Remembering New Jersey’s Underground Rock Mecca, City Gardens
In the annals of American music and cultural history, City Gardens in Trenton, New Jersey, holds a unique and enduring place. From its humble beginnings as a simple club in the late…
Testa: Murphy’s School Aid Cuts Will Be Devastating for Schools, Students & Property Taxpayers
Sen. Michael Testa said state school aid cuts announced today by the Murphy administration will be devastating for schools, students, and property taxpayers in the 1st Legislative District.…
Corrado Bill Increasing Funding for Code Blue Shelters Advances
Sen. Corrado's bill that provides additional funding for qualified Code Blue Shelters was approved by the Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee.…
Holzapfel, McGuckin & Catalano Blast Huge Cuts by Gov. Murphy to Brick, Toms River & Seaside Heights Schools
Sen. Jim Holzapfel, Asm. Greg McGuckin, and Asm. John Catalano blasted huge cuts to several school districts in the 10th Legislative District that were just announced as part of Gov. Phil Murphy's…
Bucco: How Many More Dead Whales Need to Wash Ashore Before Gov. Murphy Does Something?
After another whale washed ashore on a New Jersey beach this morning, Sen. Anthony M. Bucco asked how many more dead whales will it take for Gov. Phil Murphy to do something.…
Oroho, Testa & Steinhardt Slam Murphy’s Budget Cuts to Rural Municipal Aid
Senate Republicans said millions of dollars in budget cuts to Open Space PILOT Aid in Gov. Phil Murphy's FY 2024 state budget proposal will drive property tax increases in more than 100…
Bucco Bill to Further Streamline Electronic Construction Permits & Inspections Advances
Sen. Bucco's bill that further streamlines the electronic system for permits and inspections was approved by the Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee.…
Committee Advances Connors-Rumpf-Gove Veterans’ Housing Legislation
The Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee advanced legislation sponsored by Connors, Rumpf & Gove that would permit a portion of municipal development trust funds to be spent on housing affordability assistance…
Mayor Hill visits Elementary school to read to students in support of Read Across America
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Mo Hill will come with a book and chill. He will, Hill will. Toms River Mayor Maurice “Mo” Hill visited the students at East Dover Elementary School and…
How many more dead whales does Phil Murphy need to see? Senator questions governor
TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey State Senator Anthony Bucco today asked his fellow state legislators how many more dead whales have to wash up at the Jersey Shore before Governor Phil Murphy…
$50K Powerball Winning Ticket Purchased In Hudson County
TRENTON, NJ – A lucky Powerball player won $50,000 in the March 1st drawing. The ticket matched four of the five white balls and the Double Play ball. The ticket was bought…
Shore Conference freshman leading Virginia Tech softball in batting
POINT PLEASANT, NJ – Teagan Thrunk, a Point Pleasant Boro High School graduate, is tearing up the ACC in her first two weeks of the season at Virginia Tech. Thrunk is leading…
Toms River joins chorus of towns calling for a halt to offshore wind project amid a rise in whale deaths
TOMS RIVER, NJ – New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy has repeatedly stuck to his guns, saying the increase in whale deaths at the Jersey Shore is not related to a massive wind…
Island Heights joins Toms River in shared garbage service agreement
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Residents of the small borough of Island Heights will soon look to Toms River for their garbage pickup and recycling services. This comes as the two towns signed…
All Students Matter: McGuckin calls on Murphy to fairly fund Ocean County school districts
TOMS RIVER, NJ – If you live in Ocean County, chances are you already know you are paying more money in school taxes than your district actually receives. That’s because most districts…
New slides and attractions unveiled at New Jersey’s largest waterpark
JACKSON, N.J. ─ Six Flags Great Adventure in Jackson Township is once again expanding. This time, the updates are at the Hurricane Harbor waterpark. The waterpark which was born years ago in…
New Jersey school unveils book vending machine
by Patricia Laird TABERNACLE, NJ – A vending machine filled with healthy treats that feed the mind may sound like a dream for parents, but Inchy’s Bookworm Vending Machine has arrived at…
Whale washed up dead near Rockaway Beach
ROCKAWAY BEACH, NY – A dead humpback whale has washed up along a jetty at the tip of Breezy Point. The latest whale beaching was previously suspected to be the whale identified…
Seaside Park whale likely not one spotted by U.S. Coast Guard earlier this week
SEASIDE PARK, NJ – A deceased whale found floating off the coast of the Jersey Shore on Wednesday is not believed to be the same whale discovered by the U.S. Coast Guard…
Shore lawmakers eye Murphy’s massive budget surplus for taxpayers, schools, economy
New Jersey lawmakers representing Monmouth and Ocean counties called on Governor Murphy to reinvest the state's budget surplus in response to the Governor's recent budget address.…
O’Scanlon: Murphy Should Explain Cuts in Municipal Aid & Delays in Assistance for Rising Health Care Costs that Will Drive Property Tax Increases
Sen. Declan O'Scanlon said Gov. Phil Murphy should explain cuts to municipal aid that appear in his budget proposal for next year, which will drive large property tax increases when paired with…