Prominent NJ Democrat Slams Bail Reform Failures
JERSEY CITY — Mayor Steve Fulop took a shot at New Jersey’s bail reform during his sixth and final state of the city address tonight, saying the system is keeping the city…
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Bail Reform Supporters Battle Each Other in Court Over Flawed New System
TRENTON — After sweeping changes to New Jersey’s bail system took effect this year, prosecutors and defense attorneys who joined hands in supporting the reforms are now duking it out over the…
How better definitions of mental disorders could aid diagnosis and treatment
By Miri Forbes, Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Psychiatry and Psychology, University of Minnesota, Robert Krueger, Distinguished McKnight University Professor of Psychology, University of Minnesota, Roman Kotov, Associate Professor of Psychiatry, Stony Brook…
Top 5 Waterfront Restaurants in Ocean County
Now that spring has sprung across Ocean County it’s time to get back out on the water and enjoy a nice meal, some drinks and entertainment as the warm spring breeze blows…
Toms River Student Places 3rd in NJ Water Filter Contest
Toms River High School North student Ethan Liou finished 3rd in the American Water Works Association NJ State Water Filter Contest in Atlantic City. Ethan competed against college undergraduates and designed a filter to…
Woman Pays $50,000 to International Lottery Scammer
On May 18, 2016 Patrolman David Levine #636 conducted a motor vehicle stop that would precipitate the discovery of an international “lottery” scam in which an unknowing elderly woman from Idaho was…
Increase in Crisis Interventions Opens Door for Police Taser Use in Ocean County
Manchester Township — Approximately 50 patrol officers and supervisors successfully completed the two day Conducted Energy Device or ‘Taser’ operator’s training this month which was taught by a contingent of certified…
Ciattarelli nabs key win over Guadagno in GOP governor's race
OLD BRIDGE — State Assemblyman Jack Ciattarelli is making the race for the Republican nonination for New Jersey governor more competitive than expected. On Saturday, Ciattarelli (R-Somerset) beat Lt. Gov. Kim Guadagno,…
Trump to Host Chinese President at Mar-a-Lago Next Week
The White House confirmed Thursday that Chinese President Xi Jinping will visit the United States for talks with President Donald Trump on April 6. President Trump will host Xi for two days…
Pinelands commissioner sues those who criticized her vote on pipeline
BRIDGETON — A member of the state Pinelands Commission has filed a defamation suit against 14 people who she says have attacked her on social media because of her backing of a…
After Hooking Up for Bernie, 24 Year Old Brick Democrat Gets Political Appointment to Housing Authority Board
A Democratic political appointee in Brick Township is under fire this week after accepting a position on the township’s Housing Authority Board of Commissioners. Hooking up for Bernie? Robyn Gedrich, 24, made…
Officials Seeking Contractor Who Stole $1.5 Million from Hurricane Sandy Victims
Ocean County Prosecutor Joseph D. Coronato is asking media outlets in a number of towns and states listed below to post the attached picture of Jamie Lynn Lawson, age 42, a Super…
N.J.'s largest hospital chain and Aetna may split, spurring patient bills to soar
TRENTON — Aetna, the second-largest health insurance company in New Jersey, notified 45,000 policy holders this month that unless contract negotiations improve soon with the state’s largest hospital network, patients will have…
Democrats Must Join GOP in Confirming Gorsuch
Millions of evangelical Christian and pro-life conservative Catholic voters, who overwhelmingly supported President Donald Trump last November, are watching intently as the United States Senate now considers the nomination of Judge Neil…
Ciattarelli nabs key win over Guadagno in GOP governor's race
OLD BRIDGE — State Assemblyman Jack Ciattarelli is making the race for the Republican nonination for New Jersey governor more competitive than expected. On Saturday, Ciattarelli (R-Somerset) beat Lt. Gov. Kim Guadagno,…
Wild turkey crashes through windshield of N.J. family's car
LAPORTE COUNTY, Ind. — An Emerson family returning from a trip to visit Notre Dame University was involved in a gruesome collision with a 30-lb. wild turkey, the LaPorte County Sheriff’s Office…
Robber sentenced for shooting that ended veteran cop's career
NEWARK — A man who shot a Newark police officer as the veteran cop helped thwart a store robbery was sentenced to more than 40 years in state prison, officials said Tuesday.…
5 more people charged as scammers who stole nearly $300K in Sandy aid
TOMS RIVER — Five property owners were charged Thursday with bilking the federal government out of nearly $300,000 in federal Hurricane Sandy aid for allegedly lying on their applications to get money…
"Silent Kim" Guadagno Strikes Back at Ciattarelli; Digs at Chris Christie in Interview
In the New Jersey Republican primary race for governor, the only woman in the pack, Kim Guadagno has been tossed around and manhandled by her male opponents since she announced her candidacy.…
A Family of Eagles in Jackson Township
For the Eisenschmied Family of Jackson, NJ, the Eagle has landed – three times! This past Sunday, the youngest of the Eisenschmied trio of Eagle Scouts, Andrew, had his formal Eagle Scout…