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…
Passaic County Man Arrested for Attempt to Firebomb Synagogue
NEWARK, N.J. – A Passaic County, New Jersey, man was arrested today for attempting to firebomb an Essex County, New Jersey, synagogue, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced. Nicholas Malindretos, 26, of…
Police respond after student lets unknown subject into Burlington City High School
BURLINGTON CITY, NJ – Police in Burlington City have determined that an unknown trespasser who entered Burlington City High School unlawfully on Wednesday was let in by a student at the school.…
$4 million lottery ticket sold in North Jersey
NORTH ARLINGTON, NJ – If you bought your MegaMillions ticket at Metro Liquors in North Arlington, you might want to double-check your tickets. One ticket worth $4,000,000 was sold in the $31…
Durr Calls for Pause in Surveying for Wind Farms as More Dead Whales Wash Ashore
Sen. Ed Durr joined a growing chorus of state and federal lawmakers in calling for a pause in wind farm development activities as more dead whales continue to wash ashore.…
VIDEO: Bramnick Bill Would Protect More Victims from Stalkers and Harassment
Many people who are being stalked or repeatedly harassed can't get restraining orders under current New Jersey law. Sen. Jon Bramnick is sponsoring a bill that would make it easier for more…
15-year-old Lindenwold girl last seen leaving boyfriend’s apartment, police
LINDENWOLD, NJ – Police in Lindenwold are searching for a 15-year-old girl who left her boyfriend’s apartment on Tuesday and has not been see since. Now, the Lindenwold Police Department is asking…
Federal judge says New Jersey cannot sue gun manufacturers in latest defeat for Governor
by Bronson Winslow (with edits) TRENTON, NJ – Governor Phil Murphy has been dealt yet another blow in his quest to restrict gun ownership and hold gun manufacturers accountable for crimes committed…
We don’t know: Senator says state should pause ocean wind farm until it knows for sure what is killing the whales
TRENTON, NJ – In just over a year, South Jersey resident Ed Durr has gone from truck driver to a watchful eye in the Democrat-controlled New Jersey legislature. Today, Durr cautioned Governor…
Toms River Police Department to host neighborhood watch meeting
TOMS RIVER, NJ – The Toms River Police Department is hosting a neighborhood watch meeting at police headquarters on Oak Avenue Thursday night. “Learn what’s going on in your neighborhood and around…
Carjackers nearly hit transit bus after throwing woman from hood of car
CLIFTON, NJ – A woman was injured while trying to stave off a carjacker who had just gotten in her car. According to police, at around 4:45 pm, officers were called to…
Crumbl Cookies is opening first Ocean County bakery, here’s where
If you live in Ocean County, you might not be familiar with Crumbl Cookies, a chain brand of designer cookies. You might be familiar with Uncle Doods Donuts in Toms River. Essentially,…
13-year-old reported missing in Newark, police asking for help locating him
NEWARK, NJ – Newark police are asking the public for assistance in finding a 13-year-old boy who has been missing since last week. Newark Public Safety Director Fritz Fragé requests the public’s…
New York Man Admits Distributing Fentanyl in New Jersey
NEWARK, N.J. – A New York man today admitted distribution and possession with the intent to distribute fentanyl, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced. Jose Migel Cleto, 64, of Manhattan, New York,…
Four New Jersey Men Charged with Roles in ‘Ghost Gun’ Trafficking Network
NEWARK, N.J. – Four members of a gun manufacturing and trafficking network in Passaic and Hudson counties have been charged with weapons offenses related to the fabrication and sale of personally made…
New Jersey Man Sentenced For Assaulting Officers And Other Charges
Defendant Confronted Officers Outside Capitol Building WASHINGTON – A New Jersey man was sentenced today for assaulting law enforcement officers and other charges for his actions…
Murphy’s response to whale deaths, toxic superfund site deal could hurt his presidential aspirations
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy touts himself as the poster boy of choice for progressive Democrats as he continues to position himself to run for President of the United States eventually, but…
Jersey Shore mayors call for halt of massive off-shore wind farm amid uptick in whale deaths
Governor Phil Murphy continues to tell residents and officials at the Jersey Shore that there’s ‘no there, there’, but a growing number of political figures and even some environmentalists are calling to…
Governor Murphy’s new gun control laws ‘falling like dominoes’ says state senator
New Jersey State Senator Michael Testa today commented on another Supreme Court ruling in favor of gun rights activists in New Jersey. It is the second time the high court has ruled…
Judge revokes pre-trial release of Brick women in alleged mass animal cruelty case after visit to shelter
TOMS RIVER, NJ – The Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office filed a motion to revoke the pre-trial release of Aimee Lonczak, 49, and Michele Nycz, 58 after the couple embroiled in a mass…
Standoff between barricaded man and SWAT team ends peacefully in Bernards Township
BERNARDS TOWNSHIP, NJ – A tense situation in Bernards Township ended Monday morning peacefully. According to Bernards Township Chief of Police, Jon Burger, officers successfully maneuvered to a peaceful resolution of an…