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June 19, 2023

NJ casinos boast $471M in May revenue, but in-person earnings down 2.4%

New Jersey casinos have reported $471 million in May revenue, despite a dip from last year in money won from in-person patrons.

June 19, 2023

In New Jersey, offshore wind opponents gain legal, political momentum

New Jersey residents' groups and politicians have made key headway against offshore wind energy projects, with lawsuits and investigations mounting against state-backed proposals.

June 19, 2023

Fugitive New Jersey lawyer convicted of girlfriend's murder found dead in cell

A New Jersey attorney, who had been facing a lengthy prison sentence for the murder of his long-term girlfriend and had fled to Cuba five years ago, has died in his cell.

June 19, 2023

NJ man's convictions, 55-year sentence in teen's shooting death, discarded by appeals court

A New Jersey appeals court has tossed out the convictions of a suspect serving a 55-year sentence for killing a teenage girl in 2016, citing procedural issues in his prosecution.

June 18, 2023

Chris Christie slams RNC over 'useless' presidential nominee pledge

Chris Christie slammed the Republican National Committee’s requirement that candidates pledge support for the GOP’s eventual presidential nominee.

June 15, 2023

New Jersey Gov. Murphy appoints 2 Democrats, 2 Republicans to election watchdog posts

Democratic New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy on Thursday named two Democrats and two Republicans as new members of the state's Election Law Enforcement Commission.

June 15, 2023

Federal watchdog opens investigation into offshore wind impacts amid whale deaths

A federal watchdog is opening an investigation into offshore wind development after a Republican congressman expressed concern about turbines' impact on the economy and wildlife.

June 14, 2023

New Jersey town worker struck by lightning while working on soccer field

A New Jersey town employee was truck by lightning Wednesday while working on a soccer field.

June 14, 2023

Woman who was allegedly raped by NJ lawyer wants to face him in court

Lori Pinkham accused New Jersey Lawyer Matthew Nilo of raping her 16 years ago in Boston, Massachusetts. Pinkham says she wants to face Nilo in court.

June 14, 2023

Alleged Boston rape victim says her 'life stopped' as suspect advanced law career

Lori Pinkham, a woman alleging she was raped by serial Boston sex-assault suspect Matthew Nilo, says her "life stopped" after the attack as Nilo advanced his law career.