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New Jersey lawmakers move to rein in ICE with taxes and hiring bans
New Jersey lawmakers move to rein in ICE with taxes and hiring bans
The package of newly proposed bills would quietly undermine ICE’s power in a variety of ways.
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February 18, 2026 at 11:57 PM
New Jersey lawmakers move to rein in ICE with taxes and hiring bans
Affordability doesn’t mean sliding down the slippery slope of rolling back environmental protections
Affordability doesn’t mean sliding down the slippery slope of rolling back environmental protections
Why Democrats shouldn’t borrow from Republicans on energy and the environment
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February 18, 2026 at 11:26 PM
Affordability doesn’t mean sliding down the slippery slope of rolling back environmental protections
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With her husband detained, a New Brunswick mother cares for her medically fragile son alone • The Jersey Vindicator
Néstor Josias is 8 and is fed via a feeding tube.
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February 18, 2026 at 5:44 PM
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2/18/2026: Yet another deadly day in New Jersey, and more death by car on our roads.
This year to date; 57 dead including 21 pedestrians and 1 cyclist, not one killed hit by or riding an eBike.
One+ person/day dies on New Jersey roads, yet our lawmakers are obsessed with eBikes.
This year to date; 57 dead including 21 pedestrians and 1 cyclist, not one killed hit by or riding an eBike.
One+ person/day dies on New Jersey roads, yet our lawmakers are obsessed with eBikes.
February 18, 2026 at 4:00 PM
2/18/2026: Yet another deadly day in New Jersey, and more death by car on our roads.
This year to date; 57 dead including 21 pedestrians and 1 cyclist, not one killed hit by or riding an eBike.
One+ person/day dies on New Jersey roads, yet our lawmakers are obsessed with eBikes.
This year to date; 57 dead including 21 pedestrians and 1 cyclist, not one killed hit by or riding an eBike.
One+ person/day dies on New Jersey roads, yet our lawmakers are obsessed with eBikes.
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notorious radical left communist rag says tax the rich
February 18, 2026 at 4:03 PM
notorious radical left communist rag says tax the rich
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Sherrill: Gateway tunnel funds flowing again after Trump freeze failed
Sherrill: Gateway tunnel funds flowing again after Trump freeze failed
More than !,000 workers were already employed and had to stop work Feb. 6.
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February 18, 2026 at 5:29 PM
Sherrill: Gateway tunnel funds flowing again after Trump freeze failed
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Another deadly day in New Jersey, and more death by car on our roads.
This year to date; 56 dead including 20 pedestrians and 1 cyclist, not one killed hit by or riding an eBike.
Every single person; father, mom, brother, sister, daughter, son,... killed either in or by a car.
Time to ban eBikes?
This year to date; 56 dead including 20 pedestrians and 1 cyclist, not one killed hit by or riding an eBike.
Every single person; father, mom, brother, sister, daughter, son,... killed either in or by a car.
Time to ban eBikes?
February 17, 2026 at 4:05 PM
Another deadly day in New Jersey, and more death by car on our roads.
This year to date; 56 dead including 20 pedestrians and 1 cyclist, not one killed hit by or riding an eBike.
Every single person; father, mom, brother, sister, daughter, son,... killed either in or by a car.
Time to ban eBikes?
This year to date; 56 dead including 20 pedestrians and 1 cyclist, not one killed hit by or riding an eBike.
Every single person; father, mom, brother, sister, daughter, son,... killed either in or by a car.
Time to ban eBikes?
New Jersey Attorney General’s office drops corruption case against George Norcross
New Jersey Attorney General’s office drops corruption case against Dem power broker George Norcross
A recent appellate court opinion upheld a lower court decision to throw out the case.
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February 18, 2026 at 12:45 PM
New Jersey Attorney General’s office drops corruption case against George Norcross
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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