Two Ocean County Murder Related Cases Will Put New Jersey’s Bail Reform Act on Notice

OP-ED: The fate of two criminals, each with their own unique stories will put New Jersey’s Bail Reform Act at the center of attention in Ocean County The New Jersey Bail Reform…

New Jersey News·Police Blotter

Lakewood Mother Who Killed Her Two Children Scheduled for Pre-Trial Release Hearing Today

Naomi Elkins to Appear for Pre-Trial Release Hearing in Ocean County Ocean County, NJ – Naomi Elkins, 27, of Lakewood, is scheduled for a pre-trial release hearing today. Elkins faces charges of…

Ocean County News·Police Blotter

New Jersey’s Five Day Forecast Starts With Heat and Air Quality Advisory on Monday

An air quality alert is in effect for Sunday, July 7. The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection has issued a code orange air quality alert for Ocean and Southeastern Burlington Counties.…

New Jersey News·Weather Reports and News

Former Youth Hockey Coach Sentenced to 75 Years for Recording Sexual Abuse of Minors

ST. LOUIS, MO – U.S. District Judge Sarah E. Pitlyk sentenced James R. Lambert, 42, a former youth hockey coach from Lake St. Louis, to 75 years in prison for sexually abusing…

New Jersey’s Gas-Powered Car Ban Facing Stiff Criticism and Industry Problems

TRENTON, NJ— Governor Phil Murphy’s recent announcement to ban the sale of new gasoline-powered cars by 2035 has ignited a firestorm of criticism from various sectors. While the governor asserts that the…

New York Pledges $5.4 Million Investment in LGBTQ+ Community Initiatives

ALBANY, NY— Governor Kathy Hochul today announced a significant $5.4 million investment aimed at supporting the LGBTQ+ community in New York. This includes a $4.4 million allocation to the Harlem SGL•LGBTQ Center…

New York City News·New York News

Mayor Adams, DA Bragg Tout Plan to Make Manhattan Safe Again

NEW YORK, NY – On July 2, 2024, New York City Mayor Eric Adams and Manhattan District Attorney Alvin L. Bragg, Jr. announced the formation of the Midtown Community Improvement Coalition. This…

New York City News

New Jersey Split on Phil Murphy’s Offshore Wind Energy Agenda

TRENTON, NJ— Governor Phil Murphy’s ambitious plan to make New Jersey a leader in offshore wind energy has drawn increasing criticism from various quarters, including environmentalists, fishermen, and coastal communities. While the…

New Jersey News

Criticism Mounts Over New Jersey’s Proposed Leaf Blower Ban

TRENTON, NJ— New Jersey’s proposed ban on gas-powered leaf blowers has sparked significant controversy, drawing criticism from residents, landscapers, and local businesses alike. The state aims to reduce noise pollution and greenhouse…

New Jersey News

Air Quality Alert and Excessive Heat Warning Issued for the New Jersey Shore Region

SEASIDE HEIGHTS, NJ — The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection has issued a Code Orange Air Quality Action Day for Ground Level Ozone from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. on Sunday.…

Jersey Shore News·New Jersey News·Weather Reports and News

RWJBarnabas Health Receives Grant to Combat Food Insecurity in New Jersey

NEWARK, NJ—RWJBarnabas Health announced today that it has received a grant from the New Jersey Food Security Initiative (NJFSI) to launch a pioneering program aimed at combating food insecurity across the state.…

Community News·New Jersey News

JCP&L Invests $78 Million in Morristown Substation Upgrade to Combat Flood Risks

MORRISTOWN, N.J. — Jersey Central Power & Light (JCP&L), a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE), has initiated a significant $78 million upgrade to a transmission substation in Morristown. The project is…

Community News·North Jersey News

NYPD Commissioner Defends Disciplinary Process: 91% of Cops OK

NEW YORK, NY—Police Commissioner of New York City, addressing concerns about the NYPD’s disciplinary process, reaffirmed his commitment to maintaining a fair and transparent system. Commissioner Caban emphasized his role as a…

New York City News·Police Blotter

Two More Offshore Wind Energy Projects Approved for New Jersey Coastline

WASHINGTON, D.C.—The American Clean Power Association (ACP) has expressed its strong approval following the Department of the Interior and the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management’s (BOEM) Record of Decision for the Atlantic…

Phil Murphy Sticks Hometown with $24k Bill for Private Biden Campaign Fundraiser

Mayor demands reimbursement check from the campaign Middletown, NJ — President Joe Biden came to the Middletown riverside mansion of New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy this weekend and now, the city is…

Government News·New Jersey News

The Impracticality of New Jersey’s Gas Leaf Blower Ban Proposed by Assembly Dems

Trenton, NJ — New Jersey Democrats and Governor Phil Murphy have proposed a ban on gas-powered leaf blowers, aimed at reducing noise and pollution. That new ban may pose significant challenges for…

North Carolina Adopted Mom Charged for Death of Two Children

FAYETTEVILLE, NC — Avantae Deven, a 63-year-old resident of Fayetteville, faces severe charges following the disturbing discovery connected to the disappearance of Blake Deven and London Deven. She is charged with two…

North Carolina News·Police Blotter

Guilty Pleas Entered in Wallkill Narcotics Trafficking Case

WALLKILL, NY — Orange County District Attorney David M. Hoovler announced the successful conclusion of a significant narcotics investigation resulting in guilty pleas from two men involved in cocaine trafficking. On June…

Police Blotter

New Jersey Senate Approves Bill Mandating Insurance Coverage for Athletic Prosthetics

TRENTON, NJ — The New Jersey Senate has passed a pivotal piece of legislation, sponsored by Senator Troy Singleton, aimed at enhancing the quality of life for residents with disabilities by mandating…

Health and Wellness·New Jersey News

Majority Of Voters Want To Throw Biden Overboard Following Disastrous Debate, Poll Shows

The majority of voters want to see President Joe Biden replaced as the Democratic nominee following his debate performance on Thursday night, according to a Morning Consult poll released Friday. After the…

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