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Latest road deaths in New Jersey, year to date;
50 dead, 18 of whom are pedestrians.
Not a single one either riding or being hit by an eBike or illegal electric motorcycle.
Priorities, obvs...
www.nj.gov/njsp/info/fa...
50 dead, 18 of whom are pedestrians.
Not a single one either riding or being hit by an eBike or illegal electric motorcycle.
Priorities, obvs...
www.nj.gov/njsp/info/fa...
February 12, 2026 at 8:57 PM
Latest road deaths in New Jersey, year to date;
50 dead, 18 of whom are pedestrians.
Not a single one either riding or being hit by an eBike or illegal electric motorcycle.
Priorities, obvs...
www.nj.gov/njsp/info/fa...
50 dead, 18 of whom are pedestrians.
Not a single one either riding or being hit by an eBike or illegal electric motorcycle.
Priorities, obvs...
www.nj.gov/njsp/info/fa...
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It may not feel like it with the snow melt but New Jersey is still in drought conditions and has been for months
New Jersey emergency planners brace for possible water shutdown as Trenton mains keep breaking, reservoir levels drop
New Jersey emergency planners brace for possible water shutdown as Trenton mains keep breaking, reservoir levels drop
State officials received an email Thursday outlining precautionary measures in the event of a water shutdown.
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February 13, 2026 at 2:17 AM
It may not feel like it with the snow melt but New Jersey is still in drought conditions and has been for months
New Jersey emergency planners brace for possible water shutdown as Trenton mains keep breaking, reservoir levels drop
New Jersey emergency planners brace for possible water shutdown as Trenton mains keep breaking, reservoir levels drop
State officials received an email Thursday outlining precautionary measures in the event of a water shutdown.
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February 13, 2026 at 2:10 AM
New Jersey emergency planners brace for possible water shutdown as Trenton mains keep breaking, reservoir levels drop
Detained immigrants issue “Our Cry,” a letter from inside Newark ICE facility pleading for due process
Detained immigrants issue “Our Cry,” a letter from inside Newark ICE facility pleading for due process
The letter desccribes overcrowded conditions and flu outbreaks.
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February 13, 2026 at 1:39 AM
Detained immigrants issue “Our Cry,” a letter from inside Newark ICE facility pleading for due process
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NJTransit really is falling apart...
February 11, 2026 at 12:52 PM
NJTransit really is falling apart...
At least a dozen Hamilton residents have died from Legionnaires’ disease since 2018, public records show
At least a dozen Hamilton residents have died from Legionnaires’ disease since 2018, public records show
Not all cases have been definitively linked to Trenton Water Works.
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February 12, 2026 at 3:24 AM
At least a dozen Hamilton residents have died from Legionnaires’ disease since 2018, public records show
This winter is no snow joke for New Jersey’s wildlife
This winter is no snow joke for New Jersey’s wildlife
A call for action and leadership
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February 11, 2026 at 9:04 PM
This winter is no snow joke for New Jersey’s wildlife
Perth Amboy worker’s whistleblower suit alleges retaliation for raising insurance bidding, pay-to-play concerns
Perth Amboy worker’s whistleblower suit alleges retaliation for raising insurance bidding, pay-to-play concerns
The case highlights health benefit contract issues in New Jersey.
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February 11, 2026 at 5:01 PM
Perth Amboy worker’s whistleblower suit alleges retaliation for raising insurance bidding, pay-to-play concerns
Republican Congressional hopeful Tiffany Burress at risk of losing North Jersey home to foreclosure
Republican Congressional hopeful Tiffany Burress at risk of losing North Jersey home to foreclosure
Burress, a personal injury attorney, is running for the Republican nomination in the 9th Congressional District.
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February 11, 2026 at 12:30 PM
Republican Congressional hopeful Tiffany Burress at risk of losing North Jersey home to foreclosure
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Three people died on New Jersey roads over the weekend.
This year, 46 people have died on NJ roads, not one of them hit by an "e-Bike" or even an electric motorcycle.
Every single one died either in or being struck by a car.
Priorities?
#VisionZero #safestreets #bikeped #equity #environment
This year, 46 people have died on NJ roads, not one of them hit by an "e-Bike" or even an electric motorcycle.
Every single one died either in or being struck by a car.
Priorities?
#VisionZero #safestreets #bikeped #equity #environment
February 9, 2026 at 4:02 PM
Three people died on New Jersey roads over the weekend.
This year, 46 people have died on NJ roads, not one of them hit by an "e-Bike" or even an electric motorcycle.
Every single one died either in or being struck by a car.
Priorities?
#VisionZero #safestreets #bikeped #equity #environment
This year, 46 people have died on NJ roads, not one of them hit by an "e-Bike" or even an electric motorcycle.
Every single one died either in or being struck by a car.
Priorities?
#VisionZero #safestreets #bikeped #equity #environment
Liberty State Park dirty deal on hold
Liberty State Park dirty deal on hold
A new chance to stop a warehouse in the people’s park
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February 4, 2026 at 1:29 PM
Liberty State Park dirty deal on hold
‘An agency out of control’: Planned ICE detention processing hub in Roxbury sparks bipartisan backlash
‘An agency out of control’: Planned ICE detention processing warehouse in Roxbury sparks bipartisan backlash
Residents in the Morris County area are pushing back.
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February 4, 2026 at 12:49 PM
‘An agency out of control’: Planned ICE detention processing hub in Roxbury sparks bipartisan backlash
Indictment against South Jersey powerbroker George Norcross tossed again on appeal
Indictment against South Jersey powerbroker George Norcross tossed again on appeal
A three-judge panel ruled on the case Friday.
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January 31, 2026 at 1:43 AM
Indictment against South Jersey powerbroker George Norcross tossed again on appeal
A big win for the Ramapo Mountains Reservation and the people
A big win for the Ramapo Mountains Reservation and the people
Grassroots fight saves Ramapo Mountains from Wall Street high-frequency trading tower
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January 29, 2026 at 1:07 PM
A big win for the Ramapo Mountains Reservation and the people
The Jersey Vindicator's best photos of 2025. Photos by Andres Kudacki.
The Jersey Vindicator’s best photos of 2025
We pair strong reporting with quality photography. A look back at our best photos of the year.
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January 29, 2026 at 12:38 PM
The Jersey Vindicator's best photos of 2025. Photos by Andres Kudacki.
New Jersey school district missed $49 million in savings by skipping state health plan, audit finds
New Jersey school district missed $49 million in savings by skipping state health plan, audit finds
Perth Amboy spent 18 percent more than necessary on health insurance.
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January 28, 2026 at 4:48 PM
New Jersey school district missed $49 million in savings by skipping state health plan, audit finds
Let the sunshine in: What we want from Gov. Sherrill on transparency
Let the sunshine in: What we want from Gov. Sherrill on transparency
The new governor has an opportunity to roll back assaults on the public's right to know.
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January 28, 2026 at 4:13 PM
Let the sunshine in: What we want from Gov. Sherrill on transparency
Essex County adds tent and toilets outside Delaney Hall as immigrant families keep waiting in the cold
Essex County adds tent and toilets outside Delaney Hall as immigrant families keep waiting in the cold
The tent is not heated, but at least it's something.
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January 22, 2026 at 5:49 PM
Essex County adds tent and toilets outside Delaney Hall as immigrant families keep waiting in the cold
Jersey Vindicator chosen as 2026 Report for America newsroom; corps member to cover housing and affordability in New Jersey
Jersey Vindicator chosen as 2026 Report for America newsroom; corps member to cover housing and affordability in New Jersey
The new reporter will begin working with us July 13.
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January 22, 2026 at 5:21 PM
Jersey Vindicator chosen as 2026 Report for America newsroom; corps member to cover housing and affordability in New Jersey
Photos: Mikie Sherrill's inaugural ball at the American Dream Mall
Photos: Mikie Sherrill’s inaugural ball at the American Dream Mall in in East Rutherford, New Jersey
About 2,000 people attended the ball at the mall.
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January 21, 2026 at 8:41 PM
Photos: Mikie Sherrill's inaugural ball at the American Dream Mall
Sherrill signs ethics, government efficiency, permitting and youth safety orders
Sherrill signs ethics, government efficiency, permitting and youth safety orders
She previously signed two additional orders during her inauguration ceremony.
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January 20, 2026 at 11:23 PM
Sherrill signs ethics, government efficiency, permitting and youth safety orders
Murphy signs sweeping New Jersey e-bike law expanding insurance and licensing rules
Murphy signs sweeping New Jersey e-bike law expanding insurance and licensing rules
What New Jersey’s new e-bike law means: licensing, insurance and crash rules explained
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January 20, 2026 at 10:54 PM
Murphy signs sweeping New Jersey e-bike law expanding insurance and licensing rules
Sherrill order No. 2 directs utilities and state agencies to speed solar, storage and grid projects
Sherrill order No. 2 directs utilities and state agencies to speed solar, storage and grid projects
The order is the second of two she signed during her inauguration speech as part of her promise to controll electricity costs.
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January 20, 2026 at 10:22 PM
Sherrill order No. 2 directs utilities and state agencies to speed solar, storage and grid projects
What Gov. Mikie Sherrill’s first executive order does to address soaring electric bills in New Jersey
What Gov. Mikie Sherrill’s first executive order does to address soaring electric bills in New Jersey
She signed the order during her inauguration speech.
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January 20, 2026 at 9:46 PM
What Gov. Mikie Sherrill’s first executive order does to address soaring electric bills in New Jersey
Mikie Sherrill takes office as New Jersey governor, announces moves to control utility costs
Mikie Sherrill takes office as New Jersey governor, announces moves to control utility costs
The new governor signed two executive orders during her inauguration speech.
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January 20, 2026 at 5:54 PM
Mikie Sherrill takes office as New Jersey governor, announces moves to control utility costs