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…
Cambridge teen charged in fatal June shooting of 45-year-old man
CAMBRIDGE, Md. — An 18-year-old Cambridge man has been charged with first-degree murder in connection with the June 25 shooting death of Steven Lee Dennis, authorities announced Wednesday. Cambridge Police responded to…
Woman critically injured in Leonia hit-and-run crash, investigation underway
LEONIA, N.J. — Authorities are investigating a hit-and-run crash that left a woman critically injured early Thursday morning in Leonia, according to the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office. At approximately 4:35 a.m., Leonia…
SummerFest concert in Brick canceled due to weather, rescheduled for July 31
BRICK, N.J. — Brick Township Police announced the cancellation of Thursday night’s SummerFest concert due to forecasted inclement weather. The performance by The Brit Pack was originally scheduled for the evening but…
Medford officers rescue kitten from storm drain, find it a new home
MEDFORD, N.Y. — Suffolk County Police officers rescued a kitten trapped in a storm drain Saturday afternoon, after a resident reported hearing cries coming from beneath Jordan Drive. Emergency Service Section officers…
Jackson Council Announces New Landlord Registration Ordinance to Crack Down on Violators
JACKSON, N.J. – The Jackson Township Council introduced a new ordinance Tuesday that overhauls and strengthens the town’s existing landlord registration and rental unit inspection requirements for all non-owner-occupied residential rental properties.…
Toms River hosting kids stand-up paddleboarding camps in July
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Toms River Recreation and Coastline Adventures are offering stand-up paddleboarding camps this summer for kids ages 8 to 16, with sessions scheduled for mid and late July. The…
New York City Cop Arrested for Strangulation and Assault
BROOKLYN, N.Y. — An off-duty NYPD officer was arrested Wednesday afternoon in Bushwick and charged with multiple offenses, including assault and strangulation, police said. At approximately 12:50 p.m., Gero Eaton, 35, was…
Rodrick Cuts Budget 9% – No Municipal Tax Increase
On June 30th, Mayor Rodrick and the Toms River Township Council presented a budget for 2025 that has a 9% reduction in overall spending while maintaining a zero percent tax increase. The…
New E-ZPass fine targets improper mounting amid concerns over alleged Chinese-linked provider
NEW YORK, N.Y. — Drivers using E-ZPass at Port Authority crossings will now face a new Mid-Tier toll penalty if their tag is not properly mounted on the windshield — part of…
Rain, storms expected to soak Jersey Shore through Friday
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — Rainy conditions are forecast to continue along the Jersey Shore today and into Friday, with scattered thunderstorms and patchy fog adding to the damp stretch of weather. Thursday’s…
Thursday morning commuters face heavy delays at key New Jersey crossings, highway backups
NEWARK, N.J. — Drivers across New Jersey encountered multiple slowdowns and lane closures Thursday morning as rush hour traffic built up at major crossings and along key routes. The George Washington Bridge…
New Jersey’s Dollar a Day Auto Insurance Leaves Fully Paid Insurance Plans to Pay the Bill
TRENTON, N.J. — Automobile insurance in New Jersey is skyrocketing and there doesn’t seem to be an end in sight. Driver’s licenses for illegal aliens and this low-cost $1 per day insurance…
As NJ schools face cuts and closures, Murphy signs $3 billion universal pre-k, kindergarten law
TRENTON, N.J. — Governor Phil Murphy has signed a sweeping $3 billion early childhood education bill into law, mandating universal access to state-funded preschool and full-day kindergarten across New Jersey by the…
Anne Arundel Police respond to Glen Burnie robberies, shooting and Annapolis drug bust
GLEN BURNIE, Md. — Anne Arundel County police are investigating a series of incidents reported Tuesday and Wednesday, including two robberies in Glen Burnie, a shooting on Route 100, and the seizure…
Man sought in public lewdness incident on E train near Kew Gardens with young girl
QUEENS, N.Y. — Police are searching for a man who allegedly exposed himself to a 13-year-old girl aboard a southbound E train approaching the Kew Gardens-Union Turnpike station, the NYPD said. The…
Queens man charged with rape and child luring
QUEENS, N.Y. — A 63-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with a child luring and sexual abuse case in Queens, police said. According to authorities, Virgilio Taveras of 190-05…
Armed robbery attempt fails at East Harlem business
MANHATTAN, N.Y. — Two unidentified suspects fled empty-handed after attempting to rob a business on 1st Avenue in East Harlem on the afternoon of May 22, police said. The incident occurred around…
New Jersey contractor charged with theft amid HVAC fraud investigation
ABERDEEN, N.J. — Police are investigating multiple reports of fraudulent business practices involving HVAC contractor Lance Minnoia, who has been charged with two counts of theft by deception, authorities said. According to…
Teen slashed with scalpel in daylight Bronx attack
BRONX, N.Y. — A 16-year-old boy was slashed in the face and hand with a surgical scalpel during a violent broad-daylight dispute on Saturday outside 1220 Gerard Avenue, police said. The attack…
John Stewart charged with lewd acts at New Jersey middle school
FAIR LAWN, N.J. — A former school district employee from Midland Park was arrested Wednesday on multiple charges after allegedly committing lewd acts inside Thomas Jefferson Middle School in Fair Lawn, authorities…