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NEW YORK, N.Y. — Federal prosecutors warned the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) of serious litigation risks in defending its decision to terminate New York City’s Central Business District Tolling …

BROOKLYN, N.Y. — A teenage boy was fatally shot Sunday afternoon near Coney Island, sparking a homicide investigation in a busy Brooklyn corridor. At approximately 4:49 p.m., police responded to …

MILWAUKEE, Wis. — Former New Jersey Governor and federal prosecutor Chris Christie weighed in Sunday on the controversial arrest of a Milwaukee judge accused of helping a criminal illegal migrant …

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Former Toms River Mayor Mo Hill made a rare public appearance Saturday as he and his political allies rallied at the grand opening of gubernatorial candidate …

TRENTON, NJ — Governor Phil Murphy faced fierce backlash this weekend after announcing his arrival in Saudi Arabia for an economic mission, while wildfires and other crises continued to plague …

TOMS RIVER, NJ — When the Toms River School District faced its first major funding cuts under Governor Phil Murphy, New Jersey gubernatorial candidate Bill Spadea told the district and …

WILLIAMSTOWN, MA — Maxwell Hall was charged with 18 counts of illegal surveillance following the discovery of a hidden camera in a public restroom at Williams College, officials announced Friday. …

NEW JERSEY — Authorities are warning residents to avoid open burning on Friday, April 25, due to an elevated risk for the rapid spread of wildfires across New Jersey and …

MILLVILLE, NJ — A 55-year-old man and a 17-year-old juvenile have been charged with homicide and weapons offenses following the death of Louis “Gus” Serbeck after a violent altercation at …

TRENTON, NJ — Former gubernatorial candidate Jack Ciattarelli renewed his criticism of New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy’s energy policies Friday, pledging to dismantle the administration’s offshore wind initiatives if elected. …

It’s been a year since Toms River, New Jersey, halted the controversial 10-story twin tower project proposed for its downtown. The decision to stop this massive redevelopment has sparked lawsuits …

HOWELL, NJ — Ice Cream on 9, the popular roadside ice cream shop on Route 9, has reopened its doors after a long and unexplained closure, drawing excitement from the …

TRENTON, NJ — Republican Senators Michael Testa and Carmen Amato, Jr. sharply criticized New Jersey Democrats on Friday during a committee hearing focused on the state’s rising energy costs. Sen. …

Trenton, NJ – Republican gubernatorial candidate Bill Spadea is facing mounting criticism for his refusal to return $225,000 in donations from his Common Sense Club, a ‘non-profit’ and ‘non-political-action-committee’, which …

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Toms River residents will see no increase in their municipal property taxes this year, Mayor Dan Rodrick announced, marking the second consecutive year of a 0% …

NEW JERSEY – Governor Phil Murphy’s obsession with offshore wind has left New Jersey’s energy future in shambles. Soaring costs, project delays, and the collapse of major wind deals have …

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A 23-year-old Lakewood man pleaded guilty Wednesday to vehicular homicide and assault by auto stemming from a July 2022 high-speed, alcohol-fueled crash that killed one woman …

New Jersey has long been a beacon of opportunity—bustling communities, a robust economy, and a stone’s throw from major cities. But beneath the surface, frustration is boiling over. Is it …

JACKSON, N.J. — Brooklyn Square Pizza has been named Jackson Township’s Business of the Month for April, with officials praising the beloved local pizzeria for its top-tier food, warm atmosphere, …

WARETOWN, N.J. — A 19-year-old Ocean Township man has been charged with aggravated arson and arson in connection with the massive Jones Road wildfire that has burned 15,000 acres across …

JACKSON, NJ — Jackson Township is gearing up for its annual Jackson Day celebration, and this year’s event will feature a special nod to the town’s amusement park legacy: a …

TRENTON, N.J. — The U.S. Department of Education will resume collection efforts on defaulted federal student loans starting May 5, Secretary of Education Linda McMahon announced Monday, signaling a policy …

TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey is in the grip of an escalating energy crisis, triggered initially by the closure of five coal-fired power plants and one nuclear facility since 2017, …

As a massive 15,000-acre wildfire rages through Ocean County, New Jersey, Governor Phil Murphy faces growing criticism for his absence during a state of emergency. The blaze, only 10% contained, …

LACEY TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Aerial surveillance photos released Wednesday revealed the extensive swaths of forestland destroyed by the Jones Road Wildfire in Ocean County, which has torched approximately 12,000 acres …