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N.J. taxpayers get framed by Murphy’s record $135K portrait
Former Gov. Phil Murphy’s official portrait will cost taxpayers $135,000 — the most expensive gubernatorial portrait in New Jersey history.

Hackers hit NJ water systems—Is tap water at risk?
Hacker attacks on NJ water systems may be linked to the Iran war. Here's what you need to know about the safety of what's coming out of your tap.

Fury After Child Predator Lives Near NJ Playground
New Jersey lawmakers are pushing tougher restrictions on where registered sex offenders can live after a child predator case renewed calls for reform.

Jersey Pizzeria Melts Down Over Cake
A family says what should have been a fun 5-year-old's birthday celebration at Joey Tomato's turned into an ugly confrontation over a birthday cake.

Delaney death raises oversight questions
The death of a detainee at Delaney Hall in Newark, NJ, is raising questions about oversight of the private run facility.

A suspended NJ driver is accused in a deadly West Milford crash
Passaic County prosecutors say the investigation is still open — and they're asking anyone who knows something about that May 31 crash to come forward.

Sherrill pledges $20M to defend illegal voters
With residents facing a crushing affordability crisis, Gov. Mikie Sherrill is pledging millions in taxpayer money to defend illegal voters in New Jersey.

9/11 Families Want NYC Mayor Banned From 25th Anniversary Event
Some New Yorkers want to ban one leader from attending the 9/11 25th-anniversary remembrance ceremony.

Sherrill fights to keep NJ voter rolls secret
A judge ruled NJ does not have to turn over voter data to the Trump administration. Gov. Sherrill refuses to reveal who illegally voted as noncitizens.

Thousands of illegal voters remain after cleanup in NJ
Gov. Mikie Sherrill says the state has removed over 4,000 ineligible voter registrations, but thousands more may still remain. The latest on the illegal voter scandal.
