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Governor Murphy Says Children Will be Malnourished Under Trump Cuts, But One Lawmaker Says He’s Just Playing Politics

Breaking Local News ReportMarch 12, 20250

TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey lawmakers are locking horns over the Trump administration’s recent decision to slash over $1 billion in federal funding for school meals and food banks nationwide, including $26 million earmarked for the Garden State. The cuts, announced by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) on March 11, have eliminated programs like the Local Food for Schools Cooperative Agreement, which supported local farmers in supplying fresh produce to schools and childcare facilities, and the Local Food Purchase Assistance Cooperative Agreement, which aided food banks. Governor Phil Murphy quickly condemned the move, arguing it undermines both child nutrition

D.C.’s Black Lives Matter Plaza Being Removed Under Pressure From Trump

Breaking Local News ReportMarch 11, 20250

Washington, D.C. The plaza, a two-block stretch of 16th Street NW, was established in June 2020 by Mayor Bowser during nationwide protests following the murder of George Floyd by a Minneapolis police officer. The mural and its accompanying street sign were a direct rebuke to Trump’s first administration, painted days after federal forces cleared peaceful protesters from nearby Lafayette Square with tear gas and smoke grenades to allow the then-president to pose for photos outside St. John’s Church. For over four years, the site served as a gathering place for demonstrations, memorials, and celebrations of the Black Lives Matter movement.

CEO confidence, manufacturing, and investment surge under Trump administration

Breaking Local News ReportMarch 10, 20250

WASHINGTON — CEO confidence has jumped to its highest level in three years, small business optimism remains strong, and manufacturing sentiment has rebounded into expansion territory, signaling renewed economic momentum under President Donald Trump’s administration. The Conference Board’s Measure of CEO Confidence for Q1 2025 found that 44% of CEOs view economic conditions as better than six months ago, more than double the previous quarter’s figure. Additionally, 71% of CEOs plan to raise wages by 3% or more this year, up from 63% in Q4 2024. Manufacturing activity, as measured by the ISM Purchasing Manager’s Index, returned to expansion in

Motor Vehicle Accident Under Investigation in Gloucester Township

Breaking Local News ReportMarch 9, 20250

Motor Vehicle Accident Under Investigation in Gloucester Township

**Gloucester Township, NJ** – The Gloucester Township Police Department is investigating a motor vehicle crash that occurred on Saturday at approximately 2:19 a.m. near the intersection of Sicklerville Road and Garwood Road. The incident involved a sedan and a tractor trailer, with the sedan becoming trapped under the trailer portion.

The driver and passenger of the sedan managed to exit the vehicle. While the driver was unharmed, the passenger sustained a broken arm and several lacerations. The sole occupant of the tractor trailer was not injured in the crash.

Preliminary investigations revealed that the sedan driver failed to notice the tractor trailer executing a left turn and attempted to illegally pass it, causing the sedan to become wedged under the trailer. The accident led to a diesel fuel leak from the trailer’s refrigeration tank, prompting a response from several local fire departments and hazard management teams.

As a result of the crash and the fuel leak, Sicklerville Road and Garwood Road were closed for several hours. The Gloucester Township Police Department continues to investigate the incident.

Fatal Vehicle Crash Under Investigation in Schenectady

Breaking Local News ReportMarch 4, 20250

Fatal Vehicle Crash Under Investigation in Schenectady

**Schenectady, NY** – A fatal motor vehicle crash occurred involving a single car on the evening of March 3 at approximately 11:20 p.m. near Eastern Avenue and Rankin Avenue. Schenectady Police officers were dispatched to the scene following reports of the incident.

Upon arrival, officers found a car had collided with a tree. The driver received treatment from Schenectady Fire Department paramedics but later succumbed to the injuries sustained.

Investigators from the Schenectady Police Department’s Traffic Division, Crime Scene Unit, and Schenectady County Crash Reconstruction Team responded to the scene. They are continuing to conduct an investigation into the tragic incident.

At this time, the identity of the driver is being withheld pending the notification of their family. Authorities request patience as they proceed with the investigation.

Massive brush fire burns 40 acres in Gloucester Township, brought under control

Breaking Local News ReportMarch 2, 20250

GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP, NJ — A large brush fire spread rapidly through approximately 40 acres of land in Gloucester Township on Saturday night before being brought under control by firefighters from more than 20 agencies, officials said. A Gloucester Township police officer first spotted the fire around 9:30 p.m. near Primrose Lane, shortly after a resident reported it. Strong winds fueled the flames, prompting an emergency response from around 100 firefighters and first responders. Two homes were temporarily evacuated as a precaution, but no injuries or structural damage were reported. Authorities shut down Erial Road for about four hours, with portions

New York Congresswoman AOC Pens Letter to Pam Bondi: Am I Under Investigation?

Breaking Local News ReportMarch 1, 20250

WASHINGTON, D.C. — New York City Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) wants to know if she’s under investigation by the Department of Justice for holding an online forum to help illegal aliens living in New York City evade federal immigration authorities. In a letter sent Tuesday to Attorney General Pam Bondi, Ocasio-Cortez alleged that “Border Czar” Tom Homan has repeatedly threatened her with prosecution for distributing information about legal rights to constituents. She stated that Homan’s comments, made on multiple media platforms, suggest an effort to punish her for actions protected under the First Amendment. “Threatening elected officials for exercising the

White House to host first-ever crypto summit under Trump administration

Breaking Local News ReportMarch 1, 20250

WASHINGTON — President Trump will host and deliver remarks at the first-ever White House Crypto Summit on Friday, March 7, bringing together industry leaders and policymakers to discuss the future of digital assets, the administration announced Friday. The summit will feature prominent founders, CEOs, and investors from the cryptocurrency sector, as well as members of the President’s Working Group on Digital Assets. White House A.I. & Crypto Czar David Sacks will chair the event, with Bo Hines, the working group’s executive director, overseeing its administration. The event marks a significant policy shift from the previous administration, which the White House

7-Eleven Robbery Under Investigation in Gambrills

Breaking Local News ReportFebruary 28, 20250

Commercial Robbery Under Investigation in Gambrills

**Gambrills, MD** – Early on February 28, officers were dispatched to a 7-Eleven in Gambrills following reports of a robbery. The incident occurred at approximately 2:30 a.m. at the store located on 1044 Route 3 North.

According to the store clerk, a suspect entered while he was in the back and ordered him to the ground after jumping the counter. Although the suspect hinted at having a firearm, no weapon was actually seen by the clerk.

The suspects, whose exact number remains unknown, managed to escape with an undisclosed sum of money. They fled the scene in an unspecified vehicle.

Western District detectives are currently investigating this incident. Authorities request that anyone with relevant information contact them at 410-222-6155 or through the Tip Line at 410-222-4731.

Former Brick GOP Candidates Under State Investigation Over Financial Discrepancies in 2023 Campaign

Breaking Local News ReportFebruary 28, 20250

TRENTON, N.J. — The New Jersey Election Law Enforcement Commission (ELEC) has launched an investigation into the campaign finance filings of Team Catalano, a joint candidates committee for municipal office in Brick Township, according to an official letter sent on February 21. The letter, addressed to candidates John Catalano, Mary Buckley, Theresa Gallagher, Rocco Palmieri, James L. Palmisano, and Treasurer Carmen J. Memoli, states that the investigation will focus on compliance with the state’s campaign finance disclosure laws during the 2023 general election. Officials have requested financial documents, including bank statements, receipts ledgers, contributor records, and expenditure details, covering the

Armed robbery at Stafford County Sheetz under investigation

Breaking Local News ReportFebruary 26, 20250

STAFFORD COUNTY, Va. – Authorities are investigating an armed robbery that occurred early Wednesday morning at a Sheetz convenience store in Stafford County. Deputies responded to the store at 1175 Garrisonville Road at approximately 2:03 a.m. after reports of a robbery at gunpoint. The suspect, described as a Black male, entered the store and waited for another customer to leave before brandishing a firearm and demanding cash from the register. Staff complied, and the suspect fled toward the wood line on Furnace Road. Deputies searched the area but were unable to locate the suspect. Detectives with the Violent Crime Unit

VA employees ordered to return to in-person work under Trump administration directive

Breaking Local News ReportFebruary 25, 20250

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has announced a mandatory return to in-person work for employees, following President Donald Trump’s January 20, 2025, Presidential Memorandum directing federal agencies to end widespread telework arrangements. Under the new policy, VA employees must return to their respective agency worksites on a full-time basis unless granted an exception or exemption. Political appointees, Senior Executive Service members, and supervisors with remote work arrangements within 50 miles of an agency facility must report in person by February 24, 2025, with limited options for telework. Exceptions are available for employees with disabilities, military spouses

Operator of Brick Drug Den Set Free Under New Jersey Bail Reform After Arrest

Breaking Local News ReportFebruary 19, 20250

BRICK TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A 37-year-old Brick Township man has been charged with multiple narcotics offenses following a month-long investigation into the distribution of marijuana and psilocybin in Ocean County, officials announced Wednesday. According to Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer, detectives identified James Giordano as using a residence on Hammock Road in Brick to store and distribute illegal substances. On February 11, 2025, the Brick Township Police Special Emergency Response Team executed a court-authorized search warrant, leading to the seizure of approximately 18 pounds of marijuana, 3.5 pounds of hashish/THC oil, 14 ounces of THC edibles, 12 ounces of

Fatal Collision in Middletown Under Police Investigation

Local News ReportFebruary 18, 20250

Fatal Collision in Middletown Under Police Investigation

**Middletown, DE** – Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal crash that occurred on Friday in Middletown.

On Friday, at approximately 8:09 p.m., a Toyota Prius and a Ford Mustang collided on Dupont Parkway (US-13), just north of Marl Pit Road. The Prius was traveling northbound while the Mustang was heading southbound, leading to a near head-on collision impacting their front left sides.

The driver of the Toyota Prius, a 58-year-old man from Bear, Delaware, was taken to a nearby hospital where he succumbed to his injuries. His identity is being withheld pending family notification. A 24-year-old passenger from Smyrna, Delaware, in the Ford Mustang, and the Mustang’s driver, a 20-year-old from Hartly, Delaware, were hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries; the driver has been released.

The crash resulted in a five-hour closure for investigation by the Delaware State Police Troop 2 Collision Reconstruction Unit. The investigation continues, and witnesses or anyone with information is encouraged to contact Master Corporal R. Kunicki at (302) 365-8417, or contact Delaware Crime Stoppers. Additionally

Illegal Border Crossings Drop from 10,000 Daily Under Biden to 229 Under Trump

Breaking Local News ReportFebruary 17, 20250

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The number of migrant encounters at the U.S. southwest border fell to 229 in the past 24 hours, a dramatic decrease from the peak of over 11,000 daily crossings under President Joe Biden, according to U.S. Border Czar Thomas Homan. Homan, a longtime immigration enforcement official, credited President Donald Trump’s policies for the sharp decline. “President Trump promised a secure border and he is delivering,” Homan wrote Monday on social media. Homan, who began his career as a Border Patrol agent in 1984, said he could not recall numbers ever being this low. The drop follows Trump’s

U.S. Funded Billion Dollar a Year News Agency Under New Management

Breaking Local News ReportFebruary 14, 20250

Did you know America has its own global and media news service? Did you know it costs Americans over 1 billion dollars each year to operate. The federally funded news service, often critical of President Trump, carries a hefty price tag. The U.S. Agency for Global Media (USAGM), which oversees government-funded international broadcasting, has been allocated $1.02 billion in 2024 and it’s already funded for $512 million for fiscal year 2025, according to federal budget data, with another $500 million in the pipeline. US AGM is now managed by Kari Lake, who was appointed by Trump. Previously, the agency had

Body of missing woman found in Middlesex park, cause of death under investigation

Breaking Local News ReportFebruary 13, 20250

MIDDLESEX, N.J. — Authorities discovered the body of a missing woman in Haverstick Park on Saturday, a day after she was reported missing, officials said. Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone and Middlesex Police Chief Matthew Geist announced that Jennifer Panek, 38, of Middlesex, was found unresponsive in the park at approximately 2:23 p.m. after a citizen reported suspicious items and called 911. She was pronounced dead at the scene. Panek was first reported missing on Friday, February 7, at around 3:22 p.m., prompting a search by the Middlesex Police Department and the Middlesex County Prosecutor’s Office. Authorities were unable to

Five arrested in Toms River drug bust, all released under New Jersey Bail Reform

Breaking Local News ReportFebruary 12, 20250

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Five Ocean County residents were arrested and charged with narcotics offenses following a multi-agency investigation into drug distribution in the area, authorities said. Update: As of 2/12/25 all arrested except for Morse have been released from jail, according to OC Jail records searches. Detectives from the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Narcotics Strike Force worked alongside multiple local police departments to identify a residence on Walnut Street in Toms River as a hub for crack cocaine distribution. Keith Morse, 20, of Toms River, was allegedly using the location to store and sell drugs, according to Ocean County

Ocean County’s Stance on ICE Detainers Remains Unclear, Unchanged Under Governor Phil Murphy Guidelines

Breaking Local News ReportFebruary 9, 20250

Toms River, NJ – Ocean County’s approach to handling Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detainers remains unclear, with local officials caught between state mandates and federal immigration enforcement. Commissioner Jack Kelly of Ocean County has admitted to uncertainties regarding compliance with the New Jersey Immigrant Trust Directive and orders from the state’s Attorney General, which explicitly instruct local law enforcement not to hold individuals solely on the basis of an ICE detainer. “I want to cooperate with ICE,” Kelly said. “It’s always been my directive and it still is,” Kelly said in an interview with the Asbury Park Press. When

Duffy Says Hillary Clinton Unhinged Because Family’s “Obscene Grifting” Scheme Under Fire

Breaking Local News ReportFebruary 7, 20250

Hillary Clinton slammed by U.S. transportation secretary in heated exchange over aviation safety WASHINGTON, D.C. – Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton came under fire from U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy on Wednesday after she blamed the Trump administration’s policies for recent fatal airline crashes. Clinton, in a post on social media, suggested that “MAGA” policies were responsible for the first U.S. airline fatalities in 16 years, accusing the previous administration of firing the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) chief, weakening aviation security oversight, and threatening air traffic controllers with layoffs. “Hope your unvetted 22-year-olds fix things fast,” Clinton wrote, referring

False 911 call in Fairfax County leads to violent ambush, leaving one officer stabbed and a teen under arrest

Local News ReportFebruary 6, 20250

FAIRFAX COUNTY, VA — A routine police response in Fair Lakes turned violent Monday afternoon when a 16-year-old boy, who had falsely called 911, stabbed a Fairfax County police officer, authorities said. The incident unfolded in the 12800 block of Fair Lakes Parkway after officers responded to a report of a suspicious person. According to Fairfax County Police Chief Kevin Davis, the 911 call was made by the suspect himself, who provided false information to dispatch. Upon arrival, officers saw the teenager sprinting directly toward an unattended police cruiser with its engine running and the driver’s door unlocked. As two

New Jersey, Sanctuary Cities at Risk to Lose Federal Funding Under A.G. Bondi Freeze

Breaking Local News ReportFebruary 5, 20250

NEWARK, NJ — Newly sworn-in Attorney General Pam Bondi has ordered the Justice Department to suspend federal funding for sanctuary cities, according to a report. Bondi’s directive, issued Wednesday, calls for a review of financial agreements with nongovernmental organizations that assist undocumented immigrants, Fox News Digital reported. She also instructed the DOJ to investigate cases where sanctuary jurisdictions obstruct law enforcement efforts and to pursue legal action when necessary. The policy shift aligns with President Donald Trump’s immigration agenda, which has prioritized stricter enforcement against sanctuary cities. Bondi’s order signals an aggressive approach to federal immigration policy within the early

North Carolina man indicted for overdose death under Death by Distribution law

Breaking Local News ReportFebruary 5, 20250

MACON COUNTY, N.C. — A North Carolina man has been indicted in connection with the overdose death of Daniel Stanfield, marking a significant use of the state’s Death by Distribution law. The Macon County Sheriff’s Office announced that Tanner Gerber has been formally charged under the statute, which targets drug dealers whose actions result in fatal overdoses. Sheriff Brent Holbrooks emphasized the importance of the indictment in the county’s fight against drug-related deaths. “The tragic death of Daniel Stanfield is a stark reminder of the devastating impact of illegal drugs in our community,” Holbrooks said. “This indictment sends a clear

Fatal crash on Route 1 in Edison under investigation

Breaking Local News ReportFebruary 4, 20250

EDISON, N.J. — Authorities are investigating a fatal crash that occurred early Tuesday morning at the intersection of Route 1 and Grandview Avenue, officials said. Police responded to the scene at 12:07 a.m. and found two vehicles involved in the collision. A Ford Explorer, driven by a 48-year-old man from Brooklyn, sustained minor damage. The driver was transported to Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital and later released. The second vehicle, a Mitsubishi, was operated by 36-year-old Makiano Francois of Irvington. Francois sustained serious injuries and was transported to the same hospital, where he was pronounced dead. The investigation remains active.

Shooting Incident Under Investigation in Frankford

Breaking Local News ReportFebruary 3, 20250

Shooting Incident Under Investigation in Frankford

**Frankford, DE** – Delaware State Police are investigating a shooting that occurred in Frankford on Saturday afternoon.

On Saturday at around 1:00 p.m., troopers responded to a call of a shooting in the 28000 block of Gum Tree Road in Frankford. Upon arrival, they discovered a 41-year-old male victim who had been shot and subsequently taken to the Frankford Fire Company. The victim was later transported to a nearby hospital and is reported to be in critical condition.

Preliminary findings indicate that an argument between the victim and a black male suspect at a residence led to the shooting. The suspect fled the scene following the incident.

The Delaware State Police Troop 4 Criminal Investigations Unit is continuing the investigation. Detective R. Mitchell can be contacted at 302-752-3794 for any information related to the case. Alternatively, details can also be shared via a private Facebook message to the Delaware State Police or through Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-847-3333.

Victims or witnesses of crime, as well as individuals affected by a sudden death and requiring support, can reach out to the Delaware State Police Victim Services Unit. Available