Atlantic City casino surge fuels record-breaking $606M gaming revenue in July
ATLANTIC CITY, NJ – New Jersey’s casinos and online operators raked in $606.2 million in gaming revenue last month, marking a 10.7% jump over July …
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Evesham carnival fenced in as town cracks down on chaos after recent fair shutdowns
Evesham, NJ – Security fences, banned backpacks, and roving patrols will surround this year’s St. Joan of Arc Carnival in a major effort to prevent …
New Jersey Dems scramble to codify state’s immigrant sanctuary law before Election Day to block potential Governor Ciattarelli
Trenton, NJ – Friday — With the clock ticking toward a high-stakes November election, New Jersey Democrats are racing to enshrine sweeping immigrant protections into …
Disabled cars, fires and crashes jam Jersey roads for Friday getaway grind
Newark, NJ – Friday afternoon commuters are facing a punishing start to the weekend across New Jersey, with multiple crashes, breakdowns, and long delays choking …
Jet-powered sky show to rock the Wildwoods with Thunder Over the Waves Airshow
Wildwoods, NJ – The skies over the Jersey Shore will roar to life on Saturday, September 6 as the Thunder Over the Waves Airshow brings …
Phil Murphy signs clean energy bills that blame grid operator but your energy bill isn’t changing anytime soon
Trenton, NJ – New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy signed two bills Thursday aimed at tightening the leash on regional power grid operator PJM Interconnection amid …
Campfire and Firepit Season in Full Swing in New Jersey, Here Are Some Rules to Follow
Trenton, NJ – Campfire season has sparked back to life in New Jersey, but residents hoping to gather around the flames need to follow strict …
Hillary Clinton says she’d back Trump for Nobel Peace Prize if he ends Ukraine war
WASHINGTON, DC – In a rare show of political crossfire unity, former U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said she would nominate Donald Trump for …
DOJ staffer fired after viral sandwich attack on federal agent in DC
Washington, DC – A Department of Justice employee was fired after hurling a submarine sandwich at a federal officer in broad daylight during a confrontation …
Two of America’s Dirtiest Cities are Right Here in New Jersey
In a new study on urban cleanliness, the New York-Newark-Jersey City metropolitan area has been crowned the dirtiest in the United States, with Newark and …
Jersey Shore town braces as Hurricane Erin looms with possible Category 4 strength
BERKELEY TOWNSHIP, NJ – A shore town devastated by Superstorm Sandy is preparing for another potential hit as Tropical Storm Erin threatens to strengthen into …
New Jersey mom with deafblindness denied school bus access fights for safe ride for her kids
MIDDLETOWN, NJ – A mother living with deafblindness is locked in a years-long battle to secure school transportation for her children after being denied bussing …
Teen indicted in Toms River hit-and-run that killed woman
Toms River, NJ – An 18-year-old man from Lake Hiawatha has been indicted in connection with a fatal crash in Toms River that left one …
Long Bronch is the new summer buzzword Long Branch didn’t ask for
Long Branch, NJ – A trendy mispronunciation of this Jersey Shore city’s name — “Long Bronch” — is making the rounds on beaches, in restaurants, …
Jack Ciattarelli to appear on Fox News for interview with Lara Trump
Somerville, NJ – Former New Jersey gubernatorial candidate Jack Ciattarelli is set to appear in a televised interview with Lara Trump this Saturday at 9 …
Falling tree branch injures three and crushes car in Teaneck
Teaneck, NJ – A massive tree branch crashed down onto a sidewalk and street early Thursday morning, injuring three women and damaging a vehicle near …
New Jersey Democrats Used Transportation Authority to Launch Politically Motivated Election Attack
Trenton, NJ – A state grand jury has indicted a current and former South Jersey Transportation Authority (SJTA) board member, accusing them of orchestrating a …
Minnesota man vanishes before extradition hearing in decades-old NJ sex assault case
Dalton, MN – A 59-year-old man wanted on charges tied to the alleged sexual assault of a New Jersey child more than three decades ago …
Concerns Mount Over Ocean County Commissioner’s Health Amid Clerk Election Bid
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Ocean County Commissioner Jack Kelly’s reportedly declining health is sparking questions about the smooth operation of county government, potential succession plans, …
Mixed signals on hunger as New Jersey leaders clash over food insecurity
Trenton, NJ — On the same day one New Jersey leader raised alarms about children going hungry, another celebrated a national report ranking the state …
Jackson Council Gets Tough on Illegal Rentals With Strict New Ordinance
Jackson, NJ – The Jackson Township council is getting tough on illegal rentals and weak code enforcement operations by calling for the restructuring of the …
What happened to Jelly the Bear after brief escape from New Jersey zoo enclosure?
West Orange, NJ – For a few tense minutes on a quiet Wednesday morning in May, a 20-year-old black bear named Jelly briefly wandered free …
200,000 in New Jersey without clean water for days as local congresswoman lands in Israel
Paterson, NJ — A burst 30-inch water main in Paterson has left nearly 200,000 residents across multiple municipalities grappling with low water pressure and service …
Please Clap Louder: Mikie Sherrill Heckled, Booed and Rushed Out After Rutgers Campaign Speech
New Brunswick, NJ — Democratic gubernatorial candidate Mikie Sherrill faced a turbulent campaign stop at Rutgers University this week as her team scrambled to energize …
Mamdani and Sherrill team up for mutual endorsements in 2025 elections
New York, NY — Democratic mayoral nominee Zohran Mamdani and New Jersey gubernatorial hopeful Rep. Mikie Sherrill publicly declared mutual support for each other’s campaigns, …
Wrong way driver who killed Manchester grandfather on Route 70 surrenders to police
Lakewood, NJ — A Brick Township man who allegedly sped down the wrong side of Route 70 at more than 100 miles per hour and …
Bucco slams Democrats over $500M in budget cuts affecting vulnerable New Jerseyans
TRENTON, NJ — Senate Republican Leader Anthony M. Bucco is calling out Trenton Democrats for what he described as a failure to justify more than …
Two drown in rip currents as Tropical Storm Erin churns up Jersey Shore waters
Seaside Heights, NJ — A family beach outing turned tragic Monday evening as powerful rip currents fueled by Tropical Storm Erin dragged six swimmers into …
Wrong-way speed demon charged in Route 70 crash that killed Manchester man
Lakewood, NJ – A Brick Township man was charged Wednesday with aggravated manslaughter, vehicular homicide, and assault by auto after investigators say he drove more …
Juvenile arrested in Camden for stealing Evesham man’s Cadillac
Evesham, NJ – A teenager has been arrested in connection with the theft of a black Cadillac CT4 from an Evesham home last month, police …
Thief steals sleeping man’s dog aboard Bronx subway train
Bronx, NY – A dognapper snatched a sleeping passenger’s American Bully aboard a northbound D train early Sunday morning before fleeing into the streets of …
New Jersey Migrant Who Killed Mother in Child in DWI Crash Nearly Hit Red Bank Cop Head On Weeks Prior
Red Bank, NJ – An undocumented immigrant (illegal alien) accused of killing a mother and her 11-year-old daughter in a DWI crash was released by …
New Jersey bill would make sneaky recurring political donations a crime
Trenton, NJ – A new proposal titled the Political Donation Transparency Act would make it illegal in New Jersey for political campaigns to automatically enroll …
Legal troubles mount for Bill Spadea, as victim pushes forward with defamation lawsuit
TRENTON, NJ – Former New Jersey 101.5 early morning radio host Bill Spadea is facing mounting legal problems after a man he defamed on his …
Illegal alien charged with assault in Ocean County
Toms River, NJ – A 37-year-old male illegal alien was booked into the Ocean County Jail on Tuesday night following an arrest on a simple …
Beloved accelerant detection K9 Camden remembered after years of service
BALTIMORE, MD — The Office of the Maryland State Fire Marshal is mourning the loss of K9 Camden, a highly trained accelerant detection dog who …
Trenton man shot and killed while sitting in parked truck in Willingboro
WILLINGBORO, NJ — A 43-year-old Trenton man was shot and killed while sitting inside a parked vehicle in the Pennypacker Park section of Willingboro on …
New Jersey police chief sentenced to 7 years for sexual assault and abuse of power
TRENTON, NJ — The former chief of the Manville Police Department was sentenced Monday to seven years in state prison for sexually assaulting subordinates and …
Driver in critical condition after crashing car into Howell business
FREEHOLD, NJ — Authorities are investigating a serious motor vehicle crash in Howell Township that left a woman in critical condition after her car veered …
New Jersey housing chief charged with stealing $20K in public funds for home repairs
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 …
NJ lawmakers move to block Phil Murphy labor rule that could upend contract workers across state
TRENTON, NJ — A trio of Republican lawmakers from New Jersey’s 13th Legislative District announced plans to introduce legislation aimed at stopping new Department of …
Major New Jersey Highway Shutdown, Neighborhoods Locked Down in Parsippany
Parsippany, NJ – An intense police presence shut down a stretch of Route 202 and prompted a stay-in-place advisory Wednesday morning as law enforcement converged …
New Jersey state trooper pleads guilty to trying to meet 14-year-old in undercover sting
FREEHOLD, NJ — A disgraced former New Jersey State Trooper admitted in court last week to trying to pay for sex with someone he believed …
Doctor suspended after feds say he traded opioid scripts for sex and defrauded Medicaid
Trenton, NJ – A Bergen County physician accused of running a high-volume pill mill and trading opioid prescriptions for sexual favors has had his medical …
New Jersey man charged with sexually assaulting minor he met online
Mount Laurel, NJ – A 25-year-old Mount Laurel man has been arrested and charged with multiple offenses for allegedly sexually assaulting an underage girl he …
Murphy to sign major tax credit bill boosting NJ manufacturing and clean energy sector
TRENTON, NJ – Governor Phil Murphy is expected to sign Assembly Bill 5687 into law on Wednesday, launching the “Next New Jersey Manufacturing Program,” a …
New Jersey welcomes 139 new Correctional Police Officers as NJDOC Class 258 graduates
TRENTON, NJ – The New Jersey Department of Corrections (NJDOC) officially welcomed 139 new Correctional Police Officers into its ranks Tuesday as Class 258 graduated …
Swedish ultrarunner to complete 3,000-mile solo run across America in Sayreville at age 77 in New Jersey
SAYREVILLE, NJ – On Wednesday evening, a nearly 3,000-mile odyssey will reach its quiet, historic conclusion when 77-year-old Swedish ultrarunner Björn Suneson finishes his ninth …
CE arrests dozens of criminal aliens in nationwide sweep including convicted murderers and child sex offenders
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced a sweeping series of arrests this week involving criminal aliens across the country, many of …
Stamford police investigating verbal disturbance outside Islamic Center
STAMFORD, CT — Authorities are investigating an incident in front of the Islamic Center on Washington Boulevard involving a male driver who allegedly made derogatory …