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…
Bayonne man pleads guilty to fleeing scene of fatal crash
BAYONNE, NJ – On October 25, 2021, James Nichols, age 51, of Bayonne pleaded guilty to one count of second-degree leaving the scene of an accident resulting in the death of John…
Velasco-Salazar pleads guilty to manslaughter in death of Irma Contreras
WEST NEW YORK, NJ – On October 25, 2021, Edwin Orlando Velasco-Salazar, age 24, of West New York, pleaded guilty to one count of first-degree aggravated manslaughter related to the death of…
Four charged for shooting death of 17-year-old, father also shot
BURLINGTON TOWNSHIP, NJ – Burlington County Prosecutor Scott Coffina and Burlington Township Public Safety Director James Sullivan announced that four Willingboro residents have been charged in connection with the fatal shooting of…
Woman found dead on hiking trail died of natural causes, coroner says
Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer and Ocean Township Police Chief Michael Rogalski announced that on October 25, 2021, the Ocean County Medical Examiner’s Office ruled that Megan Campana, 42, of Seaside…
Manchester drug dealers, manufacturers plead guilty, facing up to 8 years in prison
MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP, NJ – Illicit drug manufacturers Jose Quintero-DeJesus, 37, of Brick Township, and Victor Mendoza-Gutierrez, 26, of Manchester, pled guilty to Maintaining a Controlled Dangerous Substance Production Facility before the Honorable…
Phil Murphy denies Project Veritas claim of blanket vaccination after election
LAKEWOOD, NJ – Two days after a paid consultant and senior advisor of Governor Phil Murphy’s staff was caught on a hidden video saying the governor will implement a broader vaccine mandate…
New Jersey AG files brief in opposition of Texas abortion ban
TRENTON – Acting Attorney General Andrew J. Bruck announced today that New Jersey has joined the filing of a new brief with the U.S. Supreme Court that provides further multi-state support…
New Jersey cracking down on fraudulent cryptocurrency investment schemes
NEWARK – Acting Attorney Andrew J. Bruck today announced that the Bureau of Securities has issued five orders to companies touting fraudulent investment opportunities relating to cryptocurrencies, directing them to stop operating…
State investigating suicide during police interaction in Lyndhurst
Lyndhurst, N.J. – The Attorney General’s Office is conducting an investigation of an apparent suicide by firearm that occurred during a police encounter in Lyndhurst, N.J., on Sunday, Oct. 24. One…
11 Members of Salem City Drug Ring Arrested for dealing heroin, crack, cocaine
TRENTON – Acting Attorney General Andrew J. Bruck today announced the arrests of the alleged head, supplier, and other associates in connection with a drug ring that was dealing heroin,…
New Jersey contractor to pay $175k to resolve prevailing wage violations
TRENTON – Acting Attorney General Andrew J. Bruck announced today that a telecommunications contractor will pay $175,000 to resolve allegations that the company defrauded the state while denying its workers the wages…
Bernie Sanders coming to New Jersey to stump for Phil Murphy at Rutgers University
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ – When it comes to politics, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy and U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders are two peas in a pod. They’re like peas and carrots. Sanders is…
Ciattarelli fails to move the needle against Murphy in latest Monmouth University poll
Who is Jack Ciattarelli? Most New Jersey residents, love him or hate him, know very well who Phil Murphy is. Some people, in light of the recent Project Veritas videos released by…
Point Pleasant Mega Millions with Multiplier Ticket Wins $10,000
TRENTON, NJ – There was one third-tier prizewinning ticket sold for the Tuesday, October 26, drawing that matched four of the five white balls and the Gold Mega Ball drawn winning the $10,000 prize. That ticket was…
Fort Lee man charged for sexually assaulting 13-year-old
Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of Yupang Ip, of Fort Lee, New Jersey on sexual assault and child endangerment charges. The arrest was the result of an investigation conducted…
BlueClaws hosting Nightmare Before Christmas at First Energy Park Friday night
LAKEWOOD, NJ – Halloween weekend starts early with the BlueClaws, with the team hosting a Nightmare Before Christmas movie night at the ballpark on Friday, October 29th. The event is presented by RWJBarnabas Health…
Mercer County Man Pleads to Child Sexual Exploitation Charges
PITTSBURGH – A resident of Greenville, Pennsylvania, pleaded guilty in federal court to charges of Distribution and Possession of Material Depicting the Sexual Exploitation of a Minor, Acting United States Attorney Stephen…
Governor Murphy has given undocumented workers $40 million and wants to give even more after he’s reelected, report
She’s back. An advisor for Governor Phil Murphy, paid $60,000 by his campaign had more revealing claims against the governor in another video dropped today by Project Veritas. On Monday, Wendy Martinez…
Jackson trailer park Halloween or KKK ghost? You decide
There’s another internet mystery to solve. Forget whether or not the dress is blue or gold. Don’t worry if they’re saying Laurel or Yanny. Is it a ghost or is it a…
$33,000 raised for seniors at SCAN luncheon
Eatontown, NJ – The Senior Citizens Activities Network (SCAN) raised more than $33,000 at its Annual Leaders of Distinction Luncheon. The Annual Luncheon, SCAN’s signature fundraising event, was held on October 19th…