Mamdani and Sherrill team up for mutual endorsements in 2025 elections
New York, NY — Democratic mayoral nominee Zohran Mamdani and New Jersey gubernatorial hopeful Rep. Mikie Sherrill publicly declared mutual support for each other’s campaigns, signaling an unusual political alliance amid sharp…
New Jersey COVID-19 vaccination counts continue trending in the right direction, Governor says
TRENTON, NJ – Even as the omicron variant subsides and New Jersey appears to be headed for safer waters when it comes to the COVID-19 pandemic, Governor Phil Murphy today said that’s…
New Jersey releasing $10 million in American Rescue Plans fund to assist residents facing foreclosure
TRENTON, NJ – The nearly year-long business shutdown in New Jersey in 2020 is starting to create long-term problems, especially with those struggling to catch up on their home mortgage payments. The…
Assembly Republicans object to budget message extension
by Margo Riser TRENTON, N.J. – Assembly Republicans rejected Gov. Phil Murphy’s request to push the gubernatorial budget message to Tuesday, March 8 from Tuesday, Feb. 22, saying the move is politically motivated…
Sawyer objects to appellate judge telling corrections officers state owns their bodies
by Jennifer Peacock TRENTON, N.J. – Assemblywoman Beth Sawyer is voicing support for corrections officers after a three-judge appellate panel ruled against medical freedom last Friday. The state police union will now take…
Piperno and Eulner plan to support corrections officers’ health, safety and staffing levels through legislation
by Marilyn Piperno TRENTON, N.J. – Assemblywomen Marilyn Piperno and Kim Eulner say Gov. Phil Murphy’s ill-advised mandates are prioritizing prisoners over officers to the detriment of the state’s correctional system and public…
New bill could allow retired bus drivers to easily get back behind the wheel to address shortage
by Bethanne McCarthy Patrick TRENTON, N.J. – As schools struggle to find bus drivers who can safely transport kids and custodians who can sanitize classrooms, Assemblywoman Bethanne McCarthy Patrick eyes an opportunity for…
Phil Murphy’s own hometown strikes back, Middletown denounces Governor’s emergency powers
MIDDLETOWN, NJ – Tucked away in a corner of Middletown is Governor Murphy’s vast carbon footprint of an estate. His 6 acre Edwardian Era mansion boasts 7,000 square feet and sits overlooking…
Man killed in overnight stabbing in Trenton
TRENTON, NJ – Trenton police are investigating an overnight stabbing. At this time, a suspect has reportedly been detained. The Mercer County Homicide Task Force and the Trenton Police Department are investigating…
National Weather Service predicts wintry mix turning into snow on Super Bowl Sunday in New Jersey
MOUNT HOLLY, NJ – The National Weather Service is advising football fans for the big game to plan some extra time for travel to and from your Super Bowl party on Sunday…
Two Win $50,000 in Bergen and Mercer Counties
TRENTON, NJ – Two New Jersey Lottery tickets matched four of the five white balls and the Powerball drawn for the Wednesday, February 9, drawing winning the $50,000 third-tier prize. Those tickets were sold at the following…
Trenton man arrested for running over and killing his girlfriend in Hillside
TRENTON, NJ – The Union County Prosecutor’s Office has announced an arrest in the killing of Schwnaiare Jones, who was run over by her boyfriend and killed in December. A man was…
Saturday was a busy day for the New Jersey State Police, here’s how many accidents they responded to
TRENTON, NJ – Despite the warnings by local, county, and state agencies to drive only in case of emergency during Saturday’s blizzard that dumped over two feet of snow in some parts…
Governor Murphy declares snow storm emergency here’s what it means for driving this weekend
TRENTON – New Jersey is under another weather-related state of emergency that will remain in effect until late Saturday. There are no travel bans currently in effect at the time of this post,…
Trenton police hope latest drug bust shuts down citywide drug operation
Trenton, N.J. – Trenton Police Director (TPD) Steve E. Wilson today announced a successful drug enforcement operation at the Budget Inn Hotel resulting in 12 arrests as well as the seizure of more than…
Two black men have NJ robbery convictions overturned citing racial bias
HAMILTON TOWNSHIP, NJ – Two Black men who went to prison for the armed robbery of a convenience store had their convictions reversed Tuesday by the New Jersey Supreme Court, which ruled…
Twelve arrested on illegal gun charges in Trenton
TRENTON – Acting Attorney General Andrew J. Bruck today announced the indictment of 15 individuals after an investigation by the New Jersey State Police led to the seizure of six guns including two…
How to get vaccinated in Mercer County, Here’s the schedule for public clinic, free vaccinations
Mercer County Executive Brian M. Hughes reminds residents that the COVID-19 vaccination clinic being hosted today, Jan. 5, by Mercer County in partnership with Capital Health will be in the gym at…
Police investigating New Year’s Eve shooting murder in Trenton
TRENTON, NJ – The Mercer County Homicide Task Force and the Trenton Police Department are investigating a shooting homicide in Trenton. A Trenton man has been arrested and charged for a shooting…
Lottery ticket worth $3.8 million sold near Trenton
TRENTON – One lucky ticket matched all six numbers drawn for the Monday, December 27, Pick-6 drawing winning the $3.8 million annuity jackpot. The cash value of the ticket is more than $3 million. The winning…
Suspect charged for Christmas day fire that killed two in Trenton
TRENTON, NJ – Mercer County Prosecutor Angelo J. Onofri reported today that an investigation by the Mercer County Homicide Task Force, the Mercer County Prosecutor’s Arson Unit and the Trenton Police Department…