ICE operation in Lakewood nets three repeat illegal Mexican border crossers
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…
NJ launches NJHOMES to help towns design equity based affordable housing that fits local character
TRENTON, N.J. — The New Jersey Department of Community Affairs (DCA) has launched a new initiative, NJHOMES, aimed at guiding municipalities in creating affordable housing that aligns with local needs and neighborhood…
Wildwood’s Second Retro Wawa, Embraces Shore Town’s Doo-Wop Charm
WILDWOOD, NJ – Wildwood, known for its iconic 1950s and 1960s doo-wop architecture, will soon open a second Wawa store designed to celebrate the town’s retro heritage. The new store, replacing a…
These New Jersey towns are the most biased in the state
TRENTON, NJ — New Jersey recorded 644 bias incidents in the first quarter of 2025, according to the latest report from the state’s Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) program, with the highest numbers…
$15 Million Stolen From Lakewood School District and There’s Still No News about Investigation
LAKEWOOD, NJ – Somebody stole $15 million from the Lakewood school district earlier this year, and nearly two months after the heist, the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office remains absolutely silent. Multiple attempts…
Thieves tunnel through roof in $4.4M Lakewood warehouse heist
LAKEWOOD, NJ — A high-stakes heist has left a Lakewood electronics business in ruins after thieves broke in through the roof and made off with more than $4 million in merchandise, according…
Lakewood announces nine sites for Passover Chometz burning with safety rules in place
LAKEWOOD, NJ — Lakewood Township has designated nine official locations for residents to conduct Chometz burning on Friday, April 11, between 7:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m., with local departments coordinating to ensure…
Lakewood Mother Who Stabbed and Drowned Her Two Babies Found Not Guilty in Court
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Naomi Elkins, a 27-year-old mother from Lakewood, New Jersey, has been found not guilty by reason of insanity in the tragic deaths of her two young daughters, ages…
Lakewood Father and Son Sentenced to Prison in $70 Million Federal Real Estate Fraud Scam
NEWARK, NJ — Four real estate investors have been sentenced in a wide-ranging conspiracy to defraud financial institutions by submitting falsified documents to secure inflated multimillion-dollar loans for commercial and multifamily properties…
Infant dies after being left in car in Lakewood
LAKEWOOD, N.J. – A 4-month-old baby died Tuesday afternoon after being left inside a vehicle near 5th Street and Princeton Avenue, according to authorities. Emergency responders from Hatzolah arrived shortly before 1:30…
New Jersey Just Blocked the Reappointment of Lakewood’s $6 Million Man
Lakewood, NJ – March 17, 2025 – New Jersey education officials have blocked the reappointment of Michael Inzelbuch, the Lakewood Board of Education attorney who has been paid over $6 million since…
New Jersey’s 5 Most Dangerous Towns in 2025: See Who Made the List
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…
Prosecutor’s Office Investigating Serious Eight Vehicle Crash in Lakewood
Eight-Vehicle Crash in Lakewood Investigated **Lakewood, NJ** – On March 7, 2025, at approximately 5:50 a.m., a multiple-vehicle crash occurred on Route 70 and Airport Road. Officers from the Lakewood Township Police…
Exploring New Jersey’s Forgotten Villages and Ghost Towns
New Jersey has a rich history of boom towns that thrived during periods of industrial growth, particularly in the 18th and 19th centuries, only to decline and become abandoned or derelict as…
New Jersey Has Sued 120 Towns for Fighting Unfair Affordable Housing Mandates
TRENTON, N.J. – Senate Republican Leader Anthony M. Bucco (R-25) criticized the Murphy administration and Democratic leadership in response to lawsuits filed against nearly 160 municipalities over state-mandated high-density housing obligations. “The…
New Jersey Seeks to Punish Towns for Not Building Massive Urban Housing Projects by Denying State Funds
TRENTON, N.J. — If your town is fighting the state of New Jersey over their affordable housing mandate, Trenton is ready to punish your community. The state has drafted legislation that will…
Phil Murphy is Once Again Cutting State Aid, Cripping Small Towns Across the State
TRENTON, N.J. – State Senator Doug Steinhardt (R-23) is calling on Governor Phil Murphy to reinstate formula-based municipal aid in the upcoming fiscal year 2026 budget, after the current state budget eliminated…
Josh Gottheimer Hires Controversial Lakewood Area Republican Operative Accused of Peddling Influence on Local Planning Board
JACKSON, NJ – Democrat candidate for Governor Josh Gottheimer has announced the hiring of Tzvi Herman, a controversial former Ocean County Republican political operative who jumped ship to the Democrat party after…
New Jersey Forcing Small Towns to Build Massive Low Income Housing Projects, While Giving Cities a Pass
TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey is forcing rural and suburban towns to build high-density development to accommodate a housing crisis, caused in part by the influx of hundreds of thousands of illegal…
FAA expands drone restrictions across more New Jersey towns
ATLANTIC HIGHLANDS, N.J. — The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has expanded temporary restrictions on drone flights in several areas of New Jersey, with new rules now in effect through January 18, 2025.…
Fugitive Wanted in Two Monmouth County Towns Caught Drinking and Driving in Ocean County
OCEAN COUNTY, N.J. — Uber A. Solis, a 32-year-old man, was booked into custody in Ocean County on December 7, on charges related to drunk driving and careless driving, according to law…
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