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BRICK TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Brick Township has gained an unfortunate reputation as a hub for animal cruelty along the Jersey Shore, with two major cases highlighting extreme animal hoarding and …

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — This weekend marks the final opportunity for beachgoers to enjoy lifeguard protection at Toms River’s Ortley Beach and Shelter Cove Beach, according to a statement released …

FREEHOLD, N.J. — A fugitive sought in connection with a deadly shooting at the NJ TRANSIT station in Long Branch last week has been arrested in Pennsylvania, authorities said on …

BRICK TOWNSHIP, N.J. — He was once named employee of the month in Brick Township, now he’s facing charges for shaking down local sports teams for cash. The Director of …

PLUMSTED, NJ – The Satanic Temple of New Jersey has taken up roots in this remote part of Ocean County, nestled at the edge of the New Jersey Pine Barrens, …

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Mayor Dan Rodrick has canceled plans for a ten-story apartment complex in downtown Toms River, ending a years-long controversy over the proposed development. The project, to …

TRENTON, N.J. — A report from Assemblyman Paul Kanitra estimates that illegal immigration costs New Jersey residents at least $7.3 billion annually. Kanitra’s office found that approximately 892,000 undocumented immigrants …

BROOKLYN, NY – Two Brooklyn contractors, a father and son, have been indicted for grand larceny for allegedly defrauding more than $1 million from the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) during …

TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin, in partnership with California and Pennsylvania, announced the filing of two amicus briefs defending Title IX protections for LGBTQ+ students. …

BELLEVILLE, NJ – The Belleville Police Department has announced the appointment of two new School Resource Officers (SROs) for the district. Detective Ansuma Marbey has been selected to serve as …

CLAIRTON, Pa. — The Allegheny County Police General Investigations Unit responded to a shooting incident in Clairton on Sunday, September 1, where a man was shot in the leg while …

FARMINGDALE, N.J. — A man’s body was discovered on a conveyor belt at a recycling facility in Farmingdale on Wednesday, according to New Jersey State Police. The body was found …

TRENTON, N.J. — A group of Republican lawmakers has expressed strong opposition to new environmental regulations proposed by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP), warning the measures could …

If you think summer ends with Labor Day at the Jersey Shore, think again. Starting Tuesday, the real summer fun begins—at least for the locals. As the crowds pack up …

LAKEWOOD, NJ – Lakewood has lost a major figure this week with the passing of Rabbi Israel Schenkolewski, a key force in Ocean County politics. Schenkolewski, who passed away at …

MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP, NJ – A man from South Toms River found himself in serious trouble after a high-stakes police chase that began with what looked like a potential kidnapping at …

FREEHOLD, N.J. — The Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office (MCPO) has launched a specialized Domestic Violence Unit, focusing on investigating and prosecuting intimate partner violence, Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago announced Thursday. …

PATERSON, N.J. — The Paterson Police Department has named Detective Brian Culmone as its Officer of the Month for August, recognizing his efforts in recovering a stolen vehicle and assisting …

JACKSON, NJ – The Jackson Township school board, an independent entity from the township’s municipal government, has announced it will be offering after-school late bussing in 2024, but it will …

President Joe Biden is not holding back on his call for stricter gun control, and he’s hitting some serious notes on what he believes the country needs immediately: a nationwide …

FREEHOLD, N.J. — A Manasquan man has been charged in connection with a scheme that allegedly involved using a former business client’s credit card to make unauthorized purchases, netting more …

The pizza wars are heating up! New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy and Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont are sparring on Twitter about which state has the superior slice, but let’s be …

BRICK TOWNSHIP, N.J. – The Township of Brick will host its annual 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony on Wednesday, September 11 at the Angel in Anguish Monument at Windward Beach Park. The …

ELIZABETH, N.J. – A coalition of immigrant rights, labor, and legal aid organizations filed a friend-of-the-court brief on Tuesday, urging the New Jersey Supreme Court to overturn a recent Appellate …

GARFIELD, N.J. – Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of Ashley Elizabeth Ann Flores, 24, of Garfield, on charges including aggravated assault, leaving the scene of an accident …