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…
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…
Conservative supporters were furious when Texas Senator John Cornyn arrived last to a crucial Senate vote late Sunday night, escalating tensions ahead of his 2026 re-election bid. Cornyn provided the 60th vote to end the federal government shutdown, but his delayed arrival enthralled Republicans and political watchers. The senator was late due to travel complications…
A shocking incident occurred at a Westchester County amusement park, where three young individuals allegedly invaded the waterfront park after hours. Law enforcement said the trio arrived by small craft around midnight, navigated the shoreline, and scaled a perimeter fence to enter the closed site. After entering, they damaged critical infrastructure, stole hundreds of prize…
Newark Liberty International Airport delays have strained the U.S. air-traffic control system during the federal government shutdown. Underpaid air-traffic controllers are exacerbating personnel shortages at key airports, say aviation officials. Newark inbound planes average over three and a half hours of delays this week. In the fifth week of the closure, many FAA controllers have…
Democratic state Mikie Sherrill won decisively amid initial doubts. A moderate Democrat with military and prosecutorial experience, Sherrill ran for NJ governor in late 2024. Jack Ciattarelli, her Republican opponent, made this one of the state’s most keenly watched governor campaigns after a strong 2021 challenge. He advocated centrist policy, stable government, and cross-party appeal….
Melanie “Mel” Day, a new character on CBS’s “Tracker” in season 3, intrigues audiences with her mystery past and unconventional view of justice. As longtime characters left, Mel debuted as Reenie’s assistant on November 2, introducing new dynamics to the series. Mel (Cassady McClincy Zhang) is attentive and observant, especially regarding Justin Hartley’s performance as…
Expanded Affordable Care Act monies are running out, threatening New Jerseyans’ health care. These subsidies assist middle- and low-income households afford health insurance by cutting costs. If Congress does nothing, many New Jerseyans may lose health insurance due to growing expenses. The Affordable Care Act provided tax subsidies to 2010 health insurance buyers. They grew…
A 43-year-old Brick Township man was charged with multiple counts after hitting a minor e-bike rider and departing late Saturday night. The incident hospitalized a 15-year-old and raised electric bike road safety concerns. The Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office reported a Brick Township Midstreams Road and Place crash at 10:55 p.m. A car going left into…
Many schools lag in teaching skilled crafts despite their popularity. Videos of teens erecting walls, wiring homes, and installing systems are popular on social media. Their success disproves the “college-only” stereotype and proves that well-paid, fascinating occupations don’t require a four-year degree Despite this momentum, many middle and high schools prioritize academics over trades. Carpentery,…
