A Bergen County grand jury indicted a Jersey City police sergeant with many offenses for allegedly sexually assaulting a child he met online, according to the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office. Andy LaBruno, 44, of Dumont was arrested last year for drugging and sexually assaulting a kid. Police say the indictment was handed down Thursday. Offenses…
The Trump administration released $30 million in suspended federal financing for the Gateway Hudson Tunnel project after a federal judge ordered it. New Jersey officials announced the first piece of the $205 million in disputed funding has been released, a major move in one of the nation’s most closely watched infrastructure disputes. Gov. Mikie Sherrill…
Jimmy Kimmel proposes a new name for government papers linked to jailed billionaire Jeffrey Epstein, sparking political controversy. In a recent ABC monologue, Kimmel suggested calling the “Epstein files” the “Trump-Epstein files,” a move that garnered political and media attention. Kimmel made the comments while discussing public interest in Epstein’s sex trafficking records. Jamie Raskin…
The governor of New Jersey halted a rule that would have greatly altered some health care clinics in the state. As regulators decide whether Advanced Practice Nurse-run independent clinics should hire collaborating physicians, doctors and nurses are reacting strongly. Some clinics and medical spas obtained temporary relief from an imminent deadline that could have mandated…
This winter has brought repeated snowfall to New Jersey, but warmer temperatures are melting it. Despite the weather shift, the state remains under a drought alert, and officials are worried about water resources. The snow may appear hopeful, but the Garden State’s underlying water problem remains. According to the latest New Jersey Department of Environmental…
In Sussex County, New Jersey, gastrointestinal disease cases have increased, prompting health officials to warn citizens. Local authorities are investigating the rise in stomach-related ailments, and early findings suggest norovirus. Officials said the situation is not related to a foodborne epidemic. After receiving many reports of diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting, the Sussex County Division of…
Following his latest coal industry support, President Donald Trump received another honor this week. Trump signed an executive order instructing the Department of Defense to utilize more coal-burning power plant electricity during a White House energy policy event. The order directs Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Energy Secretary Chris Wright to negotiate long-term coal facility…
Over the past few years, the US real estate market has been a hot topic. From pandemic-era peak home prices to rising mortgage rates that curtailed buyer activity, the housing sector has changed dramatically. Many Americans are wondering: what’s happening in the real estate market? Answers are not as easy as “booming” or “crashing.” Instead,…
After rejecting to stay a lower court ruling directing the Trump administration to release already approved federal payments, a federal appeals court allowed Gateway Tunnel funding to resume. U.S. District Court Judge Jeannette A. Vargas’ temporary restraining order was upheld by the Court of Appeals on Thursday. The lower court directed federal transportation agencies to…
Ilia Malinin, a Team USA star, has captivated millions at the 2026 Winter Olympics. Malinin, 21, has become a global figure skating star at 21 for his technical skill and record-breaking performances. Malinin, known as the “Quad God,” was the first figure skater to land a fully turned quadruple Axel in international competition. The leap,…
