Migrants crossing U.S. border during Biden administration.

NJ Democrats Want Amnesty and Citizenship for Estimated 900,000 Undocumented Migrants

TRENTON, N.J. — The New Jersey General Assembly introduced a resolution calling on the President and U.S. Congress to pass federal legislation granting amnesty and an eight-year path to citizenship for the…

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NJ bill would block landlords from using immigration status to intimidate or evict tenants

TRENTON, N.J. — Proposed legislation in New Jersey aims to stop landlords from using a tenant’s immigration or citizenship status as a weapon to pressure or evict them for asserting their housing…

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NJ bill would expand full health coverage to undocumented pregnant women and infants

TRENTON, N.J. — Legislation introduced in the New Jersey Senate would authorize full NJ FamilyCare health coverage for undocumented pregnant women and their infants up to one year of age, expanding access…

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New Jersey declares state of emergency ahead of dangerous storms and flooding

TRENTON, N.J. — A state of emergency has been declared across New Jersey as forecasters warn of severe thunderstorms and heavy rainfall that could dump up to 7 inches of rain across…

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New Jersey on flood alert as powerful storm threatens up to 5 inches of rain

TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey is under a flood watch through late tonight as a strong storm system moves in from the west, bringing the threat of flash flooding with rainfall totals…

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Andy Kim votes to block arms deal for Israel, Booker votes no

TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey’s two U.S. senators broke ranks this week over a proposed arms sale to Israel, with Sen. Cory Booker voting against a resolution that would have blocked the…

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McHacked: Hackers Expose 64 Million Applicants Using McDonald’s Job Application Chat Bot

TRENTON— Bad news for anyone in New Jersey who might have used McDonad’s AI Chat Bot to apply for a job. Hackers have exposed your information due to a simple password used…

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Hindu leader urges all NJ schools to close for Diwali after 29 districts add holiday

TRENTON — Hindu community leaders are pushing for all New Jersey schools to close for Diwali, following announcements by 29 school districts that they will observe the festival as a student holiday…

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Grand jury clears Keansburg cop in chainsaw-wielding man’s fatal shooting

TRENTON, NJ – A state grand jury has declined to file criminal charges against a Keansburg police officer in connection with the fatal shooting of 46-year-old Willem Roman during a police encounter…

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Charged with sexting a teen, Chris Christie aide cops a plea

TRENTON, N.J. — A former staffer in the administration of former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie has pleaded guilty to a first-degree charge of Endangering the Welfare of a Child and faces…

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Legislators call proposed freelancer law a threat to livelihoods for tens of thousands New Jersey independent contractors

TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey lawmakers are once again California dreaming as they propose a new law to mimick one in Califnornia. Three Republican lawmakers representing New Jersey’s 9th Legislative District have…

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Brutal heat continues in New Jersey as air quality alert extended for parts of state

TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey is sweltering under an intense heat wave Wednesday, with temperatures expected to reach 98 degrees and heat index values soaring as high as 104. The National Weather…

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Mikie Sherrill pledges expansion of affordable housing mandates if elected New Jersey governor

TRENTON, NJ — New Jersey is the most densely populate state in America and one candidate for governor wants to see even more housing units built in the Garden State. Congresswoman Mikie…

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Tom Kean Jr under fire for backing GOP bill that cuts health care

TRENTON — Congressman Tom Kean Jr. is facing sharp criticism after voting in favor of a controversial Republican spending package that opponents say could strip health insurance from hundreds of thousands of…

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New Jersey man lived off his dead father’s benefits for 19 years before getting caught and sentenced to prison

TRENTON, N.J. — A Somerset County man has been sentenced to just over a year in federal prison after fraudulently collecting nearly $700,000 in government benefits by impersonating his deceased father for…

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NJ sues Trump over law cutting Medicaid from Planned Parenthood

NJ Attorney General sues Trump administration over Medicaid ban on Planned Parenthood TRENTON — New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin has joined a coalition of 21 states in filing a federal…

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Ocean County convenience store hands out massive lottery prize

TRENTON, NJ – A Quick Draw ticket sold in Barnegat hit for 20 percent of the progressive jackpot, awarding one lucky New Jersey Lottery player $144,572 in the July 29 drawing. The…

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Jersey City lottery player walks away with nearly $220K

TRENTON, NJ – A Jersey Cash 5 ticket sold in Jersey City has made one lucky Hudson County player $219,820 richer after matching all five numbers in Sunday night’s drawing. The winning…

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New Jersey LGBTQ Community Fearful of Sherrill’s ‘Intolerant Pastor’ Pick for Lt. Governor

TRENTON — Mikie Sherrill’s selection of pastor Dale Caldwell as her running mate in the 2025 New Jersey gubernatorial race is drawing sharp criticism from members of the LGBTQ community, who cite…

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New Jersey Now Wants to Regulate and Legislate Home Schooling

Bill would require registration, oversight for homeschooling in New Jersey TRENTON — A new bill introduced in the New Jersey Assembly would mandate formal registration and oversight of home education programs, marking…

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