New Jersey

One of the most popular Jersey Shore taverns in Ocean County burned up on Wednesday.  The fire occurred at Caffrey’s Tavern in Lacey Township; the fire started after sunup on Wednesday.  Portions of the roof caved in on the bar, and it may be a total loss. Photo courtesy of …

Two people were shot to death, two others injured during an incident in the North Jersey community of Paterson Sunday night.  Authorities say a 48 year old man and a 33 year old woman were both shot to death; two others were also shot, all Paterson residents.  No suspects are …

New Jersey State Police are urging motorists to drive safely both on and off the water this Labor Day Weekend. During the 2017 Labor Day holiday period, three out of the four fatal crashes in New Jersey involved impairment from alcohol or drugs. If you plan on drinking alcohol this …

This fall 25 students at Stockton University will be enrolled in courses for a minor in medical marijuana. NJ.com reports that the administration is offering the program for cannabis studies, as New Jersey expands the medical marijuana industry and pushes for legalized pot. Students will also be eligible for internships …

The gasoline tax in New Jersey will increase by 4.3 cents per gallon on October 1st. NJ.com reports that Gov. Phil Murphy’s administration can raise the gas tax according to the 2016 law that raised gas taxes 23 cents per gallon. The law provides for an automatic increase if the …

New Jersey needs to think about an investigation of the Catholic church clergy in the same fashion as Pennsylvania.  That’s the opinion of longtime democratic State Senator Joseph Vitale who is urging for support on this investigation.  Vitale says he will renew his effort to dump the two year statute …

New Jersey Attorney General Gurbir Grewal will host a conference call with municipal prosecutors on Wednesday to provide guidance on how to prosecute marijuana offenses.  This is seen as the next step as democrats in Trenton push for a measure to legalize pot in the Garden State.

A referendum question will be placed on the November ballot that will ask voters if the State should borrow a half billion dollars to pay for public school projects.  The funding would largely pay for extra security, better water service, and expanding county college programs.  Governor Murphy balked at the …

Governor Phil Murphy has vetoed a bill that would have resulted in a tax on single use plastic bags in New Jersey.  Murphy vetoed the bill on Monday and directed lawmakers to come up with better legislation.  Murphy was criticized for supporting the bill as a money grab rather than …

A Middletown, New Jersey man was among those who were shot during a video game tournament in Jacksonville, FL on Sunday.  George Amadeo was shot in the ankle when a gunman who participated in the tournament opened fire.  Amadeo was expected to undergo surgery Monday in Florida for his injury.