New Jersey wants to electrify all public buses by 2035 with $82 million yearly subsidy that you will pay for whether you take the bus or not
TRENTON, NJ — New Jersey lawmakers are advancing a sweeping plan that would require all motorbuses purchased for public transportation in the state to be electric-powered by 2035 — backed by $82…
Mummified Girl’s Body Found in Hotel
MEMPHIS, Tenn. – A Memphis woman is facing criminal charges after police discovered her daughter’s decomposed body inside a hotel room where the two had been staying, authorities said. Kimberly Moore, 46,…
Watch: Big cat spotted on house cam raises concerns for Rochester area
ROCHESTER, N.Y. – State environmental officials are investigating reports of a large feline roaming within city limits after a Rochester homeowner’s security camera recorded what appears to be a mountain lion early…
Watch: New Jersey woman charged after driving through protest crowd in Fairview
FAIRVIEW, N.J. — A viral video that showed a New Jersey woman driving through a crowd of protesters in Fairview has led to criminal charges. In the video, you can see a…
Laid-Off State Department Workers Could Find Bright Future in Coding
Washington, D.C. – In a wave of recent layoffs at the U.S. State Department, thousands of workers find themselves navigating an uncertain job market. The reductions, attributed to budget reallocations and a…
Watch: Gunfire erupts near New Jersey Boardwalk causing panic and fear
A 17-year-old male from Pennsauken was arrested Saturday in connection with a shooting that occurred in the early morning hours on the Wildwood boardwalk, authorities said. At approximately 1:00 a.m. on Saturday,…
Phil Murphy hit with federal subpoena probing illegal alien living in his attic apartment
TRENTON — Alina Habba, the interim U.S. attorney for New Jersey and a former personal attorney to Donald Trump, is leading a federal investigation into Governor Philip D. Murphy over remarks he…
Feds Raid North Jersey Liquor Warehouse, Twenty Detained
EDISON, N.J. — Federal immigration agents detained 20 people during a raid Tuesday at the Alba Wine & Spirits warehouse in Edison, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security confirmed. The operation, conducted…
Van Drew urges Treasury to include casino workers in tax relief for tipped employees
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Rep. Jeff Van Drew (R-NJ) on Thursday pressed the U.S. Department of the Treasury to explicitly include casino workers in the implementation of a new federal tax deduction for…
Bayonne honors World War II Marine veteran and retired police lieutenant Owen Ballweg
BAYONNE, N.J. — Members of the Bayonne Police Department gathered Thursday to salute the funeral procession of retired Lieutenant Owen Ballweg, a decorated Marine Corps veteran and longtime city officer. Ballweg, who…
SBA Announces Ticking Clock Federal Drought Relief Assistance for New Jersey, Farmers Ineligible
TRENTON, N.J. — The U.S. Small Business Administration is reminding small businesses and private nonprofit organizations in New Jersey that they have until Aug. 11 to apply for federal disaster loans to…
Senior dog adopted after owner’s death finds new home with canine companions
FORKED RIVER, N.J. — A senior dog named Chops has found a new family after being taken in by the Associated Humane Popcorn Park Shelter following the death of his previous owner.…
Medford officers rescue kitten from storm drain, find it a new home
MEDFORD, N.Y. — Suffolk County Police officers rescued a kitten trapped in a storm drain Saturday afternoon, after a resident reported hearing cries coming from beneath Jordan Drive. Emergency Service Section officers…
Watch as New Jersey Contestant on Jeopardy Blows Easy Sopranos Question
Picture this: It’s Monday night. You’ve got your snack of choice in one hand, your remote in the other, and you’re ready to flex your trivia muscles with a little Jeopardy! Then…
It’s Brutal Outside: Heat Index Climbs Over 100 Across New Jersey, Flood Watch in Effect
TOMS RIVER, NJ – The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory and a flood watch for the Central New Jersey regional area and surrounding counties Tuesday as temperatures soar and…
New Jersey governor signs bill requiring coverage for additional prosthetic devices
TRENTON, N.J. – New Jersey health insurers will soon be required to cover advanced prosthetic devices for physical and recreational activity under a bill signed into law Tuesday by Gov. Phil Murphy.…
County Board Needs $2 Million More to Complete Repairs at Historical Money Pit House
Barnegat home restoration now expected to cost $7 million after latest funding request BARNEGAT TOWNSHIP, N.J. — The cost to restore the historic Mary Etta Cox House in Barnegat has surged again,…
Phil Murphy Just Ended Taxpayer Subsidies for Declining Newspaper Industry
In a decisive move that reflects the realities of a rapidly evolving media landscape, New Jersey has taken a historic step by ending the long-standing requirement for taxpayer-funded public notice subsidies to…
Great News for New Jersey Travelers: TSA to Drop Shoe Removal at Airports
TSA to end shoe removal rule at airport checkpoints as of July 7 WASHINGTON — Travelers nationwide will no longer be required to remove their shoes during airport security screening beginning Monday,…
11-month-old in critical condition after falling from second-story window in Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA, Pa. — An 11-month-old boy is in extremely critical condition after falling from a second-story window Thursday afternoon in the city’s 18th District, according to police. The incident occurred at approximately…
Bill Spadea hints at future gubernatorial run after primary defeat, withholds endorsement of Ciattarelli
TRENTON, N.J. — Former AM/FM radio host and three-time losing political candidate Bill Spadea is signaling interest in another bid for New Jersey governor, just weeks after losing the Republican primary to…