New Jersey Sailor Reuinited with His Dog Archie After Returning Home from Combat Deployment
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A U.S. Navy sailor has been reunited with his dog, Archie, after a public appeal went viral, prompting a resolution between the returning servicemember and the family that…
New Jersey Could Soon Have License Plates for Marine Corps Combat Veterans
TRENTON, NJ — A bipartisan bill that would allow Marines to obtain special commemorative license plates recognizing their combat service has cleared the Senate Transportation Committee, Senator Anthony M. Bucco (R-25) announced…
Pentagon deploying Stryker Brigade Combat Team to southern border
WASHINGTON – The Department of Defense has ordered the deployment of a Stryker Brigade Combat Team (SBCT) and a General Support Aviation Battalion to the U.S.-Mexico border, following a directive from President…
New Jersey launches Civil Rights Innovation Lab to combat AI algorithmic discrimination
TRENTON, NJ — Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the New Jersey Division on Civil Rights (DCR) have announced new measures to address the growing risk of discrimination linked to artificial intelligence…
No American Troops in Combat Zones: Biden and Harris Lied to Americans During Campaign, 2,000 in Syria
In a recent twist that feels straight out of a political drama, the Pentagon has revealed that the number of U.S. troops in Syria is more than double what was previously disclosed.…
New Jersey Now Allows Gamblers to Put Themselves on Casino Ban Lists to Combat Addiction
TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey gamblers seeking to self-exclude from brick-and-mortar casinos can now do so entirely online, a move aimed at enhancing accessibility to the state’s responsible gaming resources, officials announced.…
Tim Walz Was Called Out for Stolen Valor in 2006, But Continued Misleading About Serving in Combat
Democrat candidate for Vice President Tim Walz is saying he misspoke when he said he carried weapons of war in a warzone. He said it was a simple slip, but a letter…
Gearing Up For War: U.S. Sending More Troops to Middle East Weeks After V.P. Says No Combat Zone Deployments
WASHINGTON — The United States military is sending additional troops to the Middle East as tensions in the region escalate, according to a statement from the Pentagon. The exact number of personnel…
Days After Kamala Harris Claims No U.S. Troops in Combat Zone, U.S. Troops in Combat Zone Attacked
WASHINGTON — The U.S. military carried out a retaliatory strike in Syria on Sunday night after two rockets were launched at a base housing American and Coalition forces, a U.S. defense official…
Atlantic County Launches ‘Safe Place’ Initiative to Combat Hate Crimes, Promotes First Participating Business
MAYS LANDING, N.J. — The Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office has announced its certification as a partner in the “Safe Place” initiative, joining over 350 law enforcement agencies worldwide in a program aimed…
RWJBarnabas Health Receives Grant to Combat Food Insecurity in New Jersey
NEWARK, NJ—RWJBarnabas Health announced today that it has received a grant from the New Jersey Food Security Initiative (NJFSI) to launch a pioneering program aimed at combating food insecurity across the state.…
JCP&L Invests $78 Million in Morristown Substation Upgrade to Combat Flood Risks
MORRISTOWN, N.J. — Jersey Central Power & Light (JCP&L), a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE), has initiated a significant $78 million upgrade to a transmission substation in Morristown. The project is…
Bergen County Distributes Free Narcan to Combat Opioid Overdoses
Bergen County, NJ — In a collaborative effort to tackle the opioid crisis, the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office, in partnership with the Lyndhurst Police Department and Levy’s Pharmacy of Lyndhurst, recently hosted…
Somerset County Launches “Safe Place” Program to Combat Bias and Hate Crimes
SOMERVILLE, NJ — In a timely announcement coinciding with Pride Month, Somerset County officials have unveiled the new “Safe Place” program aimed at providing refuge for victims of bias and hate crimes.…
New Jersey Bill Seeks to Combat Discriminatory Real Estate Appraisals
TRENTON, NJ – A bill introduced in Trenton aims to eliminate discriminatory practices within property appraisals by mandating anti-bias training for real estate appraisers. The proposed legislation prohibits appraisers from considering demographic…
Maryland Towns Could Soon Be Powerless to Combat Vagrancy, Loitering at Local Businesses
ANNAPOLIS, MD — A new bill that seeks to repeal the authority of municipalities to prohibit vagrancy is under consideration. The legislation aims to remove the power of municipal governments to enact…
New Jersey State Police Join with CUMAC Food Pantry to Combat Hunger in Passaic County
PASSAIC COUNTY, NJ—In a recent community service initiative, troopers from the New Jersey State Police lent their support to the CUMAC Food Pantry in Passaic County, assisting in the organization’s efforts to…
Anne Arundel County Hosts Basketball Game to Combat Youth Gun Violence
ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY, MD – In a spirited display of community solidarity, the Anne Arundel County Police Department squared off against the Arundel County Fire Department in a basketball game. This event…
New Jersey GOP LeaderCalled to Resign After Stolen Valor Claims of Combat and Drug Kingpin Assassination Proven False
MOORESTOWN, NJ — Representative Andy Kim (D-Moorestown) has aligned with notable figures across the political spectrum to demand the resignation of Sussex County Commissioner Bill Hayden. Hayden faces accusations of stolen valor…
Biden Admin Touts Progress On Work With China To Combat Fentanyl Crisis – But Experts Say It’s Premature
Biden Admin Touts Progress On Work With China To Combat Fentanyl Crisis – But Experts Say It’s Premature Jake Smith on February 25, 2024 The Biden administration sees advancements in its counternarcotics…
Taiwan reports Chinese ‘combat patrols’ ahead of China-US talks
TAIPEI (Reuters) – Taiwan’s defence ministry said it detected 23 Chinese air force planes operating around Taiwan and carrying out “joint combat readiness patrols” with Chinese warships on Friday, ahead of high-level…
Suffolk County Forms Task Force to Combat Rising Home Burglaries and Vehicle Thefts
In response to a concerning pattern of crime, Suffolk County Police Department, along with several other law enforcement agencies, has established a multi-jurisdictional task force. This initiative is focused on addressing a…
California Implements Law to Combat Drink Spiking in Bars and Nightclubs
CALIFORNIA – A new California law, AB 1013, set to take effect on July 1, 2024, aims to make it more challenging for drinks to be tampered with drugs at bars and…
Governor Murphy Looks to AI to Combat Rising Sea Levels and Global Warming
TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy has announced the future of artificial intelligence has arrived in New Jersey and he solidified that future through a partnership with Princeton University. The…
Pentagon Announces Task Force To Combat Drone, Missile Attacks In Crucial Shipping Sea Lane
Pentagon Announces Task Force To Combat Drone, Missile Attacks In Crucial Shipping Sea Lane Micaela Burrow on December 18, 2023 The U.S. and allies on Monday announced a multinational task force aimed…
US asks Israel to narrow zone of combat in any southern Gaza attack
By Steve Holland WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The United States is urging Israel to narrow the zone of combat and clarify where Palestinian civilians can seek safety during any Israeli operation in southern…
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