New Jersey Father Son Go to Prison After $3.49 Million SNAP Scam Uncovered

NEWARK, N.J. – An Essex County, New Jersey, father and son have been sentenced to prison for their roles in exchanging $3.49 million in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits for cash,…

Amato, Vicari Say No to Parkway Toll Hikes by Murphy Administration

TOMS RIVER-The New Jersey Turnpike and Parkway Authority are gearing up to once again raise tolls along both major state highways, the Garden State Parkway and the New Jersey Turnpike. Mayor Carmen…

Toms River Council Could Overturn Public’s Opposition to Budget in Toms River Fire Election This Week

TOMS RIVER-There’s an old saying about elections, they have consequences. Whether that means staying home during an election or coming out in force to support or oppose a candidate or referendum in…

Get Ready to Pay More for Getting to Work at the Jersey Shore

TRENTON-It has been eight years since the New Jersey Turnpike Authority hit the state’s drivers with a toll hike, but that grace period could soon be ending. The authority announced it will…

5 Reasons Why Ocean County GOP Chairman Frank Holman Should Not Be a National Party Delegate

The following is an open leader to RNC Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel: This week, Ocean County Chairman Frank Holman is pushing to become a delegate at the Republican National Convention August 24-27. …

McGuckin, Catalano Put Weight Behind Congress Candidate with Long Rap Sheet

TOMS RIVER-New Jersey 10th District Assemblymen Gregory P. McGuckin and John Catalano are putting their weight and influence behind a convicted shoplifter once arrested for drug possession for Congress in the state’s…

Jackson Mayor Healing Party Wounds Through Public Contracts

JACKSON-It hasn’t even been one year since Lacey resident Frank B. Holman, III, not to be confused with Frank B. Holman, Jr., took control of the Ocean County Republican party, but scars…

Jackson Zoning Board Approves 45 Acre, 214 Unit Complex with Affordable Housing Units

The Jackson Township Zoning board has given the approval to a developer to convert a 45 acre light commercial zone property on Harmony Road to allow for the construction of 214 high-density…

Letter: Even More Land in Jackson Changed for High Density Housing

On February 5 2020 the Jackson Township zoning board made the unprecedented decision to change forty acres zoned Light Commercial on Harmony Rd and change it to High density housing. Many neighbors…

New Law by Senator Singer Will Help Feed the Hungry in New Jersey

Senator Robert Singer’s legislation supporting the important Meals on Wheels nutrition program with public donations has become law. The measure signed by the governor (S-463) establishes the “Meals on Wheels in New…

Toms River Schools Start Petition to Reverse Murphy School Funding Cuts

The State of New Jersey has adopted a plan to reduce Toms River Regional School District’s state funding cumulatively of nearly $100 million over the seven-year life of Senate Bill S-2, of…

They’re a Danger, So Have Their Guns Taken Away (All of them?)…

ANOTHER LAW PASSED September 1, 2019 quietly passed for many of New Jersey’s citizens. The day-to-day operations and ins and outs of living in the Garden State serves our legislature and executive…

Jackson Zoning Board Re-approves 502 Apartments at ACUSA; New Ordinance Could Pave the Way for Hundreds More

JACKSON-The town council will vote on a zoning change to clear the way for even more apartment buildings in a now-vacated portion of the project called Adventure Crossing USA (ACUSA). ACUSA, which…

Jackson Township Hires Lakewood Zoning Board Law Firm as General Counsel

JACKSON-The Jackson Township Council has hired Gregory P. McGuckin as the township attorney to replace Jean Cipirani for 2020. McGuckin, a New Jersey Assemblyman and transition team leader for Toms River Mayor…

NJ CD-3 Officially a Mess After Richter Bails Out of CD-2 Race

TOMS RIVER-Incumbent Congressman Andy Kim is most likely smiling today as Republicans in Congressional District 3 have officially made another mess ahead of what now looks to be a very hotly contested…

Toms River Mayor, Council to Retain All of Kelaher’s Political Appointees, Awards Raises

TOMS RIVER-The Toms River Township Council voted 5-1 in favor of Mayor Maurice “Mo” Hill’s decision to keep all of previous Mayor Thomas Kelaher’s politically appointed workers, also known as “Confidential” employees. …

With DOW at New Record High, Governor Murphy Says Trump Economy Continues Hurting Middle Class

TRENTON-Marijuana isn’t legalized yet in New Jersey, but Governor Phil Murphy must be smoking something. Murphy today criticized President Donald J. Trump and Republican Congressman Jeff Van Drew for the poor job…

Third Candidate Announces Challenge to Congressional Leftist Andy Kim

HAINESPORT, NJ- Congressman Andy Kim is rolling in a pile of campaign cash ahead of his 2020 election bid, waiting to see who his Republican opponent will be in November as Republicans…

Organized Crime Evolved? Public Jobs, Contracts are the New Brown Envelopes of Ocean County’s Organized, Legalized Political “Crime”

NEW JERSEY-They treat the business no differently than an organized crime syndicate, but in New Jersey, it’s completely legal. Gone are the days when politicians take brown envelopes under the table filled…

HOPE Sheds Light ends 2020 strong, looks to 2021 with hope

Toms River, NJ – The year has been a source of inspiration for HOPE Sheds Light (HSL) as it has successfully turned countless challenges into opportunities for so many. The family-focused non-profit…

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