Montville High School intruder identified

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MONTVILLE, NJ – A Bloomfield man was arrested and charged today for trespassing at Montville High School on Thursday. An alleged intruder was arrested at Montville High School on Thursday by police.…

February 3, 2023

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94-year-old driver killed in crash at Garden State Parkway toll plaza

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BARNEGAT TWP, NJ – A 94-year-old man was killed while driving his vehicle into a toll plaza on the Garden State Parkway on Thursday. The New Jersey State Police reported that Mario…

February 3, 2023

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Autism designation on NJ Driver’s Licenses passes Senate in unanimous vote

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Driver’s licenses in New Jersey often have additional designations such as those for military veterans and organ donor designations. Now, a law seeking to add an autism designation has passed in a…

February 3, 2023

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Jackson Planning Board has to do an annual re-reorganization do-over blamed on negligence

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JACKSON, NJ – By law, public meetings of the Jackson Township Planning Board must be properly advertised to the public in advance in accordance with New Jersey law. That hasn’t been happening.…

February 3, 2023

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Camden County man paid $20k in bitcoin to have 14-year-old murdered

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CAMDEN, N.J. – Federal officials today revealed that a Camden man had paid $20,000 in bitcoin to have a 14-year-old New York boy killed after the boys parents found out about his…

February 3, 2023

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Polistina Statement on Temporary Workers Bill

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Sen. Vince Polistina voted in support of the "Temp Workers Bill of Rights" today, affirming his support for the principle of equal pay for equal work and ensuring that all workers are…

February 3, 2023

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Manchester PD condemns hateful comments after Facebook post thanking Jewish business owner

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MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP, NJ – The Manchester Police Department expressed disappointment and frustration over public comments made on Facebook after publishing photos from the department’s most recent “Coffee with a Cop” event. The…

February 2, 2023

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Joe Vicari will not seek re-election amid disfunction, disarray in Ocean County GOP

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TOMS RIVER, NJ – After decades of community service, Ocean County Commissioner Joseph Vicari will not seek re-election in November. Vicari said he plans to retire from public service after 43 years…

February 2, 2023

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Queens Jeweler Convicted In Luxury Watch Robbery And Money Laundering Scheme

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Damian Williams, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced that a jury returned a guilty verdict today against STANISLAV YAKUBOV, a/k/a “Steve,” on three counts in a…

February 2, 2023

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Passaic County Man Arrested for Attempt to Firebomb Synagogue

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NEWARK, N.J. – A Passaic County, New Jersey, man was arrested today for attempting to firebomb an Essex County, New Jersey, synagogue, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced. Nicholas Malindretos, 26, of…

February 2, 2023

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Photo of dead whale that washed ashore in Brigantine. Photo by MMSC

We don’t know: Senator says state should pause ocean wind farm until it knows for sure what is killing the whales

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TRENTON, NJ – In just over a year, South Jersey resident Ed Durr has gone from truck driver to a watchful eye in the Democrat-controlled New Jersey legislature. Today, Durr cautioned Governor…

February 1, 2023

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Carjackers nearly hit transit bus after throwing woman from hood of car

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CLIFTON, NJ – A woman was injured while trying to stave off a carjacker who had just gotten in her car. According to police, at around 4:45 pm, officers were called to…

February 1, 2023

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President once again tells repeatedly debunked Amtrak tall tale

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. President Joe Biden is once again telling the story about his trip with an Amtrak conductor back when he was Vice President or Senator. He’s not so sure…

February 1, 2023

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Murphy’s response to whale deaths, toxic superfund site deal could hurt his presidential aspirations

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New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy touts himself as the poster boy of choice for progressive Democrats as he continues to position himself to run for President of the United States eventually, but…

February 1, 2023

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Testa: Unconstitutional Gun Laws Passed by Trenton Democrats “Falling Like Dominos” in Federal Court

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Sen. Michael Testa said the unconstitutional guns laws passed by Trenton Democrats are 'falling like dominos' after another was blocked in federal court, the second this week.…

February 1, 2023

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Gov. Murphy’s ‘extreme’ Green Energy Plan could cost state $1.4 trillion opponents say

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TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy just dropped a half million dollars on a new fleet of gas-guzzling SUVs for himself and his inner circle in Trenton, but he wants…

January 31, 2023

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Ocean County Prosecutor to host community town hall in wake of Tyre Nichols death

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TOMS RIVER, NJ – Memphis might be 1,000 miles south of Toms River, but Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley Billhimer, appointed by Governor Phil Murphy, will be hosting a Town Hall Community Dialogue…

January 31, 2023

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Governor Signs Corrado Bill Improving Safety of Roads and Public Transit for People with Disabilities

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Individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities may soon be able to enjoy safer, more mobility friendly streets thanks to legislation sponsored by Sen. Kristin Corrado and signed into law today by Gov.…

January 31, 2023

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O’Scanlon Statement on Oroho’s Decision to Not Seek Re-election

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Statement from Sen. Declan O'Scanlon on Sen. Steven Oroho’s decision not to seek re-election.…

January 31, 2023

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Stanfield Legislation Supporting Victims of Human Trafficking Advances Through Committee

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Sen. Jean Stanfield's bill instructing the Attorney General's Office to provide additional support and outreach to victims of human trafficking has passed the Senate Law and Public Safety Committee.…

January 31, 2023

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