NJ Transit weather alert disrupts rail service statewide as buses stay on track

Newark, NJ – NJ TRANSIT rail riders across the state will continue to face modified service Tuesday as the agency implemented a Severe Weather Level 2 schedule, while buses, light rail, and…

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Here’s How Much Snow Fell as most of New Jersey was buried under more than a foot of snow

Trenton, NJ – A powerful winter storm blanketed much of New Jersey late Sunday into early Monday, dumping more than a foot of snow across northern counties and creating widespread travel delays…

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North Haledon man sentenced to 12 years for trafficking fentanyl and laundering drug profits

NORTH HALEDON, NJ – A Passaic County man was sentenced to 12 years in federal prison for his role in an international drug trafficking and money laundering network that imported and sold…

Plainfield man admits taking bribes to move $26 million through TD Bank accounts to Colombia

PLAINFIELD, NJ – A former TD Bank employee from Union County pleaded guilty to accepting bribes and helping a criminal network move more than $26 million in illicit money from the United…

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North Haledon man gets 12 years for trafficking fentanyl and laundering drug money overseas

NORTH HALEDON, NJ – A Passaic County man was sentenced to 12 years in federal prison for his role in a massive international drug trafficking and money laundering operation that funneled hundreds…

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ICE increases enforcement operations across New Jersey, sparking concern and political response

Trenton, NJ – The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has intensified enforcement activity across New Jersey this week, with reports of targeted arrests and detentions in multiple communities between January 19…

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NJ Transit to halt statewide train and bus service as severe winter storm moves in

Newark, NJ – NJ Transit announced a full suspension of bus and rail operations Sunday as a powerful storm is expected to bring heavy snow, strong winds, and hazardous travel conditions across…

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Federal Court Denies Habeas Petition of Guatemalan National Detained by ICE in New Jersey

Newark, NJ — A federal judge in the District of New Jersey has rejected a habeas corpus petition filed by a Guatemalan national detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), ruling…

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Old Bridge man posed as teen in twisted Snapchat sting

OLD BRIDGE, NJ – A 39-year-old man is behind bars after investigators say he posed as a teenage boy on Snapchat using stolen photos and videos to engage in sexually exploitative behavior…

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ICE arrests Mexican national convicted of child cruelty in Passaic

Passaic, NJ – Passaic – Federal immigration agents have arrested Efren Cortez-Velez, a Mexican national previously convicted of child cruelty and other offenses in New Jersey, following what officials described as a…

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E-ZPass Under Control of Foriegn Owned Business is a Risk to New Jersey, Congressman Says

TRENTON, NJ – Congressman Jeff Van Drew is calling out New Jersey officials for awarding a multibillion-dollar E-ZPass operations contract to a company he says is linked to a foreign government, warning…

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Judge halts immigration detainee’s habeas petition filed by aunt in New Jersey

NEWARK, NJ – A federal judge has temporarily halted a habeas corpus petition filed on behalf of an immigration detainee at the Elizabeth Contract Detention Facility after finding procedural and legal deficiencies…

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Federal judge allows inmate’s medical care lawsuit to proceed in New Jersey

NEWARK, NJ – A federal judge has ruled that a New Jersey inmate’s lawsuit alleging inadequate medical care at Fort Dix Federal Correctional Institution may proceed, allowing both constitutional and federal tort…

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Top Foods Eaten by New Jerseyeans During the Super Bowl

America’s favorite Super Bowl foods revealed as wings, dips, and pizza dominate party menus NEWARK, NJ – As football fans prepare for the biggest game of the year, new search data shows…

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Governor Mikie Sherrill Signs Six Executive Orders on First Day in Office

TRENTON, NJ – On her first day in office, Governor Mikie Sherrill wasted no time turning campaign promises into sweeping executive action, signing six orders designed to lower household costs, strengthen accountability…

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Sherrill takes day-one action to freeze, but not lower energy rates, but long-term challenges remain

Newark, NJ – On her first day in office, Governor Mikie Sherrill signed two sweeping executive orders aimed at freezing electricity rate hikes and expanding New Jersey’s power generation, delivering on her…

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Virginia born Mikie Sherrill sworn in as New Jersey’s first elected Democrat woman governor

Newark, NJ – Mikie Sherrill was sworn in today as New Jersey’s first Democrat woman governor, but she is not the first New Jersey born woman to serve in that role. In…

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Mikie Sherrill Says Trump, ICE Inciting Peaceful Protesters to Spark Violence for His “Militia”

NEWARK, N.J. – The protesters in Minnesota have been peaceful, but ICE agents haven’t been. That is the messaging coming out of New Jersey today from its future governor. Governor-elect Mikie Sherrill…

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Winter chill slows New Jersey commuters as bridges, parkway face weather-related speed limits

TRENTON, N.J. – A frigid Monday morning brought icy conditions, salting operations, and widespread speed restrictions across New Jersey’s major highways and bridges, creating delays for the first rush hour of the…

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Governor Murphy Gave New Jersey’s Illegal Aliens $88 Million While Vets Begged for Basics

Murphy spends $88M on undocumented immigrants while veterans struggle for basics TRENTON, N.J. – Gov. Phil Murphy leaves office after approving nearly $88 million in spending for undocumented immigrants and other residents…

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