Hochul Slams New Jersey’s $150 World Cup Ticket Scheme As Crazy
New York, NY — A growing feud over who owns and pays for moving World Cup crowds from New York City to MetLife Stadium is spilling into public view after New York…
New York is the World Cup: Hochul Declares Sole Ownership Amid Soccer Turf War With New Jersey Governor
Hochul’s “New York Is the World Cup” Remark Fuels Tension as New Jersey Shoulders Hosting Burden EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ – After New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherill launched a verbal volley across the…
Jeopardy Star Jamie Ding Earns $880K—Still Not Enough to Buy a Home and Live Comfortably in Most of New Jersey
LAWRENCEVILLE, NJ — Jamie Ding’s historic 31-game winning streak on Jeopardy! turned him into one of the quiz show’s all-time top performers, earning him approximately $880,000 and national recognition. But despite the…
Virginia Beach Robbery Suspect Arrested in New York, Linked to Maryland Store Shooting
Virginia Beach, VA — A 46-year-old woman accused of armed robbery in Virginia is now in custody after being tracked to New York, where investigators say she was also identified as the…
New Jersey to pay millions while NYC gets the spotlight during ‘New York’ World Cup
NJ Taxpayers Fund $60M World Cup Costs at MetLife While NYC Branding Dominates Spotlight Trenton, NJ — New Jersey is committing more than $60 million in public spending to host 2026 World…
Judge Denies New York Woman’s Emergency Cash Request in Dutchess County Dispute
White Plains, NY — A federal judge has denied an emergency request from a Dutchess County woman seeking sweeping financial assistance to relocate and secure her safety, ruling the case is too…
GOP Slams New Jersey’s World Cup Fiasco, Warn Fans Face High Transit Fares and Limited Economic Gain
TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey Republicans are escalating criticism of the state’s role in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, arguing taxpayers are footing tens of millions in costs while early signs point…
New York to ban registered sex offenders from any public parks
ALBANY, NY — Registered sex offenders in New York would be barred from entering or coming within 500 feet of any state or municipal park under a newly introduced Assembly bill aimed…
New York Lawmakers Say Emptying Prisons Will Cut Down Crime Statewide
ALBANY, NY — A new proposal in the New York State Assembly would create a 17-member commission tasked with reducing the state’s prison population and lowering violent crime, with findings due by…
New York Considering Retirement Plan for Elderly Incarcerated Prisoners
ALBANY, NY — Older incarcerated people in New York could receive a $30 monthly stipend and opt out of prison work under a newly reintroduced Assembly bill, marking a renewed push to…
Yankees Players Pushing Team for New Uniforms, Breaking Century Old Tradition
NEW YORK, NY — First it was beards and facial hair. Now, the Yankees want to change their uniforms, breaking from team traditions that have been a staple for the franchise for…
New Jersey spends $20M to promote World Cup while ‘NY–NJ’ branding sparks political firestorm
TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey is committing $20 million to promote itself during the 2026 FIFA World Cup even as the event is branded globally as “New York–New Jersey,” a tension that…
New Jersey Has More Horses Per Square Mile Than Kentucky, Here’s Why
TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey packs thousands of horses into a surprisingly small footprint, ranking among the most horse-dense states in the country and rivaling Kentucky on a per-square-mile basis, according to…
New Jersey’s Top Two Crops Feed America, But It’s Not the One You Most Expect
TRENTON, N.J. —New Jersey’s agricultural identity is so tightly tied to “Jersey Fresh” tomatoes and famously sweet blueberries that it’s easy to assume the state’s top crops would come straight from a…
New York lawmakers continue budget fight over housing and migrant funding
Albany, NY – New York lawmakers blew past a key April budget deadline again this year, with a roughly $237 billion spending plan stalled over disputes on housing policy and billions in…
New Jersey’s Battle With FIFA Continues as State Claims $62 Million NJ Transit Bill to Transport Fans
Trenton, NJ – Moving an estimated 320,000 fans to and from eight World Cup matches at MetLife Stadium will cost more than $62 million, with New Jersey Transit officials outlining a plan…
Twentieth Century Fad Still a Big Hit in New Jersey
TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey collectors generated more than 150,000 online searches for sports trading cards in the past year, ranking the state among the most active markets in the country as…
New Jersey Monday Morning Traffic Report: GWB 45 Minute Delay, Trains Backed Up
Crashes, Signal Failure Snarl NJ Commute as Tunnel, Bridge Delays Hit 45 Minutes NEWARK, N.J. — A series of crashes, lane closures, and a malfunctioning traffic signal are choking New Jersey’s Monday…
New Jersey is America’s Least Free State: Understanding the Numbers Behind This Week’s Fox News Report
Trenton, NJ — Once considered a tax-friendly state that helped fuel its postwar economic rise, New Jersey now ranks 47th in overall freedom nationwide, with new analysis highlighted by Fox News showing…
New Jersey is the only FIFA host price gouging soccer fans during the World Cup and it will have ‘chilling effect’ on attendance
FIFA Warns $150 NJ Transit Fares to MetLife Could Hurt 2026 World Cup Attendance in East Rutherford Friday East Rutherford, NJ — FIFA officials warned Friday that $150 round-trip train fares to…
