AP Photo/Mel Evans/Townsquare Media illustrationAs New Jersey's controversial black bear hunt enters day two today, hunters have already killed 105 bruins.The one-day tally nearly eclipses the total number of bears killed by hunters during a six-day hunt in 2022.According to the New Jersey Department of environmental protection, the highest number of kills came in Sussex (45) and Warren (37) counties.For now, the hunt is restricted to bow hunters. Hunters with muzzleloaders will join the hunt Thursday.Environmentalists and animal rights activists continue to protest the black bear hunt in...…AP Photo/Mel Evans/Townsquare Media illustrationAs New Jersey's controversial black bear hunt enters day two today, hunters have already killed 105 bruins.The one-day tally nearly eclipses the total number of bears killed by hunters during a six-day hunt in 2022.According to the New Jersey Department of environmental protection, the highest number of kills came in Sussex (45) and Warren (37) counties.For now, the hunt is restricted to bow hunters. Hunters with muzzleloaders will join the hunt Thursday.Environmentalists and animal rights activists continue to protest the black bear hunt in...WW…

Here are the top New Jersey news stories for Friday:EWING — Police are investigating two different thefts that happened within four days of each other at the Ewing Diner.Peter Gromitsaris said two men wearing hats, dark glasses, masks and hoodies broke into the restaurant on Parkway Avenue in Ewing around 4:50 a.m Thursday.The theft that seems to bother Gromitsaris more was a woman and a young girl who ran out on a $58 lunch check on Sept. 29."She almost hit me when she reversed the car. I went to the right side and approached. She cracked the window a little bit and she says 'get out of my...…Here are the top New Jersey news stories for Friday:EWING — Police are investigating two different thefts that happened within four days of each other at the Ewing Diner.Peter Gromitsaris said two men wearing hats, dark glasses, masks and hoodies broke into the restaurant on Parkway Avenue in Ewing around 4:50 a.m Thursday.The theft that seems to bother Gromitsaris more was a woman and a young girl who ran out on a $58 lunch check on Sept. 29."She almost hit me when she reversed the car. I went to the right side and approached. She cracked the window a little bit and she says 'get out of my...WW…

AP/NJSP/Bogota PoliceTownsquare Media illustrationThe 2018 fatal accident involving the wife of embattled U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez is getting another look by New Jersey's Attorney General, according to a report.Details of the accident were revealed in the current indictment for bribery and corruption served on Menendez and his wife Nadine Arslanian.Mrs. Menendez struck and killed 49-year-old Richard Koop as he was crossing the street. Police said she was not at fault because he was jaywalking.However, questions have arisen about whether Arslanian was given preferential treatment by officers...…AP/NJSP/Bogota PoliceTownsquare Media illustrationThe 2018 fatal accident involving the wife of embattled U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez is getting another look by New Jersey's Attorney General, according to a report.Details of the accident were revealed in the current indictment for bribery and corruption served on Menendez and his wife Nadine Arslanian.Mrs. Menendez struck and killed 49-year-old Richard Koop as he was crossing the street. Police said she was not at fault because he was jaywalking.However, questions have arisen about whether Arslanian was given preferential treatment by officers...WW…

AP/Townsquare Media illustrationThe news is not good for New Jersey commuters as New York City officials put the finishing touches on their controversial congestion pricing plans.With the new toll plan set to take effect in Spring of 2024, the Traffic Mobility Review Board met for the last time on Monday.Drivers will be charged up to $23 per day to enter Manhattan below 60th Street.New Jersey officials have long argued for credits to be given to commuters who already pay a toll to cross the Hudson River.Four scenarios are now being considered by the Review Board that would offer credits...…AP/Townsquare Media illustrationThe news is not good for New Jersey commuters as New York City officials put the finishing touches on their controversial congestion pricing plans.With the new toll plan set to take effect in Spring of 2024, the Traffic Mobility Review Board met for the last time on Monday.Drivers will be charged up to $23 per day to enter Manhattan below 60th Street.New Jersey officials have long argued for credits to be given to commuters who already pay a toll to cross the Hudson River.Four scenarios are now being considered by the Review Board that would offer credits...WW…

If your kids are caught with booze or weed, police can no longer tell you about it.With great fanfare, Gov. Phil that officially makes marijuana legal in New Jersey for adult recreational use. It took months for the legislation to be worked out with the Legislature after voters approved the issue on the ballot last November. In the aftermath of the signing, much of the attention was focused on when and how you will be able to buy weed legallyHowever, provisions in a controversial companion bill on decriminalization have taken many parents by surprise.If police see your underage son or...…If your kids are caught with booze or weed, police can no longer tell you about it.With great fanfare, Gov. Phil that officially makes marijuana legal in New Jersey for adult recreational use. It took months for the legislation to be worked out with the Legislature after voters approved the issue on the ballot last November. In the aftermath of the signing, much of the attention was focused on when and how you will be able to buy weed legallyHowever, provisions in a controversial companion bill on decriminalization have taken many parents by surprise.If police see your underage son or...WW…