Chris Christie joins bipartisan panel of ex-governors at NJ reentry conference in Jersey City

Former Republican governor will appear alongside Democratic leaders at event focused on trauma, addiction and criminal justice reform. Jersey City, NJ – Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie will join a panel…

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NYC wins tuition case as court rejects parents’ private online school claim

A federal judge rules the placement failed to meet a disabled student’s educational needs. New York, NY – A federal judge has ruled in favor of the New York City Department of…

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Judge Overturns Brick Zoning Board Denial for Property Linked to Lakewood Child Killing Case

A Superior Court judge ruled the township improperly denied a variance request tied to a property owned by Naomi Elkins and a co-owner. Brick Township, NJ – A Superior Court judge has…

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Judge refuses to dismiss inmate’s mental health lawsuit against Salem County

Camden, NJ – A federal judge has denied motions to dismiss a civil rights lawsuit filed by Christie Figuracion, a pretrial detainee who claims she was catastrophically injured after officials at Salem…

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New veterans home proposed for Ocean or Monmouth County

Trenton, NJ – A bill moving through the New Jersey Legislature would require the state to establish a new veterans memorial home in either Ocean or Monmouth County, expanding long-term care services…

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Virginia Democrats push massive legal gun ownership overhaul with fines and prison: Is New Jersey next?

A sweeping package of firearm legislation introduced by Virginia Democrats has ignited statewide controversy, as opponents warn the bills could turn thousands of law-abiding gun owners into felons overnight. The proposed changes,…

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Judge allows inmate’s sexual abuse lawsuit against New Jersey and forensic hospital to proceed

NEWARK, NJ – A federal judge has refused to dismiss a lawsuit filed by former inmate David Edmond, who alleges he was sexually abused for nearly four years by a correctional officer…

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New York lawmakers push bill to expand mental health coverage for children

Albany, NY – A new proposal before the New York State Assembly would require insurance companies to provide full coverage for children receiving mental health treatment, ensuring parity between psychiatric care and…

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New York judge again rules suspect lacks capacity to stand trial in 2019 Hanukkah stabbing case

NEW CITY, N.Y. – The man accused of carrying out a brutal machete attack during a Hanukkah celebration in Monsey more than six years ago has once again been deemed mentally unfit…

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Modern Recall ‘memory’ supplement after discovery of ‘gas station heroin’

NEW YORK, NY – Modern Warrior has issued a nationwide voluntary recall of its dietary supplement Modern Warrior Ready after federal testing revealed the presence of undeclared pharmaceutical ingredients, including tianeptine, 1,4-DMAA,…

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SWAT Standoff with Armed Man at Jersey Shore Hotel Ends Peacefully

Point Pleasant Borough, NJ – A large police response at a Point Pleasant hotel on New Year’s Day ended without injuries after officers and crisis negotiators safely de-escalated a behavioral health incident…

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Florida woman faces lengthy prison term after infant death

Florida woman faces lengthy prison term after infant death West Boca Raton, FL A Florida woman entered a guilty plea for the death of her newborn son. Bianca R. Desouza, 23, pleaded…

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Federal court overturns Social Security denial for New Jersey man suffering from severe depression and anxiety

Newark, NJ – A New Jersey man who was denied disability insurance benefits by the Social Security Administration has won his appeal in federal court after a judge ruled that the agency’s…

Brooklyn slasher charged after spree of razor and knife attacks

Coney Island man arraigned in Brooklyn slashing spree that left three wounded Brooklyn, NY – A man accused of launching a string of sudden, violent slashing attacks across Flatbush was arraigned Wednesday,…

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New Jersey wants to become a child gender-transitioning healthcare sanctuary state

Trenton, NJ – Lawmakers introduced a measure to protect people who provide, receive, or allow a child to receive gender-affirming health care in New Jersey. The bill is sponsored by Assemblywomen Garnet…

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Police Take Scanner News Page Operator into Custody on Harassment Complaint at Manchester Wawa

MANCHESTER, NJ – Police in Manchester have reportedly detained a social media influencer with nearly half a million followers in Ocean County after reports that he was armed and dangerous, with possible…

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Texas woman pleads guilty to murder of infant daughter after brutal attack

Texas woman pleads guilty to murder of infant daughter after brutal attack Mathis, TX A Texas woman has pleaded guilty to the murder of her infant daughter in a tragic case that…

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Patient attacks nurses and visitor at Utica’s Wynn Hospital

Utica, NY – A patient undergoing a mental health evaluation at Wynn Hospital violently attacked two nurses and a visitor last week, leaving several people injured before staff were able to restrain…

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County officials made the announcement at the historic site on County Route 520 during a formal event, declaring that the Monmouth County Park System will begin developing plans for passive recreation use, including walking and hiking trails. The goal, officials said, is to open portions of the trails to the public by the end of the year.

Site of Notorious Shuttered and Demolished State Mental Asylum to be Turned into a Park in New Jersey

Monmouth County takes control of 411-acre Marlboro State Hospital property for new parkland Marlboro, NJ – Friday — More than two decades after its closure, the former Marlboro State Psychiatric Hospital site…

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Police searching for 17-year-old girl missing from Staten Island

Police searching for missing Staten Island teen last seen at psychiatric center STATEN ISLAND, NY – The NYPD is asking for the public’s help to locate 17-year-old Kalista Clements, who was last…

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