Manchester officer earns Traffic Safety Specialist designation for highway enforcement expertise

MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Patrolman Brendan Brush of the Manchester Township Police Department has been awarded the Traffic Safety Specialist Level 1 designation, recognizing his advanced training and expertise in highway safety…

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Toms River man arrested after investigators find child sex abuse images on USB drive

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A 39-year-old Toms River man has been charged with possession of child sexual abuse material following a joint investigation led by the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office, officials announced…

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Latino Food Truck Festival brings wine, music and fireworks to Millstone winery

NEW EGYPT, N.J. — The Latino Food Truck Festival opened Saturday at Laurita Winery, drawing crowds for a weekend of wine tasting, live music, and Latin flavors from a lineup of mobile…

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Trees and poles block major NJ roadways as crashes and delays snarl Friday commute

NEWARK, N.J. — Commuters faced heavy delays and multiple road closures across New Jersey on Friday morning, as a series of incidents impacted traffic on major highways and local routes. A downed…

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Leonia first responders handle two fires simultaneously, assist NYPD tribute

LEONIA, N.J. — On Thursday evening, Leonia emergency crews responded to two separate incidents, assisting with a car fire on Route 95 and a structure fire on Bergen Boulevard. Leonia Police and…

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NJ bill seeks to block state funding for legal aid to immigrants facing deportation

TRENTON, N.J. — A bill introduced in the New Jersey Senate would prohibit the use of state funds to provide legal assistance to individuals facing detention or deportation due to their immigration…

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Four Paterson gang members indicted in van ambush shooting tied to turf war

NEWARK, N.J. — Four alleged members of the violent Paterson street gang “4K” have been indicted in connection with a 2022 shooting targeting rival gang members, Acting U.S. Attorney Alina Habba announced…

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Migrants crossing U.S. border during Biden administration.

NJ Democrats Want Amnesty and Citizenship for Estimated 900,000 Undocumented Migrants

TRENTON, N.J. — The New Jersey General Assembly introduced a resolution calling on the President and U.S. Congress to pass federal legislation granting amnesty and an eight-year path to citizenship for the…

Local Politics·Top Headlines

NJ bill would block landlords from using immigration status to intimidate or evict tenants

TRENTON, N.J. — Proposed legislation in New Jersey aims to stop landlords from using a tenant’s immigration or citizenship status as a weapon to pressure or evict them for asserting their housing…

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NJ bill would expand full health coverage to undocumented pregnant women and infants

TRENTON, N.J. — Legislation introduced in the New Jersey Senate would authorize full NJ FamilyCare health coverage for undocumented pregnant women and their infants up to one year of age, expanding access…

Health and Wellness·New Jersey News

Two Bronx men sentenced for multistate bank fraud that hit 22 banks and 48 victims

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Two men from the Bronx have been sentenced to federal prison for running a multistate bank fraud conspiracy that targeted at least 28 individuals and 20 businesses, the U.S.…

New York News

Some Toms River Councilmembers Say Veterans Lack Skills to Be Police Officers, Citing PTSD, Violence, Training

by Phil Stilton (USMC 1991-1995) TOMS RIVER, NJ – American veterans are not fit to serve as police officers in Toms River. That was the loud and clear message delivered by anti-veteran…

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Road flooded - Use Caution, police advise alternate routes.

Lodi police warn residents in flood zones to relocate as storm approaches

LODI, N.J. — The Lodi Police Department is urging residents in flood-prone neighborhoods to move vehicles to higher ground and consider temporary relocation as powerful storms threaten to inundate the area Thursday.…

Andy Kim votes to block arms deal for Israel, Booker votes no

TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey’s two U.S. senators broke ranks this week over a proposed arms sale to Israel, with Sen. Cory Booker voting against a resolution that would have blocked the…

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McHacked: Hackers Expose 64 Million Applicants Using McDonald’s Job Application Chat Bot

TRENTON— Bad news for anyone in New Jersey who might have used McDonad’s AI Chat Bot to apply for a job. Hackers have exposed your information due to a simple password used…

Community News·Business News·Jackson Township News·Local Politics

Popular Energy Drink Recalled After Cans Filled with Alcoholic High Noon Vodka Seltzer Instead

NEW YORK – If you’re feeling a little more energized from your energy drink this week, there’s a good reason why. You could be drinking vodka seltzer instead. High Noon has announced…

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Illegal alien charged with stalking in Ocean County

TOMS RIVER — An illegal alien is in custody in Ocean County following multiple charges of stalking and violating court orders, according to inmate records released Thursday. Julio Avila-Garrido, who was booked…

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Hindu leader urges all NJ schools to close for Diwali after 29 districts add holiday

TRENTON — Hindu community leaders are pushing for all New Jersey schools to close for Diwali, following announcements by 29 school districts that they will observe the festival as a student holiday…

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Paterson man gets 48 years for brutal double murder in Hackensack

HACKENSACK — A Paterson man was sentenced Tuesday to 48 years in state prison for the 2021 stabbing deaths of two people in a gruesome double murder that stunned a quiet Hackensack…

New Jersey News·North Jersey News

Roof fire sparks evacuation at Holmdel nursing home

HOLMDEL — A fire broke out on the roof of a Holmdel nursing home Wednesday afternoon, prompting an emergency response and the relocation of residents from one wing of the facility. At…

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