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…
Pemberton man sentenced to 4 years after fleeing police on Garden State Parkway, nearly crashing
MAYS LANDING, N.J. — A Pemberton man was sentenced Friday to four years in New Jersey State Prison for second-degree eluding after leading state police on a high-speed chase in 2023, authorities…
Major Wind Company Wants Out of Phil Murphy’s Offshore Energy Project
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — Atlantic Shores Offshore Wind, a joint venture between Shell and EDF Renewables, is seeking to withdraw from its flagship New Jersey offshore wind project just months after publicly…
New Jersey Republicans Propose Bill to Exempt Personal Hygiene Products from Sales Tax
TRENTON, N.J. — A newly introduced bill in the New Jersey Senate seeks to exempt grooming, hygiene, and specific baby care items from the state’s 6.625% sales and use tax. Senate Bill…
New Jersey wants to control when your school district can schedule spring break under proposed bill
TRENTON, N.J. — A bill requiring the state’s top education official to annually recommend spring break dates for New Jersey school districts has been approved by the Senate Education Committee. Senate Bill…
New Jersey Senate advances bill to offer paid leave for school events with employer tax credit
TRENTON, N.J. — Imagine getting two additional days off from your job each year to attend your child’s student-teacher conferences, meetings, and other school programs. In New Jersey, that could soon be…
Monday Morning Commute: Wet Roads, Rain, and Delays Kick Off New Jersey Work Week
UNION, N.J. — Morning traffic across New Jersey saw multiple incidents and delays Monday, including crashes and lane closures affecting major highways and commuter routes, according to the state’s 511 traffic system.…
81-year-old driver crashes into Manchester home after apparent medical episode
MANCHESTER, N.J. — An 81-year-old woman was hospitalized Friday after her car crashed into a home in the Renaissance community, damaging multiple vehicles and a garage, according to Manchester Township Police. Officers…
Beachwood Police Investigating After Person Found Dead on Forepeak Avenue
BEACHWOOD, N.J. — The Beachwood Police Department is conducting an active death investigation in the 400 block of Forepeak Avenue, the agency confirmed Monday. Authorities said the situation is ongoing and details…
Juvenile disturbances highlight mostly peaceful, but wet weekend in Seaside Heights
SEASIDE HEIGHTS – All was relatively quiet on the barrier island this weekend aside from a few juvenile linked minor disturbances and the usual public intoxciation and bar related service calls for…
Cory Booker Says Trump Has No Right to Deploy National Guard to Peaceful Los Angeles Protests
NEWARK, NJ — U.S. Sen. Cory Booker (D-N.J.) likened President Donald Trump’s call to deploy the National Guard without California Governor Gavin Newsom’s request to being a ‘cop killer’, accusing him of…
One candidate has a huge lead heading into Tuesday’s New Jersey GOP primary election for governor
As New Jersey Republicans prepare to cast their votes in Tuesday’s primary election on June 10, 2025, former state Assemblyman Jack Ciattarelli has emerged as the clear frontrunner, bolstered by strong polling…
14 rescued from sinking boat in Arthur Kill near Perth Amboy
PERTH AMBOY, N.J. — Fourteen people were safely rescued early Sunday morning after their 26-foot boat began taking on water in the Arthur Kill, according to the Perth Amboy Fire Department. Perth…
Trump dumps on Bill Spadea: I don’t even know who he is, calls on New Jersey to vote for Ciattarelli
BEDMINSTER, N.J. — President Donald Trump reaffirmed his support for Republican gubernatorial candidate Jack Ciattarelli in New Jersey’s upcoming primary, following public criticism from rival Bill Spadea over tariffs, Elon Musk, and…
Asbury Park Man Charged in West Long Branch Bank Robbery
FREEHOLD, NJ — A Monmouth County man has been arrested and charged in connection with a robbery at a TD Bank branch in West Long Branch, authorities announced Saturday. Michael Miranda, 48,…
Toms River woman reported missing Friday morning as neighbors seek help
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A woman was reported missing from her home in Toms River early Friday morning, prompting concern from neighbors and a police investigation into her sudden disappearance. The woman,…
Trumpquake: Bedminster Rattled by 1.9 Earthquake as New Jersey Seismic Action Continues
BEDMINSTER, N.J. — A 1.9 magnitude earthquake rattled Bedminster last week, continuing a recent uptick in seismic activity in North Jersey that began after a larger tremor last year near Tewksbury. The…
Can a Costco Card be Used as Real ID at Newark Airport? TSA Responds
TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey is one of the toughest states to get a Real ID in America, but the notion of using your Costco card as a Real ID has ruffled…
Five Reasons Why Bill Spadea Is Not the Guy New Jersey Republicans Need on the Ballot in November
Why Bill Spadea Isn’t the Right Choice for New Jersey Republicans As a Trump supporter, I’ve watched Bill Spadea charm his way into the hearts of many New Jersey Republicans. With his…
Seaside Heights considers earlier boardwalk closures, backpack ban after Memorial Day weekend violence
SEASIDE HEIGHTS, N.J. — In response to a violent and chaotic Memorial Day weekend that left three people stabbed and more than 70 arrested, Seaside Heights officials are weighing new restrictions aimed…
Rain threatens to keep Jersey Shore boardwalks quiet for second weekend in a row
SEASIDE HEIGHTS, N.J. — Rainy weather is once again threatening weekend business at New Jersey’s popular boardwalks, with thunderstorms and scattered showers forecast through Sunday, potentially impacting restaurants, arcades, and other coastal…
Murphy’s budget cuts state funded summer college assistance for low income students in New Jersey
TRENTON, N.J. — A state-funded program that has helped thousands of low-income students afford college classes during the summer may be on the chopping block as New Jersey lawmakers negotiate the next…
Route 37 reopens in Toms River after emergency sinkhole repairs
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — All lanes on Route 37 in Toms River are back open after a large sinkhole forced emergency repairs near the intersection of Oak Ridge Parkway on Friday, officials…
Library safety concerns grow in Toms River as county shelter debate looms
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A decision by Ocean County officials to host a pop-up café operated by Jon Bon Jovi’s JBJ Soul Kitchen inside the Ocean County Library has ignited controversy and…
Abrego Garcia Returns to the U.S. to Face Serious Human Trafficking Charges
WASHINGTON — A federal grand jury has indicted Abrego Garcia for his alleged role in a transnational human smuggling network that trafficked thousands of migrants — including women and children — across…
Howell man found shot to death in vehicle identified as Rolando Acte Mejia
HOWELL, N.J. — Police are investigating the shooting death of a local man found inside a vehicle on White Street early Thursday morning, according to the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office. Officers from…
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