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March 30, 2023

New Jersey campaign worker charged in ballot forgery scheme

Ana Camilo, 62, of Perth Amboy, New Jersey, an operative for an unidentified political campaign, was arrested in connection with a bribery scheme that violated election law.

March 29, 2023

Second NJ hitman sentenced in former Menendez consultant's murder-for-hire scheme

George Bratsenis, 74, was sentenced to 16 years in prison for carrying out a hit on Michael Galdieri at Democratic political consultant Sean Caddle's direction.

March 28, 2023

Pregnant women in New Jersey ate poppy seeds, then tested positive for opioid drug use: 'Extremely stressful'

After two pregnant women in New Jersey ate bagels with poppy seeds, their hospitals administered drug tests that found them to be positive for opioids — leading to investigations.

March 28, 2023

Florida sheriff greets New Jersey man accused of making threat against him

Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood greeted a man who is accused of posting a death threat against him online when he was extradited to Florida from New Jersey.

March 27, 2023

Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie touts his debate skills in a New Hampshire town hall

Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie touts his debate skills "because that’s the only thing that’s going to defeat Donald Trump." Christie argues that "it’s not going to end nicely" for Trump.

March 27, 2023

New Jersey AG announces state takeover of Paterson Police Department

Democratic New Jersey Attorney General Matt Platkin announced Monday the state takeover of the Paterson Police Department after a controversial shooting earlier this month.

March 27, 2023

Best Main Street in America 2023 announced: Is yours at the top of the list?

The 2023 Great American Main Street Award has been given to three main street districts in cities across the country — see which towns made the winning list.

March 27, 2023

New Jersey sisters discover letters to their father from his best friend killed during World War II

New Jersey sisters discover letters written to their Navy veteran father from his best friend during World War II while cleaning out their parents' home following their deaths.

March 24, 2023

Judge looks to punish Jan. 6 defense attorneys for delaying suspect's trial

A federal judge has threatened to report two attorneys for delaying the trial of Christopher Quaglin, a Jan. 6 protestor whose lawyer claims he is being treated for Lyme disease.

March 23, 2023

NJ councilwoman murder: Slain Republican's family calls for justice 7 weeks after unsolved killing

Republican Sayreville Borough Councilwoman Eunice Dwumfour was killed on Feb. 1 in a shooting outside her home in New Jersey. There have been no arrests.