State Officials Propose 24-Hour Hotline to Report School Threats in New Jersey

New Legislation Establishes 24-Hour School Safety Hotline TRENTON, NJ – A newly introduced bill mandates the Division of State Police to establish and maintain a 24-hour toll-free hotline dedicated to receiving anonymous…

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New Jersey Law Would Allow School Districts Decimated by S2 Formula to Raise Taxes Above 2% Cap

Senate Bill No. 2434 Offers Financial Flexibility to School Districts Facing Aid Reductions TRENTON, NJ – The Senate Education Committee has favorably reported on Senate Bill No. 2434, a legislative move designed…

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New Jersey Bill Lowers Standards for School Bus Drivers, Increase Penalties for Negligence

New Jersey Assembly Bill No. 4835 Simplifies School Bus Operation Requirements TRENTON, NJ – The Assembly Transportation and Independent Authorities Committee has favorably reported on Assembly Bill No. 4835, a significant piece…

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Jackson School Board President Delivers ‘State of the Schools’ Speech as Trenton Continues Aid Cuts

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ—The Jackson Township Council has approved a resolution supporting the Jackson School District’s ongoing financial battle against the state of New Jersey. Town leaders and community members welcomed Giuseppe Palmeri,…

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D.C. Perp Dropped Guns and Drugs Near Elementary School

WASHINGTON D.C. – James Fitzgerald Honesty, 35, has been sentenced to nearly 10 years in prison following a May 2022 incident that led to a police chase and the discovery of a…

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West Islip Man Found Guilty of Stealing Over $8 Million from Long Island School

HAMILTON TOWNSHIP, NJ – The Township of Hamilton Police Department has apprehended Shawn C. Nguyen, a 44-year-old man from Egg Harbor Township, after a comprehensive investigation that started in June 2022. Nguyen…

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12-Year-Old Arrested for Threatening Mass Shooting at Norfolk County Schools

NORFOLK COUNTY, MA – Authorities have apprehended a 12-year-old in connection with threats of a mass shooting directed at Coakley Middle School and Norwood High School in Norfolk County. The Norwood Police…

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Newark Officer Join Reading Across America Event at Wilson Avenue School

NEWARK, NJ – Newark’s 3rd Precinct Community Service Officer S. Pereira and School Resource Officer R. Charles, in collaboration with Annie Ferreira, a Senior Aide from the Mayor’s office, participated in the…

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Two Teens Arrested for Fatal Accidental Discharge That Killed High School Student

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA — A tragic shooting incident on Almandine Avenue has resulted in the death of a 14-year-old boy. Virginia Beach Police Department (VBPD) responded to the emergency call on March…

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Fire At Ocean County Elementary School Caused by Faulty Equipment

STAFFORD TOWNSHIP, NJ – The Stafford Township Police Department was called to Oxycocus Elementary School, located at 250 Route 9 North, following a report of a structure fire. Officers arriving at the…

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New Jersey School Bus Operator Admits to Unsafe Practices, Hiring Unqualified Drivers

ESSEX COUNTY, NJ – Ahmed Mahgoub, 65, owner of F&A Transportation, admitted guilt on charges related to the employment of unfit drivers and the operation of hazardous buses for children’s transportation. This…

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Increased Security at Maryland High School Following Unfounded Threat

LUSBY, MD – The Calvert County Sheriff’s Office investigated a potential threat to Patuxent High School on Friday. An anonymous social media post suggesting a threat led to immediate law enforcement action.…

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Livingston Public Schools Announce Early Dismissal Due to Solar Eclipse

LIVINGSTON, NJ — The Livingston Public Schools community is advised of a calendar modification for Monday, April 8, 2024, due to the solar eclipse scheduled from approximately 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. Concerns…

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EXCLUSIVE: Red State School District Tells Staff They Don’t Have To Notify Parents Their Child Is ‘Transgender’

EXCLUSIVE: Red State School District Tells Staff They Don’t Have To Notify Parents Their Child Is ‘Transgender’ Brandon Poulter on March 7, 2024 A Utah school district informed its employees that they…

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Arrest Made in Sussex Central High School Shooting Incident

GEORGETOWN, DE — Delaware State Police have apprehended 19-year-old Gerod Sturgis of Georgetown in relation to a shooting at Sussex Central High School last week. The incident, which occurred on February 27,…

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Off-Duty NYPD School Crossing Guard Arrested on Grand Larceny Charges

NEW YORK, NY – An off-duty New York City employee, identified as 30-year-old Shanice Roberts, was arrested and charged with grand larceny on Thursday morning. The arrest occurred within the confines of…

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Philadelphia Mass Shooting as Eight High School Students Ambushed and Shot at Bus Stop

PHILADELPHIA, PA—A citywide search is ongoing for three suspects involved in the shooting of eight Northeast High School students in Philadelphia. The incident occurred near a SEPTA bus station at Rising Sun…

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High School South Swimmers Shatter School Record

TRENTON, NJ – At the New Jersey Meet of Champions held over the past weekend, a team of swimmers from High School South made history by breaking the school’s longstanding record in…

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Toms River Schools Lose Another $2 Million as Superintendent Says “Over Our Dead Body”

TOMS RIVER, NJ—Toms River Regional Schools Superintendent Michael Citta recently addressed the pressing issue of state aid allocations for public school districts, revealing the district’s financial challenges. During a conversation, Citta highlighted…

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Off-Duty NYPD School Crossing Guard Arrested on Multiple Charges

NEW YORK, NY — Tamara Harvey, a 45-year-old NYPD School Crossing Guard, was arrested and charged on Tuesday evening within the 75 Precinct. Harvey faces charges of Petit Larceny and Unlawful Eviction.…