NJ lawmakers give housing-compliant towns first shot at state grants Trenton, NJ – New Jersey’s Democrat lawmakers are making their point clear to municipalities across … Read more
Galloway Township, NJ – Stockton University was placed on lockdown Thursday after a shooting at an off-campus housing complex left one person wounded and prompted … Read more
NORTH BERGEN, NJ — The former executive director of the North Bergen Housing Authority has been charged with stealing more than $20,000 in public funds … Read more
Toms River, NJ – Mayor Daniel Rodrick has recently taken proactive measures to address homelessness in Downtown Toms River, securing emergency housing vouchers from the … Read more
Trenton, NJ – New Jersey’s ambitious plan to address its affordable housing crisis has ignited fierce debate, as a new mandate requires the construction of … Read more
NEWARK, N.J. — Federal agents arrested 18 individuals and filed charges against 24 alleged members of a Newark-based drug trafficking organization Tuesday, dismantling what authorities … Read more
TRENTON, N.J. — A New Jersey Assembly panel has advanced legislation that would tie access to several state grant programs to municipal compliance with affordable … Read more
CRANBURY, N.J. — The Trump administration is stepping into a local eminent domain battle in Middlesex County, where a New Jersey farmer is fighting to … Read more
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Mayor Daniel Rodrick is pleased to announce that Toms River will meet its fourth round of the state’s affordable housing obligation … Read more
TRENTON, NJ — New Jersey is now seeking to preserve open space as it continues to pressure municipalities across the state to build more large, … Read more
TRENTON, N.J. — A bill advancing in the New Jersey Legislature aims to incentivize municipalities to amend their master plans and zoning ordinances to allow … Read more
PARSIPPANY, N.J. — The projects in New Jersey have never looked so good. New taxpayer subsidized affordable housing units are coming to the market in … Read more
TRENTON, N.J. — Gavin Rozzi of Forked River was honored with the Governor’s Team of Excellence Award during New Jersey’s State Employee Recognition Day ceremony … Read more
TRENTON, N.J. — Governor Phil Murphy said the state is making slow but steady progress in expanding affordable housing, citing a landmark law signed last … Read more
QUEENS, N.Y. — An off-duty employee with the New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development was arrested Thursday evening in Queens for driving … Read more
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Municipalities across New Jersey are being instructed to consider building affordable housing in unexpected locations — including cemeteries, playgrounds, swamps, and … Read more
Senator Doug Steinhardt (R-23) on Tuesday urged swift legislative action on a bill that would allow municipalities greater authority in limiting where convicted sex offenders … Read more
TRENTON, N.J. — The New Jersey Department of Community Affairs (DCA) has launched a new initiative, NJHOMES, aimed at guiding municipalities in creating affordable housing … Read more
BRICK, N.J. — Brick Township Mayor Lisa Crate is pushing back against what she called “misconceptions and misinformation” surrounding the Council’s recent action on affordable … Read more
BRONX, N.Y. — A deadly shooting unfolded behind a Bronx housing complex Sunday afternoon, leaving one man dead and another hospitalized, police said. Authorities responded … Read more
DUNKIRK, MD — A man with no fixed address was arrested Wednesday after leading deputies on a high-speed pursuit in a stolen vehicle that began … Read more
TOMS RIVER, NJ – On Wednesday, Toms River Township Mayor Dan Rodrick and the township council announced they will continue to fight New Jersey’s affordable … Read more
Trenton, NJ – Governor Phil Murphy marked a significant milestone today, commemorating the 50th anniversary of the historic Mount Laurel decision at Jacob’s Chapel AME … Read more
TRENTON, N.J. – Senate Republican Leader Anthony M. Bucco (R-25) criticized the Murphy administration and Democratic leadership in response to lawsuits filed against nearly 160 … Read more
TRENTON, N.J. — If your town is fighting the state of New Jersey over their affordable housing mandate, Trenton is ready to punish your community. … Read more
TRENTON, N.J. — Former New Jersey gubernatorial candidate Jack Ciattarelli is calling on Gov. Phil Murphy to personally address his controversial remarks suggesting he is … Read more
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Toms River officials are pushing back against a state mandate requiring the township to build nearly 700 new high-density affordable housing … Read more
TRENTON, N.J. — Gov. Phil Murphy said local opposition remains the biggest obstacle to expanding affordable housing in New Jersey, calling for a statewide overhaul … Read more
TRENTON, N.J. — Gov. Phil Murphy revealed that he and First Lady Tammy Murphy are providing housing for an undocumented immigrant at their home, openly … Read more
TOMS RIVER, NJ — The state of New Jersey is trying to force Toms River Township to build almost 700 new high-density affordable housing units, but … Read more
HARRISBURG, PA — A State College landlord accused of withholding security deposits and providing unsafe living conditions has reached a settlement with the Pennsylvania Attorney … Read more
QUEENS, N.Y. — A Flushing man accused of illegally occupying a single-family home and renting out rooms to others has pleaded guilty to a felony … Read more
New Jersey Governor Pushes Zoning Reforms Amid Housing Shortage Fueled by Record Population Growth TRENTON, N.J. — Governor Phil Murphy has announced a sweeping plan … Read more
TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey is forcing rural and suburban towns to build high-density development to accommodate a housing crisis, caused in part by the … Read more
TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey is facing an affordable housing crisis, and the state is now forcing towns to build more high-density apartment units after … Read more
JACKSON, NJ – Grappling with the prospect of new and massive apartment and townhome projects throughout the community, the Jackson Township Council passed an ordinance … Read more
Toms River’s wooded homeless camps are set to close as Mayor Daniel Rodrick received approval from the Township Council to use unallocated American Rescue Plan … Read more
The ongoing migrant surge, driven by various policies and geopolitical issues, is having a noticeable impact on New Jersey’s housing market and public resources. New … Read more
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Zach Dougherty, a Democratic candidate in Toms River, has raised eyebrows with his decision to appoint Ben Dziobek, a climate activist … Read more
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ—The Jackson Township Council voted unanimously on Tuesday to close a loophole that would have allowed an additional 1,000 homes at the Adventure … Read more
San Jose State University (SJSU) volleyball co-captain Brooke Slusser claimed in a recent interview that the university deceived her by assigning her to live with … Read more
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – Adventure Crossing, once envisioned as a major entertainment district featuring sports fields, hotels, a convention center, restaurants, and other high-end attractions, … Read more
BROOKLYN, N.Y. — An off-duty New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) employee was arrested Tuesday afternoon in Brooklyn and charged with multiple drug-related offenses. Rueben … Read more
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Toms River Democrat Zach Dougherty has announced Ben Dziobek, a climate activist and champion of New Jersey’s affordable housing initiatives will … Read more
TOMS RIVER, NJ—Toms River Mayor Dan Rodrick says the township has a $9 million affordable housing fund that can be used to help shelter and … Read more
NEW YORK — An off-duty New York City employee was arrested late Tuesday night in the 43rd Precinct, the NYPD confirmed. Elbert Espinosa, a 34-year-old … Read more
TRENTON, N.J. — The New Jersey Division on Civil Rights (DCR) has issued 25 Notices of Violation to housing providers across 11 counties for allegedly … Read more
CINCINNATI — Timothy Holland, 57, the former executive director of the Clermont Metropolitan Housing Authority (CMHA), pleaded guilty today in U.S. District Court to federal … Read more
TRENTON, NJ (OP-ED) – A recent debate on CNBC over the proposed unrealized capital gains tax took on an even sharper edge when considering its … Read more
ORLANDO, Fla. — Florida’s housing market in July 2024 exhibited signs of stabilization, with median sales prices showing modest changes and an uptick in new … Read more