A New Jersey woman who admitted responsibility for a fatal 2022 crash in Gloucester County has been sentenced to probation, ending a criminal case that began after a collision involving a car, a commercial truck and another SUV. Lashaya Y. Goldsmith, 34, of Camden, was sentenced Monday to three years of probation in connection with…
New Jersey’s long-running debate over voter identification has taken a new turn after Gov. Mikie Sherrill said she would support a voter ID requirement if the state legislature approved one. Her comments have attracted attention because Democrats have traditionally been sceptical of laws requiring voters to present identification at the polls. The discussion comes after…
Buyers are gaining more negotiating power in several major U.S. housing markets, with homes selling below their asking prices in a large majority of the country’s biggest metropolitan areas. The shift is especially noticeable across parts of Florida and Texas, where a larger supply of homes and slower buyer demand are giving house hunters more…
Two people were rescued from a vehicle in Glen Rock, New Jersey, on Friday evening after rapidly rising floodwater surrounded the car during a round of severe thunderstorms across North Jersey. The incident happened as heavy rain moved through the region on Aug. 7, causing significant flooding on roads and creating dangerous conditions for drivers….
A major federal appeals court ruling in New Jersey has placed the state’s restrictions on certain semiautomatic rifles and larger-capacity magazines at the centre of a much broader fight over the Second Amendment. The decision could become especially important because the U.S. Supreme Court has already agreed to review similar disputes involving Illinois and Connecticut….
Historic New Jersey Estate Offers 40 Acres, Luxury Interiors and a Hidden Solarium A historic estate in Stillwater Township, New Jersey, has entered the market with a combination that is increasingly difficult to find: a large historic residence, expansive private land and highly customised luxury features. The property, located at 936 Dove Island Road, is…
A community-led reading programme in Newark is helping children strengthen their reading skills while giving them a safe place to learn, grow, and build confidence. What started as a simple idea to encourage children to read more has become a meaningful support system for dozens of families, especially in the city’s South Ward, where many…
A new report has raised serious questions about how New Jersey handles compassionate release requests for terminally ill inmates, finding that many prisoners die before the legal process is completed. The findings have sparked renewed calls to update state law so that inmates with severe medical conditions have a realistic opportunity to have their cases…
People who enjoy watching the night sky will have several reasons to look up on August 12, as four different celestial events are expected to make the day and night especially memorable. From a rare solar eclipse to one of the year’s most popular meteor showers, astronomy enthusiasts across different parts of the world will…
The New York Yankees welcomed one of their brightest young prospects to the major leagues this week, and George Lombard Jr. wasted no time proving why so many people have been excited about his arrival. In a dream debut at Yankee Stadium, the rookie delivered an impressive all-around performance that included strong defence and the…
