Jackson Mayor Meets With DOT Commissioner for Plan to Address Six Flags Traffic Nightmares

JACKSON, N.J. — Jackson Mayor Michael Reina hosted New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJ DOT) Commissioner Francis O’Connor and Deputy Commissioner Joseph Bertoni on Thursday to discuss concerns regarding traffic and infrastructure…

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God’s Square Mile at the Jersey Shore Seeing Winds of Change

OCEAN GROVE, N.J. – Ocean Grove, New Jersey, is a town that wears its unique history on its sleeve—or perhaps on its steeple. Founded in 1869 by a group of Methodist ministers,…

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NYPD Seeks Suspect in Attempted Assault of Woman in Brooklyn

BROOKLYN, N.Y. — The New York City Police Department is searching for a man involved in the attempted assault of a 25-year-old woman in Brooklyn late Thursday night. The incident occurred at…

Brooklyn Man Charged in Fatal Stabbing at Bronx Subway Station

BRONX, N.Y. — A Brooklyn man has been charged with first-degree manslaughter following the death of a 33-year-old man who was stabbed at a Bronx subway station on Saturday. Shane Cunnison, 37,…

Dominion Energy Acquires Major Offshore Wind Farm Lease off Virginia Coast

RICHMOND, Va. — Dominion Energy has secured a significant offshore wind lease area off the coast of Virginia Beach, furthering its commitment to renewable energy development. The company won the lease for…

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Asbury Park Man Indicted for Murder in 2022 Toms River Shooting

TOMS RIVER, N.J. – Eric Manzanares, 24, of Asbury Park, has been indicted by an Ocean County Grand Jury on charges related to the fatal shooting of Nymere Tinsley, 25, of Brick…

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Daring Rescue Saves Two Fisherman Stranded on the Barnegat Inlet Jetty During Passing Tropical Storm

BARNEGAT LIGHT, N.J. — On Sunday, the U.S. Coast Guard rescued two men who became stranded on the south jetty of Barnegat Inlet as the tide, driven by the remnants of Tropical…

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Coast Guard Rescues Missing Diver Off North Carolina Coast

PORTSMOUTH, Va. — The Coast Guard, with the assistance of good Samaritans, successfully rescued a 54-year-old diver on Tuesday, 24 miles east of Bald Head Island, North Carolina. The diver, identified as…

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Man Charged with Witness Tampering in Jackson Township Shooting

JACKSON, N.J. — Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer announced charges against two men in connection with a violent incident that occurred in Jackson Township on June 27, 2024. Noah Phelps, 24,…

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Rodrick Skips Birthday Bash for Buckelew, Norcross Insurance Firm’s Political Power Broker

TOMS RIVER, NJ—Political insiders in New Jersey celebrated the 95th birthday party of Toms River power broker Joseph Buckelew, who was attended by his business partner George Norcross. Buckalew, a longtime former…

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Down-to-Earth Seafood Joints at the Jersey Shore You Need to Try Yesterday

If you’re heading down the Jersey Shore, forget about those fancy places with white tablecloths and dishes you can’t pronounce. What you need is a laid-back spot where you can get fresh,…

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Opposition to New Jersey Offshore Wind Farm Hosts Hearing as Contract Awards Near

MANASQUAN, N.J. — A grassroots group of Monmouth County residents is organizing a community meeting on Monday to oppose a proposed offshore wind transmission project that they claim poses significant risks to…

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Police Body Cam of Drunk Driver Who Nearly Struck Multiple People in Belmar Released

BELMAR, NJ— A man who was visibly drunk and crashed into a vehicle after nearly missing several pedestrians is facing multiple charges. On July 11, at around 9:16 AM, Belmar Police Department…

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New Jersey is Filled With Quirky Off The Beaten Path Spots You Should Visit

New Jersey often gets overshadowed by its flashier neighbors, but if you think it’s all just highways and diners, you’re in for a surprise. The Garden State is packed with hidden gems…

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Sandy Hook is Home to New Jersey’s Only Nude Beach

ATLANTIC HIGHLANDS, NJ – You might be hot at the beach this year, but are you hot enough to take it all off? If so, there’s a beach for you in New…

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New Jersey Accelerates Offshore Wind Schedule Amid Nantucket Wind Farm Incident

TRENTON, NJ — New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy and the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (NJBPU) have announced the acceleration of the state’s offshore wind solicitation schedule, advancing the start of…

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New York Moves Forward on Massive 0rsted Offshore Wind Farm After Nantucket Disaster

NEW YORK, NY – Governor Kathy Hochul today inaugurated the construction of the Sunrise Wind project, New York’s most ambitious offshore wind initiative to date, with a capacity to generate 924 megawatts…

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NYC Police Seek Help in Locating Missing Teenager Zaire Robinson

NEW YORK, NY — The New York City Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in locating 15-year-old Zaire Robinson, who has been reported missing from his residence at 1640 Ocean Parkway,…

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Water Quality Advisories Issued for Five Jersey Shore Beaches for High Fecal Counts

TRENTON, NJ—The New Jersey Department of Health has issued water quality advisories for five beaches along the Jersey Shore due to elevated levels of bacteria. The advisories impact beaches in Atlantic and…

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Two More Offshore Wind Energy Projects Approved for New Jersey Coastline

WASHINGTON, D.C.—The American Clean Power Association (ACP) has expressed its strong approval following the Department of the Interior and the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management’s (BOEM) Record of Decision for the Atlantic…

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