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…
Jersey Cash 5 Tickets Sold in Passaic and Monmouth County Each Win $246K
TRENTON, NJ – Two Jersey Cash 5 tickets won the $493,936 jackpot in yesterday’s drawing. The tickets were each worth $246,968. The winning numbers in the drawing were 05, 14, 19, 30,…
Monmouth And Passaic County Powerball Tickets Each Win $50K
TRENTON, NJ – During Wednesday’s drawing, two New Jersey Lottery tickets matched four of the five white balls as well as the Power Ball to win the $50,000 second-tier prize. The tickets…
In death, 24-year-old Jackson woman saved many lives as an organ donor
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – Stephanie Smith, a Jackson Township resident, was young and had her whole life ahead of her, but she passed away prematurely at the age of 24 last April.…
Committee Advances Singer Bill that Would Exempt Certain Customers from Early Termination Fees
Individuals preparing to enter long-term care facilities may no longer have to pay a termination fee for their cable, phone, or internet services thanks to legislation sponsored by Sen. Robert Singer and…
Bramnick Bill Forcing Telemarketers to Identify Themselves within 30 Seconds Advances
Sen. Jon Bramnick’s bill requiring telemarketers to identify themselves and what they’re selling within the first 30 seconds of a call has passed the Senate Commerce Committee.…
Testa Calls Purchase of SUVs with Pandemic Funds to Chauffeur Democrat Leaders Disturbing
Sen. Michael Testa said it’s disturbing that Gov. Murphy and Democrat leaders chose to spend more than $500,000 of pandemic relief funds to buy new SUVs for the State Police to chauffeur…
Female Monmouth jail guard provided inmate with cell phone during romantic relationship
FREEHOLD, NJ – A female jail guard at the Monmouth County Correctional Institution has been charged for providing an inmate she was romantically involved in a cell phone. That phone was provided…
Two Individuals Admit Participating In Health Care Fraud And Kickback Schemes
NEWARK, N.J. – An Indiana man and an Arizona man yesterday admitted their roles in a health care fraud conspiracy in which they received payment for doctors’ orders for durable medical equipment…
Former Hillsborough Township School District Official Admits To Paying Kickbacks For Illegal Overtime Payments
Trenton, N.J. – A Somerset County, New Jersey man yesterday admitted to paying kickbacks in return for fraudulent overtime payments that he received in connection with his former role as the Director…
New Jersey Governor Spent More Than Half A Million Bucks On Motorcade SUVs Using COVID-19 Funds
Lorenzo Prieto on January 26, 2023 According to Politico, New Jersey’s governor approved the expenditure of more than half a million dollars from federal COVID-19 relief funds for the purchase of eight…
County officials to pay $7.5 million local costs to pay for latest beach erosion replenishment
TOMS RIVER – It will cost the Jersey Shore $60 million for another round of beach replenishment after a series of coastal storms eroded large portions of the Army Corps of Engineers…
Christie gets a big fat zero in national 2024 presidential poll
Former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie is hoping to get a second chance to become the next President of the United States, but he seems to be the only one who thinks…
Toms River councilman threatened after termination of politically connected township worker
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Nepotism, and patronage jobs are nothing new in Toms River. For years, elected officials have openly admitted that many jobs in town hall are given to people who…
Howell drunk driver charged for crash that killed young woman in Marlboro
HOWELL, NJ – Walter Decanio, 59, of Howell Township is charged with first-degree aggravated manslaughter and driving under the influence of alcohol in connection with a February 2022 fatal crash that killed…
Jackson planning board gets shakeup after years of lawsuits
JACKSON, NJ – After years of lawsuits against the Jackson Township Planning Board and the township over allegations of denying projects based on bias, the planning board has some new faces. Gone…
Ocean County to pay $8.5 million to preserve Bretonwood property from development
BRICK TOWNSHIP, NJ – Ocean County officials have announced their intent to purchase a 32 acre parcel of land in Brick Township’s Breton Woods section to preserve for open space. County officials…
Amid investigation into Ocean City Beach Patrol former worker arrested
OCEAN CITY, NJ – Detectives with the Cape May County Prosecutor’s Office have announced the arrest of 41-year-old Jonathan C. Howell in connection with the sexual assault that took place on June…
Testa/O’Scanlon: You Know Murphy’s Mismanagement of SHBP Rate Hikes Is Bad When Dysfunctional Trenton Looks Smart for Jumping Ship
Sen. Michael Testa and Sen. Declan O’Scanlon said a decision by the City of Trenton to leave the State Health Benefits Plan for a private insurer to avoid a 23% increase could…
Man shot multiple times in Linden
LINDEN, NJ – Police in Linden are investigating a shooting that took place Wednesday afternoon. At around 3:35 pm, officers arrived at the 900 block of Seymour Avenue after receiving reports of…
Drunk driver blamed for five-car crash in Secaucus
SECAUCUS, NJ – This week, police charged a man with causing a five-vehicle crash in Secaucus on Veterans Day. Cyrus Crayton, 26, of Bogota, has been charged with driving while intoxicated, assault…