Newark and Hoboken among New Jersey cities facing lawsuit from DOJ for hindering immigration laws
The Trump administration has taken legal action against four cities in New Jersey, claiming that local officials are hindering federal law efforts related to illegal immigration through their sanctuary city policies. The lawsuit from the Justice Department asserts that Newark, Hoboken, Jersey City, and Patterson are obstructing federal initiatives aimed at controlling illegal immigration. The […]
Jersey City Council has prohibited the use of AI for determining rent.
Jersey City Enacts Ban on AI-Driven Rent Setting Jersey City landlords will have to revert to more traditional methods for setting rent. On Wednesday, the Jersey City Council unanimously approved an ordinance that bars the use of AI-powered rental pricing software. This legislation, introduced by Councilman James Solomon, is a first for New Jersey. According […]
Justice Department files lawsuit against Newark and three other New Jersey cities regarding sanctuary policies
Justice Department Suing Four New Jersey Cities Over Immigration Policies On Thursday, the Justice Department took legal action against four cities in New Jersey: Newark, Jersey City, Patterson, and Hoboken. The department claims these cities are hindering federal immigration enforcement by blocking cooperation with local authorities. The lawsuit details that officials in these cities are […]
College students in New Jersey find out why bone fragments are appearing on nearby beaches.
Officials announced on Wednesday that bones found along New Jersey’s shores three decades ago belong to the captain of a shipwreck from the 19th century. The remains discovered at various points along South Jersey’s coastline between 1995 and 2013 were traced back to Henry Goodsell, who was the 29-year-old captain of the ill-fated schooner Oriental, […]
Common baby names in New Jersey
Popular Baby Names in New Jersey for 2025 Interestingly, names like Paulie and Francesca aren’t among the favorites this year. New Jersey, known for its unique culture with icons like Jersey Shore and Tony Soprano, has some surprising top baby names for 2025. You might think you know what’s trending, but the results are a […]
Fugitive brought back from Ukraine after bank heists in New Jersey
Authorities have confirmed that an international fugitive, Edward Devaw, wanted for a series of bank robberies, has been returned to the U.S. after nearly three years in Ukraine. The Camden County Prosecutor’s Office announced his arrival back in the states on Friday. Devaw, 30, was apprehended in Lviv by the Ukrainian National Guard on February […]
Authorities caution about potential measles exposure at Shakira concert in New Jersey
Possible Measles Exposure in New Jersey Following Concert Last week, New Jersey officials alerted residents about a “potential exposure” to measles after a person, not from the state, contracted the virus at a Shakira concert held at Metlife Stadium. The New Jersey Department of Health (NJDOH) shared a message on Tuesday advising residents to “recognize […]
Dramatic dashcam video captures dump truck crashing into New Jersey house
An alarming video from a dashcam captured a moment when a dump truck weighing 73,000 pounds collided violently with a home in New Jersey, resulting in injuries to residents and significant property damage. Authorities believe the driver experienced a medical issue right before the crash, which took place in Woodbury on Tuesday afternoon, according to […]
New Jersey legislator goes to court after reportedly attacking agents at ICE center
New Jersey Rep. McQuiver Faces Court for Assault Charges New Jersey Representative Ramonica McQuiver is set to appear in court on Wednesday following allegations of assaulting two federal agents at an immigration detention center in Newark earlier this month. McQuiver was reportedly carrying out a supervision duty along with two other Congress members on May […]
New Jersey mascot discloses true identity at Montclair State University graduation
Aly Erario recently made an unexpected revelation to her friends: she’s been the university mascot at Montclair State University for over a year. This news came to light on her graduation day. The 22-year-old had been portraying Rocky The Red Hawk, the school’s sports mascot. Interestingly, there’s a tradition where mascots are instructed to keep […]