New Jersey Awards Grants for Community Crisis Response Initiatives

TRENTON, NJ—Governor Phil Murphy and Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin have announced the recipients of grants aimed at establishing Community Crisis Response Teams (CCRT) in several New Jersey cities. These grants, part…

Monmouth County Man Receives 10-Year Sentence for Drug and Firearms Charges

TRENTON, N.J. – Dywann Pugh, 44, from Asbury Park, New Jersey, was sentenced today to 10 years in prison for his involvement in drug distribution and firearms offenses. The sentencing took place…

New Jersey Morning Commuter Report

As of 8:11 a.m., there’s a vehicle fire on the New Jersey Turnpike outer roadway northbound north of Interchange 14 (I-78/US 1&9) in Newark, blocking one right lane and the shoulder. At…

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New Jersey Cops Carjacked After Teen Rams Stolen Jeep Into Police Cruiser

SECAUCUS, N.J. – Secaucus Police Chief Dennis Miller is advocating for changes to New Jersey’s juvenile justice system following an incident involving a 15-year-old driving a stolen Jeep and ramming into a…

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New York CEO Convicted of Securities Fraud Over COVID-19 Rapid Test Claims

NEWARK, N.J. – The former CEO of SCWorx Corp. (SCWorx), Marc Schessel, was convicted today on two counts of securities fraud. A federal jury found Schessel guilty of misleading investors about the…

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Jersey City Teens Ram Cops in Stolen Car, Arrested and Released to Parents

Secaucus, NJ – Two teens from Jersey City were arrested early Monday morning after being found in a stolen vehicle at a Secaucus gas station. At 2:42 a.m. on July 8, Police…

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New Jersey Tuesday Morning Commuter and Traffic Report

Newark, NJ – As of 8:45 a.m., a crash on NJ 21 northbound at Emmet Street in Newark has resulted in the closure of one center lane. Commuters are advised to proceed…

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Governor Murphy Announces Criminal Clemency Program in New Jersey

New Jersey’s criminal justice system lacks equity and fairness, Governor Claims Newark, NJ – Governor Phil Murphy has signed Executive Order No. 362 to expedite the review process for certain clemency applications.…

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7-Eleven to Close Over 250 Locations, Including In Our Area

NEWARK, NJ – Convenience store giant 7-Eleven has announced plans to close 272 locations across America in 2024. This move follows the company’s trend of shutting down underperforming stores, a strategy that…

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RWJBarnabas Health Receives Grant to Combat Food Insecurity in New Jersey

NEWARK, NJ—RWJBarnabas Health announced today that it has received a grant from the New Jersey Food Security Initiative (NJFSI) to launch a pioneering program aimed at combating food insecurity across the state.…

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New Jersey, Virginia Pair Tried to Illegal Export Aviation Tech to United Arab Emirates

NEWARK, NJ—Two individuals were apprehended on Tuesday morning for their alleged involvement in illegally exporting an aviation device to the United Arab Emirates (UAE). U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced that Fadi…

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Is It Too Late for New Jersey To Stop NJ Transit From Embarrassing Us During World Cup?

Concerns Over NJ Transit’s Performance Ahead of 2026 FIFA World Cup Newark, NJ — With the 2026 FIFA World Cup set to bring hundreds of thousands of visitors to New Jersey, concerns…

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Atlantic County Man Pleads Guilty to Armed Robberies and Carjacking

NEWARK, NJ — Deion Nance, a 28-year-old man from Essex County, New Jersey, has pleaded guilty to multiple violent crimes, including two armed robberies and an armed carjacking. U.S. Attorney Philip R.…

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Jersey City Hit-and-Run Leaves Two Seriously Injured

JERSEY CITY, NJ — The Hudson County Regional Collision Investigation Unit, in collaboration with the Jersey City Police Department, is actively investigating a hit-and-run incident that resulted in serious injuries to two…

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Secaucus Police Arrest Two in Connection with Armed Hotel Robbery

SECAUCUS, NJ — Following a five-month investigation, the Secaucus Police Department has successfully apprehended two suspects involved in an armed robbery at the Meadowlands Plaza Hotel. The incident, which occurred early on…

Middlesex County Man Receives 108-Month Prison Sentence for Violent Robbery Attempt

TRENTON, NJ – Jonathan Rosales, a 23-year-old from New Brunswick, New Jersey, was sentenced to 108 months in prison today for his involvement in a gunpoint robbery attempt that resulted in the…

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New Jersey Man Arrested for Seven Pharmacy Armed Robberies

NEWARK, NJ – Today, a Passaic County man was indicted for seven armed robberies of pharmacies across Passaic County, as announced by U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger. Onijee Burgess, 26, from Paterson,…

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New Jersey Gamer Flew to Florida to Kill Another Player He Had a Beef With

FERNANDINA BEACH, FL—A 20-year-old gamer from New Jersey has been arrested and charged with attempted second-degree murder and armed burglary in Florida, following an alleged attempt to kill another gamer. The incident,…

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Jersey Girls Have High Standards When It Comes to Dating, Survey Says

NEWARK, NJ – A recent survey conducted by DatingNews.com has highlighted that single women in New Jersey exhibit ‘above average’ dating standards compared to other states. The survey, which included 3,000 single…

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New Jersey Governor Murphy’s School Funding Formula Blamed for Drastic Cuts, School Closure

JACKSON, NJ – The S2 funding formula, a secretive formula known only to insiders within the administration of Governor Phil Murphy has devastated the educational system in Jackson Township, cutting state aid…

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