Lakewood man sentenced to six years in state prison for deadly drunk driving crash

LAKEWOOD, NJ – A 24-year-old Lakewood man has been sentenced to six years in New Jersey State Prison for a 2022 drunk driving crash that killed one woman and seriously injured another,…

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NYPD cop arrested on Staten Island on computer trespass and stalking charges

STATEN ISLAND, NY – An off-duty NYPD officer was taken into custody Thursday morning and charged with multiple offenses, including computer trespass and stalking, officials said. The arrest occurred around 9:35 a.m.…

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Hackensack Meridian reinstates mask requirement for hospital visitors

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Hackensack Meridian Health announced that starting December 1, visitors to patients at any of its facilities will be required to wear masks when visiting admitted patients. The policy,…

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State fire marshal investigating blaze at vacant Henderson home

HENDERSON, MD – Investigators are looking into the cause of a fire that broke out Friday afternoon inside a vacant two-story home on Taylor Road in Caroline County. The blaze was reported…

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Most New Jerseyans Want to Leave the Garden State – Here’s Why

Most New Jersey residents want to leave—and here’s why West Long Branch, NJ – New Jerseyans say they enjoy living in their state, but a growing number are ready to move out.…

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Manchester officers honored with Silver Medal of Valor at state awards

MANCHESTER, NJ – Two township police officers have been recognized for their bravery and exceptional service during the 129th Annual New Jersey State PBA Valor Awards ceremony held last weekend. Officer Nicholas…

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Staten Island man arrested for armed robbery of teen at Queens subway station

QUEENS, NY – A Staten Island man has been arrested in connection with an October armed robbery that began inside a Queens subway station and ended with the victim being forced to…

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New Jersey joins another multistate federal lawsuit against HUD over housing rule changes

TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin has joined a coalition of states suing the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, alleging that new federal policies will unlawfully…

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New Jersey AG Platkin joins bipartisan coalition urging Congress not to block state AI protections

TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin has joined 35 other attorneys general from across the country in warning Congress against banning state-level regulation of artificial intelligence. The bipartisan…

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Wild turkeys protest outside NY State Police HQ on Thanksgiving, all pardoned and released

NEW SCOTLAND, NY – A group of wild turkeys caused a lighthearted stir Thanksgiving morning after showing up uninvited outside the New York State Police headquarters in New Scotland. None ended up…

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New Jersey AG Platkin joins another multistate lawsuit against Trump admin

TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin has joined 21 other attorneys general in suing the federal government to stop what they describe as an unlawful attempt to strip…

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Ocean County celebrates America Recycles Day with top state award for clean communities

TOMS RIVER, N.J. – Ocean County marked America Recycles Day by honoring the team that keeps its communities clean year-round — and by celebrating a major statewide recognition for its recycling and…

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New Jersey Dems Slip in Thankgiving Bill That Would Gut State Corruption Watchdog, Double Investigator Salaries

TRENTON, N.J. – This is what New Jersey voters voted for just weeks ago, complete control of the state government by one party with no oversight. Now, the party is moving to…

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NYPD Says 13-Year-Old Girl Vanished from Staten Island Tuesday Morning

BRONX, N.Y. – The New York City Police Department is asking for the public’s help in finding a 13-year-old girl who disappeared Tuesday morning. Investigators said Surprina Dumay was last seen around…

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Statewide blitz targets drunk drivers ahead of Thanksgiving

New Jersey launches ‘Goal: Zero’ traffic crackdown in honor of fallen officer ahead of Thanksgiving travel surge Manchester, NJ – Law enforcement officers across New Jersey will flood state roadways Wednesday afternoon…

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New Jersey’s Island Beach fishing buggy permit fiasco leaves locals competing with out-of-state buyers for passes

TOMS RIVER, NJ – A long-standing New Jersey tradition of lining up in person each January for Island Beach State Park beach buggy fishing permits has collapsed into chaos after the state…

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Brick Township man indicted for wrong-way crash that killed Paterson woman on Garden State Parkway

FREEHOLD, NJ – A Monmouth County Grand Jury has indicted a Brick Township man accused of causing a fatal head-on collision while driving the wrong way on the Garden State Parkway last…

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Iowa man charged after exposing himself to interstate drivers, says he wanted ‘excitement’

IOWA CITY, IA – An Iowa man is facing criminal charges after authorities say he exposed himself to passing motorists on two consecutive days along separate interstates because he “needed some excitement”…

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Delaware State Police issue advisory for delayed handgun purchases under new law

DOVER, DE – The Delaware State Police are advising residents that handgun purchases delayed by federal background checks and not finalized before November 16 must now comply with the state’s new permit-to-purchase…

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New Jersey wants to become a child gender-transitioning healthcare sanctuary state

Trenton, NJ – Lawmakers introduced a measure to protect people who provide, receive, or allow a child to receive gender-affirming health care in New Jersey. The bill is sponsored by Assemblywomen Garnet…

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