Daniel Brooks

New Jersey Lawmakers Push for Permanent Daylight Saving Time to End Twice-Yearly Clock Changes

New Jersey residents may not have to change their clocks every two years under the proposed law. Workers, students, and pet owners have long complained that spring and fall clock changes make it hard to sleep and follow their schedules. The state wants to make DST permanent to eliminate seasonal clock changes. The New Jersey…

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Edison, New Jersey Home Condemned After Over 100 Animals Found During Medical Response

In southern Edison, New Jersey, first responders found over 100 small animals in unsanitary conditions during a routine medical call. An early afternoon home health emergency on Stony Road West prompted police and emergency response. One of the men called 911. Doctors found unusually many animals in the house’s upper floors and basement. Middlesex County…

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Trump Faces Conservative Backlash Over Support for Increasing Chinese Student Enrollment in U.S. Universities

When Trump helped many Chinese students study in the US, his opponents raged. The Trump administration said they would admit Chinese students more strictly, angering and confusing supporters. Trump said in an interview that international students improve education and the economy. He also warned that restricting international students could hurt U.S. universities. “International students are…

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Summer 2025 Commute Relief for Northeast Corridor Riders After $27 Million Rail Upgrade by Amtrak

Amtrak announced a $27 million Northeast Corridor rail infrastructure investment before summer commuting. Regulars wanted a smoother ride. The 2024 “summer of hell” controversy prompted the upgrade to reduce breakdowns and delays. All signs indicate commuters felt better. July saw fewer severe Amtrak intercity and NJ Transit commuter delays. Recurring track faults and signal issues…

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MAGA Campaigner Calls on Trump and GOP to Embrace Every Voting Tool Ahead of 2026

Scott Presler, a conservative grassroots organizer, advised former President Donald J. Trump and Republican Party leadership to use all voting methods in the 2026 midterms Presler warned that unless the GOP expands voter outreach, it risks losing its House majority and reviving impeachment proceedings after Democrats won several key state and local races. Republican voter…

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New Jersey Teen Detained by ICE While Working to Support College Dreams Faces Uncertainty

An 18-year-old Woodbridge shipping and logistics worker was arrested by federal immigration authorities. New Jersey high school graduate. Suero worried about her son’s safety after his late Sunday night move. ICE arrested 46 Savino Del Bene employees in Avenel, Woodbridge, including Bello-Cabrera. Jhonatan called his mother at 2 a.m. to say a guard had ordered…

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Judge Allows Driver’s Pre-Trial Statements in Case of Fatal Crash That Killed Professional Hockey Player and His Brother

New Jersey judge allowed the driver accused of killing Johnny Gaudreau and his brother Matthew to testify for the prosecution. The Gaudreau brothers were biking in Salem County when Sean M. Higgins, 44, was charged with the fatal August 2024 crash. Higgins’ lawyers requested suppressed crash and interview police statements. The defense claimed that Higgins…

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How New Jersey Restaurants and a Major Food Supplier Are Teaming Up to Recycle Millions of Oyster Shells for Ocean Conservation

After eating, thousands of New Jersey restaurant oyster shells are discarded. Shells that would go in landfills now help the environment. Since 2019, New Jersey has encouraged restaurants to return oyster shells to harvesting waters. Clears water and restores reefs. Large food distributor Sysco is expanding this program. Sysco and the DEP will collect oyster…

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Long-Term Trailblazer in Congress, New Jersey’s Bonnie Watson Coleman Announces Retirement After Historic Career Representing the 12th District

On Monday, New Jersey’s 12th congressional district’s Bonnie Watson Coleman startled everyone by announcing she will not run for reelection and retire. Watson Coleman became the first Black woman elected to the NJ House at 80. Before that, she was state assemblywoman. Her choice is unusual in New Jersey’s most Democratic district. Before joining the…

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