Former Newark Mayor Cory Booker Blamed for City’s Water Contamination Crisis

NEWARK-U.S. Senator Cory Booker served as mayor of the city of Newark from 2006 to 2013. During that time, critics claim he failed to ensure proper oversight of the city’s public water…

Contamination, 28 Buildings Evacuated, 5 Injured in Steam Explosion in New York City

NEW YORK CITY-A steam line has exploded in New York City causing evacuations, contamination and injuries in the city’s Flatiron District this afternoon. “We have 5 minor injuries. A steam line exploded…

Manchester Mayor Says No Plan to Close Landfill in the Near Future

MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP, N.J. – What was once expected to be the final chapter for the Ocean County Landfill has instead become another extension of one of New Jersey’s largest waste disposal facilities.…

No Asbestos DEP Says as Toms River Moves Ahead With Clifton Avenue Park Project

Independent testing found no asbestos contamination at the future Clifton Avenue park site, allowing Toms River to move forward with plans for a new downtown green space despite months of scrutiny and…

New Jersey Democrats Advance Ban on ‘Forever Chemicals’ in Clothing and Diapers

A bill advancing in Trenton would prohibit the sale of apparel and diaper products containing intentionally added PFAS, chemicals linked to environmental contamination and potential health risks. TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey…

Officials Discover Source of Mystery Illness Making New Jersey Bald Eagles Sick

7 Bald Eagles Released After Toxic Farm Carcasses Poisoned Birds at Warren County Landfill Oxford, NJ — Seven bald eagles have been released back into the wild after federal and state wildlife…

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Toms River Health & Wellness Fair to Bring Free Screenings, 60 Vendors to Senior Center

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — More than 60 vendors, free health screenings and a community drug take back program are expected to draw residents to the Toms River Senior Center next spring as…

Ex-NJDEP Chief Behind Toms River Ciba Superfund Park Deal Joins Major Environmental Law Firm

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Former New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection Commissioner Shawn LaTourette, whose administration finalized the disputed settlement allowing commercial development at the former Ciba-Geigy Superfund site in Toms River,…

World Cup Comes to New Jersey Alongside One of America’s Most Polluted Rivers

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Millions of soccer fans will descend on MetLife Stadium for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, but just beyond the bright lights of the Meadowlands sits one of the…

Jackson Moves to Seize 129 Properties Over Unpaid Taxes But Major Questions Remain

JACKSON, N.J. — Jackson Township is preparing to take control of 129 properties tied to more than $14.2 million in unpaid taxes, but as the aggressive foreclosure plan moves forward, a series…

North Carolina woman accused of poisoning daughters at Thanksgiving faces murder charges

A family gathering in Hendersonville turned fatal after investigators say a bottle of wine served at Thanksgiving dinner was laced with a chemical that converts to cyanide in the body. HENDERSONVILLE, NC…

New Jersey seeks court order to block ICE detention facility in Roxbury

State officials argue federal agencies bypassed legal review and risk overburdening local infrastructure. TRENTON, N.J. – The New Jersey Office of the Attorney General, alongside Governor Mikie Sherrill and the Township of…

New York drinking water study finds toxins, thousands of violations statewide

A new report warns that contaminants linked to cancer and developmental risks are present in water systems across New York, with thousands of violations still unresolved. Suffolk County, NY – A new…

Ocean County moves to acquire $2.9 half-acre waterfront parcel in Point Pleasant Beach

$2.86M deal would preserve 0.59-acre Channel Drive site for public use Point Pleasant Beach, NJ – Ocean County officials are moving forward with the acquisition of a waterfront parcel in Point Pleasant…

Cold War Nuclear Missile Accident Hidden Away Next to State Wildlife Refuge in Jackson

A 1960 explosion involving a nuclear-tipped missile at McGuire Air Force Base left radioactive contamination that required decades of cleanup. Wrightstown, NJ – A Cold War missile accident at what is now…

Maryland Natural Resources Police ensure Chesapeake Bay shellfish remain safe after Potomac spill

State environmental agencies confirm Maryland oysters and other seafood meet federal safety standards following recent sewage spill concerns. Annapolis, Md. – The Maryland Department of Natural Resources Police (NRP) announced that shellfish…

Lakewood Shomrim awarded $275,000 in federal funds through Rep. Chris Smith’s budget earmarks

LAKEWOOD, N.J. – Lakewood’s volunteer public safety group, the Lakewood Shomrim, will receive $275,000 in new federal funding to modernize its radio communication infrastructure, Congressman Chris Smith (R-NJ) announced this week. The…

Lakewood scores millions in federal funding as Rep. Chris Smith including $2 Cross Street expansion

LAKEWOOD, N.J. – Lakewood Township is set to receive several million dollars in new federal funding for local infrastructure and public safety improvements as part of a broader $23.8 million package secured…

NJ bill bans Green Acres funding for artificial turf fields

TRENTON, N.J. – A new proposal in the New Jersey Senate would bar the use of state Green Acres funds for any project involving artificial turf, citing environmental and health risks tied…

Dog food sold in New Jersey and Connecticut Contaminated with Salmonella and Listeria

Silver Spring, MD – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued a nationwide safety alert warning pet owners to immediately stop feeding eight lots of Raaw Energy raw dog food after…

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