Stamford Police receive traffic safety award for Vision Zero initiatives

STAMFORD, CT — The Stamford Police Department and the City of Stamford were honored with a gold award for their traffic safety efforts at a ceremony hosted by AAA Northeast on Friday,…

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Lakewood completes infrastructure upgrades with minimal traffic disruption

LAKEWOOD, N.J. — Residents and visitors in Lakewood have likely noticed smoother roads, new sidewalks, and improved traffic signals as a series of infrastructure projects were recently completed across the township. The…

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Old and New Building nearby Liberty State Park Jersey City

Jersey City Recognized for Pedestrian Safety

JERSEY CITY, NJ — The New Jersey Department of Transportation honored Jersey City with the 2023 Complete Streets Excellence and Champion Award for its effective implementation of the Vision Zero Action Plan,…

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North Dover roadway improvements make getting to Prayer service safer for residents

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Whitesville Road in Toms River between Riverwood Drive and Riverside Park is getting a traffic safety enhancement to accommodate pedestrians and drivers in the North Dover area. The…

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Teen’s tragic hit-and-run death prompts Brick police to increase patrols around schools

BRICK, N.J. — Brick Township police announced increased patrols and traffic enforcement around local schools following the death of 15-year-old Jackson Mueller, a Brick Memorial High School freshman who was killed while…

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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.…

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Jackson Post Office - Bennetts Mills Road, Jackson

Jackson Post Office is Overwhelmed and Understaffed, Congressman Calls for Change

Jackson, NJ – Anyone who has ever been to the Jackson Township U.S. Post Office on Bennetts Mills Road knows the place is a nightmare, especially after the federal agency closed the…

Ocean County News·Jackson Township News

Trenton Mayor Russ Gasciora - An emergency executive order requires weekend overnight business closures along East State Street as Trenton responds to a series of violent incidents near City Hall.

Trenton Cracks Down on Late-Night Violence with Emergency Business Curfew on East State Street

Trenton has imposed an emergency overnight business curfew on part of East State Street after a fatal shooting and repeated late-night violence, launching a broader strategy that includes increased police patrols and…

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Northern Ocean County’s Transformation: How Decades of Growth Are Reshaping Lakewood and Jackson

Jackson Township, NJ – Few places in New Jersey have experienced a transformation as dramatic as northern Ocean County. Over the past several decades, Lakewood has evolved from a quiet resort destination…

Manchester Mayor Says No Plan to Close Landfill in the Near Future

MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP, N.J. – What was once expected to be the final chapter for the Ocean County Landfill has instead become another extension of one of New Jersey’s largest waste disposal facilities.…

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Population Growth Spurs More Deadly Crashes in Jackson as Police Continue Summer Crackdown

Police cite 1,629 crashes and 11 fatalities as new enforcement campaign draws criticism over fairness and effectiveness. JACKSON TOWNSHIP, N.J. – A sharp rise in motor vehicle crashes and fatalities across Jackson…

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Driving in Jackson Is Much Worse Than It Was 10 Years Ago

Reader Submitted: Anyone who has lived in Jackson Township for more than a decade knows the truth: driving here has become significantly worse. What was once a community where residents could get…

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Jackson to Begin Bethel Church Road Improvement Project in July

The project will include road resurfacing, new sidewalks, and enhanced pedestrian crossings along Bethel Church Road in Jackson Township. JACKSON, N.J. — Jackson Township officials have announced that major improvements to Bethel…

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Drivers Face Delays Across Willingboro as Two-Week Road Paving Project Begins June 1

Willingboro, NJ — Drivers traveling through parts of Willingboro Township can expect delays, lane restrictions, and possible detours as a road paving project gets underway in two residential sections of the community.…

South Jersey News·Traffic Alerts

NJ Assemblywoman Dawn Fantasia Demands Answers to Democrats’ World Cup Financial Debacle

Trenton, NJ — New Jersey Assemblywoman Dawn Fantasia sharply criticized state leaders and World Cup organizers Thursday, accusing officials of saddling New Jersey taxpayers with traffic, security, and infrastructure burdens tied to…

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NYC’s Billion-Dollar Equitable Street Redesign, Bike Lanes Couldn’t Save City from Flash Floods After 2 Inches of Rain Fell

NEW YORK — Record-breaking flash floods that swamped New York City streets, submerged vehicles, and shut down parts of the subway system Wednesday night are fueling renewed debate over the city’s nearly…

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