Rep. Mikie Sherrill sold hundreds of thousands of dollars in stocks prior to crash earlier this year
WASHINGTON — Rep. Mikie Sherrill sold up to $500,000 in UBS stock just 30 days before the Swiss banking giant’s shares tumbled on concerns over stricter capital requirements, according to financial disclosures…
Trump manhandles Candianis PM Trudeau as ‘Governor of Canada’
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump stirred controversy this week by referring to Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau as the “Governor of the Great State of Canada,” a move many interpreted as a…
Megan’s Law Sex Offender Arrested in Ocean County for Failing to Register
STAFFORD TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Michael Scott Bezak, a 51-year-old resident of Stafford Township, was incarcerated on Monday in Ocean County for failing to comply with sex offender registration requirements under New Jersey…
New Jersey Governor Says “Very Sophisticated” Mysterious Drones of Unknown Origin Pose No Public Threat
TRENTON, N.J. — Gov. Phil Murphy assured the public on Tuesday that the mysterious drones reported across New Jersey, including along the Jersey Shore, pose no immediate threat to public safety, even…
Either Government Is Useless Or They Are In On It: Why Everybody Sees The Drones, But They Can’t Figure It Out
New Jersey’s skies have turned into a real-life episode of “The X-Files,” with mysterious drones making nightly appearances across the state. From Bergen County to Morris and Somerset, residents are left scratching…
Immigrant advocacy to Trump: New Jersey’s illegal immigrants are here to stay
NEWARK, N.J. — Advocacy group Make the Road New Jersey has condemned President-elect Donald Trump’s recent comments suggesting he would pursue mass deportation policies that could impact U.S. citizens with illegal immigrant…
Low-flying drones spotted along Jersey Shore spark speculation of sea-based launch origins
MANASQUAN, N.J. — Reports of low-flying drones over the Atlantic Ocean have prompted curiosity and speculation along the Jersey Shore, with sightings near Manasquan and Point Pleasant Beach occurring in the span…
Ocean County man held without bail on domestic violence and burglary charges
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Edvin Mejia-Juarez, 32, was booked into the Ocean County jail on Monday after being charged with aggravated assault related to domestic violence and burglary, according to court and…
Has BLM Lost its Ability to Spark Civil Unrest and Riots in Wake of Daniel Penny Acquittal?
NEW YORK, N.Y. — Black Lives Matter organizers called for protests across New York City following the acquittal of Daniel Penny, the Marine veteran charged in the death of Jordan Neely on…
Illegal Alien Arrested for Assaulting Cops in Ocean County
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Misael Cardos Moro, a 34-year-old man booked in Ocean County on Monday, faces multiple charges stemming from an alleged violent encounter with law enforcement, according to county jail…
Phil Murphy Signs Law That Would Force Public and School Librarians to Offer Controversial Book Selections
PRINCETON, N.J. — Governor Phil Murphy signed the Freedom to Read Act into law on Monday at the Princeton Public Library, enacting legislation that protects public and school libraries across New Jersey…
As Popcorn Park animal shelter closes for renovations, online access, rescues to continue
FORKED RIVER, N.J. — The Associated Humane Popcorn Park Shelter announced that it will be temporarily closed due to renovations, with no set reopening date as of now. The shelter, located in…
Pancakes! New IHOP Restaurant Opens in Lacey Township
LACEY TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A new IHOP restaurant officially opened its doors in Lacey Township on Monday, marked by a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by local officials and community leaders. State Senator Carmen…
NYC Cops Crack Down on Illegal Vendors at Rockefeller Center
NEW YORK — The NYPD’s Midtown North Precinct conducted an operation Friday night targeting illegal street vending around Rockefeller Center, a move authorities say is aimed at ensuring public safety and protecting…
If Anyone Can Save New Jersey, Scott Pressler Can as Openly Gay Conservative Activist Who Flipped PA, Targets Garden State
TRENTON, N.J. — Republicans in New Jersey have overwhelmingly failed in their attempt to flip New Jersey from hard blue to red. This year, the state moved slightly to the right, but…
New Jersey candidate for governor vows to end sanctuary state, grant ICE access to immigrant driver’s license records
TRENTON, N.J. — Republican gubernatorial candidate Joseph Rullo announced his intention to dismantle New Jersey’s sanctuary state policies if elected, pledging to give federal immigration authorities access to immigrant driver’s license records…
Tensions rise as Jackson School District weighs more school closures, leaving families uncertain about the future
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Parents and students in Jackson Township are on edge as rumors intensify about the potential closure of Jackson Liberty High School ahead of a critical Board of Education…
Lara Trump Emerges As Top Contender to Replace Marco Rubio in U.S. Senate
PALM BEACH, Fla. — Lara Trump has resigned from her position with the Republican National Committee, fueling speculation that she may be considering a run for the U.S. Senate seat currently held…
Wildfire Reported Sunday in Bayville
BAYVILLE, N.J. — A multi-acre wildfire broke out in Bayville, Ocean County, on Saturday, prompting road closures and mobilizing firefighting resources as the blaze continues to burn unchecked. The New Jersey Forest…
Governor Murphy: Nothing to worry about, as large drones continue flying over New Jersey neighborhoods
New Jersey residents are scratching their heads—and maybe ducking for cover—as mysterious, car-sized drones have been buzzing across the state. From Ocean County to Sussex County, these aerial intruders have been making…
Electrical failure sparks residential fire in Toms River
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Firefighters quickly extinguished a residential fire on Weeping Willow Court in the East Dover section of Toms River on Friday afternoon, officials reported. Crews from East Dover Fire…