May 14 20 states sue Trump administration over conditions placed on federal transportation and disaster-relief funds By Kimberlee Kruesi, Associated Press Democratic attorneys general say the Trump administration is threatening to withhold billions of dollars in transportation and disaster-relief funds unless states agree to certain immigration enforcement actions. Continue reading
May 09 Newark mayor arrested at immigration detention facility where he was protesting By Jake Offenhartz, Claudia Lauer, Associated Press Mayor Ras Baraka has aggressively pushed back against the construction and opening of the 1,000-bed detention center, arguing that it should not be allowed to open because of building permit issues. Continue reading
Apr 24 New Jersey authorities charge man with arson, allege sparking of Pine Barrens fire By Mike Catalini, Associated Press Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley Billhimer and Department of Environmental Protection Commissioner Shawn LaTourette said the 19-year-old Waretown man faces aggravated arson and arson charges in the southern New Jersey wildfire. Continue reading
Apr 23 WATCH: Wildfire in New Jersey Pine Barrens expected to grow before it's contained, officials say By Bruce Shipkowski, Associated Press At a news conference Wednesday officials said the fire in southern New Jersey could continue to burn for days. Continue reading
Apr 23 Evacuation orders lifted as fast-moving New Jersey wildfire burns By Bruce Shipkowski, Associated Press A fast-moving wildfire is burning in New Jersey's Pine Barrens, but officials have lifted earlier evacuation orders and a stretch of a major highway that was closed due to the blaze has reopened. Continue reading
Apr 21 Nadine Menendez, wife of former senator, convicted in bribery scheme By Larry Neumeister, Associated Press Menendez was convicted Monday of teaming up with her husband to accept bribes of cash, gold bars and a luxury car from three New Jersey men looking for help with their business dealings or legal troubles. Continue reading
Mar 28 WATCH: Former Trump lawyer Alina Habba sworn in as interim U.S. attorney for New Jersey By Associated Press President's Trump's former defense attorney has been sworn in as the new top federal prosecutor in New Jersey. Continue reading
Jan 10 Prosecutors seek 15-year prison sentence for Menendez after bribery conviction By Larry Neumeister, Associated Press Menendez was convicted in July of 16 corruption charges brought after an FBI raid on his home in 2022 turned up $150,000 in gold bars and $480,000 in cash, much of which prosecutors alleged was the result of bribes paid by three… Continue reading
Dec 31 Police identify woman burned to death inside New York City subway By Associated Press The woman, Debrina Kawam, was from Toms River, a township on the Jersey Shore, according to the NYPD. Continue reading
Dec 16 What's the deal with the drones? Here's what we know By Michael Catalini, Associated Press Law enforcement officials have stressed that the drones don’t appear to be a threat to public safety, but many state and municipal lawmakers have nonetheless called for stricter rules about who can fly the unmanned aircraft — and to be… Continue reading