Jack Ciattarelli’s Opposition to Mikie Sherrill’s Forced LGBTQ School Curriculum Plan Sparks Outrage Among New Jersey Gay Rights Activists
Trenton, NJ – The battle for New Jersey’s governor’s office erupted this week after Democratic candidate Mikie Sherrill declared she would push LGBTQ curriculum in state schools without allowing parents to opt…
Which Open Space Properties Should be Saved from Development in Brick? Town Wants Your Input
BRICK, N.J. — Brick Township is inviting residents to weigh in on which open spaces should be preserved and what recreational amenities should be prioritized as officials update the town’s Open Space…
Gas Powered RV Sales Banned by New Jersey, New York Under Uncompromising Radical Gas Vehicle Ban
Diesel motorhome sales will be halted in California and five other states starting next year due to a new climate regulation from the California Air Resources Board (CARB), according to RVtravel. Under…
Queens man convicted of attempted murder of New York City Cop
QUEENS, N.Y. — A Queens man was convicted of attempted murder in the first degree for the April 2023 shooting of NYPD Detective Brett Boller, following a violent altercation on an MTA…
New York State Trooper Killed After Being Kicked by Horse, Remembered
CORINTH, N.Y. — The New York State Police are paying tribute today to Trooper Alexander E. Boehm, who died in the line of duty on November 13, 1924. Boehm, who was 32…
Toms River planning board denies new five story downtown apartment building
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A second large apartment complex planned for Downtown Toms River was rejected last night by the planning board due to the impact the non-conforming project would pose to…
Toms River’s Homeless Camp is Closing, Nobody Will Spend Winter in the Cold Under New Plan
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — In October, Mayor Daniel Rodrick secured approval from the Township Council to allocate some unspent federal COVID-19 relief funds to house homeless residents currently living in wooded encampments…
Jackson honors its local heroes on Veterans Day
Jackson Township officials, past and present, hosted a memorial service at the Jackson Veterans Memorial with the Jackson VFW Post 4703 and the Jackson Township Veterans Commission. Former Jackson Mayor Ken Bressi,…
WWII Vets Share Stories With Public As Wall Township Honors America’s Veterans
WALL TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Three World War II veterans, each nearly a century old, were honored with a warm reception in Wall Township on Monday before sharing their stories with local elementary…
Chimney and Air Duct Cleaning Scams Spread Across New Jersey, Targeting Homeowners Through Social Media
A wave of scams involving chimney and air duct cleaning is hitting New Jersey, with fraudsters using social media platforms like Facebook to lure in unsuspecting homeowners. Reports are mounting from towns…
Jackson Wildfire Smoke Sets Off Home Carbon Monoxide Alarms, Fire Dept. Responds
JACKSON, N.J. — Smoke from the Shotgun wildfire kept close to the ground overnight, spurred by cold air and shifting winds, leading to a surge in carbon monoxide detector activations in homes…
Governor Murphy Pledges to “Trump Proof” New Jersey
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy is resolute in his mission to safeguard the state’s progressive values against federal policies he believes could undermine them. As part of his approach to “Trump-proof” New…
Governor Murphy Needs to Tone Down the Insurrectionist Rhetoric and Govern New Jersey as the Diverse State it is
Governor Phil Murphy’s bold rhetoric about “fighting Trump’s policies to the death” has not only raised eyebrows but highlighted an already simmering tension between his progressive agenda and significant swaths of New…
Lakewood Fire Department deploys rehab unit to support firefighters battling Jackson wildfire
LAKEWOOD, N.J. — The Lakewood Fire Department has dispatched its Rehab and Care (RAC) Unit to aid in the ongoing response to a large forest fire in Jackson, N.J., providing critical support…
Toms River native brings music to Franklin Park Zoo in unique performance for animals
DORCHESTER, Mass. — Angie Amato, a Toms River native and student at Berklee College of Music, recently took part in an unconventional performance aimed at an unusual audience: the animals at New…
Lakewood completes infrastructure upgrades with minimal traffic disruption
LAKEWOOD, N.J. — Residents and visitors in Lakewood have likely noticed smoother roads, new sidewalks, and improved traffic signals as a series of infrastructure projects were recently completed across the township. The…
Trump’s Re-Election Doesn’t Stop New Jersey’s Battle Over Liquor Licenses at His Golf Courses, Yet
Despite Donald Trump’s recent re-election as president, New Jersey isn’t budging on its mission to potentially revoke liquor licenses at three of his golf properties across the state. The state’s Division of…
Jackson Republicans Burnstein, Palmeri and Borrelli fend off independent challengers
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Republican candidates Mordechai Burnstein, Giuseppe A. Palmeri, and Nino A. Borrelli have successfully defended their positions in Jackson Township against a slate of independent challengers, according to official…
Alachua County Sheriff’s Office Joins Food Distribution Effort in Gainesville
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The Alachua County Sheriff’s Office participated in a community food distribution event on Saturday, partnering with the non-profit Farm Share to provide food to residents on Gainesville’s east side.…
Cory Booker Claims New Jersey Women Threatening to Kill Men if They Don’t Vote for Kamala Harris
NEWARK, N.J. — Women across New Jersey are threatening the men in their lives to vote for Kamala Harris, or else. That’s what one U.S. Senator is claiming today. U.S. Senator Cory…
Economy is Top Issue Among New Jersey Voters on Election Day, Poll Shows
Rutgers-Eagleton Poll finds New Jersey voters concerned about economy, split on immigration and social issues NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. — New Jersey voters are increasingly concerned about the economy, with a new Rutgers-Eagleton…