New Jersey joins multi-state push against flavored vape expansion as youth addiction fears grow

TRENTON, NJ — New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport is urging federal regulators not to loosen restrictions on flavored vaping products, warning that easing approvals could fuel youth nicotine addiction across the…

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Not a False Alarm: Jamaal Bowman and Linda Sarsour to Campaign in New Jersey Congressional Race

NEWARK, N.J. — Former U.S. Rep. Jamaal Bowman and left-wing activist Linda Sarsour are scheduled to appear in New Jersey this week for a “Rally and Canvass Launch” supporting a Democratic congressional…

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New Jersey Ranks No. 2 in U.S. for Pest-Prone Homes as Density, Aging Housing Fuel Problems

TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey ranks as the second-most pest-vulnerable state in the country, according to a new nationwide study that found the state’s dense neighborhoods, older housing stock, and favorable conditions…

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Sherrill Pushes New NJ Transit App as Riders Demand Fixes for Delays, Cancellations

TRENTON, N.J. — Gov. Mikie Sherrill unveiled a redesigned NJ Transit mobile app this week, promising easier trip planning and future real-time train tracking features, but the announcement quickly collided with growing…

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New Rochelle Fugitive Extradited From Louisiana to Face Felony Contempt Charges

NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. — A wanted fugitive accused of multiple criminal contempt and harassment offenses has been extradited from Louisiana back to New York after his arrest during a traffic stop in…

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New Jersey’s Wealth Flight Accelerates as High Taxes Push Residents, Billions in Income Out of State

Trenton, NJ — New Jersey lost nearly 19,400 tax filers and more than $2.5 billion in adjusted gross income between 2022 and 2023 as higher-income residents continued leaving for lower-tax states, according…

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New Jersey Investing an Estimated $5 Million to Bring World Cup Experience to Communities Across State

CAMDEN COUNTY, N.J. — New Jersey officials announced Tuesday that $5 million in state grants will be distributed to dozens of organizations across the state to create fan zones, watch parties, festivals,…

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Fact or Fiction: Did New Jersey Have More Registered Voters Than Eligible Voters in 2024?

A claim circulating online in recent months has sparked debate across New Jersey and beyond: that the Garden State had more registered voters in 2024 than eligible voters. At the center of…

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New Jersey Has Third-Lowest Firearm Death Rate in U.S. CDC Data Shows

New Jersey recorded the third-lowest firearm mortality rate in the United States in 2024, according to newly released CDC mortality data. The CDC’s “Firearm Mortality by State” report shows New Jersey had…

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New Jersey Democrats’ New Plan to Vote by Phone Driven Financially by VC Brother-In-Law of New Jersey Congressman Gottheimer

Trenton, N.J. — New Jersey Democrats are advancing legislation that would allow some municipal elections to be conducted through smartphones under a pilot program backed by a national mobile voting group founded…

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Lawmakers Concerned New Jersey Police Not Ready for Massive Influx of World Cup Human Trafficking

NJ Lawmakers Advance World Cup Bill as Officials Warn of Human Trafficking Surge Trenton, NJ — New Jersey lawmakers are moving forward with legislation tied to the 2026 FIFA World Cup as…

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Yankees Radio Icon John Sterling Dies at 87 in New Jersey After Heart Attack Complications

Englewood, NJ — John Sterling, the unmistakable voice of the New York Yankees for more than three decades, died Monday at age 87 following complications from a heart attack, closing a broadcasting…

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New Jersey Federal Judge Blocks Lawsuit Seeking to Stop Offshore Wind Project Down the Shore

TOMS RIVER, NJ — A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit aimed at halting construction of a major offshore wind project off the coasts of New Jersey and New York, dealing a…

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Judge Allows Sex Trafficking Lawsuit Against New Jersey Motel to Move Forward

CAMDEN, NJ — A federal judge has allowed a lawsuit filed by a woman who says she was trafficked as a minor at a New Jersey motel to proceed, rejecting the business’s…

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Dog wearing a plastic cone (Elizabethan collar) lies on a towel inside a stainless steel veterinary kennel, resting after a procedure.

Dog rescued after being thrown from moving pickup in York County

Dog thrown from moving truck in Dover sparks police search for driver Dover, PA — A witness report of a dog being thrown from a moving vehicle has prompted an investigation in…

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Newark Man Arrested in Deadly New Jersey Chick-fil-A Shooting That Killed 23-Year-Old

Union Township, NJ — A 23-year-old man was killed and six others were wounded when gunfire erupted inside a busy Chick-fil-A on Route 22 last month, and prosecutors say a suspect is…

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Map of the Newark, NJ area showing heavy traffic with red congestion lines along major highways (I-280, I-95) and surrounding streets; labeled towns (Newark, East Orange, Secaucus) and venue icons on the right.

World Cup Games to Make Most of North Jersey a Traffic Nightmare According to New NJTPA Heat Map

Newark, NJ — New Jersey transportation officials are effectively telling millions of residents to stay off the roads — and, in many cases, work from home — during the 2026 FIFA World…

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New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill, State Sued by Department of Justice Over Executive Orders and Laws Against Federal Immigration Officers

Newark, NJ — A major legal battle over immigration enforcement is unfolding in New Jersey after the U.S. Department of Justice filed a federal lawsuit against the state and Gov. Mikie Sherrill,…

NJ Transit Says Walking to World Cup Games in New Jersey “Not Safe” Use $150 Per Ticket Trains Instead

NJ Transit Warns World Cup Fans: Don’t Walk to MetLife as $150 Train Plan Sparks Backlash East Rutherford, NJ — Fans hoping to skip steep transit costs by walking to MetLife Stadium…

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Hochul Slams New Jersey’s $150 World Cup Ticket Scheme As Crazy

New York, NY — A growing feud over who owns and pays for moving World Cup crowds from New York City to MetLife Stadium is spilling into public view after New York…

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