Around New Jersey
By DEVON WILLIAMS AND LUCY HARPER - NJ STATE HOUSE NEWS SERVICE
June 3, 2026
TRENTON, NJ — A plan to test driverless cars in New Jersey received another green light Monday, after the measure unanimously passed the Assembly Science, Innovation and Technology Committee.The bill, A3968, will introduce a pilot program in New Jersey to allow autonomous vehicle (AV) tests at ...
NEWARK - Mayhem outside Delaney Hall continued to spiral this past weekend, despite – and seemingly aggravated by – state trooper presence, designated protest zones and mandatory curfews ordered by the New Jersey governor. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) on Monday said that U.S.
TRENTON, NJ - New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport and New York Attorney General Letitia James have launched an investigation into FIFA’s ticketing practices for the upcoming 2026 World Cup, following reports that fans may have been misled about seat locations and faced sharply rising ...
NEWARK - Federal officers used pepper spray on protesters outside Delaney Hall in Newark on Memorial Day following days of escalating tensions and denial of New Jersey’s governor to tour the immigrant detention facility. Roughly 300 immigrant detainees allegedly went on a Memorial Day weekend ...
NEWARK — Gov. Mikie Sherrill wants federal authorities to allow state inspections at Delaney Hall after roughly 300 immigrant detainees went on a Memorial Day weekend hunger strike to protest its reportedly deplorable, inhumane conditions.“I’m deeply disturbed by reports of the poor conditions at ...
TRENTON, NJ — Governor Mikie Sherrill is asking the U.S. Department of Agriculture to issue a Secretarial Disaster Designation for New Jersey counties after an April freeze caused an estimated $300 million or more in agricultural losses statewide.Sherrill sent a letter to USDA Secretary Brooke ...
HOBOKEN, NJ - Mulligan’s Pub on First Street is known for welcoming some of the most committed soccer fans in the region for matches that often occur much earlier or later than your average American games. On Monday, they hosted a very special guest as Governor Mikie Sherill stepped behind the bar ...
MERCER COUNTY, NJ - A Trenton man has been sentenced to 22 years in prison for his role in an operation that sold underage girls for sex on an online classified advertising website, Mercer County Prosecutor Janetta D. Marbrey announced.According to the sentencing, Al-Tariq Mitchell, 28, will serve ...
PISCATAWAY – Christopher Markus has pitted Captain America against the Red Skull in a fight for the Tesseract, teamed Thor with Loki to defend the Nine Realms from the Dark Elves, and has the Avengers and their allies in pitched battle against Thanos and his minions.What the Emmy Award-winning ...
TRENTON, NJ — The New Jersey Department of Health is monitoring two New Jersey residents following potential exposure to hantavirus connected to a passenger from the cruise ship MV Hondius, state officials announced.According to the department, the possible exposure did not occur aboard the cruise ...
TRENTON, NJ — Widespread networks of automated license plate surveillance cameras that create hoards of data used to track motorists are under increasing scrutiny by lawmakers and privacy advocates in the wake of their recent use in ICE arrests.Lawmakers in New Jersey and 34 other states have ...
A tax specialist from Carlstadt who began his professional career working for the IRS before going private embezzled $12 million from a local fuel company, then was caught on video trying to destroy the evidence, federal authorities charged.Officials at Prospect Transportation had gotten wise to ...
TRENTON, NJ — From betting on elections to controversial wagers on life-and-death events, prediction markets have exploded in popularity. Now, New Jersey lawmakers want to shut some of them down.Lawmakers have introduced two pieces of legislation aimed at regulating prediction markets, platforms ...
NEW JERSEY — Most New Jerseyans apparently think Gov. Mikie Sherrill has done a good job during her first few months in office, according to two independent university polls.A Fairleigh Dickinson University poll gives Sherrill a 58% approval rating, while a Rutgers-Eagleton survey puts her job ...
UNION COUNTY, NJ – The Union County Prosecutor’s Office has released some details about the Saturday night shooting at the Chick-fil-A on Route 22 in Union.Prosecutors say while no arrests have been made at this time, the preliminary investigation reveals that the incident does not appear to be a ...
NEW JERSEY – Four popular Wawa-brand beverages have been pulled out of refrigerators sold at the convenience store due to possible containment of undeclared milk allergens, according to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).The company says that 16 oz bottle pints of Wawa Iced Tea Lemon, Wawa Iced ...
The Easter Bunny has become one of the most recognizable and beloved symbols of the Easter holiday, especially for families and children across New Jersey and the United States.The tradition of the Easter Bunny traces its roots back to Europe, particularly in Germany, where early folklore spoke of ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - Three Phillipsburg residents have been arrested in connection with the alleged illegal dumping of dogs across Sussex County, authorities said.Joshua R. Ciemniecki, 18, Robert Ciemniecki, 74, and Kaila McNeill, 30, all of Phillipsburg, in Warren County, NJ were charged with animal ...
NEW JERSEY — Gov. Mikie Sherrill signed a package of three bills on Wednesday aimed at strengthening constitutional protections, increasing law enforcement transparency and safeguarding personal data for New Jersey residents.The legislation, approved with support from members of the Senate and ...
TRENTON, NJ — The New Jersey Legislature voted Monday on three bills aimed at regulating and monitoring the state’s growing number of data centers.The Senate passed S3379, which would require data center owners and operators to submit semi-annual reports on water and energy use to the Board of ...
TRENTON, NJ — The State of New Jersey and the Morris County town of Roxbury are suing the federal government to block the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) from turning a huge warehouse into a detention and processing facility for alleged illegal immigrants.The US Immigration & Customs ...
When Michael B. Jordan stepped onto the Academy Awards stage Sunday night to accept the Oscar for Best Actor, it was not only a milestone in his celebrated acting career. For many in Newark, it was a hometown victory. The Newark native won his first Oscar for his performance portraying twin ...
EAST WINDSOR, NJ – East Windsor Township police officers conducting an investigation into a local business posing as a health spa uncovered prostitution at the strip mall, according to the agency.The East Windsor Township Police Department (EWTPD) says they had received complaints regarding ...
TRENTON, NJ — Gov. Mikie Sherrill laid out a record $60.7 billion budget on Tuesday that would provide modest increases in a few key areas balanced by more than $2 billion in cuts to other programs, including property tax relief.“Today, I’m submitting to this legislature the most fiscally ...
WHITEHOUSE STATION, NJ - A 1.3-magnitude earthquake hit about 5 kilometers northeast of Whitehouse Station Sunday evening.The earthquake was felt around 9:04 p.m. March 8, and it was at a depth of about 8.4 kilometers.There have been a number of small earthquakes in the area recently, including a ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ — Drivers across New Jersey and the Northeast are seeing a quick run-up at the pump as crude oil prices surge and global supply concerns intensify amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, according to an update released by AAA Northeast.AAA Northeast reported that as of March ...
NEW JERSEY – In the midst of ongoing U.S. military action in the countries in the Middle East, American citizens traveling in the region are being urged by the U.S. State Department to return home. The Department says they are providing travel options for American citizens in Middle Eastern ...
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ — NJ TRANSIT has suspended bus, light rail, and Access Link services across the state due to the ongoing snowstorm, with rail service set to be suspended by 9 p.m., officials announced.Transit officials said the decision was made as conditions deteriorated, with heavy snow and ...
NEW JERSEY – For many longtime residents, rising property taxes can make it hard to stay in the homes and neighborhoods they love. But a new state program—Stay NJ—aims to offer meaningful financial relief to eligible seniors beginning in 2026.This new statewide property tax relief program is ...
NEW JERSEY - MILAN, ITALY – The 2026 Winter Olympics will bring the largest and arguably most talented team of 232 athletes in Team USA to Milan-Cortina, Italy with the world watching for the next few weeks. There are seven athletes from New Jersey who will be competing in a range of sports that ...