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…
Supreme Court Allows South Seaside Park to Leave Berkeley and Merge with Neighbor to the North
TRENTON, N.J. — The New Jersey Supreme Court on Thursday upheld a lower court ruling allowing the barrier island community of South Seaside Park to deannex from Berkeley Township and annex to…
Feds Raid North Jersey Liquor Warehouse, Twenty Detained
EDISON, N.J. — Federal immigration agents detained 20 people during a raid Tuesday at the Alba Wine & Spirits warehouse in Edison, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security confirmed. The operation, conducted…
Van Drew urges Treasury to include casino workers in tax relief for tipped employees
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Rep. Jeff Van Drew (R-NJ) on Thursday pressed the U.S. Department of the Treasury to explicitly include casino workers in the implementation of a new federal tax deduction for…
New Jersey Governor Allocates $900,000 to New York Comsos as 75 School Districts Left Underfunded
PATERSON, NJ –New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy has sparked controversy by allocating $900,000 in state funds to support the New York Cosmos soccer team, a decision that has drawn sharp criticism from…
Two injured after boat runs aground on Long Beach Island
LONG BEACH TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Two people were seriously injured Tuesday afternoon when a boat ran aground in the bayfront area of Tebco Terrace in Holgate, according to the Long Beach Township…
ATV theft suspect flees after traffic stop in Howell Township
HOWELL TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A suspect fled on foot early Thursday after Howell Township police attempted to stop him on a stolen ATV, authorities said. Around 3 a.m., Patrolman Brandon Rollo spotted…
Car crashes into CVS after three-vehicle collision on Route 71 in Wall Township
WALL TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A car crashed into a CVS Pharmacy on Route 71 late Wednesday following a three-vehicle collision that left one driver injured, according to Wall Township police. The incident…
Bayonne honors World War II Marine veteran and retired police lieutenant Owen Ballweg
BAYONNE, N.J. — Members of the Bayonne Police Department gathered Thursday to salute the funeral procession of retired Lieutenant Owen Ballweg, a decorated Marine Corps veteran and longtime city officer. Ballweg, who…
SBA Announces Ticking Clock Federal Drought Relief Assistance for New Jersey, Farmers Ineligible
TRENTON, N.J. — The U.S. Small Business Administration is reminding small businesses and private nonprofit organizations in New Jersey that they have until Aug. 11 to apply for federal disaster loans to…
Sherrill joins Dem chorus blaming Trump and Ciattarelli for skyrocketing energy costs under Phil Murphy
NEWARK, N.J. — Democratic gubernatorial candidate Mikie Sherrill joined a growing list of New Jersey Democrats Thursday in blaming President Donald Trump and GOP candidate Jack Ciattarelli for the state’s rising utility…
Mission BBQ to bring first Shore location to former TGI Fridays
BRICK, N.J. — A long-vacant restaurant on Route 70 may soon get new life as Mission BBQ looks to open its first Jersey Shore location in Brick. The national barbecue chain has…
Democrat Mikie Sherrill Shocked After Young Girl Asks For Elephant at the Jersey Shore: A Good Choice
Sherrill surprised by elephant request at boardwalk stand, jokes go viral online SEASIDE HEIGHTS, N.J. — Democratic gubernatorial candidate Mikie Sherrill was met with an unexpected moment on the Jersey Shore boardwalk…
New Jerseyans not happy with cost of living and taxes under Dem control, new poll shows
NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. — A vast majority of New Jersey residents remain dissatisfied with how the state government is handling key issues such as taxes, cost of living, and transportation, according to…
Toms River to host family movie night on Ortley Beach July 22
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Toms River Mayor Dan Rodrick and the township’s Recreation Department will host a screening of Surf’s Up on Monday, July 22, as part of the Neighborhood Movie Night…
Senior dog adopted after owner’s death finds new home with canine companions
FORKED RIVER, N.J. — A senior dog named Chops has found a new family after being taken in by the Associated Humane Popcorn Park Shelter following the death of his previous owner.…
Range Rover stolen from Avalon driveway as police investigate caught-on-camera theft
AVALON, N.J. — A black 2024 Range Rover was stolen Thursday evening from the 4300 block of Fourth Avenue, prompting an investigation by Avalon Police. Authorities said they were notified around 6:30…
Honduran dreamer sentenced to 10 years for leading violent international alien smuggling ring
DEL RIO, Texas — A Honduran man unlawfully residing in the U.S. has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for operating a major alien smuggling network that moved thousands of…
Murphy blames GOP for rising energy costs in New Jersey, cites federal spending bill
TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy is blaming Republicans and the Trump Administration for rising energy prices across the state, criticizing a recently signed federal spending bill he says will…
Suspect arrested for threat to kill in Ocean County held on ICE detainer
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A man arrested Wednesday in Ocean County is being held without bail after being charged with making a threat to kill and attempting to cause bodily injury, according…
Uninsured Drunk Driver Charged in Ocean County
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A man booked into the Ocean County jail on Thursday is facing multiple charges, including driving while intoxicated, obstruction, and operating a vehicle without insurance, according to county…