Mikie Sherrill’s $60B New Jersey Budget Under Fire Over DEI, Migrant Legal Aid, Progressive Policies, and Green Energy Spending
Critics of Assembly Bill A5327 say millions in taxpayer dollars are being directed toward diversity initiatives, immigration legal services and clean energy programs while residents continue to face some of the nation’s…
Trenton man who killed two captured in Tucson, Arizona
TRENTON, NJ – A Trenton man charged with killing two men in an October shooting was arrested Wednesday afternoon in Tucson, Arizona, Mercer County Prosecutor Angelo J. Onofri reported today. Gabriel Vilorio-Jaquez,…
One person shot, dead in Trenton Wednesday night
TRENTON, NJ – At approximately 5:25 p.m. on Wednesday, November 17, 2021, Trenton police received a Shot Spotter activation for the 300 block of St. Joe’s Avenue. Upon arrival, officers located the…
Trenton police using social policing, not charges and arrests to address panhandling problem
Trenton, N.J. – Acting Police Director Steve E. Wilson today announced that the Trenton Police Department (TPD) partnered with Recovery Advocates of America as part of a recent joint operation using addiction…
One Jersey Cash 5 Ticket Wins $1,061,112 Jackpot in Trenton
TRENTON, NJ – One lucky ticket matched all five numbers drawn winning the $1,061,112 Jersey Cash 5 jackpot from the Friday, October 29, drawing. The winning numbers were: 10, 20, 31, 42, and 45 and the XTRA number was: 02. The retailer will…
Another day, another shooting in Trenton as one more shot and killed
TRENTON, NJ – The Mercer County Homicide Task Force and the Trenton Police Department are investigating an overnight shooting homicide in Trenton. At approximately 3:25 a.m. on Saturday, October 30, 2021, Trenton…
Two men found shot, dead in Trenton Thursday morning
TRENTON,NJ – The Mercer County Homicide Task Force and the Trenton Police Department are investigating a double homicide that occurred Friday morning in Trenton, Mercer County Prosecutor Angelo J. Onofri reported. At…
Another person shot dead in Trenton as violence in state capital rises
TRENTON, NJ – The Mercer County Homicide Task Force and the Trenton Police Department is investigating an overnight shooting at Donnelly Homes that left one man dead. Just after 11 p.m. on…
Can’t get a license? Bucco says Murphy needs to stop ignoring critical tech needs of MVC
Sen. Tony Bucco said the Murphy administration's Chief Technology Officer has confirmed that the modernization of New Jersey's unemployment and motor vehicle computer systems are 'top tier IT critical needs' that must…
Corrado Calls on Gov. Murphy to Continue Funding for “Meals on Wheels” Breakfast Program for Seniors
Sen. Kristin Corrado called on Gov. Phil Murphy to dedicate federal relief funds at his disposal to maintain “Meals on Wheels” breakfast deliveries to vulnerable seniors.…
NJ lawmaker says Murphy needs to stop ‘false narrative’ concerning vaccination mandates
Scientist confirm patients who recover from COVID-19 develop natural immunities, and Sen. Joe Pennacchio is calling on the Governor's Administration to face the facts.…
Two arrested for weekend murder in Trenton
Mercer County Prosecutor Angelo J. Onofri announced today that an investigation conducted by the Mercer County Homicide Task Force has resulted in charges being filed against two Trenton men in the October…
Trenton lawmakers lodge fight to protect Italian American heritage as Columbus Day looms
Columbus Day is a federal and state holiday marked on Oct. 11 this year and an annual celebration of Italian American heritage. Senators Joe Pennacchio and Anthony M. Bucco are fighting to…
Man shot dead in early morning shooting in Trenton
TRENTON, NJ – The Mercer County Homicide Task Force and the Trenton Police Department are investigating a Thursday morning homicide in Trenton, Mercer County Prosecutor Angelo J. Onofri reported. Shortly before 6…
Trenton Ticket Wins $1,000,000 on Mega Millions
TRENTON (Oct. 6, 2021) – There was one second-tier prizewinning ticket sold for the Tuesday, October 5, drawing that matched five of the five white balls drawn winning the $1,000,000 prize. The ticket was purchased…
Multiple shootings leave two dead in Trenton overnight
TRENTON, NJ – The Mercer County Homicide Task Force and the Trenton Police Department are investigating multiple shooting incidents overnight that left two victims dead. Just before midnight, police responded to the…
It’s time for Phil Murphy to reopen NJ government offices Senator says
Sen. Kristin Corrado called on Gov. Phil Murphy to reopen State government offices, including unemployment walk-in centers, immediately.…
Singer leads the charge to properly vet Afghan refugees arriving in New Jersey
In a letter to the director of New Jersey's Homeland Security and Preparedness, Sens. Singer, Connors, Holzapfel, Thompson and O’Scanlon emphasized the need to vet and screen refugees coming to the state…
Pennacchio Rebukes Democrats for Political Game that is Harming Atlantic County Families
With a state-high unemployment rate of 11.1, Atlantic County residents deserve help from their senator, and Trenton Democrats are standing in the way, Sen. Joe Pennacchio said.…
Testa slams Murphy after inmate released during COVID-19 purge commits murder two days later
Sen. Michael Testa said murder charges filed against a former inmate freed by Gov. Phil Murphy demonstrate the insanity of the administration's early release of thousands of dangerous inmates during the COVID-19…
Day of reckoning coming for Phil Murphy as DOJ continues investigation into nursing home deaths
In light of the Department of Justice's investigation into Covid deaths at two veterans nursing homes, Sen. Joe Pennacchio lauded efforts to get to the truth.…