New Jersey News

TOMS RIVER, NJ – A former lifestyle director at a senior living community has been sentenced to state prison after prosecutors say she stole nearly $147,000 and later forged medical …

Spadea and Gilmore – perfect togetherGuest Editorial by Jeri Bahar Back in the 80’s, “New Jersey and You — Perfect Together” was former Gov. Thomas Kean’s tourism slogan for the …

WASHINGTON, D.C. – President Donald Trump has signed legislation officially naming the Veterans Affairs Clinic in Toms River after World War II hero Leonard G. “Bud” Lomell, in a move …

Ciattarelli blasts Sherill ad as ‘desperate lie’ over sales tax remark Bergen County, NJ – As Mikie Sherrill sees Jack Ciattarelli climbing in the polls, narrowing the gap between himself …

Allentown, N.J. – The Jackson Township Commission for the Disabled will host a special farm visit for registered clients at Riding High Farm on Saturday, Oct. 18, giving participants the …

Newark, N.J. – A Rutgers University student and former youth mentor was arrested last week after federal prosecutors said he sent sexually explicit images to a minor under the age …

BERGEN COUNTY, NJ – A new Democratic attack ad is blasting Republican gubernatorial nominee Jack Ciattarelli for “talking about a 10% sales tax” on food and clothing, but a closer …

ASBURY PARK, NJ – Rock legend Stevie Van Zandt will present Darlene Love with the Lifetime Achievement in Music Award at Monmouth Arts’ POP! A Night at the Lanes fundraiser …

Garfield, NJ – A morning shootout at a busy Garfield intersection sent neighbors scrambling Tuesday as two men exchanged gunfire before fleeing the scene, prosecutors said. One suspect is now …

Toms River school board member drops ballot challenge after perjury concern Toms River, N.J. – Democrat Kathy Eagan, an incumbent school board member and former president of the Toms River …

Trenton, N.J. – The Friday morning rush brought a series of slowdowns across New Jersey highways, with crashes, disabled vehicles, and even a downed tree complicating commutes from the Turnpike …

Garfield, N.J. – A Democratic mayor in Bergen County is switching parties and endorsing Republican Jack Ciattarelli for governor, a move that comes as many New Jersey Democrats voice growing …

Jackson, N.J. – A major road project in Jackson has created mounting frustration for drivers and residents as Cedarswamp Road remains closed indefinitely, with police urging the public to obey …

New Jersey flood-zone rules spark storm of opposition from shore to river towns Trenton, N.J. – Governor Phil Murphy has just a few months left in office, but he has …

Seaside Heights, N.J. – On Labor Day, Republican gubernatorial candidate Jack Ciattarelli walked the Seaside Heights boardwalk, offering smiles and encouragement to Jersey Shore residents who say they have been …

Piscataway residents warned of loud military training drills through Friday Piscataway, N.J. – Residents in Piscataway Township are being urged to brace for loud noises at night as the U.S. …

Sherrill says parents should not opt kids out of LGBTQ curriculum in schools Morris Plains, NJ – Speaking on video in a resurfaced clip reposted Wednesday on X, Rep. Mikie …

Trenton, NJ – New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin has joined 21 other states in a sweeping legal move to block a proposed Trump administration rule that would end …

Newark, NJ – A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by a former Essex County College nursing student who claimed he was unfairly removed from the school’s registered nurse …

AOC fires warning shot at Mikie Sherrill, congressional stock market millionaires over stock trades as NJ governor race heats up Newark, NJ – Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez delivered a stark message …

Stop & Shop hit with $75K penalty after spoiled meat scandal erupts in Ocean County Toms River, NJ – A sweeping investigation into spoiled meat sales and deceptive product labeling …

Greenhead fly invasion sparks call for county action on Long Beach Island TOMS RIVER, NJ — The fight against greenhead flies on Long Beach Island took a public turn during …

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Jillian Messina, the former Public Information Officer for the Toms River Police Department is suing Toms River township for wrongful termination, but has landed on her …

Toms River, NJ — In a swift and unanimous vote, the Ocean County Board of Commissioners approved more than $5.8 million in capital spending Tuesday during a public hearing that …