Bucco Bill to Enhance Punishment for Auto Theft Crimes Advances
Sen. Bucco's bill that increases penalties for auto theft crimes was approved by the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee.…
10th District Legislators Introduce Toll Relief Program Legislation for E-ZPass Commuters
To provide some financial relief for commuters, Senator Holzapfel and Assemblymen McGuckin and Catalano have introduced a bill to appropriate $250 million to the NJTA and SJTA in the form of a toll…
Police searching for man who held gun to juvenile’s head in Lawrence Township
LAWRENCE TOWNSHIP, NJ – The New Jersey State Police have released a sketch of a man alleged to have put a gun to the head of a juvenile in Lawrence Township. According…
Ocean County GOP Chairman suffers setback in ill-conceived power play for state seats
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Ocean County GOP Chairman George Gilmore suffered a setback in his quest to unseat incumbent assemblyman Greg McGuckin and to replace John Catalano with his own picks. Gilmore’s…
Stanfield Bill to Reduce The Human Trafficking of Women and Children of Color Approved
Sen. Stanfield's bill expanding the duties of the Commission on Human Trafficking to protect women and children of color was approved by the Senate Judiciary Committee.…
Singer Bill that Would Increase Aid for Adult Day Care Services Clears Committee
Legislation sponsored by Sen. Robert Singer that would increase the adult day care Medicaid per diem rate was approved today by the Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee.…
Committee Advances Singer/Bucco Bill that Would Increase Funding for Cancer Research
Legislation sponsored by Sens. Robert Singer and Anthony Bucco that provides more tax revenue from tobacco products to the NJ Cancer Research Fund was approved today by the Senate Health, Human Services…
Bucco: Murphy Passes the Buck on Public Employee Pension & Health Benefit Costs to Property Taxpayers
Sen. Anthony M. Bucco said Gov. Phil Murphy is passing the buck to property taxpayers after his mismanagement led to surging costs in public employee pensions and health benefits for local governments.…
Leader Of Drug Trafficking Organization Pleads Guilty To Trafficking Thousands Of Kilograms Of Cocaine
Damian Williams, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced today that CAMILO ENRIQUEZ-NUNEZ, a/k/a “Viejo,” the leader of a drug trafficking organization that distributed thousands of kilograms…
$38K Winning TAKE 5 Ticket Sold In The Bronx
BRONX, NEW YORK – The February 9th evening TAKE 5 drawing left one ticket winning $38,277.50. The lucky ticket was bought at All Savers Wine & Liquors on White Plains Road in…
Hudson County winning Fast Play Ticket Worth $24K
TRENTON, NJ – One lucky player purchased a ticket for the $2 Jersey Jackpot winning $24,916. The ticket was purchased for the $2 Jersey Jackpot and won 20% of the progressive jackpot. The winning…
Central Regional superintendent resigns in light of bullying, harassment scandal
BERKELEY TOWNSHIP, NJ – In New Jersey, school districts make a big deal about zero-tolerance for harassment, bullying and intimidation, but anyone with a child who experienced bullying in school, know that’s…
Soaring egg prices lead to black market trade, smuggling
Laurel Duggan on February 10, 2023 TRENTON, NJ – With egg prices soaring from around $2.99 per dozen in the New York and New Jersey area just a year ago to over…
Man who stabbed Pemberton cop set free by judge
PEMBERTON, NJ – A Browns Mills man who stabbed a Pemberton police officer in January has been set free by a judge following his pre-trial hearing, in accordance with New Jersey’s Bail…
Milford man facing arson charge after setting RV on fire
MILFORD, NJ – Police have arrested a Milford man for a May 2022 fire set inside an RV in the parking lot at Frenchtown business. Hunterdon County Prosecutor, Renée M. Robeson, announced…
Corrado Bill Honoring Women Veterans Earns Support
Women who served in the armed forces may soon be able to purchase custom license plates thanks to legislation sponsored by Sen. Kristin Corrado and endorsed today by the Senate Transportation Committee.…
Passaic County Lawyer Charged with Fraud in Connection with COVID-19 Relief Funds
NEWARK, N.J. – A Passaic County, New Jersey, attorney was arrested today for fraudulent acts he committed in connection with COVID-19 relief funds, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced. Morton Chirnomas, 60,…
U.S. Attorney’s Office Reaches Settlement with Ocean County Nail Salon to End Disability Discrimination
NEWARK, N.J. – The U.S. Attorney’s Office has reached settlement with an Ocean County, New Jersey, nail salon to resolve allegations that the salon discriminates against individuals with mobility impairments in violation…
$25,000 fast cash jackpot won in Bayonne
BAYONNE, NJ – A player who bought their $2 Jersey Jackpot lottery ticket at Pyramid Traders in Bayonne won 20% of the progressive jackpot on Wednesday. The New Jersey Lottery Commission said…
Polistina, Guardian & Swift Oppose NJDEP Permit Plan that Would Unfairly Restrict Access to Wharton State Forest
Sen. Vince Polistina, Asm. Don Guardian, and Asw. Claire Swift oppose a plan proposed by the NJDEP that would impose costly permits for access to roads and pathways in Wharton State Forest.…
