Heavy machinery was used to significantly damage a new retaining wall that borders the intersection of South Minisink and Cheesequake Road.

Vandals destroy retaining wall at Sayreville construction site

SAYREVILLE, NJ – Police are investigating after a large retaining wall at the Ashland construction project on Cheesequake Road in Sayreville last week. “New Jersey State Police and Sayreville Police Department are…

Bucco Responds to Gov. Murphy State of the State Address With a Simple Question: Are You Better Off Today?

Sen. Anthony Bucco responded to the Governor’s State of the State address by questioning the Governor’s seemly tone-deaf portrayal of strength.…

Holzapfel, McGuckin & Catalano Introduce Bill to Implement Comprehensive Ban of TikTok on All State Devices

Sen. Jim Holzapfel and Asm. Greg McGuckin and John Catalano introduced legislation to implement a comprehensive ban TikTok on all State government devices. A recent directive from the Murphy administration only applies…

Schepisi Bill that Would Increase the Safety of Drinking Water Advanced by Committee

The Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee approved legislation today sponsored by Sen. Holly Schepisi that would help municipally-owned water companies comply with new DEP regulations.…

Electric Appliance Advocates Backed Study Driving Push To Ban Gas Stoves

Electric Appliance Advocates Backed Study Driving Push To Ban Gas Stoves Jack McEvoy on January 11, 2023 A recent study that linked gas-burning stoves to childhood asthma cases was backed by two…

California Man Convicted of Bismarck Bank Robbery

BISMARCK – United States Attorney Mac Schneider announced that on January 11, 2023, following a 2-day trial, a jury returned a guilty verdict on a charge of Bank Robbery against Robert Andrew…

Toms River invites residents to speak about controversial Ciba Geigy development plan

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Toms River Mayor Maurice Hill is inviting residents to put their opinions on the public record as the state of New Jersey announced a plan that would allow…

Jackson school district announces deadline to opt out of 8th grade sex curriculum studies

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – The Jackson Township School District is allowing families to opt out of the controversial state mandate sex education course that has been reported in news reports over the…

Hudson County Man Sentenced to 51 Months in Prison for Drug Conspiracy and Possession with Intent to Distribute Cocaine

NEWARK, N.J. – A Hudson County, New Jersey, man was sentenced to 51 months in prison for conspiring to distribute and possessing with intent to distribute cocaine, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger…

DEA agents operating in Fort Lee shoot suspect

FORT LEE, NJ – DEA agents operating a case in Bergen County were involved in a shooting incident that sent one suspect to the hospital in stable condition on Tuesday. According to…

Megamillions jackpot increases to $1.35 billion

Who wants to be a billionaire? The chances are slim, but the next jackpot for the Megamillions lottery is now worth $1.35 billion before taxes. The winning numbers in the Jan. 10…

Metal drums similar to the ones removed from the Ciba Geigy superfund site in Toms River - Stock Photo.

EPA Ok with 250-acre city at Ciba Geigy Superfund site, here’s how you can stop it

TOMS RIVER, NJ – At last week’s township council meeting, Toms River Mayor Maurice Hill announced a plan to build residential, industrial and commercial developments at the Toms River Ciba-Giegy Superfund Site.…

Multiple Blue State School Districts Implement Mask Mandates As Students Return To The Classroom

Multiple Blue State School Districts Implement Mask Mandates As Students Return To The Classroom Reagan Reese on January 10, 2023 More school districts are implementing mask requirements to combat an increase in…

Morris County Man Admits Defrauding Department of Veterans Affairs and Threatening Federal Agent

NEWARK, N.J. – A Morris County, New Jersey, man today admitted defrauding the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) of more than $118,000 in disability benefits and sending an interstate text message threatening…

Five Florida Men Sentenced for Conspiracy and Interstate Transportation of over $1.3 Million of Stolen Perfume

NEWARK, N.J. – Five men were sentenced today for their roles in a conspiracy to transport over $1.3 million worth of stolen perfume products out of New Jersey to Florida, U.S. Attorney…

Two Men Sentenced To Prison For Distributing Controlled Substances Resulting In Death

SCRANTON – The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced today that Demetrius Taylor, age 30, of Patterson, New Jersey, and Joseph Decker, age 28, of Monroe County,…

Mercer County Man Sentenced to 27 Months in Prison for Interfering with Law Enforcement Officers During Civil Disorder

NEWARK, N.J. – A Mercer County, New Jersey, man was sentenced today to 27 months in prison for attempting to interfere with law enforcement officers during a civil disorder when he attempted…

JUDGE ANDREW P. NAPOLITANO: Americans Should Carefully Watch The DEA And Its Usage Of ‘Graphite.’ Here’s Why

JUDGE ANDREW P. NAPOLITANO: Americans Should Carefully Watch The DEA And Its Usage Of ‘Graphite.’ Here’s Why Judge Andrew P. Napolitano on January 8, 2023 During the course of an FBI written…

Biden Admin Considering A Nationwide Ban On Gas Stoves

Biden Admin Considering A Nationwide Ban On Gas Stoves Jack McEvoy on January 9, 2023 The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) may decide to outlaw natural gas stoves after a new study…

Paterson Police Dept. Cruiser - Stock Photo by Paterson PD

Man wheelchair bound from previous shooting shot again in Paterson

PATERSON, NJ – A wheelchair-bound man injured in a previous shooting in Paterson was once again the target of a shooting in the city. On Sunday, officers with the Paterson Police Department…

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