Judge Rejects Bid to End Lawsuit Over Lakewood Development Next To Senior Community

A Superior Court judge has denied Leisure Village Association’s request for summary judgment, allowing its lawsuit challenging a controversial Lakewood Planning Board approval for a 28-unit residential development to continue. LAKEWOOD, N.J.…

Five Towns NJ News·Lawsuits·Ocean County News

You Should Be Ashamed: New Jersey Lawmaker Slams Third Trimester Abortion and Gender Reassignment Surgeries for Children

The Republican lawmaker sharply criticized Democratic policies on transgender medical care for minors and abortion during a heated Assembly debate, calling for greater protections for children. Trenton, NJ – Assemblyman Paul Kanitra,…

Local Politics·Jersey Shore News·Monmouth County News·North Jersey News

Child’s Family Sues Casino Pier After Amusement Ride Incident Left Him With Permanent Injuries

A lawsuit filed against Casino Pier alleges a child suffered severe, permanent injuries while riding an amusement attraction in Seaside Heights, claiming the amusement park failed to properly maintain the ride and…

Lawsuits·Ocean County News·Toms River News

Democrats Reject ‘F.U.C.K. Jersey City’ Amendment During Heated New Jersey Budget Debate

Assembly Democrats voted down a Republican amendment that would have renamed a Jersey City funding bill with an acronym spelling an expletive as budget tensions boiled over in Trenton. TRENTON, N.J. —…

Government News·Jackson Township News

Toms River Mayor Rodrick Houses Homeless Ahead of Scorching Heat Wave

Ahead of Dangerous Heat Wave, Toms River Again Moves Growing Homeless Population Into Temporary Housing As extreme summer temperatures return to New Jersey, Toms River has once again placed homeless individuals into…

Community News·Ocean County News·Toms River News

Mikie Sherrill Signs $60.7 Billion New Jersey Budget That Funds Migrant Legal Fees, Defunds Suburban Schools

Governor Mikie Sherrill is calling New Jersey’s new $60.7 billion budget the most fiscally responsible in years, but Republicans say the record spending plan falls short on affordability and transparency while expanding…

School and Education News·Government News·Local Politics·Monmouth County News

Judge Clears New Jersey-Led Lawsuit Against Meta to Proceed to Trial

A federal judge denied Meta’s bid for summary judgment, allowing New Jersey and a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general to move forward with claims over Facebook and Instagram’s impact on children. Trenton,…

Police Blotter·New Jersey News

Tom Kean Jr. Doesn’t Deserve Shame for Depression; Life in New Jersey Isn’t Easy for Anybody

There is something refreshing about honesty in politics. For months, New Jersey Congressman Tom Kean Jr. disappeared from public view while speculation filled the void. Rumors spread. Critics demanded answers. On Tuesday,…

Opinion - Editorial·Community News·Jersey Shore News·Local Politics

Army Wins Dismissal of Lawsuit Over Briefing Given to NJ Family After Soldier’s Suicide

A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit filed by the parents of a New Jersey soldier who died by suicide in South Korea, ruling the court lacked jurisdiction over claims that the Army…

Lawsuits·New Jersey News

New Jersey Braces for Brutal Heat Wave, Air Quality Warnings This Week

The National Weather Service has issued an Extreme Heat Watch as temperatures soar into the triple digits with heat index values approaching 110 degrees across parts of New Jersey. Mount Holly, NJ…

Weather Reports and News·Jersey Shore News

New Jersey to Expand Office of Volunteerism to Help SNAP Recipients Meet Federal Work Requirements

New Jersey Bill Advances to Expand Volunteer Portal for Medicaid, SNAP Work Requirements New Jersey Bill Advances to Expand Volunteer Portal for Medicaid, SNAP Work Requirements A New Jersey Assembly committee approved…

North Jersey News·Government News

Jersey City Eyeing $120M State Aid Package as Mayor Declares No More Park Maintenance

Jersey City has eliminated daily maintenance at seven parks and ended its composting program as officials scramble to close a massive budget shortfall while lawmakers weigh a controversial state financial aid package.…

Community News·Government News

Judge Drops Trump Case Challenging New Jersey’s Sanctuary Cities

A federal judge ruled that the U.S. government’s constitutional challenge to sanctuary city policies in Newark, Jersey City, Paterson and Hoboken cannot move forward, dismissing the lawsuit against the municipalities. Newark, NJ…

Lawsuits·Local Politics

New Jersey murder plea: Oregon man admits killing Cherry Hill veterinarian

A cross-country trip fueled by jealousy ended in a fatal stabbing outside a suburban New Jersey home, where a respected veterinarian was found dead in his front yard. The case has now…

Police Blotter

Georgia father sentenced to life after abuse led to 10-year-old’s death in fire

GWINNETT COUNTY, GA – A 51-year-old man will spend the rest of his life in prison after a jury found him guilty in a case that exposed years of abuse and neglect…

Police Blotter

New York Law Barring Most Officers From Wearing Face Coverings During Public Interactions Takes Effect

A new New York law prohibiting most local, state, and federal law enforcement officers from wearing face coverings while interacting with the public is now in effect, setting the stage for an…

Community News·Government News·Local Politics·New York City News

Rutgers Police Officer Suspended After Stolen Firearm, Recruit Resigns Following DUI Arrest

Three Rutgers University Police Department employees were disciplined in 2025, including an officer suspended after a personal firearm was stolen from his vehicle and a police recruit who resigned after a DUI…

Police Blotter

Jackson Meeting Shuts Down Abruptly As Resident Challenges Millions in Open Space Spending, But Not On Open Spaces

A Jackson Township Council meeting ended immediately after a resident questioned millions of dollars in Open Space Trust Fund spending on playgrounds, synthetic turf projects, and debt financing, prompting renewed calls for…

Community News·Jackson Township News

Biden Appointed Judge Tosses Federal Lawsuit Against New Jersey Sanctuary Cities

A federal judge ruled the Justice Department cannot force Newark, Jersey City, Hoboken, and Paterson to change their local immigration policies because New Jersey’s statewide directive would remain in effect even if…

New Jersey News·Lawsuits·North Jersey News·Ocean County News

Care workers accused of using disabled residents’ money to bankroll personal shopping

Investigators say two employees at a Westchester group home allegedly tapped into the bank accounts of adults with disabilities, using the money for online purchases, clothing and everyday expenses. WHITE PLAINS, N.Y.…

Police Blotter·New York News

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