Elementary school in New Jersey is so crowded that the principal has surrendered her office.
Overcrowded Classrooms: A New Reality for New Jersey Schools In New Jersey, some schools are sending students to the principal’s office, but not for the usual reasons. Instead, that’s become the makeshift classroom. At Hillsborough Township’s Sunnymead Elementary School, Principal Tammy Jenkins sacrificed her own office five years ago to help alleviate overcrowding. For six […]
Sinatra’s New Jersey hometown experiences a drop in traffic deaths due to strong leadership and effective planning
Hoboken Celebrates Nine Years of Zero Traffic Fatalities The New Jersey city where Frank Sinatra was born is now a beacon of road safety. Hoboken has reported no fatalities in motor vehicle accidents involving any road users—whether drivers, passengers, pedestrians, or bicyclists—for nine consecutive years, with the last incident having occurred on January 17, 2017. […]
Veteran firefighter from New Jersey passes away after falling into a frozen river while attempting an ice rescue
Tragically, a veteran firefighter lost his life on Thursday while attempting a water rescue in the frigid Delaware River, specifically in Camden, New Jersey. The Gloucester Township Police reported that the firefighter fell through the ice at Wiggins Park Marina around 11 a.m. during an ice rescue operation. The New Jersey Professional Firefighters Association (Pfanji) […]
New Jersey election outcomes: Progressive close to surprising victory in Democratic primary
Progressive Candidate Leads in New Jersey’s Democratic Primary A candidate leaning far-left, backed by progressive figures like Sen. Bernie Sanders and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, is edging toward a potential upset in New Jersey’s Democratic Congressional primary, where votes are still being tallied. In the race for the Democratic nomination in the 11th Congressional District, progressive […]
Thursday’s Democratic primary for the 11th Congressional District in New Jersey
New Jersey’s Democratic Primary Heats Up Eleven candidates are vying for the Democratic nomination in New Jersey’s 11th Congressional District primary this Thursday. The race opened up after Governor Mikie Sherrill stepped down following her win in the November gubernatorial election. The Democratic primary winner will go up against Randolph Mayor Joe Hathaway, the sole […]
New Jersey property tax benefits will be sent out next week, according to the state.
Stay New Jersey Property Tax Checks on the Way Keep an eye on your mailbox. According to the Department of the Treasury, Stay New Jersey property tax payments are set to be sent out on Monday, February 9. In contrast to the ANCHOR payments, all eligible homeowners will receive their Stay NJ benefits as a […]
New York and New Jersey file lawsuit against Trump administration over halted $16 billion tunnel funding
New York and New Jersey have taken legal action against the Trump administration, claiming it unlawfully cut off $16 billion in federal funding for a vital rail tunnel project linking the two states under the Hudson River. The lawsuit accuses the federal government of “illegally withholding” funds designated for the Gateway project, with both states […]
Christie points out that Trump poses a political risk for the GOP in New Jersey.
Christie Attributes GOP Loss in New Jersey to Trump’s Unpopularity In a recent interview, former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie suggested that the Republican Party’s lackluster performance in last year’s Garden State election was largely due to President Trump’s unpopularity in the region. Christie pointed out that Democrat Mikie Sherrill won against Republican Jack Ciattarelli […]
Remains of a Ship Appear After 136 Years Beneath the Jersey Shore Sands
Shipwreck Revealed on New Jersey Beach Strong winds and rough waves have uncovered the remains of a 19th-century shipwreck buried under the sand at a New Jersey beach. The vessel, known as Lawrence N. Mackenzie, emerged at Island Beach State Park, a narrow barrier island located in Ocean County along the Jersey Shore. Park officials […]
19th-century shipwreck uncovered on New Jersey beach as authorities issue a caution
The remains of a shipwreck from the 19th century have surfaced from the sands of a beach in New Jersey. This discovery took place at Island Beach State Park, located on a slender barrier island along the Jersey Shore in Ocean County. A Facebook post from the park on January 22 identified the wreck as […]