Former Congressman George Santos Pleads Guilty to Wire Fraud and Identity Theft

NEW YORK — Former U.S. Representative George Anthony Devolder Santos, 36, of Queens, New York, pleaded guilty today to charges of wire fraud and aggravated identity theft. The charges stem from a…

Oregon Man Charged with Bomb Hoax Targeting Jewish Hospitals in New York

PORTLAND, Ore. — A Portland man was arrested Thursday on charges of making bomb threats against Jewish hospitals and care centers in New York City and Long Island, leading to at least…

Rodrick Skips Birthday Bash for Buckelew, Norcross Insurance Firm’s Political Power Broker

TOMS RIVER, NJ—Political insiders in New Jersey celebrated the 95th birthday party of Toms River power broker Joseph Buckelew, who was attended by his business partner George Norcross. Buckalew, a longtime former…

Few Surprised After Former New Jersey Governor Endorses Kamala Harris

TRENTON, NJ—Most people would be shocked if a former Republican governor endorsed a Democrat for President. However, this is New Jersey and that former governor is Christine Todd Whitman. Nobody was shocked…

Political Corruption and New Jersey Perfect Together

New Jersey has long held a notorious reputation for political corruption, a legacy that dates back over a century and continues to shape its political landscape. From powerful political bosses to modern-day…

Deirdre’s House: A Beacon of Hope for Morris County’s Child Victims

MORRISTOWN, N.J. — Since its opening in 1996, Deirdre’s House in Morristown has provided a nurturing and safe environment for Morris County’s most vulnerable victims to speak to law enforcement. This child…

New Jersey’s Bridgegate Scandal Ten Years Later: Where Are They Now

FORT LEE, NJ – It was the scene of one of New Jersey’s most high-profile political corruption scandals. In 2013, members of New Jersey Governor Chris Christie’s closest circle conspired to create…

Convicted MS-13 Deadly Enforcer Going to Prison

Earlier today, at the federal courthouse in Central Islip, Edwin Amaya-Sanchez, also known as “Strong,” was sentenced to 292 months’ imprisonment by United States District Court Judge Gary R. Brown. Amaya-Sanchez, a…

New York MS-13 Gang Member Guilty in Eight Murders, Multiple Attempted Murders

Central Islip, NY — Alexi Saenz, also known as “Blasty” and “Plaky,” a prominent leader of the Brentwood/Central Islip chapter of the MS-13 gang, has pleaded guilty to a series of violent…

Syracuse Police Department Celebrates Acts of Bravery at Annual Awards Ceremony

Syracuse, NY — The Syracuse Police Department held its annual awards ceremony on Thursday, June 27th, 2024, at the Palace Theatre, where they honored several members of their team for outstanding service…

Ankle Monitoring Program for Domestic Violence Perps in Ocean County Approved

TRENTON, NJ — The New Jersey Senate has approved a bill introduced by Senator Troy Singleton that aims to enhance the enforcement of domestic violence restraining orders through electronic monitoring. This legislation,…

Phil Murphy Continues to Stack State School Board With Progressives

TRENTON, NJ — Senator Parker Space recently expressed strong opposition on the Senate floor to the proposed removal of Andy Mulvihill, Vice President of the State Board of Education. He urged his…

Former Toms River Township Insurance Broker Indicted As Boss of Corrupt Criminal Enterprise

George Norcross was indicted for racketeering, extortion, coercion, and other criminal acts. TOMS RIVER, NJ—When Toms River Mayor Dan Rodrick announced he was terminating the township’s long-term agreement with Connor Strong and…

New Jersey Dems Push Bail Reform Leniency Further With New Bill

New Jersey Advances Pilot Program to Enhance Pretrial Services TRENTON, NJ—New legislation aimed at reforming New Jersey’s pretrial release system has moved forward. The Senate Judiciary Committee, chaired by Senator Brian Stack,…

Neptune Township Man Convicted for Armed Robbery

FREEHOLD, NJ—A Neptune Township man, William A. Herndon, 41, was convicted of armed robbery at a local 7-Eleven, as announced by Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago. The incident occurred early morning…

Two Off-Duty NYPD-Auxiliary Officers Arrested for Assault in Manhattan

NEW YORK, NY – Early Friday morning, two off-duty NYPD-Auxiliary Police officers were arrested and charged with assault within the 7th Precinct. Christie Quilez, a 35-year-old female, and Jessica Perez, a 19-year-old…

A.I. assisted rendering of NJRC facility in dowtown Toms River

Rodrick Says No to Prisoner Re-Entry Facility Relocation in Downtown Toms River

TOMS RIVER, NJ—Toms River Mayor Dan Rodrick today said he will fight to prevent former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie from hosting a grand opening of a new prisoner-entry facility in the…

Former New Jersey Governor Says Trump Looks Terrible

Former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie, who has spent most of his life since 2016 as the main Republican antagonist against former President Donald J. Trump, criticized the former president’s appearance today.…

Lawmaker Opposes Proposed New Jersey Sales Tax Increase

Assembly Republican Leader John DiMaio staunchly opposes the proposal to increase the sales tax to address NJ Transit’s budget deficit. Lobbyists suggested raising the tax from 6.625% to 7% to substitute Governor…

How a New Jersey Media Giant’s Digital Miscalculation Led to Its Own Financial Meltdown

New Jersey lawmakers are once again pushing a bill to end the century-old reliance on print newspapers and calling for an end to a state-mandated rule that all public notices shall be…

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