New Jersey wants to electrify all public buses by 2035 with $82 million yearly subsidy that you will pay for whether you take the bus or not
TRENTON, NJ — New Jersey lawmakers are advancing a sweeping plan that would require all motorbuses purchased for public transportation in the state to be electric-powered by 2035 — backed by $82…
Once Sleepy Cross Street to Become Five Lane Highway Connecting Toms River to Lakewood
LAKEWOOD, N.J. — A once sleepy farm road that has seen explosive development and massive amounts of traffic over the past decade has been approved to be expanded to become a major…
Dems Block New Jersey Voter ID Bill in Trenton
TRENTON, N.J. — A Republican-backed bill requiring voters to present photo identification before casting ballots was blocked Monday in the Democrat-controlled New Jersey Assembly, sending the measure back to committee without a…
Jackson Township Council to introduce stricter landlord registry ordinance
JACKSON, N.J. — Jackson Township Council President Jennifer Kuhn announced plans for an updated landlord registration ordinance aimed at cracking down on illegal rentals and improving enforcement across the township. Speaking during…
Phil Murphy Says GOP Spending Bill is ‘Betrayal of the American People’
Murphy slams GOP spending bill, urges NJ Republicans to oppose it TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy sharply criticized a Republican-backed federal spending bill Wednesday, warning that it would jeopardize…
New Jersey’s No Affordable Housing Plan Doesn’t Care About Your Town’s Problems
Trenton, NJ – New Jersey’s ambitious plan to address its affordable housing crisis has ignited fierce debate, as a new mandate requires the construction of over 80,000 housing units within the next…
They’re Here: Mexican Drug Cartel Member Arrested in Lakewood Township
LAKEWOOD, N.J. — Federal immigration authorities arrested a Mexican national with ties to the Cartel del Noreste on Sunday in Ocean County, officials said. ICE is officially operating in Ocean County. Jose…
Northern Ocean County shelter makes urgent plea for dog rescues and fosters
OCEAN COUNTY, N.J. — The Friends of Northern Ocean County Animal Facility are pleading for help from 501(c)(3) rescues and dedicated fosters to give five adoptable dogs a second chance. Among the…
Cops: Toms River Man Brought Gun to Fatal Fight
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A 30-year-old Toms River man has been charged with multiple weapons offenses stemming from a violent altercation that left one man dead and another injured on May 9,…
Rainy start won’t dampen Jersey Shore’s sunny July 4th weekend forecast
SEASIDE HEIGHTS, N.J. — Don’t let midweek showers fool you — weather conditions are shaping up to be ideal along the Jersey Shore for Fourth of July weekend. While there’s a slight…
Stormy Night Brings $446K Lottery Luck to Neptune Shopper
NEPTUNE, N.J. — Another big Lottery prize has landed at the ShopRite complex on Route 66, where a player braved stormy weather Tuesday to score the $446,593 Jersey Cash 5 jackpot, officials…
Alina Habba’s New Drug Strikeforce Arrests New Jersey Man for Dealing Deadly Fentanyl Dose
NEWARK, N.J. — A Somerset County man has been indicted for distributing fentanyl and heroin that led to the death of a victim in Plainfield, federal prosecutors announced Tuesday. Thomas Kane Miller,…
Ocean County Social Services Continues to be Vacant Taxpayer Funded $63 Million Money Pit
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A long-promised Ocean County Social Services complex remains unfinished nearly three years after its scheduled completion date, as the Ocean County Commissioners move to extend a shared services…
Playful Pup Kenny Stuck in Shelter Awaits Lifeline
OCEAN COUNTY, N.J. — The Friends of Northern Ocean County Animal Facility is searching for a 501(c)(3) rescue group to help rehome Kenny, an energetic 18-month-old black Labrador retriever currently at the…
Ocean County to vote today on $16M in capital pet projects with no funds for homelessness response they created
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — The Ocean County Board of Commissioners is set to vote today on over $16 million in capital improvement ordinances, funding a range of infrastructure projects across the county.…
Brick Man Pleads Guilty to Illegal Gun, Still Facing Domestic Violence Related Charges
BRICK TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A 42-year-old Brick Township man has pleaded guilty to unlawful possession of a handgun in connection with a February 2024 search that uncovered a stolen firearm and ammunition,…
Multi-bus crash shuts down New York Port Authority terminal, NJ Transit buses diverted
NEW YORK, N.Y. — A multi-bus accident forced the closure of the New York Port Authority Bus Terminal on Tuesday morning, causing major disruptions across regional transit routes. According to NJ TRANSIT,…
New Toms River Law Helps Military Veterans Become Cops
TOMS RIVER, NJ – A new ordinance introduced by Mayor Rodrick and approved by the Toms River Township Council has made it easier for America’s military veterans to pursue a career in…
Flash flood warning remains in effect for parts of Monmouth and Ocean counties
LAKEWOOD, N.J. — A flash flood warning remains in effect until 9 p.m. Tuesday for southeastern Monmouth and northeastern Ocean counties as thunderstorms continue to bring heavy rain and dangerous flooding conditions…
New Jersey’s Bubbakoo’s Burritos acquired by private equity firm
WALL TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Bubbakoo’s Burritos, the fast-casual Mexican-fusion chain founded in New Jersey, has been acquired by Thompson Street Capital Partners, a private equity firm based in St. Louis, the companies…
More Pets Go Missing on Fourth of July Than Any Other Day in New Jersey
TRENTON, N.J. — Animal welfare groups across New Jersey are urging pet owners to take precautions as the Fourth of July approaches, warning that more pets go missing on Independence Day than…