Remembering New Jersey’s Underground Rock Mecca, City Gardens
In the annals of American music and cultural history, City Gardens in Trenton, New Jersey, holds a unique and enduring place. From its humble beginnings as a simple club in the late…
NJEA pledges to make unmasking children after March 7th as difficult as possible
TRENTON, NJ – When it comes to unmasking children in school in New Jersey, Governor Phil Murphy said his statewide mandate will expire on March 7th. Just like that, the governor ended…
When asked if school mask mandates worked, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy couldn’t provide scientific evidence to support his claim
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy is a very passionate and caring man. He truly believes that shutting down New Jersey businesses for a prolonged period of time in 2020, vaccine mandates, and…
New York man wanted for murder arrested in West New York
WEST NEW YORK, NJ – A West New York man wanted in connection with the death of 25-year-old William Chipix Simon, was arrested on Sunday, February 6, by members of the Hudson…
NJEA chimes in on Murphy’s decision to end mask mandate, applauds shift of power to local school boards
TRENTON, NJ – The New Jersey Education Association, the largest teacher’s union in New Jersey today said it is “cautiously optimistic” about Governor Phil Murphy’s plan to drop the statewide school mask…
Police investigating weekend shooting murder in Paterson
PATERSON – Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes and Paterson Police Chief Ibrahim Baycora announce that at approximately 11:20 p.m. on Friday, February 4, 2022, members of the Paterson Police Department were…
SWAT team raids Bayonne home of suspected New York City Killer
BAYONNE, NJ – On Saturday, February 5, 2022, members of the Hudson County Regional SWAT Team, the Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office Major Case Unit, the Bayonne Police Department, and the United States…
Hospital employee attacked in break room, suffers third-degree burns, lacerations
HACKENSACK – Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced an ongoing investigation into an assault that occurred in the morning of February 7, 2022, at Hackensack University Medical Center, 30 Prospect Avenue, Hackensack,…
New Jersey To Drop School Mask Mandate
Democratic New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy will lift the state’s school mask mandate for the first time since it was implemented two years earlier, multiple sources reported Sunday. “The overwhelming sentiment on…
Sawyer seeks to prevent Phil Murphy, New Jersey Democrats from vaccination discrimination against healthcare heroes
From the desk of Assemblywoman Beth Sawyer Woolrich Township, NJ – Assemblywoman Beth Sawyer, representing South Jersey introduced a bill Monday that would prohibit discrimination against some workers who have not received the…
Governor Phil Murphy should never have a say in the health decisions of children, he has done more harm than good
From the desk of Robert Auth and DeAnne DeFuccio TRENTON, N.J. – Gov. Phil Murphy’s announcement on Monday that school and child care masking requirements will be lifted March 7 is long overdue…
Murphy says school mask mandates to be decided locally, disses protesters and warns mask shaming bullies of swift justice
TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy has announced today that he will officially end the school mask mandate next month and will extend the current COVID-19 public health emergency another…
DePhillips said the time to unmask New Jersey children is now, not some point in the future arbitrarily decided by Governor Murphy
From the desk of Assemblyman Christopher DePhillips TRENTON, N.J. – Gov. Phil Murphy plans to announce his timeline to end school mask mandates starting March 7 today at 1 p.m. The mandate has…
Rooney seeking to give New Jersey election workers 50% pay raise
From the desk of Assemblyman Kevin Rooney TRENTON, N.J. – Assemblyman Kevin Rooney’s bill addressing poll worker shortages by increasing their pay to $300 a day passed the State and Local Government Committee…
Scutari touts $3 billion debt payment
From the desk of Senate President Nick Scutari Trenton – Senate President Nick Scutari issued the following statement welcoming the state savings produced by the “New Jersey Debt Defeasance and Prevention Fund” that…
Sarlo says New Jersey plan to pay down $3 billion in debt a critical investment into pension system
From the desk of Paul Sarlo Trenton – Senate Budget Chair Paul Sarlo today said Treasury’s plan to pay down $3 billion in high-interest debt underscores the importance of the Legislature’s insistence on…
Senator Testa tells Murphy to drop his theatrical COVID-19 politics, drop mask mandate today
From the Desk of Senator Michael Testa Senator Michael Testa (R-1) said Governor Phil Murphy should lift his school mask mandate today, not a month from now: “While this is welcome news…
Jersey Cash 5 $134K Winning Jackpot in Hunterdon County
TRENTON, NJ – One lucky ticket matched all five numbers drawn winning the $134,455 Jersey Cash 5 jackpot from the Sunday, February 6, drawing. The winning numbers were: 04, 18, 22, 42, and 44 and the XTRA number was: 02. The retailer will receive a…
Monmouth County Lottery Player Wins $100K, Jackpot now $147 Million
TRENTON, NJ– One New Jersey Lottery ticket matched four of the five white balls and the Powerball drawn for the Saturday, February 5, drawing winning the $50,000 third-tier prize. That ticket was purchased with the Power…
Not March, Murphy should end school mask mandate today, Corrado says
From the desk of Senator Kristin Corrado Senator Kristin Corrado responded to news that Governor Phil Murphy will announce that he’s lifting the school mask mandate in March, saying he should end the mask…
Jersey Cash 5 Ticket Wins $100K Jackpot in Passaic County
TRENTON, NJ– One lucky ticket matched all five numbers drawn winning the $100,000 Jersey Cash 5 jackpot from the Friday, February 4, drawing. The winning numbers were: 07, 09, 20, 26, and 30 and the XTRA number was: 04. The retailer will receive…