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…
Holzapfel, McGuckin & Catalano Introduce Bill to Implement Comprehensive Ban of TikTok on All State Devices
Sen. Jim Holzapfel and Asm. Greg McGuckin and John Catalano introduced legislation to implement a comprehensive ban TikTok on all State government devices. A recent directive from the Murphy administration only applies…
O’Scanlon: Our Kids are Buying and Ingesting Unregulated Delta 8 THC Products Laced with Potentially Harmful Chemicals. It’s Time Someone Gave a Damn
Sen. Declan O’Scanlon introduced legislation today to create a regulatory framework to address the growing problem of psychoactive hemp derived products being sold in New Jersey.…
Committee Clears Singer Bill that Would Allow Online Training for Zoning Board Members
Members of planning boards and zoning boards of adjustment may soon be able to complete their required training online thanks to a bill sponsored by Sen. Robert Singer and approved by the…
Schepisi Bill that Would Increase the Safety of Drinking Water Advanced by Committee
The Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee approved legislation today sponsored by Sen. Holly Schepisi that would help municipally-owned water companies comply with new DEP regulations.…
Bucco Legislation Honoring New Jersey Military Veteran “Warren E. Wilhide Sr.” Approved by Committee
Legislation sponsored by Sen. Anthony Bucco designating a portion of Interstate Highway 287 after Warren E. Wilhide Sr. was approved by the Senate Transportation Committee.…
Senator Polistina Calls for Suspension of All Offshore Wind Development Activity Following Multiple Whale Deaths
After six dead whales washed up on area beaches, Sen. Vince Polistina urged Gov. Phil Murphy to order a suspension of all offshore wind development activities so that a full and proper…
Million dollar lottery ticket sold in Ocean County
BRICK TOWNSHIP, NJ – One lucky player in Tuesday’s Mega Millions lottery drawing won $1,000,000 after matching 5 white balls, the second tier prize in the now $1.35 billion interstate lottery game.…
Jersey City attorney charged for bilking clients out of $2,000,000
JERSEY CITY, NJ – A New Jersey attorney is alleged to have defrauded a family out of approximately $2,000,000 when he was retained to repatriate money the family had saved in an…
New Jersey based Barter Saves continues growth with the acquisition of Florida barter group
BarterSaves, New Jersey’s largest independently-owned Barter Exchange has gotten even bigger. On January 9, the company acquired BarterFirst International based out of Florida, serving businesses in Orlando and the surrounding area for…
New Jersey shipping company admits employee overbilled U.S. government for military freight
A New Jersey shipping company based out of Edison, New Jersey has agreed to pay $1.89 million to settle allegations that it overbilled the United States for freight services that were never…
Phil Murphy to sign law that will make getting birth control easier for New Jersey women
TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy will be signing into law a bill that will provide greater ease and access to birth control for women in the Garden State. On…
Don’t believe the hype: Toms River worked with think tank on Ciba Geigy development plan
TOMS RIVER, NJ – In 2005, a North Jersey think tank worked together with officials from Toms River Township and the Toms River Business Improvement District to hash out future plans to…
Toms River invites residents to speak about controversial Ciba Geigy development plan
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Toms River Mayor Maurice Hill is inviting residents to put their opinions on the public record as the state of New Jersey announced a plan that would allow…
Jackson school district announces deadline to opt out of 8th grade sex curriculum studies
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – The Jackson Township School District is allowing families to opt out of the controversial state mandate sex education course that has been reported in news reports over the…
DEA agents operating in Fort Lee shoot suspect
FORT LEE, NJ – DEA agents operating a case in Bergen County were involved in a shooting incident that sent one suspect to the hospital in stable condition on Tuesday. According to…
Megamillions jackpot increases to $1.35 billion
Who wants to be a billionaire? The chances are slim, but the next jackpot for the Megamillions lottery is now worth $1.35 billion before taxes. The winning numbers in the Jan. 10…
Jersey Cash 5 jackpot split between three North Jersey winners
Three winning tickets were sold in the Jersey Cash 5 lottery drawing, each worth $65,568 before taxes. Three winners, all from North Jersey matched all of the numbers and split the $196,704…
Winning Cash 4 Life lottery ticket sold in Passaic County
HEWITT, NJ – A lottery ticket that will pay out $1,000 per week for the lifetime of the lucky winner was sold in Passaic County ahead of Monday’s CASH 4 LIFE drawing.…
EPA Ok with 250-acre city at Ciba Geigy Superfund site, here’s how you can stop it
TOMS RIVER, NJ – At last week’s township council meeting, Toms River Mayor Maurice Hill announced a plan to build residential, industrial and commercial developments at the Toms River Ciba-Giegy Superfund Site.…
New Jersey High School basketball coach entered girls’ locker room, sent inappropriate texts
WEST NEW YORK, NJ – A high school basketball coach at Memorial High School in West New York is facing multiple charges after he entered the girls’ locker room and sent multiple…