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fromnj
4 days ago

N.J. brothers accused of scamming nearly $400K from seniors

Two New Jersey brothers allegedly convinced four elderly women to withdraw nearly $400,000 by posing as government or bank representatives.
#alina-habba
US politics
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

Alina Habba To Let The Screen Door Hit Her On Her Way Out Of U.S. Attorney Job (OR MAYBE NOT!) - Above the Law

Alina Habba's temporary appointment as U.S. Attorney for New Jersey is set to expire next week, likely ending her tenure.
US politics
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

Alina Habba To Let The Screen Door Hit Her On Her Way Out Of U.S. Attorney Job (OR MAYBE NOT!) - Above the Law

Alina Habba's tenure as quasi-U.S. Attorney for New Jersey is ending due to the expiration of her appointment and lack of Senate support.
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago
US politics

Alina Habba To Let The Screen Door Hit Her On Her Way Out Of U.S. Attorney Job (OR MAYBE NOT!) - Above the Law

fromAbove the Law
1 month ago
US politics

Alina Habba To Let The Screen Door Hit Her On Her Way Out Of U.S. Attorney Job (OR MAYBE NOT!) - Above the Law

Food & drink
fromTasting Table
1 week ago

Make Diner-Style Disco Fries At Home With Just 3 Ingredients - Tasting Table

Disco fries are crispy fries topped with brown gravy and melted mozzarella; a simple three-ingredient, roughly 30-minute recipe and classic New Jersey late-night comfort food.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Trump Wakes Up to Trash STUPID AND UGLY WINDMILLS' for KILLING' New Jersey

Trump criticized wind turbines as harmful to New Jersey's economy and called for stopping wind energy projects due to rising energy prices.
US news
fromShorenewsnetwork
2 weeks ago

New Jersey man charged after alleged inappropriate conduct with minors at public pool

A 26-year-old was charged with sexual assault and child endangerment after inappropriate contact with minors at a public pool.
Social justice
fromNew York Post
2 weeks ago

Exclusive | Decades of disturbing clergy abuse at elite NJ Catholic school set to be exposed - and its former leader could be state's next cardinal

Clergy abuse allegations at Delbarton's elite school may be revealed following a grand jury decision, focusing on potential cover-ups and a top church leader.
fromNew York Post
2 weeks ago

3-year-old breaks $1,600 marble table at NJ cafe - and mom claims they couldn't leave until she handed over credit card

Kathy Denman claimed on TikTok that she wasn't allowed to leave a Jersey Shore cafe without forking over her license and credit card info after her 3-year-old daughter broke a pricey table.
Miscellaneous
fromBrooklynVegan
3 weeks ago

My Chemical Romance covered "Livin' on a Prayer" at NJ show w/ Death Cab & Thursday (pics, video, setlists)

My Chemical Romance's 'The Black Parade' tour featured theatrical performances, including pyrotechnics and appearances by the Mayor of Belleville for a special presentation.
US politics
fromSFGATE
3 weeks ago

1.6 Million Retirees in New Jersey Qualify For The 'Senior Deduction' Under Big, Beautiful Bill

New Jersey retirees will no longer pay taxes on Social Security income due to the Senior Deduction in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
Environment
fromTruthout
3 weeks ago

New Jersey Wins Historic $2 Billion Settlement From Chemical Companies Over PFAS

DuPont agrees to pay $2 billion to clean up PFAS contamination sites in New Jersey.
Miscellaneous
fromNew York Post
3 weeks ago

Historic New Jersey synagogue destroyed in massive fire as rabbi, family 'luckily' escape unscathed

Historic New Jersey synagogue destroyed by fire; the rabbi and his family escaped unharmed.
fromGothamist
3 weeks ago

'We're as active as California': What everyone needs to know about this week's earthquakes in NJ

"We are just in a very high seismically active period. We're as active as California right now."
US news
#gubernatorial-election
fromGothamist
3 weeks ago
New York City

How do NJ beachgoers feel about the governor's race? Gothamist hit the shore.

The New Jersey gubernatorial race between Mikie Sherrill and Jack Ciattarelli is tightening, with significant implications for political patterns in the state.
fromThe Nation
2 months ago
NYC politics

New Jersey's November Election Will Be a Referendum on Trump's Autocracy

Voters have chosen candidates representing starkly opposing views on governance, reflecting broader national conflicts.
Sherrill's campaign emphasizes combating Trump's policies and defending essential state services.
#earthquake
Renovation
fromABC7 Los Angeles
3 weeks ago

Dana Schaeffer determined to save New Jersey's diners, beginning with long-shuttered Little Falls Diner

Dana Schaeffer seeks to save the Little Falls Diner, which has been closed since a fire in 1995, by raising funds and community support.
#train-fire
fromPeople.com
3 weeks ago
US news

9 Hospitalized After Fire Erupts Under New Jersey Train, Causing Panic and Service Disruptions

fromPeople.com
3 weeks ago
US news

9 Hospitalized After Fire Erupts Under New Jersey Train, Causing Panic and Service Disruptions

fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Legal questions abound as Trump's former lawyer gets appointments in N.J.

A legal battle in New Jersey has halted federal court proceedings over the appointment of Trump's former attorney as top prosecutor.
New York City
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 weeks ago

WATCH: Passengers Panic As Fire Ignites On NYC-Area Subway

A fire on a PATH commuter train in New Jersey resulted in smoke-filled cars and multiple injuries among passengers attempting to escape.
#path-train
fromiHeart
3 weeks ago
New York City

Video Shows Passengers Rushing Off Train As Fire Fills Cars With Smoke | iHeart

fromiHeart
3 weeks ago
New York City

Video Shows Passengers Rushing Off Train As Fire Fills Cars With Smoke | iHeart

fromNew York Post
3 weeks ago

NJ bakery owners stabbed after fight with customer over eggplant sandwich he bought four years ago

The argument escalated and eventually turned violent when the suspect allegedly stabbed Mohammad in the chest and slashed Abed in the arm when he tried to intervene.
Miscellaneous
Public health
fromCbsnews
4 weeks ago

Measles case confirmed in Passaic County, New Jersey, health officials say

A case of measles has been confirmed in Passaic County, New Jersey, linked to international travel.
#weather
fromCbsnews
2 months ago
NYC parents

Extreme heat causes people to faint at New Jersey graduation ceremony, official says

fromCbsnews
2 months ago
NYC parents

Extreme heat causes people to faint at New Jersey graduation ceremony, official says

fromsilive
1 month ago

Man, 20, charged in alleged N.J. drag-race horror has prior gun, drug arrest on Staten Island

Alvi Limani, a 20-year-old Staten Island man, has been charged in a fatal hit-and-run crash in New Jersey, marking another incident amid his troubled past.
US news
US news
fromShore News Network
1 month ago

Ten charged in multi-state EBT card skimming ring operating across New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania

Ten individuals were charged for a widespread EBT card skimming operation affecting multiple states.
fromNBC New York
1 month ago

Severe storms eye NYC area after extreme heat pumps feels-like temps up to 107

Extreme heat returns with feels-like temperatures near 110 degrees in parts of New Jersey, prompting an extreme heat warning and a heat advisory across the region.
Miscellaneous
Miscellaneous
fromCbsnews
1 month ago

Child dead after car hits 3 kids, mother in Oakland, N.J.

A 4-year-old child was struck and killed by an SUV while crossing an intersection in New Jersey, impacting the family and community deeply.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Judge allows 12-year-old to play after unsportsmanlike' bat-flip suspension

Marco Rocco will play in the state tournament after a judge's ruling overturned his suspension for flipping his bat.
fromEater NY
1 month ago

Former Red Hook Tavern Chef Previews Cambodian Restaurant With Summer Pop-Ups

Hōp, a new Cambodian restaurant, is hosting a pop-up series in Industry City featuring grilled beef skewers, fried noodles, and rum-based drinks throughout August.
New York City
US politics
fromTruthout
1 month ago

Appeals Court Strikes Down New Jersey's Ban on Private Prisons

New Jersey's ban on private prisons is ruled unconstitutional by the Third Circuit Court of Appeals.
fromTime Out New York
1 month ago

Electric bills in Hoboken and Jersey City are about to spike

New Jersey electricity prices will increase in 2026 due to rising costs in wholesale capacity fees.
Digital life
fromCbsnews
1 month ago

New Jersey to offer digital driver's license option

New Jersey will offer digital driver's licenses and non-driver ID cards to enhance convenience and modernize state services.
#fifa-world-cup
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago
Soccer (FIFA)

Local host committee for 2026 FIFA World Cup rings opening bell at stock exchange with major financial boons incoming | amNewYork

FIFA World Cup 2026 is projected to generate a $3.3 billion economic impact in New York/New Jersey.
fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago
New York City

FIFA Fan Fest to set up at Liberty State Park for New York area fans | amNewYork

FIFA Fan Fest will be held at Liberty State Park, drawing up to 45,000 spectators for the 2026 World Cup.
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago
Soccer (FIFA)

Local host committee for 2026 FIFA World Cup rings opening bell at stock exchange with major financial boons incoming | amNewYork

fromSFGATE
1 month ago

New Jersey's New SALT Deduction Rules Could Help Homeowners Keep More Money

The revamped SALT deduction changes are poised to help long-time homeowners, many of whom are middle-class and have benefited from rapid appreciation in recent years. With the passage of the reconciliation bill, these high-tax state residents will benefit from the higher $40,000 SALT cap, a welcome bit of news for these homeowners.
US politics
Public health
fromHealthbeat
1 month ago

How to protect against NYC summer health threats: Floods, mosquitoes, and ticks

New Jersey experienced severe flooding due to extreme rainfall, resulting in transportation disruptions and a state of emergency declaration.
fromGothamist
1 month ago

Trump is cutting $1 trillion from Medicaid. Here's what that means for NJ.

"They require the supervision of a 2-year-old because they don't always understand danger. It's pretty stressful on a regular basis."
Public health
Renovation
fromBusiness Matters
1 month ago

Schnellbacher-Sendon Group on Nearly 20 Years of Facade Expertise

Schnellbacher-Sendon Group specializes in exterior building facade restorations, focusing on quality and trust in a technical field. They deliver on promises consistently.
#flash-flooding
fromTMZ
1 month ago
Miscellaneous

NYC Subway Platform Flooded Amid Deluge of Heavy Rain, Caught on Camera

fromTMZ
1 month ago
Miscellaneous

NYC Subway Platform Flooded Amid Deluge of Heavy Rain, Caught on Camera

#flooding
fromAP News
1 month ago

NYC subway service operational but some roads in NY and NJ remain closed after heavy rains

New York City's subway service resumed fully after heavy rain caused significant flooding and travel disruptions in New Jersey.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Pele's Cosmos revived but drop New York from name

The Cosmos football club is relaunched, based in Paterson, New Jersey, with plans for men's and women's teams in the USL.
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

New Jersey Just Raised Taxes on Luxury Home Sales-Who's Paying the Price Now?

New Jersey's mansion tax now burdens sellers with a tiered tax ranging from 1% to 3.5%, significantly increasing costs for homes over $1 million.
#severe-weather
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

'Ferocious little demon' of a dog floating in the Arthur Kill rescued by NJ Troopers

A feisty rat terrier mix named Oscar was rescued by New Jersey State Police after struggling against the current.
E-Commerce
fromTelecompetitor
1 month ago

GoNetspeed Expands to New Jersey

GoNetspeed invests $110 million to provide fiber optic internet to six New Jersey communities, enhancing local connectivity.
#cannabis
fromTravel + Leisure
1 month ago

This Jersey Shore Beach Has the Clearest Water in the State-and It's the Cleanest, Too

According to The Natural Resources Defense Council, 35 New Jersey beaches were able to meet water quality standards 98% of the time over the last five years.
Travel
fromTravel + Leisure
1 month ago

These New Jersey River Towns Are Full of Americana Charm-and They're Just 1.5 Hours From NYC

The Delaware River towns offer a charming blend of history, nature, and vibrant community life.
US politics
fromsilive
1 month ago

N.J. GOP lawmakers look to annex Staten Island to save 'red borough' from Mamdani

New Jersey GOP lawmakers propose annexing Staten Island following the Democratic primary win of Zohran Mamdani.
fromGothamist
1 month ago

Port Authority bus terminal back open after multi-bus crash causes rush hour meltdowns

The collision involved two coach buses near West 41st Street around 6:05 a.m., causing significant delays and service interruptions for NJ Transit commuters.
New York City
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

Trump's NJ golf courses can sell liquor for 6 more months, but he can't pocket the cash just yet

The Champagne will keep flowing for another six months at two of President Donald Trump's New Jersey golf courses, despite his felony conviction.
US politics
US news
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Eyewitness Memory and the Drone Invasion of New Jersey

The surge in drone sightings in New Jersey likely results from eyewitness errors rather than a genuine drone invasion.
New York City
fromGothamist
2 months ago

'Smaller, more predictable': NJ Transit fares go up by 3% on Tuesday

NJ Transit fares will increase by 3% starting Tuesday, following a previous 15% hike last year, aimed at addressing operating budget gaps.
NYC real estate
fromSFGATE
2 months ago

Former New Jersey Boy Scouts Camp Hits the Market for $3.3 Million-50 Years After Being Transformed Into Stunning Private Estate

A former Boy Scouts camp in New Jersey is for sale as a private estate for $3.3 million.
fromTasting Table
2 months ago

The Small New Jersey Town Where You'll Find The 'Blueberry Capital Of The World' - Tasting Table

"For a town with less than 15,000 people in its population, it's easy to see why Hammonton loves its blueberries. Much like the favorite fruit, Hammonton itself is small but mighty and makes a big impact."
Food & drink
fromCbsnews
2 months ago

Lifeguard impaled by umbrella pole on Asbury Park, N.J. beach says she was "just trying not to freak out"

The second-year college student said she was tying the umbrella to the lifeguard stand to shield herself from the intense heat, when the bizarre accident occurred.
Public health
Alternative transportation
fromStreetsblog
2 months ago

Study: New Jersey Would Be A Disaster Without NJ Transit (So Fund It, Gov.) - Streetsblog New York City

NJ Transit is crucial to New Jersey's economy, providing significant annual value and preventing major congestion and pollution issues.
NYC parents
fromCbsnews
2 months ago

Small towns in N.J. feeling the crunch of nationwide volunteer firefighter shortage

The national shortage of volunteer firefighters is increasingly impacting small towns in New Jersey.
Many towns are forced to hire paid firefighters due to a declining volunteer base.
#immigration
SF parents
fromTESLARATI
2 months ago

Sweden blocks Tesla FSD-style testing in Stockholm

A 16-year-old was failed on his driver's test due to supposed misuse of Tesla features, highlighting misunderstandings by examiners regarding modern vehicle technologies.
fromStreetsblog
2 months ago

Unsafe at Any Speed: NJ Officials Allow Illegal Driving Schools To Run Rampant - Streetsblog New York City

Unlicensed driving schools are operating illegally in New Jersey, often attracting students via social media, posing safety risks.
fromFox News
2 months ago

FBI confirms capture of 2 of 4 illegal immigrants who escaped from Newark ICE facility

The chaos began when around 50 detainees at the facility became agitated over delayed meals, leading to a physical confrontation that resulted in the inmates escaping.
Black Lives Matter
fromThe New Yorker
2 months ago

"Any Human Heart," by Yiyun Li

Maureen's musings, often expressed in her internal dialogue beside the Bruce Springsteen statue, reveal her sharp observations on life, relationships, and the passage of time.
Relationships
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog
2 months ago

Thursday's Headlines: Garden State Commuters Edition - Streetsblog New York City

Increased car traffic into Manhattan during NJ Transit strikes highlights the need for reliable mass transit solutions.
#politics
fromCbsnews
2 months ago
NYC politics

Jack Ciattarelli wins Republican primary for New Jersey governor, CBS News projects

US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Rep. McIver is indicted on federal charges related to tussle at immigration facility

Rep. LaMonica McIver indicted for alleged interference with federal officers during a confrontation at an immigration detention center.
fromCbsnews
2 months ago
NYC politics

Jack Ciattarelli wins Republican primary for New Jersey governor, CBS News projects

NYC politics
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago

Rep. Mikie Sherrill, Former Biglaw Associate And Federal Prosecutor, Wins NJ Democratic Primary For Governor - Above the Law

Mikie Sherrill's primary victory suggests a progressive shift within New Jersey's political landscape.
NYC politics
fromGothamist
2 months ago

Democrat Mikie Sherrill, Republican Jack Ciattarelli win primaries for NJ governor

Mikie Sherrill and Jack Ciattarelli won their respective party primaries for the New Jersey governor's race, setting up a crucial election in November.
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