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In Governor’s Race, Sherrill Holds Edge Over Ciattarelli With New Jersey Voters, but Gap Narrows on Economic Issues
Enthusiasm is high for both candidates, yet Sherrill is seen as more moderate; half say Trump is a “major factor” in voting choice NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. (July 2, 2025) – As the fall campaign season officially kicks off, congresswoman and Democratic...

Suspect who allegedly torched NYPD vehicles surrenders, attorney says
Updated on: July 21, 2025 / 12:41 PM EDT / CBS New York Arson attack destroys NYPD vehicles in Brooklyn Arson attack destroys NYPD vehicles in Brooklyn 02:19 The suspect being sought in connection with the burning of nearly a dozen NYPD vehicles...

Where Wegmans ranks in 2025 Newsweek survey of favorite supermarkets: See the list
Wegmans Food Markets ranks high on the nation’s list of favorite supermarkets, according to a Newsweek survey, but for the second year in a row, it’s not No. 1. In 2022 and ’23, the Rochester-based chain took the survey’s top spot but in ’24 came...
Poll shows Sherrill leading in New Jersey governor race; undecided voters could sway outcome
As the campaign season for New Jersey's gubernatorial race begins, Democratic nominee Mikie Sherrill holds a lead over Republican candidate Jack Ciattarelli, according to a recent Rutgers-Eagleton Poll. However, with several months until the...

This Diner Is New Jersey’s Most Iconic Restaurant
New Jersey has some of the best restaurants in America, and one major food website has named our state's most iconic restaurant. What Is New Jersey's Most Iconic Restaurant New Jersey residents don't have to be told that we have great restaurants...

Holzapfel criticizes Trenton Democrats' handling of New Jersey's budget
Senator Anthony M. Bucco, Republican Leader - District 25 | Official U.S. Senate headshotSenator Anthony M. Bucco, Republican Leader - District 25 | Official U.S. Senate headshot Senator Jim Holzapfel has criticized the budget process conducted by...

Devils GM Tom Fitzgerald shares latest on key d-man's future with New Jersey - "Talked to his agent yesterday"
The New Jersey Devils are working on a new contract for young defenseman Luke Hughes. He is a restricted free agent after July 1, following the expiry of his entry-level contract with the team. Currently, talks are ongoing between the Devils and...

Discover This Fun Gem For Dinner in Atlantic City
Several weeks ago, I had the chance to speak with the three people behind the operation of the Byrdcage in Atlantic City. Byrdcage is Atlantic City's LGBT+ friendly bar and restaurant. They stress that the establishment is open to all and welcomes...

ENR East 2025 Top Contractors: After Revenue Jump, Region’s Firms Grow Cautious Over Outlook
Robust tech, health care and infrastructure sectors boosted revenue for firms participating in ENR East’s Top Contractors list. The inaugural ranking of the largest regional firms reflects ENR’s consolidation of its multiple U.S. regions into five...

New Jersey continues to challenge ending birthright citizenship after Supreme Court ruling
NEW JERSEY (WABC) -- The reaction to the Supreme Court's ruling giving the president more leverage when it comes to executive orders and lower court decisions has left a chilling impact on undocumented residents around the country, but New...

This week in Central Jersey history, July 21-27
Giorgina Nigro, 32, of the Colonia section of Woodbridge, died on Wednesday, July 22, 2015, from blunt-force and sharp-force trauma, according to Middlesex County Prosecutor Andrew Carey. On Thursday, Jully 23, 2015, Vito Nigro, 42, was charged...

Trump nominates Alina Habba to be permanent US attorney for New Jersey
President Donald Trump on Tuesday nominated interim U.S. Attorney for the District of New Jersey Alina Habba to complete a full four-year term.The White House sent her name to the Senate for confirmation as Habba’s 120-day term nears its end....

Alina Habba’s educational qualification: The academic background of Donald Trump’s New Jersey attorney nominee
On Tuesday, former President Donald Trump nominated Alina Habba to be U.S. Attorney for the District of New Jersey—a move that, if confirmed, would officially remove her interim status. The nomination has stirred controversy, largely because Habba...

Mike Pierre on uniting the Caribbean diaspora through New Jersey festivals
Overview: Haitian American event producer Mike Pierre discusses how his upbringing and culture influence his efforts to unite the Caribbean diaspora through the NJ Jerk Festival and One Love Music Festival in Newark. He shares his journey from...

Who is Alina Habba, Trump’s former personal lawyer and nominee for New Jersey US attorney?
Trump appointed Habba in March to the office as interim U.S. attorney in the Garden State, endorsing a loyal supporter to his administration despite her lack of prosecutorial experience — a move that garnered sharp criticism from Democrats....

New Jersey’s craziest marriage proposals, including a mootz ball
As Bruce Springsteen said, some guys they just give up living and start dying little by little, piece by piece. Some guys come home from work and wash up and go racin' in the street. Then some guys propose to their girlfriends by hiding engagement...

New Jersey icon Lucy the Elephant is getting work done
If I lived to be 143 years old I might consider having work done myself. Margate’s six-story-tall Lucy the Elephant is about to get even more visitor-friendly—but don’t worry, she isn’t going anywhere! Lucy the Elephant under construction The Save...
Now is Time to Reckon with New Jersey’s And Princeton’s Legacies of Racial injustice
To the Editor: The New Jersey Reparations Council’s report “For Such a Time as This: The Nowness of Reparations for Black People in New Jersey,” released on Juneteenth this year, offers a clear reckoning with our state’s overlooked history of...

Governor Murphy Signs Legislation to Expand Access to Early Childhood Education
Since the beginning of his Administration, Governor Murphy has made it a priority to set New Jersey firmly on course to universal, free preschool in all school districts. Over the past seven years, funding for public preschool has increased by...

GOP Rep Unveils Bill To Drop Hammer On Sanctuary Cities
Republican South Dakota Rep. Dusty Johnson will introduce legislation Monday to codify one of President Donald Trump’s executive orders targeting sanctuary cities. Johnson’s No DOT [Department of Transportation] Funds for Sanctuary Cities Act...