Governor Phil Murphy's S-2 Funding Formula Leaves Schools Closed, Unexpected Mergers, Teachers Without Jobs, Overcrowded Classrooms and No Money in its Wake

NJ bill seeks to ban radical sex education for students through grade four

TRENTON, NJ – A new proposal in the State Assembly would bar New Jersey public schools from teaching sex education or related topics to students in preschool through fourth grade. Assemblyman Sean…

As Sherrill Waffles on New Jersey Sales Tax, GOP Pushes for Lower Rate

Trenton, NJ – A newly introduced bill in the New Jersey Assembly would roll back the state’s sales and use tax rate from 6.625 percent to 6 percent beginning January 1, 2026.…

New Jersey GOP Lawmakers Seek to End Unfair NJ Transit 2.5% Corporate Transit Tax

Trenton, NJ – A newly introduced bill in the New Jersey Assembly would repeal the state’s corporate transit fee, ending a 2.5 percent surtax on large corporations that was enacted last year…

Queens gang takedown: 32 alleged members of ‘Bad-Co Ballout’ indicted in largest bust in borough history

Queens, NY – A year-long investigation into a violent Queens gang culminated Thursday with the indictment of 32 alleged members of the “Bad-Co Ballout” crew, accused of committing a string of shootings…

Man shot with shotgun by his own dog, recovering

Shillington, PA – A 53-year-old man is recovering a week later after one of his dogs fired a shotgun that struck him in the back late last Tuesday night, police said. Officers…

Pennsylvania Lottery player strikes $50K gold in Old Forge

$50K winning ticket sold at Turkey Hill in Old Forge in Pennsylvania Lottery’s Millionaire Raffle MIDDLETOWN, PA — A $50,000 winning ticket from the Pennsylvania Lottery’s Millionaire Raffle was sold at a…

Political operatives plotted to end Toms River mayor’s teaching career as retaliation for cutting waste in Town Hall

TOMS RIVER, NJ – In a sweeping 59-page verified complaint filed in New Jersey Superior Court, Toms River Mayor Dan Rodrick alleges a coordinated, politically motivated campaign by public officials and consultants…

Driver pleads guilty after high-speed rampage through Brick Township

Hackensack man pleads guilty to high-speed police chase in Brick Township BRICK TOWNSHIP, NJ – A Hackensack man who led police on a dangerous high-speed chase through Brick Township in 2021 has…

DC cops bust two in booze-fueled burglary on T Street

Two men arrested after breaking into NW DC business and stealing alcohol WASHINGTON, DC – Two men were taken into custody early Sunday after they allegedly broke into a Northwest business and…

New Jersey Lawmaker Pushing to Lower State Sales Tax

TRENTON, NJ – A new proposal in the New Jersey General Assembly aims to roll back the state’s sales and use tax from 6.625 percent to 6 percent, restoring it to its…

Wayne’s Jingle Fest Craft Show kicks off holiday shopping season

WAYNE, NJ – The Jingle Fest Craft Show returns November 23 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Wayne Hills High School, featuring more than 100 local artisans. Key Points A shopper’s…

Laurita Winery hosts Veteran’s Chili and Chowder Festival weekend in New Egypt

NEW EGYPT, NJ – Laurita Winery will celebrate the season with its annual Veteran’s Chili and Chowder Festival, taking place November 15 and 16 at the scenic vineyard in Ocean County. Guests…

Bell Works transforms into festive indoor market for the holidays

HOLMDEL, NJ – The Bell Works building will once again turn into a holiday shopping destination as the Bell Works Fresh Holiday Markets return for select dates beginning November 29 and continuing…

Suspect arrested after throwing rock through Robbinsville taco restaurant window

Suspect arrested after throwing rock through restaurant window Robbinsville, NJ A suspect was taken into custody Saturday evening after multiple witnesses reported an incident at Taco Rito. The suspect allegedly threw a…

Holiday magic arrives as Santa lands at Freehold Raceway Mall

FREEHOLD, NJ – The holiday season is officially underway at Freehold Raceway Mall, where Santa Claus made his grand arrival Friday, November 7, delighting families and marking the start of a festive…

Brooklyn driver gets 12 years for deadly police chase crash

Brooklyn man sentenced to up to 12 years for deadly police chase crash in Bushwick Brooklyn, NY – A 33-year-old Cypress Hills man was sentenced to up to 12 years in prison…

Queens fraudster jailed for using stolen ID to swipe homes

Con artist posing as Tennessee man sentenced for stealing three Queens homes in major deed fraud scheme Queens, NY – A man using a stolen identity and a string of aliases has…

Spirit Christmas to Open Six Locations in New Jersey, Including Toms River

Egg Harbor Township, NJ – Spirit Christmas has officially opened its holiday shops across the region, unveiling a seasonal lineup that includes multiple New Jersey locations prepared for steady crowds. The brand…

Wireless store heist erupts as armed duo snatches phones in Queens

Queens, NY – Two individuals entered a Hillside Avenue wireless shop Tuesday, October 28 at about 10:45 a.m. before a firearm was displayed during a cellphone theft. One of the individuals removed…

Three Maryland lottery players hit big in same night of winning

Three Maryland lottery players win big as Mega Millions jackpot climbs to $965 million BALTIMORE, MD — While no one hit the massive Mega Millions jackpot Tuesday night, three Maryland lottery players…

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