Jack Ciattarelli’s Opposition to Mikie Sherrill’s Forced LGBTQ School Curriculum Plan Sparks Outrage Among New Jersey Gay Rights Activists
Trenton, NJ – The battle for New Jersey’s governor’s office erupted this week after Democratic candidate Mikie Sherrill declared she would push LGBTQ curriculum in state schools without allowing parents to opt…
Two identified in deadly Jackson Township crash that left vehicle in flames
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, N.J. – Authorities have identified the two victims killed in a fiery early morning crash Friday near the Lakewood border as Dovid Yitzchok Handler and Chaim Zelig Beril. The deadly…
Feds sue four New Jersey cities over sanctuary city protection for criminal migrants
NEWARK, N.J. – The U.S. Department of Justice has filed a sweeping federal lawsuit against four major New Jersey cities and their leaders, claiming their so-called “sanctuary” policies unlawfully obstruct federal immigration…
Former New Jersey child welfare worker sentenced to over 9 years for lewd photos of children
NEWARK, N.J. – A former caseworker for the New Jersey Department of Children and Family Services was sentenced Thursday to more than nine years in federal prison for possession and transportation of…
Wild Night in Seaside Heights Kicks Off Memorial Day Weekend with Multiple Fights, Dozens of Arrests
Violent night in Seaside Heights ends in multiple arrests and injuries SEASIDE HEIGHTS, N.J. — A series of violent disturbances, fights, and emergency incidents stretched police resources thin in Seaside Heights late…
Nuclear, Baby, Nuclear: Trump signs order to restart U.S. nuclear energy production
WASHINGTON — President Donald J. Trump signed a sweeping executive order Friday aimed at reviving the U.S. nuclear energy sector, strengthening domestic fuel production, and boosting energy independence through accelerated nuclear reactor…
Ciattarelli and Sherrill clash on X over tax relief bill in early preview of NJ governor’s race
TRENTON, N.J. — Republican Jack Ciattarelli and Democrat Mikie Sherrill traded sharp criticism on social media this week over a proposed federal tax bill, offering voters a glimpse of the escalating rhetoric…
State Homeland Security Says Jersey Shore is a ‘Soft Target’ for Terrorists and Bad Actors
HAMILTON, N.J. — The New Jersey Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness (NJOHSP) is urging residents and visitors to remain alert this summer as part of its annual “Secure the Shore” campaign,…
Migrant held on ICE detainer after Ocean County drunk driving arrest
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Hernan Sanabria-Morales has been sentenced in Ocean County for driving under the influence and is currently being held without bail. According to inmate records, Sanabria-Morales was booked into…
Toms River man charged in string of Brick Township business burglaries
BRICK TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A Toms River man has been arrested and charged in connection with a series of commercial burglaries in Brick Township, police announced Tuesday. Alfred John Oliveri Jr., 67,…
Motorcyclist injured in Toms River crash on Jumping Brook Road
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Emergency crews responded to a serious motorcycle crash on Jumping Brook Road in Toms River on Friday night, where one person was reported injured. The happened at around…
Toms River reinstates summer teen curfew for Barrier Island areas
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Toms River Township has reinstated its seasonal juvenile curfew for the Barrier Island areas, effective Friday, as part of an emergency declaration aimed at preventing disorderly behavior during…
Toms River offers summer paddleboarding and bodyboarding camps for kids
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Toms River Recreation is teaming up with Coastline Adventures to host a series of youth summer camps focused on water sports, including stand-up paddleboarding and bodyboarding, at two…
New Jersey State Police increase road and water patrols for Memorial Day weekend travel
WEST TRENTON, N.J. — The New Jersey State Police have announced expanded traffic and marine patrols ahead of Memorial Day weekend, aiming to reduce crashes and enforce safety laws during the unofficial…
Toms River opens Snug Harbor pool season pass sales with early bird discounts
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Season passes for the Snug Harbor Municipal Pool are now on sale through the Toms River Recreation Office, with discounted rates available through June 1. The passes offer…
Police seek information after attempted luring post surfaces on social media
HACKENSACK, N.J. — The Hackensack Police Department is asking for the public’s help following a social media post alleging an attempted luring incident that had not been previously reported to authorities. According…
Why being called a BENNY at the Jersey Shore isn’t such a bad thing
SEASIDE HEIGHTS, N.J. — As summer crowds return to the Jersey Shore, so does a term familiar to locals and visitors alike: “Benny.” Used to describe out-of-town tourists, the nickname is often…
Two confirmed killed, others injured in fiery crash near Jackson-Lakewood border
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – Two people have been declared deceased in a fatal early morning crash in Jackson Township when their vehicle crashed into a tree and caught fire. Several other individuals…
One Toms River candidate is being financed by dark-money PAC tied to homeless campus lobbyist and downtown developers
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Reports filed by Anthony Ricotta show that his campaign is nearly fully funded by downtown developers, downtown property investors, homeless shelter advocates and a lawyer tied to the…
Memorial Day weekend to begin cool and damp, end with sunshine and BBQ-ready skies
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Memorial Day weekend along the Jersey Shore will kick off with cloudy skies and cool temperatures but is expected to gradually warm into mild, sunny conditions by Monday,…
Assemblywoman blasts Democrats for ‘political theater’ over SNAP resolution backing federal benefits without work requirements
TRENTON, N.J. — A New Jersey Assembly resolution affirming support for the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) ignited partisan tensions Thursday, with one Republican lawmaker accusing Democrats of using hunger as…