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Jackson Council Gets Tough on Illegal Rentals With Strict New Ordinance

August 14, 2025

Jackson, NJ – The Jackson Township council is getting tough on illegal rentals and weak code enforcement operations by calling for the restructuring of the code enforcement department and enacting a new…

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ICE operation in Lakewood nets three repeat illegal Mexican border crossers

August 12, 2025

LAKEWOOD, NJ – Federal immigration agents took three Mexican nationals into custody on Sunday, alleging each had returned to the United States after multiple prior deportations. The Aug. 10 arrests were confirmed…

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Poll Shows New Jersey Isn’t Buying Murphy’s Blame Shifting on Skyrocketting Energy Prices

August 9, 2025

Poll shows NJ voters fault utility companies and Gov. Murphy for rising electric bills MADISON, NJ – New Jersey voters frustrated over higher electricity costs are most likely to blame utility companies,…

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Early Morning Lakewood Fire Rips Through Westgate Orthodox Jewish Community

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A two-alarm fire erupted around 4 a.m. this morning at the Westgate apartment complex, a high-density Orthodox Jewish community located near the Jackson-Lakewood border. Flames tore through one of the buildings at…

August 7, 2025

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Pediatric Affiliates celebrates grand opening of new Jackson office with town council welcome

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Pediatric Affiliates officially opened its newest location in Jackson Township this week, with local councilmembers joining to welcome the trusted pediatric practice to its new home inside the Hackensack Meridian Health Village…

August 6, 2025

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Illegal Alien Drunk Driver with Long Criminal Rap Sheet Who Killed Lakewood Mother and Child Released from Ocean County Jail

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An illegal alien charged in a fatal drunk driving crash that killed a woman and an 11-year-old girl in Lakewood is in the country illegally, and now he’s no longer listed on…

August 3, 2025

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Phil Murphy Sues Feds After Trump Cuts $158 Million Migrant Education Funding

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TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin announced Monday that the state has joined a 24-state coalition in suing the Trump Administration over its decision to freeze billions in…

July 14, 2025

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SBA Announces Ticking Clock Federal Drought Relief Assistance for New Jersey, Farmers Ineligible

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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…

July 11, 2025

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New Jersey’s Warehouse Bubble Burst Left Many Towns With Empty Massive Buildings

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JACKSON, N.J. — A growing number of massive, newly constructed warehouses across New Jersey are sitting vacant, drawing criticism from residents who say the state is trading open space for industrial sprawl…

July 9, 2025

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New Jersey’s No Affordable Housing Plan Doesn’t Care About Your Town’s Problems

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Trenton, NJ – New Jersey’s ambitious plan to address its affordable housing crisis has ignited fierce debate, as a new mandate requires the construction of over 80,000 housing units within the next…

July 2, 2025

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New Jersey to Penalize Towns That Don’t Build Affordable Housing by Blocking Community Grants

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TRENTON, N.J. — A New Jersey Assembly panel has advanced legislation that would tie access to several state grant programs to municipal compliance with affordable housing obligations. The Assembly Housing Committee on…

June 30, 2025

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USDA warns Cranbury officials to halt planned seizure of 175-year old 21-acre historic New Jersey farm

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CRANBURY, N.J. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture has issued a formal warning to the Cranbury Township Council, urging officials to delay action on a proposed plan to seize and redevelop a…

June 27, 2025

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Lakewood swears in new firefighters at commissioners meeting

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LAKEWOOD, N.J. — The Lakewood Fire Department officially swore in two new career firefighters and appointed a new volunteer during a recent meeting of the Board of Fire Commissioners. Volunteer firefighter Aldo…

June 19, 2025

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Huerta-Arias sentenced to eight years in prison for deadly crash that killed Lakewood man

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TOMS RIVER, NJ — Alejandro Huerta-Arias, 24, of Toms River, was sentenced Friday to eight years in New Jersey State Prison for vehicular homicide following a 2022 crash that killed Mark Mandel,…

June 13, 2025

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Jackson Township kicks off 2025 summer concert series

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JACKSON, N.J. — Jackson Township’s 2025 Summer Concert Series is now underway, bringing live music to residents at Johnson Memorial Park at 192 Kierych Memorial Drive. The concert series began June 5…

June 11, 2025

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Gottheimer and Sherrill Skip Bi-Partisan Vote to Condemn Heinous Terror Attack Against Jews in Colorado

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LAKEWOOD, NJ – Josh Gottheimer and Mikie Sherill, two Democrat members of Congress are fighting hard to convince Jewish voters in New Jersey that they’re in solidarity with the community amid rising…

June 10, 2025

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Manchester is Ocean County’s Next Development Boomtown as Real Estate Prices Rise in Neighboring Towns

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In the heart of Ocean County, New Jersey, Manchester Township is emerging as a focal point for land investors and developers seeking the next big opportunity in a region experiencing a dramatic…

June 10, 2025

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Deployed sailor comes home to find dog given away and pleads for his return

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TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A U.S. Navy sailor from New Jersey is making a public plea for the return of his dog after learning the pet was given away without his knowledge…

June 4, 2025

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New Jersey’s most dangerous towns revealed

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New Jersey, often celebrated as the “Garden State” for its picturesque landscapes and vibrant communities, is not without its challenges. While the state ranks among the safer regions in the U.S., certain…

May 31, 2025

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New Jersey wants to reward towns that build high-density housing with more state cash

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TRENTON, N.J. — A bill advancing in the New Jersey Legislature aims to incentivize municipalities to amend their master plans and zoning ordinances to allow for higher-density residential development through a range…

May 31, 2025

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Seaside Park vs. Seaside Heights: A Tale of Two Neighboring Towns with Very Different Vibes

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Nestled along the Jersey Shore, just a mile apart, Seaside Park and Seaside Heights couldn’t be more different despite their proximity. One is a serene haven for families, the other a vibrant…

May 26, 2025

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Lakewood Fire Department promotes captain and swears in new firefighter

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LAKEWOOD, N.J. — The Lakewood Board of Fire Commissioners, alongside Fire Chief Jonathan Yahr and Fire District Administrator Yehuda Beer, announced the promotion of Career Fire Lieutenant Robert J. Leon Sr. to…

May 19, 2025

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Meet New Jersey’s Five Snobbiest Towns

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New Jersey is a state of contrasts, from bustling cities to quiet suburbs and shore towns that draw summer crowds. Yet, hidden within the Garden State are towns where wealth, education, and…

May 15, 2025

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