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Gov. Murphy and AG Platkin to Visit Bloomfield Temple Site of Attempted Bombing

Today at 6:30 p.m. Governor Murphy and Attorney General Platkin will visit Temple Ner Tamid of Bloomfield New Jersey, the site of this week’s attempted Molotov cocktail bombing. Authorities, from local law enforcement and up to the FBI and Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms are still searching for the suspect.  According to security video […]

Smith Reintroduces Legislation to Revoke China’s Trade Privileges

Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ), who was recently selected to chair the Congressional-Executive Commission on China (CECC), has reintroduced legislation (HR 638) to revoke China’s trade privileges—known as permanent normal trade relations (PNTR) status—in response to the Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP) atrocious human rights violations and ongoing genocide against Uyghurs and other Central Asian minorities.            “Ever […]

Tuesday Parshas Beshalach - Reciting Parshas Hamon as a Segulah for Livelihood

Many of the earlier works cite the Talmud Yerushalmi that states:  One who recites Parshas Hamon every day is assured that his food will not be lacking. The source of this Yerushalmi however is unclear. Sefer haManhig written by R' Avraham ben Nathan is one of the earliest works to mention this custom and states […]

NJ Senate to Consider Tougher Penalties for Assaulting Law Enforcement

Even with the great disparity between the philosophies of the two major parties toward criminal justice, it seems that New Jersey politicians from both sides of the aisle can agree that police have taken enough physical abuse from hot-headed thugs. A bipartisan bill being considered by the Senate Law and Public Safety Committee would show […]

Cholov Yisroel Formula Update: Market Should Loosen by Mid-February 

LNN has learned that Similac is producing another run of cholov yisroel formula now to fill in the current market shortfall. Once production is finished, the goods, about 4 or 5 container’s worth, are scheduled to be flown in rather than being shipped by boat.  “I have one customer who was buying formula for months, […]

Allstate Insurance Tightening Acceptance Regulations

LNN has learned that Allstate insurance, a popular provider of coverage for local drivers, is scheduled to change its acceptance regulations. Until now, their auto risk management policies would not disqualify you if you had one (negative) ‘event’ in your recent history. More than that was problematic. However, in the near future, if you have […]

Republican Senate Leader Steve Oroho Announces Retirement in Abrupt About-Face

State Senate Minority Leader Steve Oroho surprised constituents and fellow lawmakers today by announcing his intention to retire at the end of his term in 2024 rather than seek reelection. Releasing a statement just two weeks after he rolled out his campaign for the 2023 midterms, the five-term senator cited “personal reason that [he] will […]

New Jersey Legislators Looking to Alleviate Water Utility Debt

Legislators in Trenton who want to see the state take advantage of $24M in federal water utility funds for low-income households are under the gun to get the emergency endowment out to eligible recipients before the government shuts off the tap in the fall. To do that, they will need to enlist the cooperation of […]

Missing Person in Lakewood Found

Around 11pm last night, a call for a missing teenager with a medical history went out. A search developed that lasted over the next few hours involving LPD, Chaveirim, Shomrim and other volunteers who combed the area of where the young man had gone missing. Sometime after 3 am, the individual emerged from a swampy […]

Lakewood Has Less than Half the Amount of Crossing Guards Needed

Hiring is challenging across the country these days. It seems like there are more jobs than applicants. Indeed, Lakewood Township is feeling the heat in many ways and within various departments along with the rest of us. LNN inquired as to the LPD’s recent posting of crossing guard positions available. According to Traffic and Safety […]

Toms River Police Descend on Home Teeming with Rabbits

Police seized over a dozen rabbits from the shed of a Toms River resident yesterday after animal control relayed information they had received about a dysfunctional pet hoarding situation at the property. Details about the nature of the rabbits' unsuitable living conditions are still emerging, but some inkling can be gleaned from the presence of […]

Senator Menendez to Announce $5.2 Million for AC Airport Projects

 Today, U.S. Senator Bob Menendez (D-N.J.) will join officials at the Atlantic City International Airport to announce more than $5.2 million in federal funding projects related to airport operations.  An additional $8.1 million was allocated to the Air National Guard’s 177th Fighter Wing for upgrades to its base located in Atlantic City. The funding is […]