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Assault on NJ Transit train conductor leaves passengers stranded
NJ Transit says a conductor became involved in a "fare dispute" with a man on board near the Bradley Beach station.

Mail-in voting war heats up — NJ leads charge against Trump order
With a rich history of state control over elections, this legal challenge could reshape the future of voting in America. Stay tuned.

Raritan Mall redevelopment plan approved for 276 apartments
Called a "zombie mall" and an eyesore, the 11-acre Raritan Mall on Route 206 was once home to 15 stores including Stop & Shop, Blockbuster Video and a bank.

‘Trusted’ NJ school worker charged in child sex abuse case
Shaun M. Stebbins, 43, of Somers Point, a pre-kindergarten teacher’s aide at the Woodbine Elementary School in Woodbine is charged with commiting sexual acts against multiple victims under the age of 13 between 2014 and 2025.

NJ bat crisis: Miss April window and you're stuck
The cold weather has lead to a surge in bat infestations in New Jersey homes but there is a small window of opportunity to get them out, one wildlife expert warns.

Nearly 1,000 hospital workers get layoff notices
With 967 job cuts just announced in Bayonne, Hudson Regional Health says the site is still undergoing transfer from the previous operator.

Drumthwacket: The governor's mansion that Sherrill's moving into
No New Jersey governor has called Drumthwacket home since James McGeevey in 2004.

Abandoned cub on busy NJ highway triggers urgent police response
A lonely bear cub found abandoned in a road ditch in Union Township was rescued by state police and brought to the NJ DEP for care.

NJ weather: Slow clearing and warming temperatures Friday
Warm air and a touch of humidity return to New Jersey for two and a half days, before a cold front and rain potentially interrupt your holiday outdoor plans.

Layoffs spike as Sherrill budget punishes NJ businesses
Gov. Mikie Sherrill wants to impose a series of new taxes and regulations on NJ businesses. That may be partly to blame for a new wave of layoffs.
