Man accused of killing deputy claims mental incompetence to dodge death penalty

Man accused of killing deputy claims mental incompetence to dodge death penalty Lake Elsinore, CA A man charged with the murder of a Riverside County sheriff's deputy is allegedly feigning mental incompetence…

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Dispatcher hailed for saving family during armed mental crisis

Anne Arundel dispatcher honored for saving family during armed mental health crisis Anne Arundel County, MD – A 911 dispatcher is being recognized for her life-saving actions after calmly managing a volatile…

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NJ bill would require mental health checks for school bus drivers

Trenton, NJ – A new proposal in the New Jersey Senate would mandate mental health evaluations for all school bus drivers as part of their licensing and renewal process. Senator Parker Space,…

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Environmentalist Point to Normal October Nor’Easter as Cause for Panic About Climate Change

TRENTON, NJ – As a powerful Nor’easter looms over New Jersey, environmental leaders are calling on Governor Phil Murphy to immediately adopt long-delayed NJPACT Coastal Rules to protect the state’s vulnerable shoreline…

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Federal judge allows U.S. to amend response in New Jersey ISP Environmental Superfund case

Newark, NJ – A federal magistrate judge has granted the United States government permission to amend its legal response in a high-profile Superfund cleanup case involving decades-old chemical contamination at a Linden,…

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New Jersey’s Far Left Still Believes Democrat’s Failed Energy Agenda and Environmental Justice is Key Issue in 2025 Election

TRENTON, NJ – With the race for New Jersey’s next governor already underway, dozens of environmental leaders, community organizers, and elected officials gathered this week at the Social Profit Center in Hamilton…

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County officials made the announcement at the historic site on County Route 520 during a formal event, declaring that the Monmouth County Park System will begin developing plans for passive recreation use, including walking and hiking trails. The goal, officials said, is to open portions of the trails to the public by the end of the year.

Site of Notorious Shuttered and Demolished State Mental Asylum to be Turned into a Park in New Jersey

Monmouth County takes control of 411-acre Marlboro State Hospital property for new parkland Marlboro, NJ – Friday — More than two decades after its closure, the former Marlboro State Psychiatric Hospital site…

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Environmental groups launch 121-page policy blueprint to shape New Jersey’s 2025 governor’s race

TRENTON, NJ – As New Jersey’s gubernatorial race begins to heat up, a coalition of 25 environmental, health, and equity organizations has released a sweeping 121-page policy guide aimed at ensuring the…

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NEW YORK - JANUARY 5, 2025: Congestion prices signage in Lower Manhattan at the entrance to the Congestion Relief Zone on the first day of its implementation in New York

Murphy backs Trump move against congestion pricing slams Biden over environmental shortcut given to New York City

Murphy crossed party lines to back Trump’s move as he fights Biden’s shortcut on toll plan. Trenton, NJ – New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy praised former President Donald Trump’s efforts to kill…

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Whale washed ashore in Brigantine. Photo provided by NOAA.

Environmental Group Claims Strong Correlation Between Offshore Wind and Whale Deaths

ASBURY PARK, N.J. — A coalition of environmental groups is demanding the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) revoke its permits for the Empire Wind project, alleging the agency relied on outdated…

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Trump Takes Action to Tackle Homeless and Mental Health Crisis in America

TOMS RIVER, NJ — Help might be coming from the White House to tackle New Jersey’s gorwing homeless and mental health crisis. This week, an exective order was signed that will bolster…

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Texas man says he had ‘mental break’ after wife’s decomposing body found on property

SAN ANTONIO — A Texas man was taken into custody Sunday after allegedly admitting to killing his wife and leaving her body to decompose on their property for over a month. Charles…

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Somerset County offers mental health support for residents affected by flooding

SOMERVILLE, N.J. — The Somerset County Department of Human Services announced Monday that mental health services are now available for residents impacted by recent flooding. Support is being provided through the Richard…

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No charges filed in Fort Lee police shooting of woman during mental health call

TRENTON, N.J. — A New Jersey state grand jury has declined to file criminal charges against Fort Lee Police Officer Tony Pickens, Jr., in connection with the fatal shooting of 25-year-old Victoria…

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Maryland governor signs executive order targeting environmental disparities and economic access

ANNAPOLIS — Maryland Gov. Wes Moore on Thursday signed a sweeping executive order aimed at addressing racial and economic disparities in environmental policy and land access across the state. The order instructs…

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NOAA Says Longterm Environmental Impact of New Jersey’s Offshore Wind Projects Not Certain

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A recent federal symposium has highlighted significant scientific gaps in the ability to assess the environmental impacts of offshore wind development, raising questions about how New Jersey’s rapidly…

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New Jersey cops rescue armed man from fire during mental health crisis

MONROE TWP., N.J. — Three Monroe Township police officers pulled a man from a burning bedroom during a mental health crisis on May 17, despite threats of violence and visible flames inside…

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Greensburg woman sentenced to 20 years after pleading guilty but mentally ill in attempted child attempted murder

GREENSBURG, Pa. — A Greensburg woman who pleaded guilty but mentally ill to multiple charges, including attempted homicide of a child, was sentenced to 10 to 20 years in prison followed by…

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Sen. Andy Kim backs Kids Online Safety Act, citing rising mental health risks for youth

TRENTON, N.J. — U.S. Senator Andy Kim (D-NJ) expressed strong support for the Kids Online Safety Act in a letter to constituents this week, emphasizing the urgent need to increase protections for…

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Toms River announces summer camp for children with developmental disabilities

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Toms River Township announced the return of Camp Discovery, a summer day program designed for children with developmental disabilities, set to run from June 30 through August 8.…

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