Federal judge tosses NJ Transit employee’s lawsuit, rules agency is a state entity immune from federal labor law claims

CAMDEN, NJ – A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit brought by NJ Transit employee Sino Wa Johnson against New Jersey Transit Bus Operations and her union, ruling that the transit agency…

New Jersey News

D.C. non-prifit founder sentenced to nearly three years for stealing COVID relief funds and ordered to repay $956,000

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The founder of Casa Ruby, a once-prominent nonprofit serving the LGBTQ+ community in the District, has been sentenced to nearly three years in federal prison for diverting hundreds of…

D.C. News

Long-running Rio Grande car wash business hits the market with equipment and goodwill included

RIO GRANDE, NJ – A staple along Route 47 for more than three decades, a fully operational car wash in Rio Grande is now for sale, offering investors or owner-operators a turnkey…

Real Estate News·Cape May County News

Sherrill nominates Lily Laux of Texas School Exec as New Jersey’s next Commissioner of Education

TRENTON, NJ – Governor-elect Mikie Sherrill announced the nomination of Lily Laux to serve as New Jersey’s next Commissioner of Education, selecting a career educator and policy leader with nearly two decades…

Local Politics·New Jersey News·Political Crime and Corruption

New ‘Barnegat Bay Protection Act’ would use fertilizer taxes for preservation and restoration

TRENTON, N.J. – A new proposal before the New Jersey Legislature seeks to establish a permanent funding stream dedicated to restoring and preserving the Barnegat Bay estuary and its watershed, one of…

Business News·Jersey Shore News·Ocean County News

New Jersey proposes new rules for lobsters

TRENTON, N.J. – A new bill introduced in the New Jersey Assembly aims to clarify how lobster size limits are enforced within the state’s marine waters, ensuring that existing restrictions apply only…

Community News·Business News·Food & Dining·Jersey Shore News

Ditch your lawn, save on taxes: New bill offers $250 tax credit for ripping out the grass

TOMS RIVER, N.J. – Residents living near Barnegat Bay may soon get a financial incentive to rip out their grass. A new bill sponsored by Senator James W. Holzapfel (R–Monmouth, Ocean) would…

Government News·New Jersey News

Reich Farm Former Superfund site in Toms River listed for $18M redevelopment opportunity

TOMS RIVER, N.J. – The former Reich Farm property — once the center of one of New Jersey’s most notorious environmental contamination cases — is back in the spotlight, now being marketed…

Business News·Real Estate News·Toms River News

Middletown woman sues township after police dog attack at Croydon Hall

MIDDLETOWN, NJ – A Middletown resident has filed a civil lawsuit against the Township of Middletown and its police department, alleging she was mauled by a police dog while lawfully on township…

Monmouth County News

SwingTime mini-golf and arcade complex in Howell listed for $1.5 million

HOWELL, NJ – SwingTime, a longtime local entertainment spot known for its mini-golf, batting cages, and arcade party room, has been listed for sale with a $1.5 million asking price, according to…

Business News·Monmouth County News·New Jersey News·Police Blotter

NJ Senate pushes new bills to fight student eating disorders

Senate approves Corrado bills aimed at fighting eating disorders and boosting student mental health support TRENTON, NJ – Two bipartisan-backed bills to tackle eating disorders and expand mental health support for New…

Community News·New Jersey News·School and Education News

Mount Pleasant man sentenced to up to five years in state prison for brutal aatacks on shitzu

GREENSBURG, Pa. – A Mount Pleasant man who severely abused a small dog, leaving it paralyzed, was sentenced Tuesday to serve up to five years in state prison. Zachary Hixson received a…

Pets and Animals·Pennsylvania News

NJ lawmaker blasts $300M sports arena plan as rural schools face deep cuts

Trenton, N.J. – A fiery exchange erupted in the State Assembly late Wednesday night as lawmakers advanced a sweeping $2.5 billion economic development bill that includes up to $300 million in tax…

Good News·Government News·Investigative Report·Jackson Township News

Toms River Police Chief Backs Mayor’s Decision to Veto Council’s Ordinance on Police Testing

TOMS RIVER, N.J. – Mayor Dan Rodrick has promised to veto a Toms River Township Council measure that would have extended an expired police promotion list, siding with Police Chief Guy Maire…

Police Blotter·Investigative Report·Local Politics·New Jersey News

Ocean County Powerball ticket scores half-million win

Ocean County Powerball ticket lands $500000 win in Double Play drawing Trenton, NJ — A lucky Powerball ticket sold in Ocean County scored a $500,000 prize in Saturday night’s Double Play drawing,…

Lottery Results·Jackson Township News·Jersey Shore News·New Jersey News

Toms River Police Chief Backs Mayor Rodrick’s Veto of Council Resolution to Unfairly Extend Promotions List

TOMS RIVER, N.J. –A veto by Mayor Dan Rodrick backing Police Chief Guy Maire could settle an ongoing dispute between the chief and several members of the Toms River Township Council who…

Toms River News

Useless Weird Sh-t: Phil Murphy gives 350,000 Ex-Cons Right to Serve on Jury duty

TRENTON, N.J. – Governor Phil Murphy signed an executive order this week restoring jury service rights to more than 350,000 New Jersey residents who have completed their criminal sentences, calling it a…

Community News·Investigative Report·Jackson Township News·Jersey Shore News

Modern Recall ‘memory’ supplement after discovery of ‘gas station heroin’

NEW YORK, NY – Modern Warrior has issued a nationwide voluntary recall of its dietary supplement Modern Warrior Ready after federal testing revealed the presence of undeclared pharmaceutical ingredients, including tianeptine, 1,4-DMAA,…

Health and Wellness·Investigative Report·New Jersey News·The Buzz

FDNY Ambulance on scene to provide medical assistance to victims.

Doxxing the NYPD? New York City Bans Police from Using Police Plaza as Contact Address for Medical Emergencies

NEW YORK, NY – A new internal policy from the Fire Department of New York (FDNY) is drawing criticism from within city emergency services after requiring that emergency medical reports for injured…

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

New Jersey moves forward on $6.6 million psychedelic magic mushroom legalization bill

TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey is moving to legalize another federally banned drug. A new proposal before the New Jersey Legislature seeks to legalize, regulate, and fund psilocybin-assisted behavioral health care in…

Health and Wellness·Investigative Report·Jackson Township News·Local Politics

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