Baltimore Cop Who Chased Suspect Across Lawns, Through Fence for Warrant Fired by City
Baltimore Police fired Officer Robert Parks after he was convicted of second-degree assault, reckless driving and three misconduct-in-office counts.…
Exclusive: Jackson Gave MUA Free Land, Now They Want to Sell it For $2 Million
Jackson Township officials are negotiating with the Municipal Utilities Authority over more than five acres of land originally transferred for infrastructure purposes, with township leaders seeking to preserve the property for public…
NYC Launches $2.3 Million Effort to Remove Abandoned Boats from City Waterways
New York City has launched a $2.3 million federally funded initiative to remove abandoned boats and nearly 1 million pounds of marine debris from waterways across Queens, Brooklyn and the Bronx.…
Ocean County Commissioners to Consider Nearly $17 Million in Capital Projects at Wednesday Meeting
Ocean County commissioners will hold public hearings Wednesday on nearly $17 million in proposed capital improvement projects affecting county libraries, parks, golf courses, emergency communications, corrections, and law enforcement technology.…
Jackson Property Taxes Spike 12% in July Estimated Tax Bill
Jackson Township homeowners are receiving estimated property tax bills showing increases of up to 12% while township officials finalize the delayed municipal budget and Mayor Jennifer Kuhn outlines community projects and accomplishments.…
Toms River Council Votes Down Critical Road Paving and Park Repairs Proposed by Mayor
Mayor Dan Rodrick says political infighting on the Toms River Township Council is delaying a $9 million bond ordinance that funds road paving, equipment repairs and other public works projects.…
Powerball jackpot explodes to $1 BILLION in last-minute jump before Wednesday drawing
Game officials boost massive prize after final Monday ticket sales are counted TRENTON, NJ – Powerball officially crashed through the billion-dollar barrier Tuesday, with game officials boosting Wednesday night’s jackpot from $975…
Three Candidates Hoping to Bring Experience to Teaneck Town Hall
Three longtime Teaneck community leaders have launched a joint campaign for Town Council, highlighting their backgrounds in education, engineering, recreation, and public service under the slogan "One Team, One Teaneck."…
$200K gold bar scam collapses when dealer calls police
Gold dealer’s warning sparks undercover arrest WASHINGTON, D.C. — An alleged scheme to trick an 85-year-old man out of more than $200,000 in gold bars came to an abrupt end when a…
Sold Out: NYC Mayor Says Leave Your Kids In The Park With City Workers and Have Parents’ Night Out
NEW YORK, N.Y. – The New York City Parks Department and Mayor Zohran Mamdani are launching a new pilot program designed to give parents a few hours to themselves while children participate…
Elvis Tribute Scheduled for Next Shelter Cove Beach Party in Toms River Summer Concert Series
TOMS RIVER, N.J. – Veterans, residents, and visitors are invited to celebrate an evening of music and patriotism as Toms River Township prepares to host a free tribute concert at Shelter Cove…
Friendly Tan-and-White Dog Found Near Park and Fork Landing in Cinnaminson
CINNAMINSON, N.J. – The Cinnaminson Township Police Department is searching for the owner of a dog that was turned in after being found near Park and Fork Landing. Police said the dog…
Working-Class Towns Shoulder New Jersey’s Heaviest Property Tax Burdens
New Jersey – New Jersey homeowners paid an average property tax bill of more than $10,000 for the first time in 2024, but according to a new analysis by New Jersey Uncovered,…
New Jersey’s Ten Most Ridiculous COVID-19 Lockdown Rules: A Look Back
Trenton, NJ – Six years after New Jersey’s COVID-19 emergency orders transformed daily life, many residents still point to some of Gov. Phil Murphy’s pandemic restrictions as examples of government overreach, inconsistent…
New Basketball Backboards Installed at Ortley Beach Bayside Park in Toms River
Toms River, NJ – Basketball players visiting Ortley Beach Bayside Park will find upgraded courts after the Township of Toms River announced the installation of new backboards at the popular bayside recreation…
Ocean County Commissioners to Consider Nearly $17 Million on Golf Courses, Body Cams and Other Capital Purchases
Toms River, NJ – The Ocean County Board of Commissioners is scheduled to introduce seven capital spending ordinances that would appropriate $16.9 million from the county’s Capital Improvement Fund for projects ranging…
Niche Names Ocean County’s 10 Best Places to Retire in 2026
Ocean County, NJ – For New Jersey residents planning their retirement, Ocean County remains one of the state’s most desirable places to settle down. A mix of 55+ communities, quiet waterfront neighborhoods,…
Sherrill Housing Plan Called for Housing Czar, More Homes, Faster Permits Across New Jersey, Where is It?
MORRISTOWN, N.J. – On the campaign trail, then Democratic gubernatorial candidate Mikie Sherrill unveiled a wide-ranging housing policy blueprint that calls for creating a statewide “Housing Czar,” accelerating home construction, expanding first-time…
Mikie Sherrill Promised New Jersey Housing Czar and Affordability
TRENTON, N.J. – The Sherrill-Caldwell Administration released a comprehensive housing strategy aimed at lowering costs, expanding homeownership, and addressing New Jersey’s shortage of more than 200,000 homes early on in the transition…
Gunman wanted after livery cab driver shot in the face during Brooklyn robbery
Police say suspect demanded cash and vehicle keys before opening fire BROOKLYN, NY — A 21-year-old livery cab driver was shot in the face during an early morning robbery in Brooklyn after…