New Egypt Speedway Sits Silent This Spring After 30 Years of Thunder in the Pines

NEW EGYPT, N.J. — The engines will go quiet in Ocean County next year as New Egypt Speedway plans no racing season in 2026, ending a nearly 30-year run of continuous competition…

Jackson Township News·Local Sports News·Ocean County News

NJ Energy Bills Spiked Up 17% Since Last Year: Here’s How Much Rates Will Increase in 2026

Trenton, NJ — New Jersey households are still absorbing last year’s sharp electricity price surge—about 17% in 2025—while facing a smaller projected increase of roughly 1.3% in 2026 under the state’s mitigation…

Community News·Jersey Shore News·Local Politics·Mercer County News

New York Lawmakers Say Emptying Prisons Will Cut Down Crime Statewide

ALBANY, NY — A new proposal in the New York State Assembly would create a 17-member commission tasked with reducing the state’s prison population and lowering violent crime, with findings due by…

New York City News·New York News·Police Blotter

Yankees Players Pushing Team for New Uniforms, Breaking Century Old Tradition

NEW YORK, NY — First it was beards and facial hair. Now, the Yankees want to change their uniforms, breaking from team traditions that have been a staple for the franchise for…

Local Sports News·New York City News·New York News·The Buzz

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Toms River opens registration for 6-week special needs summer camp serving ages 7 to 21

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Families in Toms River can now register for a six-week summer camp designed for children and young adults with special needs, with township officials announcing expanded programming and…

Community News·Toms River News

Three brown horses lean over a wooden fence, wearing halters, with a clear blue sky behind them.

New Jersey Has More Horses Per Square Mile Than Kentucky, Here’s Why

TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey packs thousands of horses into a surprisingly small footprint, ranking among the most horse-dense states in the country and rivaling Kentucky on a per-square-mile basis, according to…

Jackson Township News·Local Politics·Monmouth County News·Ocean County News

Toms River and Brick Ranked New Jersey’s Safest Large Towns According to FBI Crime Data

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — It’s no secret that Ocean County is not only the most fun county in New Jersey, new data released by the FBI shows that it is also one…

Community News·Local Politics·Ocean County News·Police Blotter

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Carnival Cruise Line has had enought: new rules announced to curb bad behavior and improve negative image

New York, NY — Carnival Cruise Line has rolled out stricter fleetwide rules for 2025–2026, including banning Bluetooth speakers and enforcing teen curfews, as the company intensifies efforts to reduce disruptive behavior…

Good News·Local Politics·New York City News·Toms River News

Fatal crashes drop across New Jersey in 2025, but rise in Jackson Township prompts enforcement push

State reports double-digit decline in deaths, while local spike drives targeted police response Jackson Township, NJ — Fatal crashes declined significantly across New Jersey in 2025, but a rise in deadly and…

Jackson Township News·Jersey Shore News·Ocean County News

Virginia lawmakers debate bill eliminating mandatory minimum sentences for crimes statewide

House Bill 863 would expand judicial discretion and reshape sentencing policy across Virginia RICHMOND, Va. — A proposal to eliminate mandatory minimum prison sentences for certain crimes is advancing in Virginia, setting…

Virginia News

New Jersey, New York Top ‘Most Disliked States’ Lists as Cost, Taxes, Attitude Drive Perception

Recent rankings cite affordability, population loss, and public sentiment as key factors Chicago, IL — Illinois, New Jersey, and New York are frequently ranked among the “most disliked” states in recent 2025–2026…

Central Jersey News·Community News·Jackson Township News·Jersey Shore News

Virginia Gas Prices Drop Below $4 as Cheapest Stations Hit $3.47 Amid Weekly Decline

Average gas prices in Virginia fell 7 cents in a week, with some stations now well below $3.50, according to GasBuddy. Richmond, VA — Drivers across Virginia are seeing modest relief at…

Travel·Virginia News

NJ Republicans blame decades of Democratic control as data shows high taxes, rising costs connected to one-party rule

State GOP points to nation-leading property taxes and affordability strain across New Jersey. Trenton, New Jersey — New Jersey Senate Republicans said Friday that more than two decades of Democratic control of…

Community News·Government News·Investigative Report·Jackson Township News

New Jersey expands early voting for May municipal elections under new law

Governor Mikie Sherrill signs legislation allowing municipalities to extend early voting period, increasing access for local elections statewide. Trenton, New Jersey – New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill has signed new legislation expanding…

Five Towns NJ News·Jersey Shore News·Local Politics·Political Crime and Corruption

Depew Grocery Store Turns Out Lottery Winner

Depew TAKE 5 ticket wins $18,339 top prize in midday drawing DEPEW, N.Y. – A winning TAKE 5 ticket valued at $18,339 was sold in Depew for Wednesday afternoon’s drawing, the New…

Lottery Results·New York News

Windsor Locks Shopper Walks Away with Big Surprise

Windsor Locks lottery ticket wins $10,000 in CA$HWORD game WINDSOR LOCKS, Conn. – A $10,000 prize-winning CA$HWORD ticket was sold in Windsor Locks for Tuesday’s drawing, the Connecticut Lottery Corporation announced, continuing…

Connecticut News·Lottery Results

Stamford Player Scores Lottery Win at Local Convenience Store

Stamford Mega Multiplier ticket wins $10,000 at West Main Convenience A $10,000 winning Mega Multiplier ticket was sold in Stamford, Connecticut, for the April 7 drawing, according to the Connecticut Lottery. STAMFORD,…

Connecticut News·Lottery Results

Lucky Powerball Ticket Worth $50K Sold at Slate Hill Deli

$50,000 Powerball ticket sold at Slate Hill deli for Wednesday drawing SLATE HILL, N.Y. – A third-prize-winning Powerball ticket worth $50,000 was sold in Slate Hill for Wednesday’s drawing, the New York…

Lottery Results·New York News

Lucky Ticket in Stratford Turns Into $100K Payday

Stratford Cash5 ticket wins $100,000 prize at local convenience store STRATFORD, Conn. – A $100,000 winning Cash5 ticket was sold in Stratford for Sunday’s drawing, the Connecticut Lottery Corporation announced, delivering a…

Connecticut News·Lottery Results

NJ group urges feds to revise whale death reports tied to offshore wind

Protect Our Coast NJ challenges NOAA stance in letter to Commerce Secretary Ocean City, NJ – A New Jersey-based nonprofit is pressing federal officials to revisit how whale deaths along the East…

Atlantic County News·Cape May County News·Community News·Jersey Shore News

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New Egypt Speedway Sits Silent This Spring After 30 Years of Thunder in the Pines

NJ Energy Bills Spiked Up 17% Since Last Year: Here’s How Much Rates Will Increase in 2026

New York Lawmakers Say Emptying Prisons Will Cut Down Crime Statewide

Yankees Players Pushing Team for New Uniforms, Breaking Century Old Tradition

Toms River opens registration for 6-week special needs summer camp serving ages 7 to 21

New Jersey Has More Horses Per Square Mile Than Kentucky, Here’s Why

Toms River and Brick Ranked New Jersey’s Safest Large Towns According to FBI Crime Data

Carnival Cruise Line has had enought: new rules announced to curb bad behavior and improve negative image

Fatal crashes drop across New Jersey in 2025, but rise in Jackson Township prompts enforcement push

Virginia lawmakers debate bill eliminating mandatory minimum sentences for crimes statewide

New Jersey, New York Top ‘Most Disliked States’ Lists as Cost, Taxes, Attitude Drive Perception

Virginia Gas Prices Drop Below $4 as Cheapest Stations Hit $3.47 Amid Weekly Decline

NJ Republicans blame decades of Democratic control as data shows high taxes, rising costs connected to one-party rule

New Jersey expands early voting for May municipal elections under new law

Depew Grocery Store Turns Out Lottery Winner

Windsor Locks Shopper Walks Away with Big Surprise

Stamford Player Scores Lottery Win at Local Convenience Store

Lucky Powerball Ticket Worth $50K Sold at Slate Hill Deli

Lucky Ticket in Stratford Turns Into $100K Payday

NJ group urges feds to revise whale death reports tied to offshore wind

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