Large voter registration drives are changing New Jersey politics as November approaches. Republicans gained almost 164,000 voters, but Democrats still rule. The unexpected spike in Republican registration raises election control concerns. On October 1, the NJ Division of Elections reported 6.6 million registered voters. Two-thirds of voters are party members. Democrats outnumber registered voters at…
In the final New Jersey gubernatorial debate, Democrat Mikie Sherrill criticized Republican Jack Ciattarelli for profiting from the drug crisis and killing thousands. The emotionally heated and politically hazardous debate was one of the most dramatic in a closely watched election. Congresswoman Sherrill was honest. She claimed Ciattarelli’s previous medical publishing company’s opioid advertising caused…
Former President Donald Trump said Israel and Hamas agreed on the first Gaza endgame. The U.S.-mediated ceasefire frees hostages and withdraws Israeli troops from Gaza. Trump expected Israel to retreat and rescue detainees. Declared “strong, durable, and everlasting peace.” The statement is the most promising indicator of progress after two years of conflict that killed…
Clourer Grady, 72, wanted her felony record cleared. The governor of New Jersey pardoned her after years of fighting. This round, Governor Phil Murphy pardoned 40 more offenders, bringing his total to 169, a state record. It took Grady decades to arrive. Drug crimes landed her in prison in the early 1990s. She devoted to…
Cranford police chief Matthew Nazarro advises against social media snap judgments after a fatal e-bike accident involving two adolescent girls. Maria Niotis and Isabella Salas, 17, died in a shocking fashion on September 29. Vincent P. Battiloro, 17, was charged with two first-degree murders for intentionally beating the girls. Police may have orchestrated the crash….
A former officer suing Westfield Police Chief Christopher Battiloro in Union County for retribution after reporting sexual harassment is bringing attention to the case. Battiloro’s nephew is accused with a deadly Cranford hit-and-run, drawing attention to the lawsuit. Matthew O’Holla, the plaintiff, left the Westfield Police Department in early August after nearly ten years. After…
The downtown Portland Ice Cube tour bus fire last month was not targeted, according to investigators. Portland Police believe the early September 23 Southwest Oak Street and Broadway fire was random vandalism. Firefighters quickly extinguished the car fire. No one was hurt when bus smoke was evacuated. The investigation into the fire’s cause continues, although…
Democratic candidate Mikie Sherrill appeared to call pork roll, New Jersey’s signature breakfast meat, “gross.” That moment was quickly criticized by her Republican opponent Jack Ciattarelli, local media, and voters concerned about authenticity and state allegiance. A closer look at the interaction implies the comment was taken out of context and reveals a broader cultural…
Jack Ciattarelli, a Republican candidate for governor of New Jersey, has a campaign poster inspired by “GoodFellas.” The imaginative tactic has sparked statewide interest and discourse, giving the election battle a Hollywood touch. The campaign poster for a North Wildwood event portrays Ciattarelli and conservatives Benny Johnson and Scott Presler. The parody movie poster, based…
40 years later, “The Goonies” entertains. Cult 1985 film about daring treasure expeditions and intriguing people celebrates 40. New Jersey actors party. Kerri Green played Andrea “Andy” Carmichael, while Corey Feldman played Clark “Mouth” Devereaux. The next NJPAC Newark meeting is March 20, 2026. Special screenings allow longtime fans to chat. Thank Kerri Green, NJans…
