FLANDERS, N.J. – A 70-year-old man has been charged after a gun discharged inside a Mount Olive restaurant, striking an elderly woman in the leg during dinner. Authorities said the …
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Community News
Lakewood couple charged with stealing $75K in SNAP benefits through false financial claims
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonLAKEWOOD, N.J. – A Lakewood couple has been charged after allegedly stealing more than $75,000 in federal food assistance by falsifying financial information over several years. Refael Busel, 43, and …
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Police Blotter
Manhunt underway in Somers Point for suspect wanted in domestic assault and robbery
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonSOMERS POINT, N.J. – Police are searching for a 35-year-old man wanted in connection with domestic assault and robbery. David Griggs remains at large after authorities announced multiple warrants for …
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Police Blotter
Woman airlifted after being struck on Route 9 in Berkeley Township
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonBERKELEY TOWNSHIP, N.J. – A woman was seriously injured Tuesday morning after walking into traffic and being struck by a vehicle on Route 9. The crash occurred around 9:30 a.m. …
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Community News
NYPD Releases Video: Man punches 10-year-old boy and grandmother in Lower Manhattan street attack
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonMANHATTAN, NY – Police released video and photos Tuesday showing a man wanted for assaulting a 10-year-old boy and his 71-year-old grandmother during a violent encounter in Lower Manhattan, officials …
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Breaking News
Attorney General Platkin and Labor Commissioner sue Amazon over worker misclassification
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonAttorney General Platkin and Labor Commissioner sue Amazon over worker misclassification Trenton, NJ – Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development Commissioner Robert …
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Breaking News
GOP New Jersey legislators push for tax relief amid soaring energy costs
by Phil Stiltonby Phil Stilton### New Jersey legislators push for tax relief amid soaring energy costs Trenton, NJ Senators Latham Tiver and Joe Pennacchio have introduced legislation to suspend the sales and use tax …
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Breaking News
DOJ defends Alina Habba’s appointment as New Jersey U.S. attorney in court challenges
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonDOJ defends Alina Habba’s appointment as New Jersey U.S. attorney in court challenges Philadelphia, PA The Department of Justice returned to court to uphold Alina Habba’s appointment as acting U.S. …
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Breaking News
Secaucus drug bust leads to two arrests during routine patrol
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonSecaucus drug bust leads to two arrests during routine patrol Secaucus, NJ – An Anti-Crime Unit operation on Wood Avenue resulted in the arrest of two individuals on drug-related charges. …
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Breaking News
New AG directive mandates statewide law enforcement preparedness for active shooter
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonNew directive mandates statewide law enforcement preparedness for active violent events Trenton, NJ – A new directive issued by Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin requires all law enforcement agencies in …
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Community News
Kite surfer rescue turns out to be false alarm off New Jersey coast
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonBERKELEY TOWNSHIP, NJ – A large-scale water search off the Ocean County shoreline Sunday afternoon ended with relief after authorities determined that reports of a kite surfer in distress were …
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Community News
N.J. senator moves to end single-party consent recording hours after GOP activist posts ballot-harvesting phone call
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonTRENTON, N.J. – Just hours after a Republican activist published a recorded phone call he claims exposes a Democratic ballot-harvesting operation in Passaic County, a New Jersey lawmaker has introduced …
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Community News
Democrat Bill Seeks Funding for Social Services, medical care, and jobs for Criminals on Pre-Trial Release
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonTRENTON, N.J. – A new proposal in the New Jersey Legislature would allow counties to appoint coordinators tasked with helping defendants released before trial access social services, substance use treatment, …
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Community News
New Jersey Could Soon Force Parents to Pay Their Child Vloggers
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonTRENTON, N.J. – A New Jersey Senate panel has advanced legislation that would require parents and caregivers who earn money through social media content featuring their children to set aside …
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Community News
New Jersey Lawmakers Unanimously Pass Nuclear Reactor Bill as Prices Soar Under Murphy, Dems
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonTRENTON, N.J. – New Jersey lawmakers are moving forward with legislation that would lay the groundwork for developing small modular nuclear reactors, a next-generation energy technology intended to replace aging …
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Community News
New Jersey bill seeks stronger workplace protections, unions for cannabis industry employees
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonTRENTON, N.J. – A proposed law in New Jersey aims to extend labor protections and collective bargaining rights to cannabis industry workers who currently fall outside federal labor law coverage. …
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Breaking News
Shocking Phone Call Exposes Possible Massive Ballot Harvesting Scandal in New Jersey
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonPATERSON, NJ – New Jersey Republican Bill Prempeh released an audio recording on Monday alleging an improper ballot-handling operation in Passaic County as lawmakers called for federal election monitors.The recording …
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Community News
Mercer County Prosecutor’s Office honored as ‘Champion for Children’ at PEI Kids gala
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonTRENTON, NJ – The Mercer County Prosecutor’s Office has been named a 2025 “Champion for Children” by PEI Kids, recognizing its dedication to protecting young victims and promoting justice throughout …
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Food & Dining
Free Halloween Wings Code for Applebee’s Good on Halloween Night Only
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonTOMS RIVER, NJ – Hey New Jersey, Applebee’s is serving up a frightfully good reason to skip the candy this Halloween with the return of its one-day-only Boneless Wings giveaway. …
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Community News
Cracker Barrel inviting Americans back for Thanksgiving dinner after failed 2025 rebranding
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonHAMILTON TOWNSHIP, NJ – After a year marked by shifting menus and a polarizing rebrand attempt that left loyal diners longing for the old days, Cracker Barrel is heading back …
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Police Blotter
Two Elderly Women Armed with Chewy Box Vandalized Kiosks at Boston Common This Weekend
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonBOSTON, MA – Boston Police are searching for two women accused of vandalizing several kiosks inside the Boston Common on Friday evening. The incident occurred around 7 p.m. and was …
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Community News
The Second Largest Halloween Parade in America is Once Again Coming to New Jersey
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonTOMS RIVER, NJ – The countdown is on for one of New Jersey’s most anticipated community events as the Toms River Fire Company No. 1 readies to host its 86th …
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Good News
Jackson Celebrates 100th Annivesary of Ocean County Library System, Friends of the Library
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonResidents gathered at Jackson Township Town Hall on Thursday as Mayor Jennifer L. Kuhn recognized two major library milestones: the 100th anniversary of the Ocean County Library and the observance …
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Police Blotter
State GOP asks for federal election monitors in corruption plagued New Jersey county
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonNJ GOP demands federal monitors for Passaic County elections amid fraud concerns TRENTON, NJ – The New Jersey Republican State Committee has formally requested that the U.S. Department of Justice …
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Police Blotter
Multiple arrests in Wall Township for DWI, drug offenses, and warrants
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonWALL TOWNSHIP, NJ – Police in Wall Township made several arrests over the past week, including multiple drunk driving charges, drug offenses, and outstanding warrants. The arrests were recorded between …