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Prison for NJ man who ripped off MILLIONS from grieving military families
TRENTON — A Monmouth County U.S. Army Reserves major has been sentenced for ripping off at least two dozen grieving Gold Star families for a few million dollars collectively. Caz Craffy, 42, of Colts Neck, would serve 12 1/2 years in federal prison for making risky investments while working...
LBT’s Angela Andersen Named to NJ Coastal Resilience Collaborative Leadership
The New Jersey Coastal Resilience Collaborative – a network of more than 75 diverse partners established to foster sustainable and resilient coastal communities and ecosystems – recently approved a new leadership structure, operating procedures and biennial work plan, setting the course for the organization’s work and development for the coming years. NJCRC will now be guided by a board of directors from multiple sectors, including Long Beach Township Sustainability Director Angela C. Andersen.
Is your goal to retire in NJ? How we compare to other states
💵Find out how much money is needed to retire in NJ. We all dream of retirement, but to get there, it’s no small feat. But once the milestone is achieved, where makes the most sense to settle down?. Bankrate takes the guesswork out of the equation — they...
New Jersey’s 60 worst schools for violence and bullying
Your kids are getting ready to head back to school and with that comes your assumption that they're being well cared for. And while New Jersey's schools usually rank as some of the best in the country, not every school in the Garden State offers children a welcoming, supportive learning environment.
Farmer’s Almanac says this NJ town will get the first frost
We all know that the accuracy of the Farmers' Almanac and its less popular counterpart, the Old Farmers' Almanac, is questionable at best. In today's world, where immediate information is always at our fingertips, no one has any patience anymore. We're so desperate to know what the weather will be...
NJ bill stifles colleges but saves you lots of money
⚫ New legislation takes on tuition hikes at public colleges. ⚫ The bill specifically targets in-state tuition rates. ⚫ The proposal is being made in anticipation of an "enrollment cliff" Your kid commits to college at one price, but that price can change year after year. To make the college...
Safe for swimming: NJ bacteria advisories lifted at 6 Jersey Shore beaches
Six beaches have been declared safe for swimming on Wednesday, after initially testing high for fecal bacteria contamination earlier this week. The latest test results showed that bacteria counts fell back under New Jersey's safe swimming standards at beaches in Long Branch, Deal, Pine Beach, Seaside Heights, Barnegat Light and Lavallette, which were under swim advisories on Tuesday. ...
Wealthy suburbs: These are the richest counties in NJ
The Northeast is home to 23 of the 50 wealthiest suburbs in the nation, according to an analysis released in July by a personal finance website. The Garden State is represented five times on the list from GOBankingRates, which looked at all cities with 5,000 or more households and isolated the 50 cities with the highest average household income. The platform used 2024 home values and metro area location to determine the wealthiest suburbs.
Ex-boyfriend who hired 2 others from Florida arrested after acid attack leaves NJ woman with severe burns: pros.
Three Florida residents were charged on Tuesday in connection with a brutal acid attack on a New Jersey woman, allegedly orchestrated by the victim’s ex-boyfriend, who hired the other two to carry out the assault, according to prosecutors.
New Jersey Man Drowns Swimming With Family In Hudson Valley, New York
A weekend trip to the Hudson Valley turned into a tragedy for a family. On Tuesday, New York State Police confirmed a drowning death in the Hudson Valley. New York State Police and the New York State Park Police responded to Lake Sebago for a report of a possible drowning.
Boys cross-country preview: All-State and All-Group runners returning in 2024
Elite runners are the norm in N.J. cross-country, but the 2024 season appears poised to be a special one given the talent that comes back from last fall. The 2024 season will see eight All-State and 48 All-Group selections return this upcoming fall, all of whom will be in the mix for conference, county, and state titles all season long.
Borgata Hit With $75,000 Punishment By NJ Regulators For Overstating Promo Credits
The message to Borgata — Atlantic City’s top-grossing casino almost from the day it opened in the Marina District two decades ago — from New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement regulators was perfectly clear. After the agency found in March 2023 that Borgata had overstated internet gaming...
NJ Hall of Fame showcases the state’s greatest with interactive holograms
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (PIX11) — The New Jersey Hall of Fame Learning Center has a new home at the American Dream Mall in East Rutherford. Using interactive experiences and holograms, the new installation honors entertainers, athletes and influential individuals all hailing from the Garden state. The wide range of exhibits is meant to help inspire […]
'Mama's Boy' From New Jersey Chosen To Star On New Season Of 'The Bachelor'
His name is Grant Ellis, and he's a 30-year-old day trader with New Jersey and New York roots. The Houston, Texas resident initially competed on this season of "The Bachelorette" starring Jenn Tran, who grew up in Bergen County. Ellis was eliminated just before Tran picked her final four. Ellis...
Big Lots is closing one of its 27 NJ stores. Here's where
WOODBRIDGE – A closing sale is happening at big-box retailer Big Lots in the Iselin section. The store, located at 471 Green St., will be shuttering, according to the store's website. As part of the closing, savings of up to 25 percent are being offered, with limited exceptions. No closing date was announced on...
N.J.’s largest hospital system must allow service dogs everywhere disabled people go, DOJ says
Hackensack Meridian Health has agreed to modify its policies and procedures to ensure service dogs are allowed everywhere people with disabilities go, as required by law, according to an agreement reached with the U.S Attorney General’s office. The agreement was announced Friday after an investigation by the U.S Attorney...
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