Sen. Carmen Amato bill would roll back NJ’s new ‘mansion tax’ tiers, restore flat 1% rate on $1M-plus property deals

TRENTON, N.J. – A new proposal from Senator Carmen F. Amato Jr. (R-Ocean) seeks to undo New Jersey’s recently enacted tiered tax system on high-value real estate transfers, restoring a single flat…

Real Estate News·Ocean County News

NJ commute plagued with crashes and bridge delays Tuesday morning

Newark, NJ – Drivers across New Jersey faced a difficult Tuesday morning commute as crashes, a disabled tractor trailer, and a water main break combined with heavy volume to slow travel on…

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Here’s How Much Snow Fell as most of New Jersey was buried under more than a foot of snow

Trenton, NJ – A powerful winter storm blanketed much of New Jersey late Sunday into early Monday, dumping more than a foot of snow across northern counties and creating widespread travel delays…

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Two arrested after stolen gun and knife recovered in Kearny linked to Irvington shooting

KEARNY, NJ – Two men were taken into custody after Kearny police intercepted a BMW connected to a recent Irvington shooting, recovering a stolen handgun and a knife during the investigation, authorities…

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Crashes and heavy delays snarl Friday morning commute across New Jersey

EDISON, N.J. – The Friday morning rush brought widespread congestion and multiple incidents on key New Jersey highways, with crashes and debris reports creating delays stretching across the northern half of the…

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Brick lawyer hired to defend man among seven charged in a multi-state prostitution and racketeering case

TRENTON, N.J. – A Brick Township man is among seven individuals charged in what state authorities describe as a large-scale prostitution and racketeering network operating illicit massage parlors across New Jersey and…

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Police Navidad! New Jersey Cops Bust Two Suspects in Citywide Package Theft Operation

FAIR LAWN, NJ – After weeks of package thefts across town, police in Fair Lawn have arrested two suspects accused of stealing deliveries from porches during the busy holiday season. Officers identified…

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Turnpike, Parkway, 287 delays cause traffic headaches during Tuesday morning commute

NEWARK, N.J. – Commuters faced a rough Tuesday morning across New Jersey as multiple crashes, delays, and road hazards clogged major highways during rush hour. Just before 8:45 a.m., a crash on…

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Mikie Sherrill, Dems Secretly Plotting to Raise New Jersey Sales Tax, New Jersey Assemblywoman Claims

TRENTON, N.J. – A new Republican-backed bill to slash New Jersey’s sales tax to 6 percent has set off a political clash, with Assemblywoman Dawn Fantasia accusing Democratic leaders and New Jersey…

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New Jersey awards $35 million to expand affordable housing across 23 communities

TRENTON, NJ – The New Jersey Department of Community Affairs (DCA) announced more than $35 million in new Affordable Housing Trust Fund (AHTF) investments for fiscal year 2026, funding 23 housing developments…

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Two men charged in massive New Jersey retail theft ring spanning 12 counties

LINDEN, NJ – Two men are facing dozens of charges after investigators uncovered what police describe as a large-scale organized retail theft operation that targeted stores in 28 municipalities across New Jersey.…

New Jersey News

Crash on Driscoll Bridge Headlines Today’s New Jersey Morning Rush Traffic Report

TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey commuters faced a difficult Thursday morning drive as multiple crashes, disabled vehicles, and long delays clogged major highways and river crossings across the region. Heavy congestion was…

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Threats target polling sites across seven New Jersey counties, some locations temporarily closed

Trenton, NJ – Law enforcement responded early Tuesday to emailed threats targeting polling places in multiple New Jersey counties, prompting temporary closures and heightened security as voters headed to the polls. Attorney…

Police Blotter·Atlantic County News·Burlington County News·Camden County News

Friday morning New Jersey commuter report: delays and crashes

Newark, NJ – Drivers across New Jersey are facing a rough morning commute Friday, with multiple crashes, disabled vehicles and long delays hitting some of the state’s busiest highways and crossings. At…

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Toms River Garden State Parkway Crash Slows Monday Morning Commute

TOMS RIVER, NJ – On the Garden State Parkway, traffic slowed just north of the Toms River Toll Plaza after a vehicle veered off the roadway in a crash around 7:44 a.m.…

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A 3.0 Mangitude Earthquake Shakes New Jersey Overnight

A magnitude 3.0 earthquake struck northern New Jersey late Saturday night, shaking homes and startling residents across Bergen and Passaic counties and parts of New York City. The quake, centered in Hasbrouck…

New Jersey News

Earthquake rattles North Jersey and New York City with 3.0 magnitude tremor Saturday night

A magnitude 3.0 earthquake shook parts of northern New Jersey late Saturday night, with the epicenter located in Hasbrouck Heights, according to local and state officials. The tremor occurred at approximately 10:18…

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Why New Jersey food is like nowhere else in America

New Jersey’s food scene is more than Taylor ham and diners—it’s a sprawling, street-level fusion born from generations of immigrants, its geography, and its location squeezed between two major cities. What you…

Food & Dining·Business News·New Jersey News·Top Headlines

Perfy, New Jersey’s bizarre and brief1980s mascot, vanishes into history — until now

TRENTON, N.J. — In the mid-1980s, New Jersey unveiled a strange new figure meant to boost its image: a giant, round mascot named Perfy. Perfy was uncovered again this week by Wake…

Community News·Government News·Jersey Shore News·Local Politics

New Jersey BPU Awards Millions in Energy Grants at Monthly Meeting

TRENTON, N.J. — The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (BPU) convened its July 16 meeting last week, covering a packed agenda that ranged from electric utility audits and cable franchise renewals…

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