New Jersey

On Monday, the Governor announced 33 pardons and 3 commutations. This is the first time Governor Murphy has used his pardon power.

West Long Branch, NJ – A majority of Americans are optimistic about a second Donald Trump term, with his fellow Republicans even more likely now to feel very optimistic than they were after his 2016 victory. At the same time, the Monmouth University Poll finds concern about how some of the president-elect’s specific policy proposals could impact their own families, especially imposing tariffs on imported goods.

PHILADELPHIA – U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers intercepted a shipment of a potentially dangerous tianeptine, known on the street as “gas station heroin,” at an international express consignment facility in South Jersey on December 4 that was destined to an address in Edgewater, N.J.

Residents in areas of North Jersey have been complaining about large drones hovering overhead for weeks.

A 16 year old boy from Garfield was arrested Wall Township over the weekend for stealing mail from businesses around Monmouth Executive Airport.

Authorities have identified the pedestrian that was struck and killed by a vehicle in Hazlet Sunday night.

A fatal accident in Neptune Township is under investigation after two pedestrians were struck on Route 66 Tuesday evening. Police say at 7:36 PM they were called to the scene of an accident on 66 where a westbound Ford Transit van struck two pedestrians.

The former recreation director for Brick Township has pleaded guilty to theft after pocketing over $9000 in fraudulent permit fees.

If you're thinking about heading to SantaCon this year, be sure to leave the beverages at home. New Jersey Transit announced that all beverages will be banned on light rail and trains the next two Saturdays coinciding with the festive bar crawls.

On Monday, Governor Murphy signed the Freedom to Read Act into law at the Princeton Public Library. The bill prohibits schools and public libraries from excluding books based on the origin, background, or views of the material or of its authors, or simply because a person finds the content offensive.