Top NJ Senate Staffer Sentenced in Financial Campaign Scam

NEWARK, N.J. – Antonio Teixeira, a 44-year-old resident of Elizabeth, New Jersey, and former staff member in the New Jersey Senate, was sentenced on Tuesday to eight months of home confinement and…

Man Found Dead Along Dover Train Tracks

DOVER, NJ – A death investigation has been initiated in Dover, New Jersey following the discovery of a deceased male on the railroad tracks near West Clinton Street. Dover Police officers responded…

Cops Least of Problem for Paterson Drug Dealer Busted with $1 Million in Product

PATERSON, NJ – Pedro Rodriguez Avalo, 30, was arrested on June 27, following the execution of a search warrant that led to the discovery of approximately three and a half pounds of…

Watch: Manhattan Crane Collapses, Six Injured

NEW YORK, NY – A large crane collapse in New York City has resulted in significant traffic disruptions, affecting commuters’ travel plans and causing delays for routes towards the Lincoln Tunnel. Six…

Hill Aligned Political Boss to be Seated as Judge in Toms River

TOMS RIVER, NJ – The Toms River Township Council has announced that the leader of the Republicans For Toms River political club, aligned with Toms River Mayor Maurice Hill, will be installed…

Mo Hill Team Moves to Protect Political Hires After Election Loss

TOMS RIVER, NJ – A move to redefine the employment status of several patronage jobs awarded by Toms River Mayor Maurice Hill into possible unionized and protected positions is on the agenda…

Upcoming DWI Checkpoint Announced in Randolph

RANDOLPH, NJ – The Morris County Prosecutor’s Office in conjunction with the Randolph Police Department will be implementing a Driving While Intoxicated checkpoint in Randolph over the weekend of July 28-30, as…

Ocean County Mall was 1976 Catalyst for Toms River’s Commercial Boom

TOMS RIVER, NJ – The Ocean County Mall has been the economic anchor of Toms River for decades, not Downtown Toms River. The same holds true to the Route 37 corridor and…

New Jersey Turnpike USA 10/20/2019 Toll Booth

NYC Congestion Tax is Nothing Compared to the Cost of Phil Murphy’s Radical Energy Agenda

TRENTON, NJ – As New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy launches his lawsuit against the New York City congestion tax and pushes for a gasoline-powered car ban by 2035, few are paying attention…

District 10 Lawmakers: Governor Murphy’s Extreme Energy Priorities Will Cost Taxpayers Dearly

District 10 lawmakers warned that Gov. Murphy's extreme energy policies that would ban affordable natural gas will drive up energy costs for utility payers and make the state more unaffordable for low-…

Chris Christie Hardly Talks About His Gas Tax and Bail Reform on Campaign Trail

TRENTON, NJ – Former Governor Chris Christie is talking tough on the campaign trail when it comes to his opponents, but he’s been pretty quiet when it comes to talking about two…

Pick-6 Rolls to $20.8M, 12 Players Win Big

TRENTON, NJ- Monday’s Pick-6 drawing, held on July 24, showcased 12 fortunate winners who matched five out of six white balls drawn. Among those lucky individuals, one ticket holder managed to secure…

$1 Million Winning Ticket Sold in Monmouth County

HOLMDEL, NJ- One New Jersey Lottery ticket matched five of the five white balls drawn for the Monday, July 24, drawing winning the $1,000,000 second-tier prize. The ticket was sold at 7-Eleven #27769, 2145 Route 35, Holmdel…

Monmouth County Killer Gets 30 Years in Prison

FREEHOLD, NJ – Christopher Aparicio-Reyes, a local man who admitted to killing a woman in his Long Branch home in 2015, has been sentenced to 30 years in state prison, as announced…

Overnight Gas Main Rupture Shuts Down Route 18 in East Brunswick

EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ – A contractor struck a 24-inch gas main in East Brunswick, forcing the closure of Route 18. At 1:34 AM, the East Brunswick Police Department received information about a…

Ocean County Courthouse Annex $42 Million Over Initial Budget

TOMS RIVER, NJ – The Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholders has approved a $92 million funding plan to build an annex to the Ocean County Justice Complex. The cost to build…

Christie: I Played Hillary Clinton in Trump Debate Roleplay

Former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie made an unsettling admission this week on the campaign trail while visiting New Hampshire. During a campaign town hall event, Christie revealed that he roleplayed Hillary…

Two Shore Men Sentenced for Drug Charges

FREEHOLD, NJ – Paul Anderson, 31, of Long Branch, and Simon Anderson, 33, of Sayreville, were sentenced to New Jersey State Prison on Friday. The announcement was made by Monmouth County Prosecutor…

If You See These in Your Yard, State Officials Advise Killing Them

TOMS RIVER, NJ – They’re back! Spotted lantern flies have been spotted across Ocean County, getting read to begin their annual path of destruction. The government says you need to kill them…

Governor Murphy to Attend Longshoremen’s Convention in Hollywood

TRENTON – New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy will be visiting Hollywood, Florida on Tuesday to address the members of the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) at their 56th Quadrennial Convention. The event will…

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