New Jersey News

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Former FBI Director James Comey has removed a controversial social media post after widespread backlash over a photo he shared showing seashells arranged to read “86 47,” …

Newark, NJ – NJ Transit’s rail network has come to a standstill following a strike by locomotive engineers, plunging New Jersey’s mass transit system into chaos and impacting roughly 350,000 …

Manchester,. NJ – Republican megadonor Larry Bathgate, a Lakewood attorney, has cashed in on a $20,500,000 land sale with the Ocean County Natural Land Trust. Bathgate, owner of a property …

TRENTON, N.J. — Senator Vince Polistina, Assemblyman Don Guardian, and Assemblywoman Claire Swift reaffirmed their opposition Thursday to a revived effort to expand casino gaming into North Jersey, citing economic …

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A structure fire broke out Wednesday afternoon at Roberts Mobile Home Park, prompting a multi-agency emergency response and leading to the safe evacuation of all residents …

SEA BRIGHT, NJ — A long-finned pilot whale found stranded in the surf just north of the Ship Ahoy Beach Club on Wednesday was humanely euthanized after multiple failed attempts …

New Jersey is a state of contrasts, from bustling cities to quiet suburbs and shore towns that draw summer crowds. Yet, hidden within the Garden State are towns where wealth, …

FREEHOLD, NJ — As Monmouth Executive Airport enters a new phase of cooperation with county officials, the facility’s owner, Alan Antaki, has made a financial contribution to Republican gubernatorial candidate …

TRENTON, NJ — Senate Republican Leader Anthony M. Bucco (R-25) criticized Governor Phil Murphy’s newly announced executive actions on energy policy Wednesday, accusing the administration of recycling failed strategies while …

TRENTON, NJ — Republican State Senators Joe Pennacchio (R-26) and Latham Tiver (R-8) are calling on Governor Phil Murphy to suspend state taxes on electricity bills, citing increased pressure on …

BEDMINSTER, NJ — State Senator Doug Steinhardt (R-23) is urging immediate legislative action following reports that unauthorized communication devices, potentially linked to the Chinese Communist Party, were found embedded in …

NEWARK, N.J. — NJ Transit rail service could come to a halt just after midnight Friday as union negotiations remain unresolved, prompting warnings of widespread disruptions and limited travel capacity …

AQUINNAH, Mass. — A rehabilitated grey seal that was treated and released in New Jersey has been spotted more than 180 miles away, relaxing on the shores of Martha’s Vineyard, …

PATERSON, N.J. — The City of Paterson has resurfaced nearly 50 streets in recent months, with Mayor Andre Sayegh announcing that ten were completed just this past week. The announcement …

Rep. Debbie Dingell explains viral nap moment after 31-hour Medicaid debate WASHINGTON, D.C. — Rep. Debbie Dingell, D-Mich., responded to a viral image showing her appearing to sleep during a …

TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey Democrats are moving forward with legislation that would authorize the state Board of Public Utilities to use ratepayer funds to support large-scale energy storage systems, …

KFAR AZA, Israel — Emily Damari, an Israeli woman held hostage by Hamas for over 500 days, publicly condemned the Pulitzer Prize Board on social media last week for awarding …

BROOKLYN, N.Y. — A New York City police officer was arrested early Thursday morning and charged with multiple driving while intoxicated offenses in Brooklyn, authorities said. Shareca Allen, a 37-year-old …

NEWARK, N.J. — Aging New Jersey rocker Bruce Springsteen kicked off his European tour with a pointed denunciation of President Donald Trump, using the opening minutes of his performance to …

ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J. — North Jersey’s self-proclaimed “Trumpy Mayor,” Mario Kranjac, is positioning himself as the alternative for MAGA-aligned conservatives after President Donald Trump endorsed Jack Ciattarelli in the New …

Mo Hill allies could revive halted downtown tower project in Toms River GOP primary fight TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A June 10 Republican primary in Toms River is shaping up …

Trump backs Ciattarelli in NJ governor race as former Spadea colleague slams ex-cohost TRENTON, N.J. — They say if you want to know a person, ask his co-workers about him. …

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) on Tuesday publicly called for the expulsion of Rep. LaMonica McIver (D-N.J.) following the airing of a video during a Homeland Security …

TRENTON, N.J. — New bipartisan legislation introduced this week by Senators Michael Testa (R-1) and Linda Greenstein (D-14) would establish a $500 million incentive program aimed at revitalizing New Jersey’s …

PHILADELPHIA — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement removed a Chinese citizen from the United States last week after he was convicted of unlawfully using a drone to photograph U.S. naval …