U.S. Representative Tom Kean Jr. of New Jersey has spoken publicly for the first time after being away from Congress for more than two months due to an undisclosed health condition. His extended absence had sparked growing questions among constituents and political observers, especially as he missed multiple congressional votes beginning in early March. In…
A New Jersey school district is facing a lawsuit after the parents of a middle-school student claimed their son experienced months of bullying tied to his mixed-race background and that school officials failed to properly step in. According to the lawsuit filed in Superior Court in Bergen County, the student attended Tenakill Middle School in…
Paterson is expanding access to life-saving overdose medication by placing self-serve naloxone kiosks across the city, part of a growing local effort to reduce opioid-related deaths and improve emergency response in vulnerable neighborhoods. The new kiosks, organized through Black Lives Matter Paterson, provide free naloxone kits that residents can access at any time of the…
New Jersey residents preparing for Memorial Day weekend gatherings, beach trips, parades and outdoor celebrations may have to adjust their plans as a stretch of cool, cloudy and rainy weather is expected to move across the state through Monday. Forecasters say the holiday weekend, which is often considered the unofficial start of summer, will likely…
Gov. Mikie Sherrill and her husband, Jason Hedberg, reported close to $3.9 million in total income last year, according to newly released financial disclosure documents and partial tax filings shared by the governor’s office. The bulk of the income came from Hedberg’s senior role in the financial sector, while Sherrill’s earnings reflected her time serving…
President Donald Trump is facing a noticeable decline in public approval, according to a newly released national survey that highlights growing voter concerns over the economy, inflation, and overall cost of living in the United States. The Fox News poll, conducted between May 15 and May 18 among 1,002 registered voters, indicates that 39% of…
A new national survey has taken a closer look at how Republicans and the wider American public view President Donald Trump’s performance in office, showing that while he continues to maintain strong support within his own party, some areas of approval—especially the economy—have weakened in recent months. The poll conducted by The Associated Press-NORC Center…
In recent years, a job once seen as safe, simple, and community-focused has turned into one of the most dangerous roles in local government. School crossing guards, often retirees working part-time to help children safely reach school, are facing increasing risks on busy roads across New Jersey. Over the last three years alone, at least…
A 64-year-old man from Teaneck is facing several criminal charges after authorities in Bergen County said he was arrested during an investigation involving the alleged abuse and assault of a child. According to prosecutors, Miguel Mejia was taken into custody Tuesday after investigators with the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office Special Victims Unit and the Teaneck…
Republican Representative Lauren Boebert publicly acknowledged that some parts of President Donald Trump’s approach to the Iran conflict have become difficult for Republicans to explain to voters, especially as political campaigning continues during a period of military tension overseas. During a televised interview on Wednesday, Boebert discussed concerns about how growing international conflicts could affect…
