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October 18, 2023

Police department in New Jersey under investigation for possible civil rights violations

The United States Department of Justice is looking into the police department of Trenton, New Jersey, following allegations that officers have violated civil rights.

October 17, 2023

Biden admin hit with lawsuit over offshore wind plans as locals rise up

The Biden administration was sued Tuesday for its environmental permitting process that green-lit an offshore wind project in New Jersey that's opposed by locals.

October 15, 2023

Liberal NJ lawmaker slams pro-life pregnancy centers as 'brainwashing cult clinics,' attempts to close them

Rep. Josh Gottheimer, D-N.J., is blasting pro-life pregnancy centers as “brainwashing cult clinics" and is attempting to shut them down.

October 14, 2023

New Jersey woman's 'only son,' aspiring DJ, dead after Hamas attacked Israeli dance party

Laor Abramov, 20, moved from New Jersey to Israel to serve in the military last year. His family announced his death Thursday after he disappeared earlier this week.

October 13, 2023

Some Jewish Americans plan to send kids to school, worship in defiant message against Hamas 'day of Jihad'

Jewish Americans in NYC and Chicago say they are "proud Jews" who will send their children to school and continue worshiping amid a call for global protests against Israel.

October 12, 2023

Developers make pledge to finish NJ's first offshore wind farm by 2025

Danish wind energy company Orsted has reached a $100 million agreement with New Jersey officials, pledging to complete the state's first offshore wind farm by Dec. 2025.

October 12, 2023

Developers call off natural gas plant planned for central New Jersey

Competitive Power Ventures has abandoned a plan to build a second natural gas-fired power plant in Woodbridge, New Jersey, citing low energy costs.

October 10, 2023

Paterson police sue New Jersey AG over state takeover of department

Top police officials in Paterson, New Jersey, are suing state Attorney General Matt Platkin for imposing a state takeover of the department.

October 10, 2023

New Jersey opens largest Hindu temple outside India

Construction is complete on the largest Hindu temple outside India, located on a 126-acre plot of land in Robbinsville, New Jersey.

October 9, 2023

3 rescued off New Jersey coast after 18-foot vessel capsizes

Over the weekend an 18-foot disabled vessel sank in Great Bay near Little Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey. Three passengers were rescued by the Coast Guard.