New Jersey News

SOUTH TOMS RIVER-Democrats have taken power in the small borough of South Toms River and at this weekend’s reorganization meeting, as anticipated, began doling out contracts to political allies and …

TRENTON-“We will stand up to this president. If need be, we will be a sanctuary not just city but state. This is America,” Phil Murphy said while on the campaign …

TOMS RIVER-On New Year’s Day, several firefighters sustained injuries after rushing into an empty burning home to rescue what they thought were people trapped in the fire.  It turned out …

TOMS RIVER-Not much is known as both sides are keeping details from the public after a letter was sent out in December by Toms River Mayor Thomas Kelaher declaring that …

TOMS RIVER – The Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholders is continuing its pledge to homebound and vulnerable seniors as it approves new contracts for the extensive senior nutrition program …

TOMS RIVER – Ocean County residents are being encouraged to make recycling their Christmas trees a part of their holiday cleanup. “While the holidays are a busy and special time …

 TOMS RIVER-A suspicious package, according to police, a box filled with newspaper caused the evacuation of the Route 37 Rite-Aid Pharmacy.   Employees called police after they thought the package …

BRICK-After winning his re-election bid last year, Mayor John Ducey held a party.  Many political allies and operatives were in attendance, but one man slipped by anyone’s attention until now. …

TRENTON-It’s that time of the year when Trenton politicians pat themselves on the back for a job well done in 2018.  One of those doing so on New Year’s Eve …

TRENTON-While most of us are making New Year’s resolutions to become better people, change our habits, our lifestyles, Governor Phil Murphy has vowed to continue being himself in 2019. This …

TRENTON-Lt. Governor Sheila Oliver used her official government Facebook page this on Thursday to make a case for a $15 minimum wage in New Jersey.  She got destroyed by hundreds …

PHILADELPHIA – On Monday, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) officers removed a Pakistani citizen following an investigation by ICE’s Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), with …

NEWARK, N.J. —Federal agents waited at the door for a Mexican national who came to New Jersey Illegally in 1991 and was convicted of aggravated manslaughter six years later.  Not …

TRENTON, NJ-Governor Phil Murphy touted the successes of his first year in office in New Jersey and vowed to continue his progress in 2019.   Murphy identified his progressive agenda …

This column is a column for politicians and prospective politicians in America to ask questions about “How things work” before they take office.  This week’s question comes from New York …

TRENTON-Governor Phil Murphy signed into law a bill that effectively shuts down traveling circuses and petting zoos that feature wild or exotic animals.  Bill S-1093 prohbits the use of wild or …

TRENTON- Legislation sponsored by Senator Jeff Van Drew, which would allow a person who has successfully completed special probation for certain drug offenses to qualify for a casino employee license …

TRENTON, N.J. – New Jersey Republicans are blaming state Democrats for the poor eating habits of residents living in low income areas, referred to as “Food Deserts”.   Democrats wanted to …

TRENTON-Let’s face it.  New Jersey Republicans have lost the state, but that doesn’t stop them from wishful thinking and political posturing for things they know they will never see, nor …

TRENTON-The New Jersey State Senate has passed legislation sponsored by Senators Mike Doherty and Kip Bateman to allow dogs in New Jersey breweries. The New Jersey Senate has passed a …

TRENTON-Evan F. Nappen, a New Jersey lawyer whose expertise is firearms and navigating New Jersey’s overbearing gun control laws has said New Jersey residents who own ammunition magazines with a …

OCEAN COUNTY – “Many of our volunteers tell us they get more than they give from supporting our patients and their families,” reports Holy Redeemer HomeCare and Hospice Volunteer Coordinator, …

OLD BRIDGE-Owen Henry, the mayor of Old Bridge Township who is quickly earning the reputation of the “Garden State Grinch” is at it again.  This time, after unsuccessfully trying to …

EAST RUTHERFORD, .N.J.- It’s too bad the Giants or Jets weren’t around when it happened, but today, on Route 3, money from a Brinks armored truck began letting cash and …