Cory Booker blasts ICE after North Jersey migrant sweep leaves families in turmoil

MORRISTOWN, NJ – U.S. Senator Cory Booker is condemning federal immigration agents after what he called a “terrible breach of this community” during a recent ICE operation in North Jersey that resulted…

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Virginia lawmakers move to ban sales of assault firearms and ‘large-capacity’ magazines

RICHMOND, VA – A new bill introduced in the Virginia House of Delegates would outlaw the future sale, manufacture, and transfer of assault firearms and high-capacity magazines statewide beginning in July 2026.…

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Cranford enacts snow route parking ban as storm moves through region

CRANFORD, NJ – With several inches of snow expected to accumulate through the day, Cranford officials have activated the township’s Emergency Snow Route parking ordinance and are warning residents to remove vehicles…

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Developer behind Adventure Crossing files $120M lawsuit against Jackson Township Council over disputed zoning change

JACKSON, NJ – The developer of the massive Adventure Crossing project off Monmouth Road has filed a major building and zoning lawsuit against the Township of Jackson and its governing council, accusing…

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Center: Political insider Noriko Kowaleski parties with member of the Toms River Council aligned against Toms River Mayor Dan Rodrick

Mayor Rodrick Opposes Council Patronage Measures, Reaffirms Commitment to Transparency and Taxpayer Protection

TOMS RIVER, NJ – At this week’s township council meeting, Toms River Mayor Rodrick delivered a strong message of transparency and fairness, sharply criticizing recent council proposals that prioritize political insiders over …

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Jackson Leaders Discuss Limitations of new New Rental Housing Bureau, Leaving Residents Frustrated

JACKSON, N.J. – At a town hall roundtable this week, Jackson Township leaders openly acknowledged this week that while residents are demanding tougher enforcement against illegal rentals and overcrowded housing, many of…

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Jackson Township Sued After Approving 50,000 Square Foot Yeshiva, Ignoring Environmental Concerns

JACKSON, N.J. – A Jackson Township resident has filed a lawsuit in Ocean County Superior Court seeking to overturn the local Planning Board’s approval of a large-scale institutional development along Frank Applegate…

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Philadelphia Police Department Creates Distance After County Sheriff’s Bizarre Press Conference

Philadelphia, PA – The Philadelphia Police Department issued a public statement Friday to reaffirm its role as the city’s primary law enforcement agency following controversial remarks from Sheriff Rochelle Bilal, who claimed…

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Philadelphia’s DEI sheriff says real police don’t wear masks but Philadelphia cops do wear masks

PHILADELPHIA, PA – In a fiery address that reignited debate over law enforcement identification and accountability, Philadelphia County Sheriff Rochelle Bilal declared that “no law enforcement professional wears a mask,” denouncing what…

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New Jersey is one step closer to banning sale of dogs, cats, and rabbits at retail pet stores

TRENTON, NJ – A sweeping animal welfare measure that would outlaw the sale of cats, dogs, and rabbits in New Jersey pet shops has advanced in the Legislature after committee approval in…

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Jackson Has a Major Illegal Rental Problem and It Can Be Fixed Today, Here’s How

JACKSON, NJ – There’s a golden egg lying in the archives inside Jackson Town Hall that is the key to eradicating illegal rentals once and for all, and the process can begin…

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Jackson councilman slams 35% summer camp fee hike as unfair to families

Jackson Township, NJ – A sharp 35% increase in Jackson Township’s summer camp rates has drawn criticism from both residents and township officials, with Councilman Giuseppe Palmeri calling the one-year hike “unfair…

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Toms River Council Passes Rule That Could Put Mayor in Jail for Exercising Free Speech During Council Meetings

TOMS RIVER, N.J. – The new Toms River Council majority got to work early in their retribution against Mayor Dan Rodrick and passed a rule that could see opposition council members in…

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Jackson Residents Oppose Council Decision to Approve Development Project in Protected Pinelands

My name is Adam Haidi from Jackson Township, reaching out as a concerned resident. I am reaching out to highlight a significant lack of transparency regarding “substantial concerns” raised by the Pinelands Commission over…

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Toms River’s Crime Ridden Downtown Homeless Hotel is Gone, But County Officials Want a Replacement

Toms River, NJ – The now vacant site once occupied by one of Ocean County’s most notorious motels stands as a reminder of how aggressive municipal action can end years of crime…

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New Jersey Politicians Need to Start Keeping their Promises: Yes, Councilman Chris, This Means You Too

JACKSON, NJ – In the rough-and-tumble world of American politics, broken promises are as common as potholes on the Turnpike. From presidents who pledge sweeping reforms only to deliver half-measures, to senators…

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North Bergen police warn of hazardous evening travel as quick snow burst moves in

NORTH BERGEN, N.J. – Township officials are urging residents to stay off the roads this evening as a fast-moving snow system is expected to bring a brief period of heavy snowfall between…

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Bergenfield declares snow emergency, bans street parking ahead of storm

BERGENFIELD, N.J. – The Borough of Bergenfield has enacted its Snow Emergency ordinance as a winter storm approaches, prohibiting all on-street parking beginning at 4 p.m. Friday, officials announced. The Bergenfield Police…

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He Campaigned Against Pay Raises for Elected Officials, But Happily Cashed His First Check After Taking Office

JACKSON, N.J. – It’s Christmas time in the Pollak house, but this year, there’s a little something extra underneath that tree. Jackson Councilman Christopher Pollak, who campaigned on rooting out political corruption…