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…
Manchester Congregation Seeking to Convert Home into Ritual Bath House at Zoning Board
Manchester, NJ – Manchester is changing, and with those changes, new services are needed for residents relocating to the neighborhood. A congregation’s proposal to convert a single-family home at 1209 Ninth Avenue…
Extortionist Chuck: Trump Says Schumer, Democrats Resorting to Extortion to Approve Appointments
Washington, D.C. – President Donald Trump lashed out Wednesday morning at Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, accusing him of demanding $2 billion in what he called “extortion” to approve hundreds of long-delayed…
Paterson councilman running for mayor charged with pulling false fire alarm after Dominican Day Parade
Paterson, NJ – A sitting Paterson councilman and current mayoral candidate has been arrested and charged with triggering a false fire alarm inside city hall nearly a year ago, an act that…
Passaic mother charged after autistic son found dead in apparent failed murder-suicide attempt
Paterson, NJ – A 48-year-old woman from Passaic has been charged with endangering the welfare of a child after her 6-year-old autistic son was found dead inside their home following what authorities…
Trump threatens to ‘federalize’ D.C. over youth violence and crime surge
Washington, D.C. – President Donald Trump posted a fiery message on social media Wednesday, blasting the state of public safety in Washington, D.C., and threatening to exert federal power over the city…
NJ state senator slams ‘sanctuary’ policies after illegal alien kills mother and child in Lakewood DWI crash
Lakewood, NJ – A New Jersey state senator is calling for an end to the state’s sanctuary policies after a devastating DWI crash allegedly caused by an undocumented immigrant with a history…
Woman stabbed and beaten with pipe in Newark shop fight as cops search for ‘Shakira’
Newark, NJ – A woman was stabbed in the hand and struck with a pipe during a violent fight inside a downtown Newark business last Tuesday, and police are now asking for…
Senators Booker and Kim Slam Stock Trading Millionaire Politicians Like Mikie Sherrill, Call for Ban on Insider Trading in D.C.
Trenton, NJ – Senator Andy Kim publicly endorsed Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill for New Jersey governor, but this week, he posted a pointed criticism of elected officials who personally profit from stock trading…
Crash and vehicle fire snarl NJ morning commute with major delays across highways
Newark, NJ – New Jersey commuters faced a rough start Tuesday morning as crashes, a vehicle fire, and heavy congestion created delays across several key roadways during peak travel hours. A crash…
Brick Township woman pleads guilty to knife-point robbery and store burglary in Berkeley
Berkeley Township, NJ – The incident was reported during the early morning hours last October when a woman first smashed her way into one store, then robbed another at knifepoint just minutes…
Mikie Sherrill Wants You to Believe She’s Not Phil Murphy, But Here’s Why She Is
EDITORIAL – New Jersey Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill is campaigning to be New Jersey’s next governor, pitching herself as a pragmatic alternative to Gov. Phil Murphy. She emphasizes affordability and fresh ideas, but…
A New Jersey prison officer smuggled everything from cash to cold cuts into an inmate’s cell for a price
Trenton, NJ – A former senior corrections officer at Northern State Prison has pleaded guilty to smuggling items for an inmate in exchange for monthly cash payments in a scheme that lasted…
New Jersey’s Latest Push for 100% Clean Energy is Costly Mistake, Lawmakers Say
TRENTON, NJ — Republican Senate Leader Anthony Bucco blasted Democratic lawmakers Tuesday following a report that Governor Phil Murphy and legislative allies are planning a post-election push to mandate 100% renewable energy…
I challenge you: New Jersey lawmaker calls out Attorney General’s Immigrant Trust Directive after Illegal Alien Kills Mom and Daughter in DWI Crash
Point Pleasant Beach, NJ — A deadly crash involving a repeat offender living in the country illegally has ignited fierce political backlash, with Assemblyman Paul Kanitra publicly challenging Attorney General Matt Platkin…
New Jersey Democrats Running Another Far-Left Out-of-State Progressive for Governor and It Might Just Work a Third Time
Trenton, NJ — As she campaigns for the governor’s mansion, Mikie Sherrill is facing growing attention—not just for her policies, but for where she’s from. Born in Virginia, Sherrill’s non-native status has…
It’s a mess out there today as bridge backups and crashes snarl New Jersey’s morning commute
Newark, NJ — It was a rough start for thousands of New Jersey drivers Tuesday morning as crashes, police activity, and volume-packed highways jammed up major routes heading into New York City.…
From hospital windows to ocean waves, a once-injured seal is swimming free again as costs mount at New Jersey’s only marine mammal rescue center
Brigantine, NJ — After four months of recovery for a serious flipper injury, a rehabilitated seal finally returned to the open ocean this week as the Marine Mammal Stranding Center in Brigantine…
Whale that struck boat in Barnegat Inlet before washing up dead near channel was in poor condition prior to impact
BARNEGAT BAY, NJ — It happened on Saturday when a mike whale slammed into a boat in the Barnegat Inlet, throwing one person overboard and nearly capsizing before the whale washed up…
New Jersey is ready for mild week with mix of clouds and sun after scorching humid summer
TRENTON, NJ — New Jersey residents can expect a relatively calm and mild weather pattern throughout the week, with temperatures hovering in the low to mid-80s and a blend of cloud cover…
Top New Jersey state corrections official who sold job security for cash sentenced to prison
TRENTON, NJ – A former high-ranking official in the New Jersey Department of Corrections was sentenced Thursday to 46 months in federal prison for extorting an employee in exchange for helping secure…
Two Booked into Ocean County Jail on Violent Crimes Charges
Two Ocean County men found themselves behind bars on Monday, August 4, after being booked on separate charges stemming from violent incidents. Luis Alfredo Reyes Dubon, 25, was taken into custody and…
Ocean County dealer faces prison after admitting to fentanyl fatality
A 32-year-old Ocean Township man has pleaded guilty to manslaughter in connection with a fatal drug overdose that occurred in Berkeley Township in late 2023, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer announced…
Senators demand emergency session over looming 37 percent health benefit hike for NJ public workers
New Jersey Senate Republicans are demanding an emergency legislative session to address a proposed 37% spike in public employee health premiums, warning of widespread consequences for taxpayers, municipalities, and school budgets if…
Watch: Rush hour chaos as fire erupts under PATH train at Newport Station
A fire under a PATH train during the height of Monday morning’s commute sent smoke billowing through cars, forced an evacuation, and suspended service on several key lines, according to the Port…
WWII hero Bud Lomell to be honored as Toms River VA clinic gets new name
The U.S. Senate has passed legislation to rename the Toms River Veterans Affairs outpatient clinic in honor of one of the most decorated and pivotal figures of World War II, Second Lieutenant…
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