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Van Drew slams White House for 'brushing off' drone sightings

He accuses a national security spokesman of standing before the American people 'red-faced and sputtering excuses.'


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Judge rejects Bob Menendez’s bid to overturn his corruption conviction

The federal judge who presided over former Sen. Bob Menendez’s bribery trial has denied a bid he made soon after …

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Corrections officer pleads guilty to prison beating over breakfast leftovers

Darrell Smith, 50, died several days after the 2019 assault, but the officer was not charged in the death.

CRIME-COURTS

Charges: Bridgeton men forced women into sex with hundreds at 'Latin American brothel'

Three women were recovered when a search warrant was served at the undisclosed location Sept. 20, indicating to investigators that …

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Governor signs outdoor dining legislation

The new law makes permanent permissions to serve alcohol outdoors. Establishments will still have to get municipal approval.

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South Jersey Gas says help is available for winter energy bills

Several federal and state programs can assist with the cost of home heating this winter.

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Social justice groups seek quicker closure of juvenile lockups

Social justice groups want Gov. Phil Murphy and Attorney General Matt Platkin to expedite the closure of long-troubled juvenile jails …

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Barnegat woman wins $1 million in Powerball

Stacey Fiore matched the five numbers but not the Powerball, meaning the jackpot now will be around $130 million.

PUBLIC SAFETY

As fatal crashes climb, law enforcement calls for driver vigilance

Egg Harbor Township has had 11 fatal crashes this year.

ANCHOR tax benefit deadline is Dec. 6

The deadline to apply was extended to Dec. 6 from Nov. 30.

STATE

Offshore wind not a high priority for state voters, Hughes Center poll finds

The results of the poll come a week before hundreds of stakeholders are set to attend the Offshore Wind Conference …

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Polistina bill would make outdoor liquor service permanent

Outdoor dining has become a popular option for diners in shore towns.

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NAACP renews call for clean sweep of top brass at state police over racism claims

The NAACP, clergy, attorneys, and other advocates stepped up their push Friday for new leadership at the New Jersey State …

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State inspections make sure Halloween is safe for consumers

Compliance inspections are planned for Halloween “pop-up” stores throughout the state to ensure these temporary seasonal retail outlets are abiding …

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Atlantic City Electric responds to Van Drew allegations

The company denies it has ramped up efforts to disconnect customers before they are barred from doing so beginning Nov. …

Van Drew calls for federal audit into Atlantic City Electric at public hearing

A hearing held Tuesday is allowing discussion of the issue, and is pushing for answers.

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TikTok harms state youth, lawsuit alleges

The litigation follows a multi-year investigation, Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division of Consumer Affairs announced Tuesday.

GOVERNMENT

Election distrust persists for a third of state voters, Hughes Center poll finds

One-third of all New Jersey voters still doubt the legitimacy of the 2020 election for U.S. president, according to a …

STATE

N.J. prisons violate law restricting solitary confinement, group alleges

Researchers urged lawmakers to investigate how the Department of Corrections is following the Isolated Confinement Restriction Act, the 2019 law …

HEALTH

Virtua's drug-testing policy discriminates against pregnant patients, suit alleges

A complaint filed in Superior Court alleges the network of hospitals Virtua runs in Voorhees, Mount Holly and Camden violated …

STATE

Top state cop should be fired for failures to address racism, sexism, NAACP says

The NAACP’s state leaders are calling for State Police Superintendent Col. Patrick Callahan to step down in the wake of …