New York School Director Surrenders to Police in $2 Million Corruption Scandal

MINEOLA, N.Y. — Nassau County District Attorney Anne T. Donnelly announced the indictment of Scott Unger, 65, former Director of Facilities for the Lawrence Union Free School District (LUFSD), and Joseph Greenblatt,…

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Candidate for New Jersey Governor Calls for Huge Increase on Tolls and Beach Badge Fees at the Jersey Shore

TOMS RIVER, NJ – He was probably hoping this didn’t get out before election day, but one New Jersey candidate for governor has been caught on camera calling for higher tolls at…

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Convicted Felon Leading Political Campaign to Takeover Plumsted Council

PLUMSTED, NJ – Politics in New Jersey is usually an ugly sport, but in Plumsted, it has become dirty. One slate of candidates is being backed by a convicted federal felon who…

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Manchester is Ocean County’s Next Development Boomtown as Real Estate Prices Rise in Neighboring Towns

In the heart of Ocean County, New Jersey, Manchester Township is emerging as a focal point for land investors and developers seeking the next big opportunity in a region experiencing a dramatic…

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Spadea relying heavily on Lakewood to win Ocean County in election day hail mary

Lakewood, NJ – As the New Jersey Republican primary for governor approaches its climax on June 10, the battle for Lakewood’s influential block vote has emerged as a pivotal factor in the…

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Maryland Attorney General Condemns Deployment of National Guard to Protect Federal Building and Agents from Violent Attacks

BALTIMORE, Md. — Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued a strong rebuke Friday following President Donald Trump’s decision to deploy federalized National Guard troops to Los Angeles, calling the move an…

Can a Costco Card be Used as Real ID at Newark Airport? TSA Responds

TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey is one of the toughest states to get a Real ID in America, but the notion of using your Costco card as a Real ID has ruffled…

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Five Reasons Why Bill Spadea Is Not the Guy New Jersey Republicans Need on the Ballot in November

Why Bill Spadea Isn’t the Right Choice for New Jersey Republicans As a Trump supporter, I’ve watched Bill Spadea charm his way into the hearts of many New Jersey Republicans. With his…

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Murphy’s budget cuts state funded summer college assistance for low income students in New Jersey

TRENTON, N.J. — A state-funded program that has helped thousands of low-income students afford college classes during the summer may be on the chopping block as New Jersey lawmakers negotiate the next…

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Maryland Dad Returns to U.S. to Face Human Trafficking Charges, Linked to At Least One Murder and Several Deaths

Salvadoran national extradited to U.S. to face human smuggling charges WASHINGTON — Abrego Garcia, a Salvadoran national accused of orchestrating a years-long human smuggling operation, has been extradited to the United States…

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Abrego Garcia Returns to the U.S. to Face Serious Human Trafficking Charges

WASHINGTON — A federal grand jury has indicted Abrego Garcia for his alleged role in a transnational human smuggling network that trafficked thousands of migrants — including women and children — across…

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Jackson Girl Scout Receives Honor After Helping Police Department with New K9 Unit

JACKSON, N.J. — A Jackson teen who has dedicated nearly a decade to public safety education and K-9 advocacy will receive the Girl Scouts of the USA’s highest honor this weekend in…

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Massachusetts sanctuary cities ask judge to block Trump from cutting federal funds

SOMERVILLE, Mass. — The cities of Somerville and Chelsea asked a federal court Tuesday to halt the Trump administration’s efforts to revoke federal funding from sanctuary cities, citing violations of their constitutional…

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Bird Feeders Banned in New Jersey Town As Legislators Push for State Ban

RIDGEWOOD, N.J. — The village of Ridgewood has enacted new restrictions on wildlife feeding on private property, becoming the first municipality in New Jersey to impose local limits on bird feeders amid…

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Trump Gives Undisputed Endorsement of Jack Ciattarelli, Slams Spadea and New Jersey’s ‘Blue Horror Show’

RARITAN, N.J. — President Donald Trump gave his full endorsement to Republican gubernatorial candidate Jack Ciattarelli in a tele-town hall Monday night, calling on New Jersey voters to turn out in record…

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Jackson Township seeks applicants to fill vacant council seat

JACKSON, NJ — Jackson Township is inviting eligible residents to apply for a vacant seat on the Township Council, according to an official notice issued ahead of the June 2 application opening.…

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New Jersey Congresswoman Facing Eight Years in Prison for Assaulting Federal Agent

Federal prosecutors dismiss Newark mayor’s trespass charge, shift focus to Congresswoman McIver NEWARK, NJ — Federal prosecutors have dropped a misdemeanor trespassing charge against Newark Mayor Ras Baraka, instead shifting focus to…

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Cranbury officials face pushback on plan to seize 175-year-old family farm

TRENTON, NJ — Lawmakers from New Jersey’s 24th Legislative District strongly opposed a proposed eminent domain action in Cranbury Township that would allow high-density housing to be built on a 175-year-old family…

Hammerstone and D’Amico backed by convicted federal felon in June 10th Plumsted primary election

PLUMSTED, NJ – Ousted former Plumsted Councilman Michael Hammerstone is running to get himself back on the township council next Tuesday, along with his running mate Sebastian D’Amico. The pair is the…

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Former New Jersey GOP councilman took bribes to steer work to attorney

TRENTON, NJ — A former Mount Arlington councilman admitted Thursday to accepting a $7,000 cash bribe in exchange for backing an attorney’s reappointment as municipal counsel, New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J.…

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