Queens Rapist Charged with Assault and Kidnapping of Minors in Kissena Park

QUEENS, NY—Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz announced today that Christian Inga, a 25-year-old resident of Waldron Street, has been charged with multiple severe crimes, including first-degree rape and second-degree kidnapping, following an…

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Head of Toms River Insurance Brokerage Firm Fired by Township Indicted for Extortion and Racketeering

Corruption rocks Ocean County insurance firm that provides liability insurance for most Ocean County towns TOMS RIVER, NJ—Toms River Mayor Dan Rodrick recently announced the termination of the township’s long-term agreement with…

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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…

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Legislation Proposed to Amend Redaction Rules for Public Records in New Jersey

TRENTON, NJ — Senator Joseph P. Cryan, representing District 20, has sponsored a bill aimed at amending existing laws concerning the nondisclosure and redaction of personal information in public records. This legislation…

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A Tribute to Bruce Springsteen’s E-Street Band Live on the Beach in Toms River

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Shelter Cove Beach in Toms River, New Jersey, is the place to be for family-friendly entertainment this summer. Toms River Township Government, in collaboration with Tramps Like Us,…

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Phil Murphy’s New Jersey Gas Car Ban Hits Road Block as Sales Down Significantly in 2024

TRENTON, NJ—By the end of the year, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy expects 330,000 electric vehicles to be on the Garden State’s roads. Things were going well until this year, and that…

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AOC and Cory Booker Call For Limiting Power of Supreme Court, Congressional Oversight

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Recent statements from prominent Democratic lawmakers, Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (AOC) and Senator Cory Booker, have sparked a heated debate over the powers of the U.S. Supreme Court. Both politicians…

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Off-Duty NYC Housing Authority Employee Arrested in the Bronx

BRONX, NY—An off-duty employee of the New York City Housing Authority, Brandon Suarez, 30, was arrested on Tuesday evening under multiple charges. The arrest occurred at 8:38 PM within the 40 Precinct.…

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Toms River Announces Free Family Movie Nights at Huddy Park

TOMS RIVER, NJ — Toms River Township Government and Mayor Dan Rodrick have teamed up with Toms River Recreation to host a series of free movie nights this summer at Huddy Park.…

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New Jersey Urgent Care Company Agrees to $12.04 Million Settlement for False Claims

NEWARK, NJ — W City Medical of the Upper East Side PLLC, Summit Medical Group P.A., Summit Health Management LLC, and Village Practice Management Company LLC, operating collectively as “CityMD,” have agreed…

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Rodrick Secures Major Win in Toms River Primary

TOMS RIVER, NJ—Residents of Toms River’s 2nd ward have again shown their support for Toms River Mayor Dan Rodrick’s policies by nominating his successor, James Byrne, as the Republican candidate in the…

SPJ Says Murphy Signed Death Warrant for New Jersey OPRA Law

Trenton, NJ – The New Jersey Society of Professional Journalists (NJ-SPJ) expressed disappointment over Governor Phil Murphy’s signing of Bill S2930, which significantly alters the Open Public Records Act (OPRA). NJ-SPJ President…

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New Jersey Governor Signs Controversial Bill to Update Open Public Records Act

TRENTON, NJ – Governor of New Jersey signed Senate Bill No. 2930 into law today, which introduces significant updates to the Open Public Records Act (OPRA) and allocates $10 million to support…

Manhunt Continues for Suspect in Windsor Mill Hit-and-Run Crash

WINDSOR MILL, MD — Detectives from the Baltimore County Crash Team are seeking assistance from the public to find a driver involved in a hit-and-run incident. The crash, which fatally injured 52-year-old…

Toms River Mayor Scores Major Victory in GOP Primary Election

TOMS RIVER, NJ—Toms River Mayor Dan Rodrick scored a major victory Tuesday night when his aligned candidate, William Byrne, defeated Mo Hill-aligned challenger Kevin Geoghegan in the Republican primary election. “First, I…

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Maryland Portal Simplifies Reporting of Hate Crimes

BALTIMORE, MD — Attorney General Anthony G. Brown has introduced a new initiative to combat hate crimes and bias incidents in Maryland through the launch of an online portal, nohomeforhate.md.gov. This tool…

New Jersey Senator Bob Menendez’s Corruption Trial Continues

NEW YORK — The corruption trial of U.S. Senator Bob Menendez of New Jersey began with opening arguments on May 15. Senator Menendez faces charges of bribery and obstruction of justice, linked…

New York School Executives Arrested for Corruption, Stealing Funds

WHITE PLAINS, NY – The former superintendent and a former security system specialist of the Greenburgh-Graham Union Free School District have been arrested on charges of corruption for misappropriating over $12,000 in…

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Toms River JROTC Students Volunteer to Clean Up Local Park

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Mayor Dan Rodrick expressed his gratitude to volunteers this weekend for their efforts in maintaining local community spaces. SFC James E. Long and students from Toms River North’s…

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This Could Be The Last Jersey Shore Summer Without Offshore Wind Turbines Blocking Your View

TRENTON, NJ – New Jerseyans are taking to the beaches this weekend, but while many are taking notice of the scenic beauty that is the Jersey Shore, most aren’t thinking about what’s…