Great Adventure looks toward future with life after Kingda Ka
JACKSON, NJ — The date is now 0 A.K., zero years after the death of Kingda Ka. Kingda Ka, once the tallest and fastest roller coaster on Earth, is no longer part…
‘Bonnie and Clyde’ mail thief gets 3½ to 7 years for Queens mailbox burglaries
QUEENS, NY — A Hicksville man accused of stealing mail in a five-month burglary spree across Queens was sentenced to 3½ to 7 years in prison Tuesday, Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz…
Monmouth County taps Van Cleef for $50K on-call engineering contract
FREEHOLD, N.J. — The Monmouth County Board of Recreation Commissioners has unanimously approved a resolution authorizing a contract with Van Cleef Engineering Associates, LLC for on-call professional engineering services not to exceed…
Man fatally stabbed late in Southeast DC
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A man was found fatally stabbed just before midnight Thursday in Southeast, prompting a homicide investigation by the Metropolitan Police Department. Key Points Victim found unresponsive at Southeast location…
New Jersey wants tip workers to get standard minimup wage pay
TRENTON, NJ — A newly introduced bill in the New Jersey Assembly would phase out the tip credit for restaurant and other tipped workers by 2030, requiring employers to pay the full…
‘The Last of Us’ Season 2 Premieres Tonight: How to Watch and What to Expect
The highly anticipated second season of HBO’s The Last of Us is set to premiere tonight, Sunday, April 13, 2025, bringing fans back to the post-apocalyptic world of Joel and Ellie. According…
Former LSU Wide Receiver Kyren Lacy Dies at 24
Houston, TX – Former Louisiana State University (LSU) wide receiver and NFL draft prospect Kyren Lacy was found dead in Houston on Saturday, April 12, 2025, at the age of 24. The…
These New Jersey towns are the most biased in the state
TRENTON, NJ — New Jersey recorded 644 bias incidents in the first quarter of 2025, according to the latest report from the state’s Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) program, with the highest numbers…
Tragic crash kills Toms River couple in Route 571 crash
JACKSON, N.J. — A Toms River husband and wife were killed in a two-vehicle crash Thursday afternoon on Route 571, according to local authorities. Key Points: Jackson Police Chief Matthew D. Kunz…
Shelter pleads for rescue as senior dog Tommy faces uncertain fate after owner’s death
JACKSON, NJ — A 12-year-old Border Collie mix named Tommy is urgently in need of rescue after the recent death of his owner left him without a home, according to a post…
New Jersey schools are closing, teachers are being fired under Murphy’s ‘equitable’ funding formula
TRENTON, NJ — Some of New Jersey’s largest school districts are on the brink of failure, and representatives from those districts are blaming Democrat legislators and New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy. At…
Saphie the pup waits for a second chance after heartbreaking surrender in Ocean County
JACKSON, NJ — Saphie, a 2 ½-year-old black pit mix with a gentle heart and playful spirit, is searching for a forever home after being recently surrendered to the Northern Ocean County…
Dexter the shelter dog melts hearts but still waits for his forever home
JACKSON, NJ — Dexter, a five-to-six-year-old pit mix described as sweet, friendly, and misunderstood, is still waiting for his chance at a forever home after spending far too long in a kennel…
Rivals today, teammates tomorrow: Goetz and McAuliffe track teams unite before merging next season
JACKSON, N.J. — The Goetz and McAuliffe middle school track teams set rivalry aside last week, joining forces in a show of community spirit ahead of their upcoming merger into a single…
New Jersey Pizzeria Ordered to Remove Famous Star’s Named Pizza Pie from Menu
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A New Jersey pizzeria has renamed one of its popular menu items after receiving a legal notice from attorneys representing international film star Sophia Loren, who objected to…
Trump Gets Major Supreme Court Win in Department of Education Injunction Case
WASHINGTON, DC — The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday granted an emergency request from the Department of Justice to stay a lower court ruling that blocked the federal government from terminating over…
Sophie tossed by former owner now sitting solo at Ocean County shelter
JACKSON, N.J. — A young Lab/Golden Retriever/Hound mix named Sophie is now up for adoption at the Northern Ocean County Animal Facility, according to shelter staff. Sophie, who is just under 2…
Feds to Murphy: New Jersey’s temporary COVID school slush fund has been turned off
TRENTON, N.J. — Federal education officials informed New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy that pandemic-era relief funds have ended, prompting a political clash over the future of school district budgets across the state.…
The NJEA Must Face the Music on New Jersey’s Falling Test Scores
New Jersey has long prided itself on its public education system, often ranking among the best in the nation. Yet, beneath this reputation lies a troubling reality: our students’ math and English…
Two Rookie NYC Cops Indicted for Groping Hookers During Prostitution Call
QUEENS, N.Y. — Two probationary NYPD officers assigned to the 115th Precinct have been indicted on multiple charges, including burglary and forcible touching, in connection with an incident involving a prostitution complaint…