Mikie Sherrill Slams the Brakes on Meals on Wheels Funding in New Budget

Meals on Wheels Ocean County Executive Director James Sigurdson plans to retire on Jan. 1, 2027, ending more than 26 years with the nonprofit organization that provides meals and support services to…

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New York Man Arrested in Berkeley Township Elder Scam Investigation

Police arrested a New York man accused of acting as a courier in a scam that allegedly convinced a Berkeley Township senior citizen to hand over large sums of cash and transfer…

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ICE Agent Struck by Car in New Jersey; Shots Fired

A federal immigration agent was reportedly struck by a fleeing vehicle and discharged a firearm during an attempted apprehension in Manahawkin, authorities said. A federal immigration enforcement operation in Stafford Township led…

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Florida Cat Attacks Five People and Puppy in Lakeland, Tests Positive for Rabies

A stray cat linked to a colony in north Lakeland attacked five people and a puppy before later being found dead and testing positive for rabies, officials said. A rabid stray cat…

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Queens Apartment Fire Injures 13, Draws 300 FDNY Firefighters to Five-Alarm Blaze

A fast-moving fire tore through a seven-story apartment building in Queens, sending 13 people to hospitals and prompting a massive five-alarm response. Thirteen people were injured after a fire broke out Saturday…

Police Blotter·New York City News

Allegany County Drug Trafficking Investigation Expands Into Virginia, Yields Drugs, Guns and Cash

Investigators seized additional narcotics, 17 firearms and thousands of dollars after search warrants in Virginia linked to an Allegany County traffic stop. A narcotics trafficking investigation that began with a traffic stop…

Virginia News·Police Blotter

Hundreds of Fans Left Stranded in New York-New Jersey World Cup Transportation Meltdown

NJ Transit declared its first FIFA World Cup transportation operation a success, but fan accounts and local media reports painted a far more complicated picture marked by gridlock, long waits and confusion…

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Hochul, Sherrill, and Mamdani Claim They Are The ‘Dream Team’ at World Cup Opener

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul, New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill and New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani appeared together at MetLife Stadium as the FIFA World Cup kicked off in New Jersey,…

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Wildwood Crest Beaches Begin Full-Time Lifeguard Coverage for Summer Season

The Wildwood Crest Beach Patrol will begin daily lifeguard coverage Saturday, with guards stationed on all beaches through Labor Day weekend. WILDWOOD CREST, N.J. — Beachgoers heading to the Jersey Shore this…

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NJ Transit Celebrates Problem-Free First Day of World Cup Train Rides

After months of criticism over delays and service disruptions, NJ Transit says it successfully moved more than 21,000 World Cup fans from MetLife Stadium without major operational issues following the tournament’s first…

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Knicks Win First NBA Title in 53 Years as New Yorkers Burn School Buses to Celebrate

The New York Knicks ended a 53-year championship drought Saturday night, but celebrations quickly spiraled into violence as buses were set on fire, a teenager was shot and dozens of arrests were…

Community News·Local Politics

New Jersey Lawmakers Just Gave AI Datacenters Huge Tax Breaks, Now They Don’t Want AI

Just two years after New Jersey approved hundreds of millions in tax incentives to attract artificial intelligence projects, many Democratic officials and advocacy groups are pushing to slow or stop large-scale AI…

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New Jersey Bill Would Make it a Crime to Protest at Abortion Clinics, Block Entry

A controversial New Jersey bill creating new criminal penalties for interference with reproductive health care services cleared another legislative hurdle after split committee votes in the Assembly. TRENTON, N.J. — In New…

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Is New Jersey’s Rail System Ready for World Cup Traffic? State Lawmakers Call for Solutions

Less than a day after sending a letter to federal transportation officials, Monmouth County legislators met with Amtrak leadership and pushed for improved reliability on the Northeast Corridor before World Cup crowds…

New Jersey News·North Jersey News

New Jersey Bill Expands Legal Protections for Reproductive Health Care Providers and Patients

Legislation advancing in the State Assembly would create new criminal penalties for interference with reproductive health care services while strengthening privacy and legal protections for providers and patients. TRENTON, N.J. — New…

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New Jersey Bill Would Expand Relocation Options for Ambulatory Surgery Centers

Legislation introduced in Trenton would remove geographic restrictions that currently limit where ambulatory care facilities providing surgical services can relocate. TRENTON, N.J. — A New Jersey lawmaker has introduced legislation that would…

Health and Wellness·Government News

Lottery winners race through warehouse in 90-second shopping spree for free prizes

Maryland Lottery players flew to Chicago for a second-chance event that included airfare, hotel stays, spending money and a fast-paced dash for merchandise CHICAGO, Ill. — Six Maryland Lottery players traded winning…

Lottery Results·Maryland News

Cape May County launches major traffic crackdown ahead of busy summer season

Every police department in the county is joining a new highway safety task force targeting speeding, drunk driving, distracted driving and other dangerous behaviors CAPE MAY COURT HOUSE, N.J. — Drivers traveling…

Police Blotter·Cape May County News·New Jersey News

DOJ Sues Virginia Over New Jersey Style Ban on Masks for ICE Agents

The federal government is suing Virginia after the state moved to restrict federal agents from wearing face coverings during enforcement operations, a sharp reversal from the mask mandates many Americans faced just…

Police Blotter·Government News·Local Politics·Mercer County News

After Taxing Residents and Businesses To No End, New Jersey Moves to Hit Private Prisons Next

As Residents and Businesses Leave, New Jersey Lawmakers Push New Taxes on Private Prisons Trenton, NJ – Just when you thought there was nothing left to tax in New Jersey, state Democrats…

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