9+ mon, 1+ day ago (453+ words) TRENTON, N.J. " New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin has joined a coalition of 22 attorneys general in filing a second motion to enforce a court Facing Impeachment, New Jersey AG files another lawsuit against Trump administration As impeachment proceedings against Platkin unfold, he continues his legal battles against the Trump administration over federal funding disputes. TRENTON, N.J. " New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin has joined a coalition of 22 attorneys general in filing a second motion to enforce a court order against the Trump administration, alleging continued obstruction of federal funding. The lawsuit challenges what Platkin and other officials describe as an "illegal and destructive freeze" on Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) grants. The funding, they argue, is critical for emergency preparedness, cybersecurity, wildfire response, and flood mitigation. Despite a temporary restraining order issued on January 31 and a court order on February 8 requiring the…...

11+ mon, 1+ week ago (274+ words) BELLEVILLE, N.J. " Belleville Mayor Michael Melham is heightening concerns following recent drone sightings and reports of missing radioactive material in New" New Jersey mayor raises alarm over missing radioactive material, port concerns and drone sightings BELLEVILLE, N.J. " Belleville Mayor Michael Melham is heightening concerns following recent drone sightings and reports of missing radioactive material in New Jersey, pressing for transparency from federal and state officials. The mayor disclosed during a recent interview that multiple large drones have been observed flying in grid-like patterns, suggesting they may be searching for something. "We were told by our state police that we have assets over our critical infrastructure," Melham said, adding that the activity coincides with a reported loss of radioactive material earlier this month. According to the mayor, the missing shipment, which was damaged and found empty upon arrival, disappeared in New Jersey on…...

11+ mon, 3+ week ago (243+ words) TOMS RIVER, N.J. " Ocean County was the most solidly Republican county in New Jersey during the 2024 presidential election, delivering a commanding victory for Donald Trump over Kamala Harris," Ocean County Declared Trumpiest County in New Jersey According to 2024 Election Results TOMS RIVER, N.J. " Ocean County was the most solidly Republican county in New Jersey during the 2024 presidential election, delivering a commanding victory for Donald Trump over Kamala Harris, according to nearly complete results. Trump secured 67.4% of the vote in Ocean County, amassing 227,232 votes to Harris" 105,789, with 99% of votes tallied. The county"s performance marks it as the "Trumpiest" in the state, providing the former president with his largest margin of victory in any New Jersey county. Sussex County, another Republican stronghold, followed with Trump receiving 61.6% of the vote, totaling 52,121 votes, compared to Harris" 36.6%, or 31,008 votes. Monmouth County, while also favoring Trump, saw…...

8+ mon, 1+ week ago (679+ words) Trenton, NJ " New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy's ambitious vision to transform the state into a national leader in offshore wind energy has unraveled, marking New Jersey's Offshore Wind Dreams Turn Into Nightmare for Governor Phil Murphy Trenton, NJ " New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy's ambitious vision to transform the state into a national leader in offshore wind energy has unraveled, marking a significant blow to his environmental legacy as his second term nears its end. Once hailed as a cornerstone of his climate agenda, the offshore wind program has faced a cascade of setbacks, leaving the state without a single operational turbine and raising questions about the feasibility of his clean energy goals. Murphy, a Democrat who took office in 2018, staked much of his administration on offshore wind, promising it would deliver clean energy, thousands of union jobs, and a thriving…...

9+ mon, 4+ day ago (193+ words) NEW JERSEY " Commuters across New Jersey are facing multiple crashes, delays, and lane closures this morning, with major incidents affecting several highways New Jersey morning traffic update: Crashes, delays, and major closures NEW JERSEY " Commuters across New Jersey are facing multiple crashes, delays, and lane closures this morning, with major incidents affecting several highways and transit routes. - Crash on NJ 18 Northbound " One left lane closed at Paulus Blvd in New Brunswick. - Crash and Utility Pole Down on US 322 " All lanes closed west of NJ 54 in Folsom; detours in place. - Overturned Vehicle on I-78 Westbound " Two left lanes closed near Exit 29 in Bridgewater Township. - Emergency Construction and Sinkhole on I-80 Eastbound " All lanes closed and detoured at Exit 34 in Wharton. - Vehicle Fire on I-80 Westbound " Two right lanes closed near Exit 64 in Lodi. - I-80 Eastbound: 25-30 minute delays from Roxbury Township to Wharton. - Pulaski Skyway Northbound:…...

8+ mon, 3+ week ago (223+ words) LAKEWOOD, N.J. " As New Jersey politicians continue to push for electric cars, electric heat, electric lawnmowers and electric stoves, one of the major providers of electricity has announced an enormous rate hike this summer,. Customers of Jersey Central Power & Light (JCP&L) will see a significant increase in electricity supply prices beginning June 1, according to a notice from the company. The change, driven by market conditions including lower supply and higher demand, will result in an estimated 19.9% increase for an average residential customer using 777 kWh per month. The increase stems from the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities" (BPU) Basic Generation Service (BGS) auction, which determines electricity supply prices for all state distribution companies. JCP&L does not generate electricity but delivers it to homes and collects supply costs without markup. Customers who do not select an alternative supplier automatically receive electricity…...

4+ mon, 6+ day ago (305+ words) TRENTON, N.J. " Commuters faced delays across several key New Jersey roadways Thursday morning, with traffic congestion, minor crashes, and lane closures contributing to extended travel times. Within New Jersey, the Garden State Parkway northbound saw a 3-mile delay between Exit 148 in Bloomfield and Exit 151 due to volume. A disabled vehicle near Exit 90 in Lakewood Township blocked the center lane, further slowing traffic in that area. Delays were also reported northbound between Lakewood and Brick Township around Exit 89C. A crash was cleared on NJ 17 northbound near Williams Avenue in Hasbrouck Heights, with all lanes open by 8:28 a.m. NJ 4 eastbound in Teaneck and NJ 21 northbound in Clifton also remained open despite congestion. Traffic on NJ 21 earlier in Newark remained heavy between Wright Street and Clay Street. Motorists traveling through Moorestown faced complications due to a downed traffic signal on NJ 38 near Church Road. Although…...

6+ mon, 2+ week ago (569+ words) TRENTON, N.J." New Jersey residents are not just facing a 20% electricity rate increase in June; they will have suffered a 32% annual increase between June TRENTON, N.J." New Jersey residents are not just facing a 20% electricity rate increase in June; they will have suffered a 32% annual increase between June 1, 2024, and June 1, 2025, with a new 20% increase starting in just two weeks. This comes on the heels of Governor Phil Murphy's failed wind-energy hail mary that ended in a complete disaster, leaving New Jersey in a severe energy production deficit. On Wednesday, Gov. Phil Murphy announced a new suite of executive actions aimed at softening the blow of steep electric rate hikes set to begin June 1, calling on utilities to help offset rising costs linked to PJM Interconnection's capacity market. The move marks a pivot from the state's earlier wind energy ambitions, which failed to…...

11+ mon, 4+ week ago (386+ words) Once hailed as the gleaming gateway to a renewable energy revolution, New Jersey's offshore wind industry is hitting a bump'or should we say a crash'at Paulsboro. Construction at the site" New Jersey's Offshore Wind Energy Port is Nothing More than a Recycling Center for Scrapping Monopoles Once hailed as the gleaming gateway to a renewable energy revolution, New Jersey's offshore wind industry is hitting a bump'or should we say a crash'at Paulsboro. Construction at the site appears to be dead at this point as New Jersey's offshore wind future appears to be on hold. So, what are all those monopoles, the towers that hold the wind turbines, doing at the facility? It turns out they're being scrapped. Massive monopiles, the giant steel cylinders meant to anchor wind turbines to the ocean floor, are now being dismantled and recycled, according to…...

3+ mon, 2+ week ago (224+ words) Trenton, NJ " Fog greeted New Jersey early Tuesday morning, but forecasters say the bigger weather story will be midweek showers giving way to a sunny and warm weekend both inland and at the shore. Tuesday's weather will bring mostly sunny skies after early morning fog clears, with highs reaching near 90 degrees. Light southerly New Jersey expecting beautiful beach weather this weekend followed by mid-week showers After a soggy midweek, New Jersey will be basking in a bright, warm weekend perfect for the beach. Trenton, NJ " Fog greeted New Jersey early Tuesday morning, but forecasters say the bigger weather story will be midweek showers giving way to a sunny and warm weekend both inland and at the shore. Wednesday will start with some sun but turn unsettled in the afternoon, as a 40% chance of showers and thunderstorms develops after 2 p.m. Highs will…...