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…
DUI driver from Teaneck stopped by police had illegally owned gun in vehicle
MANSFIELD TOWNSHIP – The New Jersey State Police have arrested Kevin A. Simmons, 49, of Teaneck N.J. after a traffic stop led to a DWI arrest and the recovery of weapons and…
Toms River’s Joe Joe’s Italian Hot Dogs is Gone, but Not Forgotten as New Restaurant Pays Homage to the Past
TOMS RIVER – When Joe Joe’s Italian Hot Dogs decided to shut its doors forever, it was like a stake through the heart for many in Toms River who grew fond of…
Murphy administration once again denies top performing charter schools as public school exodus continues in New Jersey
Trenton, NJ – New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy’s administration once again denied charter school expansion in New Jersey for some of the state’s top-performing charter schools. The move comes as more public…
Jackson Police officers receive promotions
by Captain Steve Laskiewicz, JPD JACKSON TOWNSHIP – On Tuesday, February 8th, Chief of Police Matthew Kunz, along with other officers, friends and family attended the Township Council meeting to support several…
Testa: Latest move proves Murphy’s pandemic response guided by political polling, not science
From the desk of Senator Mike Testa Senator Michael Testa said a new story by the New York Times confirmed that Governor Murphy’s decision to lift mask mandates was guided by political…
Mayor Mo Hill meets with Greenbriar senior community residents after crippling property tax hike sweeps Toms River, hitting town’s elderly fix-income population
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Toms River Mayor Maurice “Mo” Hill is doing a damage control tour after a recent property tax reassessment drove taxes up for many senior citizens on fixed budgets…
Webber, DiMaio Urge Trenton Democrats to Include Property Tax Relief in energy tax bill
From the Desk of NJ Assemblyman Jay Webber and John DiMaio TRENTON, N.J. – Assemblymen Jay Webber and John DiMaio are pushing to advance their bill directing energy tax receipts back to municipalities…
Mega Millions Jackpot Increases to $42 Million
TRENTON, NJ – The Mega Millions drawing on Tuesday, February 8, produced 14 players that matched four of the five white balls drawn making each ticket worth $500. Three of those tickets were purchased with the Megaplier…
Jersey Cash 5 Ticket Wins $141K Jackpot in Middlesex County
TRENTON, NJ – One lucky ticket matched all five numbers drawn winning the $141,517 Jersey Cash 5 jackpot from the Tuesday, February 8, drawing. The winning numbers were: 08, 14, 35, 37, and 45 and the XTRA number was: 02. The retailer will receive…
Newark says goodbye to fallen officer Waldemar Arocho, 42
From the desk of the Newark Public Safety Department NEWARK – Newark Mayor Ras J. Baraka and Public Safety Director Brian A. O’Hara regretfully announced the passing of Newark Police Officer Waldemar…
Dancer calls for new navy sub, USS New Jersey to be commissioned next to Battleship New Jersey
TRENTON, N.J. – Assemblyman Ron Dancer is calling for the latest U.S.S. New Jersey to be commissioned in the Garden State. The Assembly Military and Veterans’ Affairs Committee on Monday released Dancer’s resolution…
Long Branch elementary school teacher indicted on 8 counts of sexual assault against students
FREEHOLD – A Monmouth County Grand Jury has returned an eight-count indictment against a former Long Branch elementary-school teacher for allegedly sexually assaulting several of his former students, Acting Monmouth County Prosecutor Lori Linskey…
Sicklerville man charged for weekend shooting at Rack’s Pub and Grill
MONROE – On Saturday, February 5, 2022, patrol units were dispatched to Rack’s Pub and Grill for a subject outside armed with a gun. Units arrived to hear the sounds of gunshots…
Jersey Shore man charged for sexting elementary school student, offering money for sex
FREEHOLD – A Monmouth County Grand Jury has returned a five count indictment against a Bradley Beach man for attempting to pay an elementary school girl for sexual intercourse, Acting Monmouth County Prosecutor Lori…
Hey Monroe Township, do you recognize this car wanted for a hit and run
MONROE TOWNSHIP – The Monroe Township Police Department is seeking assistance from the public in helping to identify the vehicle and/or its owner as seen in the photos attached. This event involved…
Bordentown announces Straight to Treatment partnership with police department
BORDENTOWN – Burlington County Prosecutor Scott Coffina and Bordentown Township Police Chief Brian Pesce announced that the drug treatment program that allows people to walk off the street and into a police…
Pemberton adds three new police officers
PEMBERTON – The Pemberton Police Department says welcome to their three newest rookies. “The Pemberton Township Police Department would like to welcome three new officers to the ranks. Police Officer Joe Peters…
Amid Soaring Crime Rate, NYC Mayor Urges Residents To Eat Plant-Based Diet, Compares Cheese To Heroin
New York City Mayor Eric Adams is on a mission to push a plant-based diet on New Yorkers, he said at a Monday press conference. “Food is like a drug. You take…
Jack Ciattarelli fears Murphy’s passing the buck on school mask mandate will turn school board meetings into battlegrounds
TRENTON, NJ – During the COVID-19 pandemic, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy has insisted, “the buck stops here”. Murphy has unilaterally made every decision regarding public health for New Jersey residents since…
Phil Murphy should let state health emergency order die next week, Bucco
From the Desk of Senator Anthony M. Bucco Senator Anthony M. Bucco said Governor Phil Murphy should let the current Public Health Emergency expire this week and give back emergency powers and…