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…
Fugitive Attempted Murder Suspect with Multiple Ice Detainers Indicted in Ocean County
Key Points: TOMS RIVER, NJ — A fugitve with multiple immigration detainers accused of murder has been indicted on multiple charges, including attempted murder and strangulation, in connection with a violent assault…
New Jersey ShopRite recalls mislabeled tuna macaroni salad due to undeclared allergen
A labeling slip-up at ShopRite of Clinton sparked a tuna-triggered recall to protect allergy-sensitive shoppers, here’s what to know: CLINTON, NJ — ShopRite of Clinton has issued a voluntary recall of its…
State lawmakers blast Dem utility hikes, call for nuclear energy alternative
TRENTON, N.J. — Members of the 9th Legislative District warned Friday that soaring electricity and natural gas rates have created a “full-blown crisis” in New Jersey, calling for immediate financial relief and…
Toms River launches spring break skateboarding camp for kids
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Toms River Recreation has opened registration for its Spring Break Skateboarding Adventure Camp 2.0, offering sessions for children ages 6 to 15 from April 21 to 25 at…
Lawsuit dropped, $13.1M sale of Jackson’s Historic Rosenauer Elementary School back on track
Key Points JACKSON, N.J. — The planned sale of Rosenauer Elementary School in Jackson Township is officially moving forward after a lawsuit filed by the prospective buyer was dropped, according to a…
Elmer Barranco charged with sexual assault in North Jersey
Key Points OAKLAND, N.J. — A Union City man has been charged with multiple sexual offenses and child endangerment following a joint investigation by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office and the Oakland…
Brooklyn Kid Turns Cop in Beachfront Resort City of Myrtle Beach
Key Points MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. — The Myrtle Beach Police Department on Friday introduced its newest officer, Aristotle Long, following his graduation from the South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy and official swearing-in…
GOP Slams “One Sided” Legislative Hearing on New Jersey’s Soaring Energy Prices
Key Points TRENTON, N.J. — Senate Republican Leader Anthony M. Bucco and Senate Republican Whip Michael Testa launched sharp criticism Thursday against what they described as a “one-sided” legislative hearing on New…
Unholy heist: New Jersey church bookkeeper charged with stealing nearly $300K
Key Points: MORRISTOWN, N.J. — A former church bookkeeper has been charged with stealing nearly $300,000 from two Roman Catholic parishes in Morris County over a six-year period, authorities announced Wednesday. Melissa…
Commissioner praises CASA of Ocean County for supporting foster children
Highlights: TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Ocean County Commissioner Frank Sadeghi publicly thanked CASA of Ocean County for its work supporting underrepresented children in foster care, recognizing the group’s impact on vulnerable youth…
Leaked Memo Exposes New Jersey Dem’s Political Fears of Higher Energy Costs Due to Failed Policies
TRENTON, N.J. — A leaked internal memo from the New Jersey General Assembly’s Democratic majority has revealed mounting concern within the party over rising utility costs and the political fallout from its…
New Jersey Youth Services Worker Accepted Illegal Payments for Private Case Information
TRENTON, N.J. — A suspended IT employee with the New Jersey Department of Children and Families has been criminally charged after allegedly accepting illegal payments in exchange for confidential information and case…
New Jersey’s Mail-In Ballot Rules Under Fire in New Executive Order
TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey’s relaxed rules on late mail-in ballots faces a new challenge in the latest executive order signed by President Donald Trump. President Trump has ignited a firestorm of…
New Jersey is Last State to Outlaw Pumping Your Own Gas, But John Bramnick Wants to Change That
TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey Sen. John Bramnick has reintroduced legislation aimed at ending the state’s long-standing ban on self-serve gasoline, reviving a decades-long debate over whether Garden State drivers should be…
Jackson soccer player scores big for charity with free clinic and sports gear drive
A 14-year-old Jackson Soccer Club player turned his love of soccer into a service project for his Eagle Scout requirements. Liam Kohute, who began playing soccer at age four, hosted a free…
New Jersey Comcast Customers Will Get YES Network, Yankees Games…For Now
NEW YORK, NY — Comcast subscribers in New York and New Jersey will retain access to New York Yankees broadcasts on YES Network—at least through the end of the month—after both sides…
Tesla defaced with swastika and ‘Nazis’ in Brooklyn hate crime, NYPD says
BROOKLYN, NY — The NYPD is seeking the public’s help identifying two suspects in a hate crime vandalism incident after a Tesla vehicle was defaced with antisemitic symbols and messages early Thursday…
ICE removes Philadelphia illegal alien wanted for murder in Ecuador
**Philadelphia, PA -** U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) deported Luis Gerardo Pelaez Llivichuzca, an Ecuadorian national with a final removal order who was wanted for murder in Ecuador, back to his…
Republicans slam Murphy energy policies as NJ utility bills soar
TRENTON, NJ — Senate Republican Leader Anthony M. Bucco (R-25) and Senate Republican Whip Michael Testa (R-1) are demanding answers from the Murphy administration and the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities…
Letter: If Phil Murphy Loves California So Much, Why Not Move There?
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy has never been shy about his admiration for California. From his progressive policy pushes to his frequent nods to the Golden State’s approach on climate, taxes, and…