Daniel Brooks

Legal Warning Ignored in Jackson Township Dispute, Taxpayers Face $2 Million Settlement

A big Jackson Township Council meeting revelation has revived a costly legal issue that will cost the town over $2 million. After officials revealed that a former mayor was advised of legal risks but proceeded, a police department dispute has become a financial burden for local taxpayers. Jackson Township was sued by then-Police Chief Matthew…

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New Jersey Begins Mailing Stay NJ Property Tax Relief Checks to Eligible Homeowners

New Jersey households should check their mailboxes this week. State Treasury Department officials say all authorized Stay NJ property tax relief payments will arrive by paper check. Stay NJ benefits will not be deposited online like ANCHOR benefits. State officials say all qualified homeowners will get their payout via mail. Residents should carefully scrutinize their…

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New Jersey Homeowners Face Another Property Tax Peak as Average Bills Climb Above $10,500

New Jersey homeowners face record property tax bills again. According to the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs, the average property tax payment last year was $10,570. This is the second year in a row that the statewide average has exceeded $10,000, confirming New Jersey’s reputation for hefty property taxes. A $475 rise in the…

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New Jersey Winter Storm and Arctic Cold Push Death Toll to 20, State Officials Confirm

  The state of New Jersey reported at least 20 deaths after a strong winter storm and extremely frigid temperatures in late January. Tuesday afternoon’s new count exceeds the previous 17 dead. The New Jersey Department of Health says the fatalities are preliminary until forensic pathologists determine them. Authorities tied the deaths to harsh winter…

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New Jersey Attorney General Orders Independent Probe After Weapon Discharged During ICE Operation in Roxbury Township

The Acting Attorney General of New Jersey claimed a firearm was discharged during an ICE contact in Roxbury Township. County of Morris investigates. The New Jersey Attorney General said the incident happened Tuesday during an ICE operation. Authorities reported a gunshot during the confrontation. No injuries have been reported. Acting Attorney General Jennifer Davenport says…

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Christie Says GOP Lawmakers Privately Criticize Trump but Publicly Defend Him

Former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie believes many Republican leaders talk about Trump differently in private than in public. Christie described what he claims happens behind closed doors in his party on HBO’s “Real Time with Bill Maher.” Christie, a Republican who has grown vocally critical of Trump since the 2020 election, was asked what…

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New NJ.com Podcast Revisits Newark Serial Killer Case and the Women Who Helped Bring Justice

NJ.com has released a new true crime podcast that details one of New Jersey’s most frightening criminal cases. In “Someone’s Hunting Us,” Khalil Wheeler-Weaver’s crimes and the determined women and families who stopped him are examined. The first four episodes are on major podcast services. New episodes will air every Tuesday, providing a structured and…

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Progressive Surge in New Jersey: Analilia Mejia’s Narrow Primary Win Signals Shift Beyond Party Lines

A small but significant win in the Democratic primary for the 11th Congressional District by progressive advocate Analilia Mejia may change New Jersey politics. Mejia won by less than two percentage points after several days of vote counting in an unusually close contest, causing former Rep. Tom Malinowski to concede. A special primary was held…

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