Jersey Shore Anglers Say New Permit Lottery Is Pushing Locals Off Their Own Beaches

Many New Jerseyans have enjoyed surf fishing at Island Beach State Park for decades. This is a family tradition, mental escape, and coastal connection. That relationship is straining when a new state lottery system left thousands of lifelong fisherman without beach vehicle permits. New Jersey’s 2026 random lottery for mobile sport fishing permits replaces first-come,…

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Airport Ride Share Costs Set to Rise as Drivers Push Back Against Port Authority Plan

New Jersey and metro ride sharing drivers oppose a proposal to substantially increase airport pick-up and drop-off fees, saying it could hurt drivers’ lives and passengers’ wallets. Uber, Lyft, and other app-based drivers are concerned about the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey’s long-term capital investment strategy months before a critical board decision….

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New Jersey Judges Revisit Casino Smoking Rules as Science and Workplace Rights Take Center Stage

Atlantic City casinos remain New Jersey’s only indoor smoking spots nearly 20 years after the ban. Staff from public health and casinos discuss whether this long-standing exception applies. On Monday, New Jersey appeals court heard from casino workers who say secondhand smoking poisons them. Dealers, servers, and other workers claimed they had a constitutional right…

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Inside the West Wing: Top Adviser Offers Rare, Blunt Portrait of Trump’s Leadership Style

A rare and extremely open White House account has spurred new debate about how President Donald Trump manages after taking office. Susie Wiles, the White House chief of staff and a key participant in administration decisions, has given a candid appraisal of the president’s leadership style, decision-making, and inner circle. Recent interviews with Wiles depicted…

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Morning Carjacking Reported at Seton Hall Campus, Police Step Up Security

After a morning carjacking at Seton Hall University, students and teachers demanded more security and a police probe. The incident occurred Tuesday in a campus parking lot near South Orange Avenue, according to the university. A university spokesman said a parking lot heist near administrative facilities stole an automobile. Soon, suspects fled. Campus administrators assured…

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Hollywood Tragedy Sparks Rare Rift as Pro-Trump Actor Pushes Back on Political Attacks

Rob and Michele Reiner’s deaths rocked the Hollywood business and infuriated Trump supporters. Despite the political vitriol that followed, Hollywood Republican actor James Woods responded to the tragedy with uncommon calm and kindness. Rob Reiner, 78, and Michele Reiner, 68, were found dead in their Los Angeles home over the weekend. Officers confirmed the pair’s…

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