After Saving $6 Million on Employee Health Coverage: Next Step is Shopping the Joint Insurance Fund
By Mayor Daniel T. Rodrick As the Mayor of Toms River, I firmly believe in the importance of fiscal responsibility and transparency in governance. Today, I want to share an important step…
Parents Should Be Arrested If Kids Hit Their Legal Weed Stash, Legislator Says
TRENTON, NJ – A New Jersey lawmaker wants to punish parents if their children raid their legal weed stash and edibles. Assemblywoman Aura Dunn, a Morris County Republican, said criminal penalties in…
Ten Things Kids Just Don’t Do Anymore
10 Things Kids Just Don’t Do Anymore Ah, the good ol’ days. If you’re a parent or grandparent, you’ve probably noticed that kids today are growing up in a world vastly different…
Here’s Why Women are Flocking to Ferrosi Hiking Pants
When it comes to outdoor activities, the right gear can make or break your experience. Women’s Ferrosi Pants are quickly becoming a staple in the wardrobes of outdoor enthusiasts, and for good…
Fauci Says No Evidence Masks Slowed COVID Spread, But Says Keep Wearing Them
NEW YORK, NY – Dr. Anthony Fauci has shifted his stance on face masks, acknowledging that a recent comprehensive study found them ineffective in controlling the spread of COVID-19. In an interview…
Vivek Ramaswamy Proposes Bringing Back ‘Mental Health Institutions’ To Fight Crime
Vivek Ramaswamy Proposes Bringing Back ‘Mental Health Institutions’ To Fight Crime Harold Hutchison on August 31, 2023 Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy called for bringing back “mental health institutions” as one of…
SWAT Team Called, Man Shot Dead by Police During Mental Health Incident
Jersey City, NJ – The Attorney General’s Office is conducting an investigation into a fatal police-involved shooting that occurred on Sunday. The incident happened when police officers attempted to de-escalate a situation…
Biden Announces New COVID-19 Vaccine Everyone Will Need to Get…That Works
TRENTON, NJ – New Jerseyans could be looking down the barrel of a new COVID-19 vaccine mandate after a comment made by President Joe Biden earlier this week. U.S. President Joe Biden…
Two More Suspected Fatal Overdoses reported in Schenectady
Schenectady, NY – The Schenectady Police Department is currently investigating two suspected fatal overdoses, both believed to involve opioids. Officers responded to the first incident in the Mont Pleasant Neighborhood on Thursday…
As CDC Expects Surge in NJ COVID-19 Cases, New Jerseyans Fear Murphy Reaction
TRENTON, NJ – The Centers for Disease Control has announced a grim forecast. COVID-19 could surge again this fall, and in New Jersey, residents are beginning to wonder if, and when Governor…
Gov. Murphy Announces Free Menstrual Products in Public Schools
Trenton, NJ – On Monday, Governor Phil Murphy signed into law a landmark bill (S-1221/A-1349) aimed at fighting ‘period poverty’ by requiring New Jersey school districts to provide free menstrual products in…
Florida Man Pleads Guilty in $3.6 Million Health Care Fraud Case in NJ
TRENTON, NJ – Patrick Fitchner, 51, of Orlando, Florida, pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to commit health care fraud. According to U.S. District Judge Michael A. Shipp, Fitchner admitted that…
Senator Says Rutgers’ Continued COVID Vaccine Mandate is Ludicrou
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ – Senator Declan O’Scanlon sharply criticized Rutgers University for its ongoing COVID vaccine mandate, following the university’s announcement that it will continue to require students to provide proof of…
Rikers Island Inmate Stabbed Mental Health Worker With Makeshift Dagger
BRONX, NY – Bronx District Attorney Darcel D. Clark announced today the indictment of Claude White, a 24-year-old Rikers Island inmate, for Attempted Murder and other charges. White is accused of stabbing…
Murphy Lawyers Say 5-Year-Old Trans Children Have Right of Privacy Against Parents
FREEHOLD, NJ – In an ongoing court case between the State of New Jersey and three Monmouth County school districts, attorneys for Governor Phil Murphy argued that a child as young as…
Off-Duty First Responders Save Life of Gymgoer in Cardiac Arrest
TOMS RIVER, NJ – A routine workout turned into a life-saving mission for several off-duty first responders at LA Fitness on Hooper Avenue. On Sunday, August 13, 2023, around 3:50 PM, a…
Kosher Ice Cream Recalled After Deadly Bacteria Found
LAKEWOOD, NJ — Real Kosher Ice Cream of Brooklyn, NY, has issued an urgent recall of its Soft Serve On The Go cups in multiple flavors. The recall was prompted by the…
Prosecutor’s Office Joins in on Weekend Health Fair
Pleasantville, NJ – The Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office joined forces with the Southern Jersey Family Medical Center over the weekend, participating in their Community Health Fair in Pleasantville on Friday night and…
FDA Approves NJ Pharmaceutical Company’s New Blood Cancer Treatment
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ – New Jersey based Johnson & Johnson announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has given approval for its antibody-based therapy aimed at treating a challenging type…
Dozen Jersey Shore Beaches Are Under Fecal Bacteria Advisories
SEASIDE HEIGHTS, NJ – A dozen beaches at the Jersey Shore are under swimming advisories after state monitors found high levels of fecal bacteria in the water. A total of 12 oceanfront…
New Jersey Lt. Governor’s Cause of Death Remains a Mystery
TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey Lt. Governor Sheila Oliver died this week while serving as acting governor of New Jersey. She assumed the role after Governor Phil Murphy left for his annual…