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New Jersey Democrats used COVID-19 for population control, says GOP candidate for Governor

ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, NJ — Former Englewood Cliffs Mayor Mario M. Kranjac, dubbed “The Trumpy Mayor of Englewood Cliffs” by The Star-Ledger, has officially launched his 2025 gubernatorial campaign ad series titled Meet…

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Bill Spadea loses again in court as Mario Kranjac surges in popularity

Englewood Cliffs, NJ – As the New Jersey Republican primary for governor heats up, a new name is gaining traction among GOP voters: Mario Kranjac. The former mayor of Englewood Cliffs has…

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New Jersey Man Arrested for Having Toy AK-47 Without Orange Tip in His Own Backyard

HACKETTSTOWN, N.J. — A 32-year-old man was charged with disorderly conduct Friday after allegedly brandishing a toy AK-47-style rifle without an orange safety tip, prompting a lockdown at a local hospital and…

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The NJEA Must Face the Music on New Jersey’s Falling Test Scores

New Jersey has long prided itself on its public education system, often ranking among the best in the nation. Yet, beneath this reputation lies a troubling reality: our students’ math and English…

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Murder suspect among two arrested in New Jersey immigration sweep

MAHWAH, N.J. — Two men were taken into custody in northern New Jersey during a coordinated immigration enforcement operation involving the FBI’s Newark Field Office, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), and…

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New Jersey GOP Candidates Sign Trump Truce, Promise to Focus on Actual Issues From Now On

In a move that’s left political insiders choking on their pork roll sandwiches, the three Republican frontrunners for New Jersey governor—Jack Ciattarelli, Bill Spadea, and John Bramnick—have vowed to stop making their…

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New Jersey U.S. Attorney Habba vows zero-tolerance for youth violence against police in Garden State

NEWARK, N.J. — Alina Habba, the newly appointed interim U.S. Attorney for the District of New Jersey, issued a strong warning Monday evening, stating that any violence against law enforcement officers in…

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New Jersey’s New Income Based ‘Equity’ Energy Rates Not Only Wrong, But Unconstitutional

TRENTON, NJ – The U.S. Constitution and the Bill of Rights might be above Governor Phil Murphy’s pay grade, but a new law that ties energy rates to a person’s income might…

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A High School Student Holding Up A Sign That Says I Am Privileged And It`s Wrong To Support Black Lives. Westfield, NJ: 06/07/20: A High School Student Holding Up A Sign That Says I Am Privileged And It`s Wrong To Support The Black Lives Matter Movement At A Protest For George Floyd`s Death.

Democrats’ Political Toxicity Could be a Good Thing for the Party in New Jersey

The Democrat brand in America has reached a tipping point, increasingly viewed as a symbol of overreach, elitism, and disconnect from the everyday struggles of working people. Yet, in New Jersey—a state…

It’s a Bad Day to Be A Criminal in New Jersey

March 30, 2025 – Alina Habba, the new U.S. Attorney for New Jersey, has a message to lawbreakers: It’s a bad day to be a criminal in New Jersey. Habba, a longtime…

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Jack Ciattarelli’s Past Criticism of Trump Faces New Test After Bedminster Dinner

BEDMINSTER, NJ – Jack Ciattarelli, the leading Republican candidate for New Jersey governor in the 2025 race, has long navigated a complicated relationship with President Donald Trump. Last week’s dinner with Trump…

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New Jersey’s Mail-In Ballot Rules Under Fire in New Executive Order

TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey’s relaxed rules on late mail-in ballots faces a new challenge in the latest executive order signed by President Donald Trump. President Trump has ignited a firestorm of…

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Toms River Sues New Jersey After State Demands Affordable Housing Built on Cemeteries and School Fields

TOMS RIVER, NJ – On Wednesday, Toms River Township Mayor Dan Rodrick and the township council announced they will continue to fight New Jersey’s affordable housing mandates by filing a lawsuit against…

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Drug Trafficking Migrant Released During Biden Administration Captured at Jersey Shore Sanctuary City

LONG BRANCH, N.J. — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents arrested a Brazilian national wanted for drug trafficking in his home country, authorities announced Wednesday. He was hiding out in New Jersey,…

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New Jersey is One of the Safest States in America When it Comes to Weather

TRENTON, N.J. — As Governor Phil Murphy and U.S. Senator Andy Kim continue chest-thumping over the threat of climate change and its possible impact in New Jersey, science and history is proving…

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Should a 14-Year-Old Who Murdered a Newark Cop Face Adult Charges?

NEWARK, NJ – A new debate is raging in New Jersey surrounding the murder of a Newark police officer at the hands of a 14-year-old boy. On March 7, Newark, New Jersey,…

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New Jersey Demands ID for DMV Services, But None for Voting, but Voter ID is Discriminatory

New Jersey’s ID Paradox: Heavy Documentation for Vehicles, None for Voting Trenton, NJ – In New Jersey, registering a vehicle is a meticulous process requiring a gauntlet of identification documents, yet stepping…

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We Asked Grok Who Was Going to Win the New Jersey GOP Primary Election, and Here’s What Elon Musk’s AI Chatbot Said

Lawrenceville, NJ –– With the New Jersey GOP gubernatorial primary election heating up ahead of its June 10 date, speculation is rife about who will emerge as the Republican nominee to succeed…

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Trump Appoints Alina Habba as Interim U.S. Attorney for New Jersey

Trenton, NJ – March 24, 2025 – President Donald J. Trump announced today the appointment of Alina Habba, Esq., as the interim U.S. Attorney for the District of New Jersey, effective immediately.…