Whale washed ashore in Brigantine. Photo provided by NOAA.

Whale scientist with Biden administration sounded alarm on off-shore wind farm last spring, ignored

TOMS RIVER, NJ – A scientist working for the administration of President Joe Biden sounded the alarm on off-shore wind farms and their impact on local marine life months before dead whales…

Deceased humpback whale spotted by Coast Guard near Sandy Hook

MONMOUTH COUNTY, NJ – A deceased humpback whale was spotted by the U.S. Coast Guard on Monday floating near the Ambrose Channel, a shipping lane used by vessels in the New York…

Stanfield Bill That Expands Street Vending Laws for Veterans Advances

Sen. Stanfield's bill that allows honorably discharged veterans to sell goods in more locations was advanced by the State Government, Wagering, Tourism and Historic Prevention Senate Committee.…

Bramnick & Bucco Call for Action on Legislation After Press Investigation Finds State Government Agencies Not Answering the Phone

After a press investigation found that state government agencies aren't answering the phone when people call for help, Sen. Jon Bramnick and Sen. Tony Bucco said it's time to pass a bill…

This summer job in Delaware comes with a free sandwich every shift

REHOBOTH BEACH, DE – Wawa has announced it is hiring over one thousand associates to work at locations along the Delaware beachfront this summer and it’s giving employees a free hoagie on…

Community unites to support Philadelphia firefighter who fell from roof

PHILADELPHIA, PA – A Philadelphia firefighter who fell from the roof of a burning building with people reportedly trapped inside on Saturday is being treated for multiple critical injuries. On Saturday, Randy…

Essex County Man Indicted in Scheme to Steal Checks and Defraud Banks

NEWARK, N.J. – An Essex County, New Jersey, man was charged for his role in a scheme to steal and alter checks from the mail and fraudulently obtain funds from banks by…

Three of the Highest-Ranking MS-13 Leaders in the World Arrested on Terrorism and Racketeering Charges

Earlier today, in federal court in Central Islip, a four-count indictment was unsealed charging 13 of the highest-ranking MS-13 leaders in the world with directing the transnational criminal organization’s criminal activities in…

Sanctions Evasion and Money Laundering Charges Unsealed Against Specially Designated Global Terrorist Mohammad Bazzi and Talal Chahine

A three-count indictment was unsealed today in United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York charging Mohammad Ibrahim Bazzi, a Lebanese and Belgian citizen, and Talal Chahine, a Lebanese…

Lakewood man pleads guilty to soliciting minor online

LAKEWOOD, NJ – A Lakewood man has pleaded guilty to attempting to coerce a young juvenile girl online. United States Attorney Philip R. Sellinger said Samuel Schwinger, 37, of Lakewood, New Jersey,…

Truck smashed through police accident scene on Route 80

WESTFIELD, NJ – An accident scene on Route 80 got worse on Thursday when the driver of a truck crashed into several police vehicles, a fire truck and an ambulance after ignoring…

Police light, traffic safety officer - Stock Photo by Daniel Tadevosyan

Fair Lawn police ask community to stay vigilant during planned day of hate

FAIR LAWN, NJ – Police in Fair Lawn are asking residents to use caution today as an Idaho white supremacist group declared today a “National Day of Hate”. “We are aware of…

“The Chairman is targeting me” Gove announces she will fight back against Gilmore

TOMS RIVER, NJ – According to a report today, New Jersey Assemblywoman Diane Gove said Ocean County GOP Chairman George Gilmore is targeting her. Gove says Gilmore, in a coordinated scorched earth…

Ironworkers on Route 37 bridge assist in rescue of distressed kayaker in Barnegat Bay

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Two ironworkers working on the Route 37 bridge project in Toms River, above the Barnegat Bay, noticed a boater in distress Friday afternoon and threw the stranded kayaker…

ATF agent who shot suspected gun dealer in Trenton cleared

TRENTON, NJ – An investigation into a shooting by an ATF agent during an undercover gun trafficking operation has been cleared of wrongdoing by the Mercer County Prosecutor’s Office and the New…

Governor Murphy’s secret school funding could land Jackson district with $9 million shortfall in 2023

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – Brick township schools face possible layoffs in the 2023-24 school budget process. In Toms River, school board officials are also preparing for a budget shortfall next year due…

Hyundai, Kia release software update as cars targeted for theft due to flaws

If you have been following the news closely, a large number of cars stolen in the New Jersey region lately have been Hyundais and Kias. That’s because a software flaw, popularized on…

Lakewood Police Department announces response after call for National Day of Hate

LAKEWOOD, NJ – After a small anti-Semitic group based out of Iowa declared Saturday, February 25th as a “National Day of Hate”, police across the country are taking the threats seriously, but…

Bramnick Bill to Teach Students How to Cope With Grief Advances

Sen. Bramnick's bill that instructs school districts to teach high school students about how to cope with grief was advanced by the Senate Education Committee.…

Bramnick Bill to Protect People from Being Unknowingly Tracked Advances

Sen. Jon Bramnick’s legislation that criminalizes the use of a tracking device or software to track someone without their consent was approved today by the Senate Judiciary Committee.…

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