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Murphy Grants 200+ Clemencies in Fourth Round of Pardons, Commutations

New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy has exceeded 200 clemency grants, offering pardons and commutations to individuals seeking a second chance. The initiative focuses on rehabilitation and fairness in the justice

NJ Rider University to Lay Off 25% of Faculty as Financial Crisis Deepens

Rider University is cutting 40 faculty positions, reducing salaries, and suspending benefits as part of a financial restructuring plan following probation by its accreditor. Students can still attend classes, but

What to Know About Trump’s $2,000 Tariff-Funded Stimulus Checks in 2025

President Trump has reintroduced the idea of $2,000 payments for Americans, funded by tariffs imposed under his administration. Key details, including who qualifies and when payments could be made—remain uncertain,

TD Bank to Close Eight New Jersey Branches in Early 2026

TD Bank will close eight New Jersey branches by early 2026 as part of a nationwide downsizing plan affecting 13 states. The move reflects the bank’s push toward digital services

FAA Orders Flight Reductions at Newark, JFK, and LaGuardia as Government Shutdown Drags On

Plan on traveling from Newark, LaGuardia or JFK soon? The FAA has ordered airlines to reduce flights nationwide as the government shutdown strains air traffic control staffing. Newark, JFK and

Former NFL Star Antonio Brown in Essex County Jail for Attempted Murder

Former NFL star Antonio Brown, 37, sits in Essex County Jail in Newark after U.S. Marshals captured him in Dubai. He faces a second-degree attempted murder charge for allegedly firing

Nearly 20 Pediatric Offices Will Close Across New Jersey, Optum Cuts Hundreds of Jobs

Optum, a subsidiary of UnitedHealth Group, is closing 19 pediatric offices and all behavioral health locations across New Jersey. The move affects 572 employees and thousands of patients, marking one

Over Half a Million Blood Pressure Pills Recalled: Is Yours on the List?

Over 580,000 Prazosin Hydrochloride capsules have been recalled by Teva Pharmaceuticals after tests revealed a cancer-linked chemical. The recall affects 1 mg, 2 mg, and 5 mg doses nationwide. Patients

NJ Energy Executives Allegedly Stole $3.3M From Investors for Luxury Lifestyle

NJ energy executives at Breezy Point Energy allegedly stole $3.3 million from investors, using the funds to rent a mansion, lease luxury cars, and pay themselves hefty salaries. Prosecutors say

Bomb Threats Reported at New Jersey Polling Sites on Election Day, All Deemed Not Credible

It’s Election Day in New Jersey. Have you voted yet? Several polling locations across the state received bomb threats on Election Day, prompting temporary closures and police investigations in several