Shore lawmaker wants stiffer penalties for texting and driving

TRENTON, N.J. – Senator James W. Holzapfel of Monmouth and Ocean Counties has introduced new legislation to toughen New Jersey’s penalties on distracted driving, aiming to crack down on texting behind the…

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Jackson Leaders Discuss Limitations of new New Rental Housing Bureau, Leaving Residents Frustrated

JACKSON, N.J. – At a town hall roundtable this week, Jackson Township leaders openly acknowledged this week that while residents are demanding tougher enforcement against illegal rentals and overcrowded housing, many of…

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Empty gun magazine sparks panic and police sweep at NJ high school

West Orange student found with empty magazine prompts shelter-in-place at high school WEST ORANGE, NJ – A student at West Orange High School was found in possession of an empty firearm magazine…

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New Jersey’s Sanctuary Safe Spaces Law Creates Dangerous Havens for Criminals Assemblywoman Says

TRENTON, N.J. – New Jersey Republican lawmaker Dawn Fantasia is blasting a new Democratic-backed plan to establish “sanctuary spaces” in schools, hospitals, churches, and homeless shelters — arguing that the measure would…

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Jon Bon Jovi’s downtown Toms River soup kitchen to close down

TOMS RIVER, N.J. – The JBJ Soul Kitchen Pop-Up, a community dining initiative founded by musician Jon Bon Jovi and his wife Dorothea, will close its doors at the Ocean County Library…

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Horse rescued from gulley by first responders in early morning Tinton Falls operation

TINTON FALLS, NJ – Emergency crews from across Monmouth County came together early Monday morning to rescue a horse trapped in a narrow gulley, in an operation that required precision teamwork and…

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Philadelphia’s DEI sheriff says real police don’t wear masks but Philadelphia cops do wear masks

PHILADELPHIA, PA – In a fiery address that reignited debate over law enforcement identification and accountability, Philadelphia County Sheriff Rochelle Bilal declared that “no law enforcement professional wears a mask,” denouncing what…

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New Jersey rallies as plumbing failure forces 41 dogs into foster homes from Newark shelter

Newark, NJ – A sudden plumbing failure inside the Associated Humane Societies shelter in Newark triggered an urgent response this week, and the community answered by opening their homes. Since storm damage…

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Ocean County welcomes 35 new Fire 1 recruits to training program

TOMS RIVER, NJ – The Ocean County Fire Marshal’s Office officially launched its latest Fire 1 training class last night, welcoming 35 new recruits who will begin the first phase of their…

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Ocean County raises flag on SNAP benefits fraud to protect recipients

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Ocean County officials are urging residents who rely on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) to take extra precautions amid a surge in Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) card…

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New Jersey moves to make churches, schools, and hospitals sanctuaries against ICE and federal law enforcement

Trenton, NJ – Assemblywoman Ellen J. Park (D-Bergen) has introduced new legislation aimed at ensuring all New Jersey residents can safely access essential public services and religious institutions without fear of enforcement…

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Key Lawmaker in New Jersey’s Historic Meghans Law Bill Passes on New Year’s Eve

Trenton, NJ – Governor Phil Murphy expressed his condolences following the death of former Congressman and state legislator Dick Zimmer, praising him as a dedicated public servant whose career was defined by…

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Hatzolah feud deepens as Lakewood grants free fuel to select agencies, excludes rival EMS group

LAKEWOOD, N.J. – The ongoing rivalry between Lakewood’s long-established emergency service organizations and the newer Hatzulas Nefashos group has intensified after the township approved a yearlong municipal fuel subsidy — excluding the…

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New Jersey’s cashless tolls target minorities and poor with excessive double fees

TRENTON, N.J. – As New Jersey’s toll systems move toward fully cashless payments, a growing debate is emerging over whether the shift conflicts with state law and disproportionately impacts low-income and minority…

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Brooklyn ends year with record-low murders and shootings in borough history

BROOKLYN, NY – Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez announced Wednesday that 2025 marked the safest year in the borough’s history, with record-setting declines in murders, shootings, and shooting victims — capping a…

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New Jersey’s Tolls Are Never Going Away, They’re Only Going to Keep Going Up

TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey drivers will face yet another toll hike in 2026, marking the fifth consecutive year of increases under an “indexed” tolling system adopted by the New Jersey Turnpike…

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Tim Walz knew about daycare fraud, did nothing state watchdog group says

ST. PAUL, MN – Nearly a year after raising alarms about potential misuse of state child care funding, Minnesota legislators are revisiting questions about oversight of daycare facilities that continue to receive…

New Jersey Human Composting Law to Allow Open-Air Burial Grounds in 2026

New Jersey legalizes human composting as eco-friendly funeral option set to launch in 2026 Trenton, NJ – New Jersey has officially legalized human composting, becoming the 14th state in the nation to…

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New Jersey School Cell Phone Ban Bill Hits Governor Murphy’s Desk

Trenton, NJ – A bill that would allow New Jersey’s public schools to ban or heavily restrict student cell phone use passed both houses of the Legislature unanimously this week, positioning it…

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ICE arrests more than 1,000 criminal aliens in nationwide sweep

WASHINGTON, DC – Federal immigration authorities announced the completion of Operation Angel’s Honor, a two-week nationwide enforcement campaign that resulted in the arrests of more than 1,000 noncitizens with prior criminal histories.…

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