Marlboro home hit in break-in as suspect dressed as delivery driver
Man posing as delivery driver busted in Marlboro home break-in as hunt for accomplices continues MARLBORO, NJ – A 38-year-old man is in custody following …
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New Jersey Governor Agrees: Anyone Moving to Florida is Either Trading Crypto or High on Cocaine
Trenton, NJ — Governor Phil Murphy is making a bold claim about New Jersey’s status, calling it “America’s number one state to raise a family” …
Major New Jersey Highway Shutdown, Neighborhoods Locked Down in Parsippany
Parsippany, NJ – An intense police presence shut down a stretch of Route 202 and prompted a stay-in-place advisory Wednesday morning as law enforcement converged …
A picture perfect week with warm, sunny, and dry weather on tap for New Jersey
New Jersey residents are in for a stretch of stable and mild summer weather, with mostly sunny skies and comfortable temperatures forecast across the state …
Celebrate National Hot Dog Day with Some of these New Jersey Classics
Happy National Hot Dog Day! July 16, 2025, is the perfect day to sink your teeth into one of America’s most iconic foods, and New …
Route 18 southbound in East Brunswick to close nightly for drainage and gas line work
TRENTON — A section of Route 18 southbound in East Brunswick will be closed and detoured nightly from Tuesday through Friday as part of an …
Heavy rains could bring flash flooding across New Jersey Monday night into Tuesday
A Flood Watch has been issued for much of the Mid-Atlantic as the National Weather Service in Mount Holly upgraded the flash flooding threat to …
Army tactical vehicle rear-ends semi on I-95, causing traffic delays near exit 10
A U.S. Army Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV) rear-ended a semi tractor-trailer on Interstate 95 near exit 10 in New Jersey over the weekend, according …
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 …
New Jersey Governor Allocates $900,000 to New York Comsos as 75 School Districts Left Underfunded
PATERSON, NJ –New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy has sparked controversy by allocating $900,000 in state funds to support the New York Cosmos soccer team, a …
Middletown School Board Member Arrested for Gun Charges, Caught Up in Alleged Love Triangle
FREEHOLD, N.J. — A 46-year-old Middletown man has been arrested and charged with multiple weapons offenses after authorities recovered several illegal weapons during a traffic …
5-Year-Old Girl Injured During Shooting Inside Perth Amboy Home
PERTH AMBOY, N.J. — A 5-year-old girl was hospitalized after being shot inside a home on Cortlandt Street late Monday night, according to the Middlesex …
Tornado warning issued as severe storms hit New Jersey and surrounding areas
TOMS RIVER, NJ — A tornado warning and severe thunderstorm alert were issued Tuesday evening for parts of Ocean, Mercer, Burlington, and Monmouth counties as …
Violent Home Invasion Lands Four Migrants in Ocean County Jail, ICE Detainers Found
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Four individuals are being held without bail at the Ocean County Jail following a series of charges including home invasion, aggravated …
A complete list of fireworks shows down the shore for Fourth of July weekend
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Communities across Ocean County are preparing to light up the skies this week with a full schedule of fireworks displays running …
Alina Habba’s New Drug Strikeforce Arrests New Jersey Man for Dealing Deadly Fentanyl Dose
NEWARK, N.J. — A Somerset County man has been indicted for distributing fentanyl and heroin that led to the death of a victim in Plainfield, …
USDA warns Cranbury officials to halt planned seizure of 175-year old 21-acre historic New Jersey farm
CRANBURY, N.J. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture has issued a formal warning to the Cranbury Township Council, urging officials to delay action on a …
JCP&L Suspends Summer Shut-Offs as New Jersey Electricity Rates Increase 20%
HOLMDEL, N.J. — A failed state energy plan has resulted in electricity rate increases as high as 20% in New Jersey, thanks to Governor Phil …
Criminal Migrant Fugitive Who Escaped New Jersey ICE Facility Turned Away by Police Due to Sanctuary State Laws
NEWARK, N.J. — Only in New Jersey. A criminal alien who escaped custody during a riot at an ICE detention facility in Newark was turned …
New Jersey Senate committee advances bill to protect farmers from nuisance lawsuits
TRENTON, N.J. — The Senate Economic Growth Committee has passed a bill sponsored by Senator Parker Space (R-24) aimed at strengthening legal protections for commercial …
Central American migrant pleads guilty to deadly 2023 stabbing outside Copiague deli
HAUPPAUGE, N.Y. — A Salvadoran national has pleaded guilty to manslaughter for a fatal stabbing that occurred outside a Copiague deli in 2023, Suffolk County …
Connecticut man charged with kidnapping Uber driver to traffic 130 pounds of marijuana into New Jersey
CLINTON TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A 27-year-old man from Manchester, Connecticut, has been arrested and charged with kidnapping and drug trafficking after allegedly forcing an Uber …
Teen Sexually Assaulted in Central Park
New York – The New York City Police Department is searching for a suspect who assaulted a 17-year-old in Central Park. According to the NYPD, …
EZ-Pass scam targeting New Jersey residents, police report multiple victims
TRENTON, N.J. — State officials are warning New Jersey residents about a new SMiShing scam involving fraudulent text messages that impersonate the state’s Motor Vehicle …
A New Super Luxury Bowling and Mini-Golf Adventure is Coming to New Jersey
EDISON, N.J. — Albatross, promoted as the world’s largest indoor-themed mini putting and luxury bowling destination, will hold its grand opening celebration on Wednesday, June …
MTA worker assaulted on duty at Grand Central Station during evening rush
NEW YORK, NY — A 55-year-old on-duty MTA conductor was punched in the face while looking out of the train window at Grand Central Station …
Teen girl killed in dirt bike crash at Schenectady’s Central Park
SCHENECTADY, N.Y. — A 17-year-old girl died Friday night after a dirt bike crash at Central Park in Schenectady, according to local authorities. Police responded …
One killed in East Brunswick motorcycle crash
EAST BRUNSWICK, N.J. — A 22-year-old man from Spotswood was killed in a motorcycle crash Saturday evening on Summerhill Road, according to East Brunswick Police. …
Trump makes endorsement in New Jersey race for governor
BEDMINSTER, N.J. — President Donald Trump on Monday endorsed Jack Ciattarelli for governor of New Jersey, calling him a “terrific America First Candidate” in a …
New Jersey cops rescue drowning dog in backyard pool
ROBBINSVILLE, N.J. — Robbinsville Township police officers rescued a dog from a near-drowning incident on Saturday after responding to a 911 call about a pet …
Ice Cream on 9 reopens in Howell after long closure
HOWELL, NJ — Ice Cream on 9, a beloved ice cream shop along Route 9 in Monmouth County, has reopened after an extended and unexplained …
Kites take flight at Terhune Orchards as annual spring festival begins today
PRINCETON, N.J. — Terhune Orchards opens its fields today for the annual Kite Day celebration, welcoming families for two days of outdoor fun, farm activities, …
Four months, no leads — Old Bridge dogs still missing
Old Bridge, NJ — Two friendly male huskies named Mako and Blue have been missing since January 6, and their owners are continuing to ask …
New Jersey movie theater roof collapses during showing of Minecraft
CRANFORD, NJ — A movie theater in downtown Cranford was condemned and shut down Tuesday night after a ceiling inside one of its auditoriums collapsed …
New speed limits in effect along Grand Central Parkway in Berkeley and Beachwood
BERKELEY TWP., N.J. — Officials have announced new speed limits now in effect along County Road #91 — also known as Grand Central Parkway, Pinewald …
New Jersey’s Charles Chips nostalgia staying alive at local record shop
Oh, the memories of being a kid in the ‘70s or ‘80s, waiting for that familiar rumble of the Charles Chips truck rolling down the …
Florida man captured aboard New Jersey train with illegal guns and booby trap
TRENTON, N.J. — Wednesday — A Florida man is facing multiple state weapons charges after authorities say he left a suitcase containing an assault rifle …
Maryland Senator Van Hollen Heading to Central America to Return MS-13 Gang Member to U.S.
BALTIMORE, MD – U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) has announced plans to travel to El Salvador to advocate for the release of Kilmar Armando …
Federal economist admits faking illness to work private job during pandemic
Middlesex, NJ — A former economist with the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics pleaded guilty Thursday to making false statements to obtain sick leave pay …
Road rage turns violent as Illegal as suspect charged, three remain at large in New Jersey
SOUTH RIVER, N.J. — A road rage incident on Ferry Street escalated into a weapons-related confrontation that led to the recovery of an illegal firearm, …
Pro-Palestine protesters shut down NYC’s Grand Central Station during Netanyahu visit
NEW YORK, N.Y. — Pro-Palestine demonstrators temporarily shut down Grand Central Station on Monday in a disruptive protest coinciding with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s …
Here Are 13 Fun Recreational Activities Phil Murphy Wants to Tax in New Jersey
TRENTON, N.J. — Governor Phil Murphy is facing backlash from Republican lawmakers over a proposal in his latest budget plan that would impose sales taxes …
Father and son plead guilty in New Jersey park explosion that injured one, damaged homes
SOMERVILLE, N.J. — A father and son have pleaded guilty to charges stemming from the detonation of a homemade explosive device at a public park …
I Live in New Jersey, and Here’s Why I’m Keeping My Gas-Powered Truck
As a New Jersey resident, I’ve watched the push for electric vehicles (EVs) with a mix of curiosity and skepticism. The state, like much of …
Man beaten with bicycle in brutal broad-daylight attack in Central Park
MANHATTAN, NY — A 45-year-old man was hospitalized in critical condition after being repeatedly struck in the head with a bicycle during a violent assault …
New Jersey bill seeks to reverse Murphy-era school aid caps that devastated dozens of suburban districts
TRENTON, N.J. — Senator Latham Tiver (R-08) announced Thursday he will co-sponsor legislation aimed at fully restoring state education aid to New Jersey school districts …
Kohl’s to Close East Windsor, New Jersey Store This Weekend
East Windsor, NJ – Kohl’s, the Wisconsin-based department store chain, will shutter its location at 72 Princeton Hightstown Road in East Windsor, New Jersey, this …
Rainforest Cafe Closes Iconic Edison Location, Leaving New Jersey with One Remaining Outpost
Edison, NJ – The Rainforest Cafe at Menlo Park Mall in Edison, New Jersey, has officially shut its doors, marking the end of a 27-year …
Tesla Takedown: Left-wing group Indivisible targets Musk with second NJ protest
LAWRENCE TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Activists from the progressive group Indivisible are organizing a second “Tesla Takedown” event in New Jersey this weekend, as criticism mounts …
Condoms and Abortion Pills Available in Teen Section at This New Jersey Library
CRANFORD, NJ — A New Jersey library has been giving out condoms and abortion pills in the teen section and they don’t want to talk …