Manahawkin man charged for vehicular homicide
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer announced that on February 1, 2021, Michael Pillarella, 26, of Manahawkin, was arrested and charged with two counts of Aggravated Assault in…
New Jersey man arrested after Facebook Marketplace Rolex theft and LSD seizure
A 21-year-old Spring Lake Heights man was arrested Monday following an investigation into a June theft of a Rolex watch during a Facebook Marketplace meetup in Wall Township, police said. Matthew Nolfi…
Lawmakers blast Murphy admin over proposed gig worker reclassification rule
Three Republican lawmakers are voicing sharp opposition to a proposed rule change by the Murphy administration that could reclassify thousands of independent contractors as employees in New Jersey, a move critics warn…
Trump fires Labor Commissioner Who Once Overestimated Job Report by 818,000
President Donald Trump on Friday removed Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Commissioner Dr. Erika McEntarfer from her post, citing what he claims was politically motivated manipulation of federal employment figures ahead of…
Tractor-trailer crash spills 1,000 pounds of hot dogs on highway, injuring four people
A tractor-trailer crash on Interstate 83 turned into a messy scene Tuesday morning when the vehicle split open and scattered thousands of frozen hot dogs across the highway in Shrewsbury Township, Pennsylvania.…
Gary Busey Once Snorted Cocaine Off a Dog, Admits to Groping Women at New Jersey Horror Convention
Gary Busey, the 81-year-old actor known for wild antics and cult film roles, has pleaded guilty to criminal sexual contact after admitting he groped a woman during a fan meet-and-greet at a…
Jersey Shore forecast calls for perfect beach weather all weekend
The Jersey Shore is set to enjoy a stretch of ideal weather this weekend, making it prime time for beachgoers, boardwalk fans, and late-summer travelers. Today, visitors can expect mostly sunny skies…
Watch: A school of sharks attacked dolphin at the Jersey Shore just feet from beach
A group of beachgoers at Island Beach State Park were stunned Thursday as they witnessed a dolphin being attacked by a school of sharks just feet from the shoreline, according to officials…
Road worker killed by drunk driver in Toms River
A 50-year-old road construction worker was fatally struck early Thursday morning in Toms River by a pickup truck driven by a man now charged with driving while intoxicated, officials said. The crash…
Fugitive Oscar Vasquez Barraza Wanted for Rape in North Jersey
A 45-year-old Plainfield man has been charged in connection with a sexual assault that occurred in the early morning hours of Sunday, July 20, in North Plainfield, but remains at large, officials…
Deadly Shark Attack Caught on Camera at New Jersey Beach
Dolphin killed in shallow water by pack of sharks near Jersey Shore beach Beachgoers at Island Beach State Park witnessed a deadly shark attack just feet from the shoreline Thursday, as a…
Jerry Seinfeld to perform two stand-up shows in New Jersey on Halloween
NEWARK, N.J. — Comedian Jerry Seinfeld is set to return to the stage at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) in Newark on Halloween night for two performances, officials announced Friday.…
New Jersey prison guard found guilty of assaulting inmate at South Woods State Prison
BRIDGETON, N.J. — A Cumberland County jury on Thursday convicted a former senior corrections officer of assaulting an inmate at South Woods State Prison in 2017, following a two-week trial. Cortlen S.…
Three rehabilitated seals released back into the wild by Marine Mammal Stranding Center
BRIGANTINE, N.J. — The Marine Mammal Stranding Center (MMSC) released three rehabilitated seals back into the wild this week, including an entanglement survivor, bringing the total number of successful releases this season…
Dog accidentally starts kitchen fire, Toms River fire bureau warns on pet safety
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A home security camera captured the moment a dog accidentally started a kitchen fire prompting the township’s Fire Prevention Bureau to highlight the risks pets can pose in…
The Edge in Jackson to close after five years of service, owners thank community
JACKSON, N.J. — The Edge, a prominent dining and gathering spot on North County Line Road, will be closing its doors after five years of operation, the restaurant announced this week. Built…
Booker clashes with Senate Republicans over judicial nominee in heated committee exchange
NEWARK, NJ— Sen. Cory Booker drew sharp criticism Thursday after a tense exchange during a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing over the nomination of Emil Bove to a federal judgeship. The incident drew…
RNC sues New Jersey over delayed access to voter records
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Republican National Committee has filed a lawsuit against New Jersey’s Division of Elections, alleging that state officials have failed to produce records related to voter roll maintenance and…
Pork Roll Takes a Back Seat to the Jersey Tomato Sandwich in Summer
There’s nothing like a pork roll egg and cheese. This is true, but in the summer, in New Jersey, nothing beats a Jersey tomato sandwich. As the sun’s warmth ripens the fields…
Watchdog finds over 32,000 questionable voter records in New Jersey
TRENTON, NJ – A new report by the Public Interest Legal Foundation (PILF) has identified more than 32,000 potentially problematic voter records in New Jersey, raising concerns about election roll accuracy ahead…
Watch: Sinkhole shuts down North Franklin Turnpike in Ho-Ho-Kus
HO-HO-KUS, N.J. – A large sinkhole opened up Thursday afternoon, forcing the closure of a section of North Franklin Turnpike between Blauvelt Avenue and Hollywood Avenue. A massive sinkhole measuring approximately 10…
Manchester Police honor John McGuire with Community Champion Award
MANCHESTER, N.J. — John McGuire was recently recognized with the Community Champion Award for his longstanding support of the Manchester Township Police Department, the agency announced Wednesday. Chief Antonio Ellis and the…
New Jersey Congresswoman LaMonica McIver Arrested, Pleads Not Guilty to Federal Charges
Newark, NJ – U.S. Representative LaMonica McIver, a Democrat from New Jersey, has been indicted on federal charges following a contentious incident outside an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention facility in…
Paterson police address quality of life complaints with increased weekend enforcement
PATERSON, N.J. — Paterson Police responded to a range of quality of life complaints last weekend, including loud music, disorderly conduct, and illegal parking, as part of an ongoing enforcement initiative aimed…
New Jersey joins multistate lawsuit to block federal rule threatening ACA health coverage
TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin has joined a coalition of states in a lawsuit challenging a federal rule issued by the U.S. Department of Health and Human…
Senior Freeze property tax reimbursement checks now being issued in New Jersey
TRENTON, N.J. — The New Jersey Division of Taxation has begun mailing out 2025 Senior Freeze property tax reimbursement checks to eligible residents, officials announced Thursday. Senator Carmen Amato Jr., Assemblyman Brian…
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