Christie Touts Bail Reform, Calls Opposition "Ridiculous Crap"

TRENTON-Governor Chris Christie went into a childish rant on New Jersey 101.5 last night after being asked a question about bail reform which has been allowing violent offenders and even several who…

February 14, 2017

1 min read

N.J. lawmakers will vote on legalizing marijuana despite Trump's new Attorney General

Government News·Police Blotter

TRENTON — With an avowed enemy of marijuana legalization sworn-in as the nation’s Attorney General Thursday, the state lawmaker working to make pot available for recreational use in New Jersey said he…

February 10, 2017

1 min read

New Jersey Police Detective Speaks Out Against Bail Reform

Government News·Jersey Shore News·New Jersey News·Police Blotter·Politics

After our coverage last week regarding the problems associated with New Jersey bail reform, many police officers have contacted us thanking us, but very few would go on the record criticizing the…

February 5, 2017

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Former Lakewood Code Official Sentenced For Taking Contractor Bribes

Police Blotter

TRENTON – Attorney General Christopher S. Porrino announced that a former electrical code inspector for Lakewood Township was sentenced to prison today for accepting bribes from contractors in exchange for preferential treatment…

February 3, 2017

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Why Christie isn't slashing funding to Newark over sanctuary city status

Government News·Politics

TRENTON — Gov. Chris Christie said Thursday night he won’t take the lead to cut state funding to New Jersey cities like Newark over its officials refusal to comply with President Donald…

February 3, 2017

1 min read

Tom Kean to NJ Democrats: Spend More Time Fixing New Jersey, Less Time Protesting Donald Trump

Government News·Politics·US and World News

TRENTON-Democratic lawmakers nationwide have been fixated on Donald Trump since his inauguration and have all but abandoned their responsibilities at the local level as they participate in protests and organize rallies against…

February 2, 2017

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Singer, Sweeney Want NJ Taxpayers to Pay More for Broken Bail Reform Costs

Jersey Shore News·Police Blotter·Politics

TRENTON-A new bill was introduced this week in the New Jersey State Senate to allow for tax increases to cover the added expenses of managing New Jersey’s new Bail Reform and Speedy…

February 2, 2017

2 mins read

Man Who Pushed State Trooper Out of Moving Vehicle During Car Jacking Gets 10 Years in Prison

New Jersey News·Police Blotter

TRENTON-A a Newark man was sentenced to prison on Friday for a violent crime spree in which he seriously injured a State Police detective when the detective tried to stop him from…

January 28, 2017

4 mins read

New Jersey Courts Tout Bail Reform as "Forefront of Fairness"

New Jersey News·Politics·US and World News

TRENTON-The New Jersey Courts say New Jersey bail reform represents the “forefront of fairness”, according to a statements made on January 7th to the New Jersey Star-Ledger. “The existing bail system is…

January 27, 2017

1 min read

How New Jersey Bail Reform Act Put Some Ocean County Children at Possible Risk

Police Blotter

TRENTON-Law enforcement agencies in Ocean County are shocked and upset this week after New Jersey’s bail reform law has put a man who police say offered a video game console to a child…

January 26, 2017

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Sierra Club: Joint Base Chemicals Linked to ADHD in Children

Community News·Police Blotter·US and World News

The following is a press release submitted by Jeff Tittel, NJ Sierra Club TRENTON-In August, the US Department of Defense (DOD) hired a company to begin testing the groundwater at Joint Base…

January 25, 2017

1 min read

Report: Lacey, Stafford, Lakewood and Toms River lead Ocean County in Tax Hikes

Government News

TRENTON-A report by New Jersey 101.5 shows that tax rates in Lacey Township, Stafford Township, Toms River and Lakewood far out paced their neighbors in 2016. The report shows Lacey Township with…

January 25, 2017

1 min read

N.J. Women's March organizers: 'Turn this into a movement'

Community News·New Jersey News·US and World News

TRENTON — After a Saturday that drew thousands of people across the state to rally for women’s rights in the face of a political administration they deem hostile, leaders of these marches…

January 23, 2017

1 min read

Women Arrive in New Jersey for Women's March

Politics

PRESS RELEASE-On Saturday January 21, hundreds of women, their families, and their allies arrived in our state’s capital city to participate in the Women’s March on Trenton. The day’s events included 40…

January 21, 2017

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New Jersey legislator fighting to save Columbus Day

Politics·US and World News

TRENTON-Senator Joe Pennacchio (R-26) announced a Senate resolution supporting the preservation of Columbus Day as a federal and state holiday. The resolution will be formally introduced at the next Senate session. “New…

January 17, 2017

1 min read

Guadagno will enter N.J. governor race, reports say

Politics

TRENTON — Lt. Gov. Kim Guadagno will soon file paperwork and formally throw her hat in the ring in New Jersey’s race for governor, according to several reports. The Asbury Park Press…

January 12, 2017

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Ocean County Beach Replenishment Project Awarded to Weeks Marine

Community News·Jersey Shore News·New Jersey News

by Debra Hoover, NJDEP TRENTON-The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, working in partnership with the Department of Environmental Protection, has awarded a contract to construct long-awaited engineered beaches and dunes for the northern…

January 11, 2017

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Shore Mourns Loss of Local Hardcore and Thrash Pioneer

Entertainment News

by Phil Stilton TOMS RIVER-In the early half of the 1980’s when most high school kids were jamming to the likes of Motley Crue, Judas Priest and Ratt, a small group of…

January 3, 2017

3 mins read

New Jersey Could Soon Require Background Checks for In-Home Day Care Providers

Community News·Police Blotter·Politics

by Phil Stilton TRENTON-Those running family day care centers out of their homes in New Jersey may soon be subjected to federal background checks if a law moving through the state assembly…

December 21, 2016

1 min read

Bill to Protect Consumers from Post Disaster Price Gouging Passes Assembly

Business News·Community News

by Phil Stilton TRENTON-After Superstorm Sandy, allegations over price gouging on items ranging from food to emergency essentials was prevalent around the county by unscrupulous business owners trying to cash in on…

December 21, 2016

1 min read

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