Stockton University locked down after shooting near housing complex, shooters last seen heading toward school
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 a search for two suspects. The shooting…
New Jersey’s No Affordable Housing Plan Doesn’t Care About Your Town’s Problems
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 over 80,000 housing units within the next…
18 arrested in federal takedown of Newark gang-linked drug ring operating out of housing complex
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 described as an open-air drug market tied…
New Jersey to Penalize Towns That Don’t Build Affordable Housing by Blocking Community Grants
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 housing obligations. The Assembly Housing Committee on…
Trump administration steps in as Cranbury farm faces eminent domain so town can build affordable housing
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 preserve his 175-year-old family farm from being…
No New Construction – Toms River Mayor Rodrick Announces Successful Compliance Affordable Housing Obligation Without Additional Development.
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 without committing to any additional development projects.…
New Jersey’s Push to Preserve 30% of Land Clashes with Murphy’s Affordable Housing Demands
TRENTON, NJ — New Jersey is now seeking to preserve open space as it continues to pressure municipalities across the state to build more large, high-density affordable housing complexes. Governor Phil Murphy…
New Jersey wants to reward towns that build high-density housing with more state cash
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 for higher-density residential development through a range…
The projects have never looked so good: New Jersey afforable housing complex announces lottery
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 Parspippany. Eighteen newly constructed affordable rental apartments…
Forked River man awarded Governor’s Team of Excellence honor for affordable housing work
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 held Wednesday, May 7, at the Trenton…
Murphy defends affordable housing law amid local resistance, cites 200,000-unit shortfall
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 year that shifts control from the courts…
Off-duty NYC housing employee busted in Queens for driving with suspended license
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 without a valid license, police said. Edwig…
Towns told to build homes in cemeteries, playgrounds, and swamps to meet New Jersey housing mandate
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Municipalities across New Jersey are being instructed to consider building affordable housing in unexpected locations — including cemeteries, playgrounds, swamps, and even highway medians — as the state…
Steinhardt pushes bill to restrict sex offender housing near New Jersey schools
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 can live, following reports that a previously…
NJ launches NJHOMES to help towns design equity based affordable housing that fits local character
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 that aligns with local needs and neighborhood…
Mayor Crate slams rumors on affordable housing, says Brick will plan for 29 new units—not 322
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 housing, clarifying that the township will not…
Gunfire erupts in Bronx housing complex, leaving one man dead and another injured
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 to a 911 call reporting gunfire at…
High-speed chase ends in DC housing complex: Stolen truck suspect taken down after ramming cops
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 in Calvert County and ended in a…
Toms River Sues New Jersey After State Demands Affordable Housing Built on Cemeteries and School Fields
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 housing mandates by filing a lawsuit against…
Phil Murphy Celebrates 50 Years of New Jersey’s Affordable Housing Legacy Amid Ongoing Debate
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 Church. The event celebrated the legacy of…
New Jersey Has Sued 120 Towns for Fighting Unfair Affordable Housing Mandates
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 municipalities over state-mandated high-density housing obligations. “The…