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…
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A Washington Post journalist has been arrested and charged with possession of child pornography following a federal investigation that uncovered graphic videos on his work laptop, officials announced Friday.…
ORLANDO, Fla. — A federal grand jury has indicted a 58-year-old Orlando man accused of making violent online threats against the United States Attorney for the District of New Jersey, Alina Habba,…
New Jersey stands at a critical juncture in its energy policy. Governor Phil Murphy and the Democratic leadership have championed an ambitious vision for a clean energy future, aiming for 100% clean…
SECAUCUS, N.J. — A woman was taken into custody early Saturday morning following a multi-hour standoff at the Extended Stay Hotel on Meadowlands Parkway, according to the Secaucus Police Department. Police responded…
MANCHESTER TWP., N.J. — A 44-year-old Manchester man has been charged with attempted murder and multiple weapons offenses after allegedly assaulting his mother at a mobile home community on Friday afternoon, authorities…
NEW YORK, N.Y. — On Saturday, NYPD Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch sharply criticized Heritage of Pride organizers on Saturday for their decision to bar armed, uniformed members of the NYPD’s Gay Officers…
The viral video sweeping social media this week, showing Coney Island Beach buried under heaps of garbage, plastic bottles, and filth, is more than just a fleeting internet sensation—it’s a gut punch…
LONG BEACH TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A decomposed humpback whale washed up early Friday on the 130th Street beach in the Beach Haven Terrace section of Long Beach Island, officials confirmed. The whale,…
ASBURY PARK, N.J. — An 18-year-old female lifeguard at the 3rd Avenue beach in Asbury Park is recovering after being impaled by a runaway beach umbrella stake during her morning shift Wednesday,…
JACKSON, N.J. — Authorities are asking for the public’s help identifying a motorcyclist who sped away from a traffic stop on East Veterans Highway early Saturday morning, putting himself and others at…
NEW YORK, N.Y. — City Councilmember Zohran Mamdani is backing a plan to overhaul New York City’s property tax system by shifting the tax burden from working-class homeowners in the outer boroughs…
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Toms River is launching its summer season with a lineup of free, family-friendly events featuring live music, fireworks, and a classic animated movie—all beginning next week. Toms River…
A Case for Pinelands Purgatory in New Jersey New Jersey, the Garden State, is a land of contrasts—bustling urban centers, serene shorelines, and the sprawling, enigmatic Pine Barrens. Yet, despite its diversity…
NEWARK, N.J. — NJ Transit riders faced delays of up to 20 minutes Friday morning after the agency reported rail congestion stemming from a late Amtrak train entering Penn Station New York.…
CRANBURY, N.J. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture has issued a formal warning to the Cranbury Township Council, urging officials to delay action on a proposed plan to seize and redevelop a…
TRENTON, N.J. — Rep. Mikie Sherrill confirmed in an interview that Governor Phil Murphy will campaign on her behalf as she runs for governor, saying his record on school and pension funding…
TRENTON, N.J. — Governor Phil Murphy has approved changes to New Jersey’s real estate transfer fee, increasing the so-called “mansion tax” on high-value property sales as part of the state’s new budget.…
TRENTON, N.J. — At least seven people were shot in two separate incidents in Trenton’s West Ward on Thursday, with one confirmed fatality, according to the Trenton Police Department. The shootings took…
TRENTON, N.J. — Let’s face it, nobody reads the local newspapers anymore and state law is about to adjust that shift in how society consumes information and news. A bipartisan bill moving…
TRENTON, N.J. — New legislation introduced in Trenton would speed up the process for filling vacancies in New Jersey’s delegation to the U.S. House of Representatives, addressing long-standing concerns over delays caused…
TRENTON, N.J. — A newly proposed bill would create a statewide framework for how municipalities in New Jersey can impose and use impact fees on property developments to fund infrastructure improvements driven…
TRENTON, N.J. — A century-old legal and territorial dispute between New Jersey and Delaware is back in focus after a new bill introduced in the New Jersey Senate aims to formally revisit…
ASBURY PARK, N.J. — A 19-year-old female lifeguard was seriously injured Wednesday morning after being impaled by a beach umbrella pole during a routine setup at the Asbury Park beachfront, according to…
FORKED RIVER, NJ — Ocean County’s latest initiative to create accessible, inclusive playgrounds took a major step forward with the unveiling of a new all-inclusive playground at Eno’s Pond County Park. The…
TRENTON, N.J. — Municipalities that charge for access to public beaches would be required to disclose detailed financial information under a new bill introduced in the New Jersey Legislature. The proposed legislation…