D.C. Resident Sentenced for Defrauding COVID-19 Assistance Program

WASHINGTON, DC – Khin Phoo Ngon, a 27-year-old resident of Washington, D.C., was sentenced today in D.C. Superior Court to 23 months in prison for her involvement in a scheme that defrauded…

200,000 Homes Without Power Across Ohio

Power outages are affecting residents across Ohio today. The widespread power outages across Ohio on August 9, 2024, are a result of severe storms that have recently impacted the region. These storms…

Natural Gas Disaster Emergency Training in Willingboro

WILLINGBORO, NJ—The Willingboro Township Police Department has announced a gas safety training exercise, set for next Tuesday at the John F. Kennedy Center in Willingboro. The event, scheduled from 9:00 AM to…

Community News·New Jersey News

Clarkstown Road Closure Alert: Fallen Tree on Power Lines

CLARKSTOWN, NY—The Clarkstown Police Department has announced a road closure on Route 9W due to a fallen tree that has disrupted power lines. The affected stretch, closed in both directions, spans from…

New York News·Traffic Alerts·Weather Reports and News

New Jersey Accelerates Offshore Wind Schedule Amid Nantucket Wind Farm Incident

TRENTON, NJ — New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy and the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (NJBPU) have announced the acceleration of the state’s offshore wind solicitation schedule, advancing the start of…

Government News·New Jersey News

Governor Says New Jersey is Victim of Global Warming, It Did It To Itself

Governor Murphy Faces Criticism Over Contradictory Climate and Housing Policies TRENTON, NJ—Governor Phil Murphy’s current affordable housing proposal and his stance on global warming are contradictory policies regarding the perceived threat of…

New Jersey News

Rally Against New Jersey Transit Fare Hikes, Service Troubles Planned in Newark

Transit Riders to Rally Against NJ Transit Fare Hikes Newark, NJ — In response to impending fare hikes, transit riders will rally outside NJ Transit headquarters, urging Governor Murphy to halt the…

Community News·New Jersey News·North Jersey News·Travel

Vineland Implements Water Use Restrictions Amid Water Crisis

VINELAND, NJ—In response to a severe heat wave and significantly low rainfall over the past 60 days, the City of Vineland Water Utility is imposing mandatory water use restrictions. This measure follows…

Community News·South Jersey News

Power Outages Plague JCP&L in Northern Ocean County as Temperatures Soar

TOMS RIVER, NJ – On Friday, as temperatures soared and the heat index climbed above 100 degrees across Northern Ocean County, JCP&L was plagued with power outages in Jackson, Toms River, and…

New Jersey News·Ocean County News

Yonkers Building Collapse: Here’s What We Know So Far

Building Collapse in Yonkers Prompts Emergency Response YONKERS, NY—A building collapse at 9 North Broadway led to a significant emergency response this morning just before 11:00 AM. The incident involved the collapse…

New York News·Police Blotter

Voluntary Water Conservation Notice for Berkeley Township

BERKELEY TOWNSHIP, NJ—The Berkeley Township Municipal Utilities Authority (BTMUA) has issued a voluntary water conservation notice to its ratepayers, urging residents and businesses to reduce their water usage amid the current severe…

Community News

New Jersey DCA Distributes $6.5 Million in Community Development Grants

TRENTON, NJ—The New Jersey Department of Community Affairs (DCA) has announced the distribution of $6,552,869 in Small Cities Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) to various non-entitlement municipalities and counties throughout the state.…

New Jersey News

NJ Governor Phil Murphy - Artists rendering.

Phil Murphy’s New Jersey Gas Car Ban Hits Road Block as Sales Down Significantly in 2024

TRENTON, NJ—By the end of the year, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy expects 330,000 electric vehicles to be on the Garden State’s roads. Things were going well until this year, and that…

New Jersey News

Pepsi Trailer Crash Causes Delays on Route 36

WEST LONG BRANCH, NJ—A significant traffic incident involving a truck and a pole has necessitated the closure of Broadway between Locust Ave and State Hwy 36. Announced at 9:29 PM, the closure…

Monmouth County News·New Jersey News·Police Blotter·Traffic Alerts

Phone and Internet Providers in New Jersey Could be Forced to Issue Refunds for Service Outages

Trenton, NJ – A new bill introduced in the New Jersey Legislature mandates telecommunications companies to provide prorated refunds for service outages exceeding 72 hours. Sponsored by Assemblyman Wayne P. DeAngelo (District…

New Jersey Loses $175 Million in Failed Murphy Offshore Wind Energy Project Settlement

TRENTON, NJ—New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy announced that the state has secured a $125 million settlement from Danish energy company Ørsted. This agreement comes after Ørsted decided to halt development on the…

Community News·Government News·Jersey Shore News·New Jersey News

After Rough Start at the Jersey Shore, Murphy Calls for More Wind Turbines

TOMS RIVER, NJ – While Governor Phil Murphy spent his weekend from the safe and secure confines of his mansion at Island Beach State Park, he apparently hasn’t seen the real problems…

Community News·Jersey Shore News·New Jersey News

Is New Jersey At Risk? Feds Say Russia, China Planning Attacks on Water Infrastructure

While no specifics have been given, the federal government on Monday warned that state actors such as Russia and China are planning attacks on America’s water systems. Is the water supply in…

US and World News·Opinion - Editorial·Politics·Top Headlines

Murphy Supports Murphy Plan For Offshore Wind Farms in New Jersey

MOUNT LAUREL, NJ – Assemblywoman Carol Murphy, who is currently running for Congress, has voiced strong support for the development of offshore wind energy projects in New Jersey, highlighting their potential economic…

Community News·New Jersey News

Kingdom City Business Owner Sentenced for $673,000 CARES Act Fraud

Scott Allen Maples, 40, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Brian C. Wimes to 18 months in federal prison without parole. The court also ordered Maples to pay $684,034 in restitution to…

Government News·Police Blotter

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D.C. Resident Sentenced for Defrauding COVID-19 Assistance Program

200,000 Homes Without Power Across Ohio

Natural Gas Disaster Emergency Training in Willingboro

Clarkstown Road Closure Alert: Fallen Tree on Power Lines

New Jersey Accelerates Offshore Wind Schedule Amid Nantucket Wind Farm Incident

Governor Says New Jersey is Victim of Global Warming, It Did It To Itself

Rally Against New Jersey Transit Fare Hikes, Service Troubles Planned in Newark

Vineland Implements Water Use Restrictions Amid Water Crisis

Power Outages Plague JCP&L in Northern Ocean County as Temperatures Soar

Yonkers Building Collapse: Here’s What We Know So Far

Voluntary Water Conservation Notice for Berkeley Township

New Jersey DCA Distributes $6.5 Million in Community Development Grants

Phil Murphy’s New Jersey Gas Car Ban Hits Road Block as Sales Down Significantly in 2024

Pepsi Trailer Crash Causes Delays on Route 36

Phone and Internet Providers in New Jersey Could be Forced to Issue Refunds for Service Outages

New Jersey Loses $175 Million in Failed Murphy Offshore Wind Energy Project Settlement

After Rough Start at the Jersey Shore, Murphy Calls for More Wind Turbines

Is New Jersey At Risk? Feds Say Russia, China Planning Attacks on Water Infrastructure

Murphy Supports Murphy Plan For Offshore Wind Farms in New Jersey

Kingdom City Business Owner Sentenced for $673,000 CARES Act Fraud

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