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…
New Jersey pushes bill to evaluate “Certain People” who are pregnant
TRENTON, N.J. — The New Jersey Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee has approved amended legislation that would require certain health care providers to evaluate patients for hypertensive disorders related…
Teaneck woman charged with stealing $36K from Bergen County non-profit
TEANECK, N.J. — A Teaneck woman has been charged with theft by deception, forgery, and impersonation after allegedly stealing approximately $36,000 from a Bergen County non-profit organization, officials announced Friday. According to…
Thunderstorms, wind and rain clear out for sunny Sunday at the Jersey Shore, light crowds expected
JERSEY SHORE, N.J. — A wet and breezy Saturday will keep beachgoers and likewise, troublemakers indoors along the Jersey Shore, but forecasters say conditions will improve by Sunday, bringing mild temperatures and…
Trump says final Nippon Steel deal not yet approved, addresses Russia sanctions and foreign policy
WASHINGTON, D.C. — President Donald Trump told reporters Friday that the Nippon Steel acquisition is not finalized and requires his approval, while also commenting on sanctions legislation against Russia and the prospects…
Hoodie-wearing suspect wanted in Newark car theft
NEWARK, N.J. — Newark Public Safety Director Emanuel Miranda Sr. is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect who stole a wallet containing personal belongings from an unlocked vehicle on…
Scam texts threaten NJ drivers with license suspension
TRENTON, N.J. — A widespread phishing scam is targeting New Jersey residents with fake text messages claiming they owe traffic ticket fines, according to a warning issued by the state’s Administrative Office…
Murphy says Jersey Shore did not have chaotic weekend as Seaside Heights Braces more unruly crowds
Seaside Heights, NJ – As the Jersey Shore gears up for another bustling summer season weekend, Seaside Heights is on high alert following a chaotic Memorial Day weekend that saw unprecedented violence,…
Ciccozzi letter shows support for a countywide homeless shelter in Toms River, slams closure of downtown tent city
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — In a letter to residents, Toms River Ward 4 Councilman David Ciccozzi voiced support for a county-operated homeless shelter while sharply criticizing Mayor Dan Rodrick’s handling of local…
Brake failure suspected in fatal Dutchess County box truck crash that killed New Jersey man
UNION VALE, N.Y. — The Dutchess County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal commercial vehicle crash that occurred Thursday afternoon on Wingdale Mountain Road in the Town of Union Vale. According to…
EZ-Pass scam targeting New Jersey residents, police report multiple victims
TRENTON, N.J. — State officials are warning New Jersey residents about a new SMiShing scam involving fraudulent text messages that impersonate the state’s Motor Vehicle Commission and EZ-Pass. According to recent reports,…
High School Students to be Honored at Scholarship Gala
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — The Greater Toms River Chamber of Commerce will hold its Annual Scholarship Reception on Monday from 6 to 9 p.m. at Bacchus Winemaking Club on Route 37, recognizing…
Church honors fallen service members at Memorial Day Mass in North Arlington
NORTH ARLINGTON, N.J. — Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin, C.Ss.R., Archbishop of Newark, led a Memorial Day Mass on Monday at Holy Cross Cemetery to honor U.S. military personnel who died in service…
Pope Leo appoints new auxiliary bishop for Newark Archdiocese as Bishop Studerus retires
NEWARK, N.J. — Pope Leo XIV has named Reverend Pedro Bismarck Chau as the new Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of Newark, the Vatican announced Friday, while also accepting the resignation of…
ICE arrests MS-13 gang member in Maryland after fifth illegal reentry
BALTIMORE, Md. — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers arrested a 20-year-old Salvadoran national affiliated with MS-13 in Frederick, Maryland, on Monday, marking his fifth known illegal entry into the United States.…
Shelter dog waiting nearly two years to find loving family for adoption
TINTON FALLS, N.J. — A 2-year-old dog named Dutch has been waiting for a forever home since August at the Associated Humane Societies shelter in Tinton Falls, shelter staff announced. Dutch, a…
Wild Pursuit Ends in Chaos: Toms River Suspect Wrecks Car While Evading Cops in Brick
BRICK, N.J. — A Toms River man was arrested Thursday following an assault and subsequent police pursuit that ended with a Brick Township officer injured in a crash, according to police. Brick…
New Jersey lawmaker pleads to Dem legislature to restore Phil Murphy’s latest devastating school funding cut
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Senate Republican Budget Officer Declan O’Scanlon on Thursday called on Democratic leadership in the New Jersey Senate to advance legislation and a budget resolution that would restore $45…
Unbelievable: Bill Spadea shamelessly admits he won’t support New Jersey GOP nominee if it’s Jack Ciattarelli against Democrats
TRENTON, N.J. — Republican gubernatorial candidate Bill Spadea said he would not support the GOP nominee Jack Ciattarelli if he wins the party’s primary, calling him “anti-gun, pro-abortion, pro-illegal” and criticizing his…
Disabled Amtrak train causes delays in Hudson River tunnel, NJ Transit services now recovering
NEWARK, N.J. — NJ Transit rail service experienced delays Thursday following congestion caused by a disabled Amtrak train in one of the Hudson River tunnels leading into Penn Station New York, according…
Jackson Township Ordinances Approved on First Reading
JACKSON, NJ – The Jackson Township council has approved the following four ordinances on first reading. ORDINANCE NO. 2025-17 AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF JACKSON, COUNTY OF OCEAN, STATE OF NEW…