Jackson Township to host public town hall on affordable housing plan Tuesday night

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – Township officials are inviting residents to an evening town hall discussion on affordable housing, giving the community a chance to learn more about the township’s obligations and the…

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Court rules against Cassilly administration for violating public information act

Court rules against Cassilly administration for violating public information act Bel Air, MD – A Maryland court has ruled that the Cassilly Administration has violated the Public Information Act for the third…

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Undercover sting operation uncovers unlicensed contractors

Undercover sting operation uncovers unlicensed contractors Trenton, NJ – Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin announced the results of recent undercover enforcement operations by the Division of Consumer Affairs. The operations led to…

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A dangerous new drug cocktail has hit the streets of New Jersey and it’s stronger than fentanyl

TRENTON, NJ – A new wave of synthetic opioids is alarming doctors and public health officials across the country as emergency rooms report patients collapsing within seconds of use and requiring multiple…

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Supreme Court Justice Rips New Jersey’s “Fishing Expedition” Against Pro-Life Non-Profit

TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey Attorney General Matt Platkin has announced the opening salvos in a U.S. Supreme Court case that pits abortionj friendly New Jersey against a pro-life abortion alternative non-profit…

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U.S. Senator Andy Kim speaks before the New Jersey State Senate.

NJ Democrats turn on each other as party split in fight to dismantle anti-corruption watchdog agency

TRENTON, NJ – The election that saw Democrats in New Jersey gain a supermajority in state government isn’t even a month behind us, but the party is already moving to dismantle one…

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Man sprays bear mace on deputies and K-9 during arrest attempt

Man sprays bear mace on deputies and K-9 during arrest attempt Vero Beach, FL A Florida man was arrested after allegedly spraying several sheriff's deputies and a K-9 with bear mace. Kyle…

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Truck driving school to pay $345,000 in worker misclassification settlement

TRENTON, NJ – A Bergen County truck driving school will pay more than $300,000 in back wages and penalties after state officials found it misclassified dozens of instructors as independent contractors, depriving…

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Attorney General (AG) Matthew Platkin NJ State Chief Law Enforcement Officer

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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Toms River Stop and Shop Latest Supermarket to Shut Down in Northern Ocean County

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Stop & Shop confirmed plans to close its Route 9 supermarket by late spring 2026, ending years of operation at one of its Ocean County locations. The company…

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Operation Fowl Play nets eight arrests of noncompliant sex offenders in Henderson County

HENDERSONVILLE, NC – A two-day statewide enforcement effort led to the arrest of eight registered sex offenders accused of violating supervision and registry laws, officials announced Wednesday. The Henderson County Sheriff’s Office…

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Lakewood Private School Families Upset Over Lack of Busing on Thanksgiving Holiday

LAKEWOOD, N.J. – Private-school parents across Lakewood are preparing for another year of Thanksgiving disruption after the Lakewood Student Transportation Authority announced that no busing will operate on Thursday, even though many…

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Jackson Township to Hire Rental Enforcement Inspectors to Crack Down on Illegal Rental Housing

Jackson Township Mayor Jennifer L. Kuhn and the township council are proud to announce that they will soon begin hiring employees to establish the township’s new Bureau of Housing Rentals. At the…

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Brick moves to lease Civic Plaza space for free clothing store serving local families

BRICK, N.J. – Brick Township is preparing to vote on an ordinance that would allow a nonprofit group to lease a township-owned storefront to operate a free clothing shop for children and…

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New Jersey Judge Rules Nude Massage Parlor Must Allow Trans Customers in Female Only Section

Palisades Park, NJ – A well-known Korean spa that requires full nudity in certain areas has revised its rules to let transgender women enter female-only sections after settling a discrimination lawsuit. King…

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Ocean County to install automatic license plate tracking camera at key Waretown intersection

WARETOWN, N.J. – Ocean County officials are moving forward with plans to install an automated license plate reader at a busy intersection in the Township of Ocean as part of a new…

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Federal court ends Newark police consent decree after nine years of reform

NEWARK, NJ – A federal judge has formally ended the Newark Police Department’s long-standing consent decree, marking the conclusion of a nine-year federal oversight process designed to reform policing practices and rebuild…

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Jackson Landlord Registry Goes Online, Allowing Public Instant Access

The Jackson Township Landlord Registry is a public document that tracks and records all registered landlords and rental homes in the township. Today, Mayor Jennifer L. Kuhn and the Jackson Township Council…