen state park roads locked down by Murphy on ‘Day One’ if elected governor

Hammonton, N.J. – Republican gubernatorial candidate Jack Ciattarelli says one of his first acts as governor would be to remove barriers blocking access to Wharton State Forest, pledging to restore “freedom and…

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Mikie Sherrill Opposed the Parental Rights and Wants to Force Children Into LGBTQ+ Classes with No Way Ou

Toms River, NJ – Democratic gubernatorial candidate Mikie Sherrill continues to face intense criticisim from opponents and conservative groups over her past vote against a federal parental rights bill and recent statements…

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Three men charged in shooting death of 18-year-old Tristan Reeves in Long Branch

LONG BRANCH, NJ – Three men have been charged in connection with the fatal shooting of 18-year-old Tristan Reeves earlier this year, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago announced Friday. Aiden Terlecki,…

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Illegal migrant indicted in Lakewood crash that killed mother and 11-year-old daughter

LAKEWOOD, N.J. – A ‘Red Bank’ man, who is a twice-released criminal alien accused of driving drunk and causing a deadly head-on crash that killed a mother and her young daughter, has…

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Murphy calls N.J. governor’s race “really close,” urges residents to vote early, praises Mikie Sherrill

TRENTON, N.J. — Gov. Phil Murphy said the New Jersey governor’s race remains “really close,” describing it as part of a broader trend of political division nationwide. Speaking on Ask Governor Murphy,…

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The Whole Thing Sucks: Murphy Slams Trump Crackdown on Criminal Illegal Aliens

NEWARK, N.J. – Gov. Phil Murphy sharply criticized federal immigration detention practices during a live radio appearance, calling the system “the whole thing sucks” and arguing that federal authorities are increasingly targeting…

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Sen. Amato backs GOP plan to cut energy taxes, urges refund of ratepayer windfall

TRENTON, N.J. – Senator Carmen Amato Jr. (R-9) is throwing his support behind a Republican proposal to suspend key state energy taxes in an effort to reduce household utility bills, calling on…

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Hackensack man charged with child endangerment and assault following investigation

HACKENSACK, N.J. – A 34-year-old Hackensack man has been arrested on charges of child endangerment and aggravated assault after authorities say he repeatedly struck a juvenile during an incident earlier this week.…

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Murphy blasts storm absence coverage as political, blames ‘right-wing rags’

NEWARK, N.J. – Gov. Phil Murphy dismissed criticism over his out-of-state weekend during recent severe weather as politically driven. He said the outcry was fueled by “right-wing political rags” masquerading as news…

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Grand Jury Finds No Evidence of Wrongdoing in AG Case Against Toms River Cops for Man Who Died While in Custody

TRENTON, N.J. – A state grand jury has declined to bring criminal charges against seven Ocean County law enforcement officers following a yearlong investigation into the 2024 death of a Toms River…

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