Singer, Kean Condemn Antisemitic Billboard In Howell

Today, Senator Robert Singer (R-30) and Assemblyman Sean Kean (R-30) released the following statements condemning the Pro-Palestine billboard on Route 9 in Howell, NJ: “This...

The Lakewood Police Department’s Weekly Blotter

WANTED PERSON April 12, 2024, at 10 p.m., Officer Gregory Cannon patrolled the area of Holly Street and conducted a motor vehicle traffic stop. Dispatch...

Jackson Man Charged Over DUI Crash In Toms River

Erick Perez-Ramirez, 40, of Jackson, has been charged with two counts of Assault by Auto, in connection with an automobile crash that occurred in...

BD”E: Tragic Petirah Of 20-Year-Old Chesky Friedman Z”L

Lakewood Alerts regrets to inform you of the petirah of Habachur Chesky Friedman z"l. He was just 20 years old. Hatzolah was rushed to an...

WATCH: Rep. Smith Fiercely Supports Bill To Fund Israel’s War Against Hamas

Rep. Chris Smith on Saturday took to the House Floor during debate and urged his colleagues to pass legislation (HR 8034) that would provide...

BD”E: Mrs. Shifra Devorah Meyer A”H, Mother Of Hatzolah Captain Yitzy Meyer

Mrs. Shifra Devora Meyer A"H, who was struck by a vehicle in Boro Park last month, was tragically Niftar early Sunday morning. She was...

Suspect Dies After Being Arrested By Toms River Police; Investigation Underway

The New Jersey Attorney General’s Office is investigating a death that occurred following an arrest on Friday in Toms River. The identity of one...

Lakewood Chametz Burning Sites and Fire Safety Reminders

The Lakewood Board of Fire Commissioners, Fire Chief Jonathan Yahr, Chaplain Rabbi Moshe Rotberg¸ members of the Lakewood Fire Department, and the Office of...

Jackson JCC Announces 3 Chometz Burning Sites

The Jackson Jewish Community Council (JJCC) has released information for residents regarding Sreifas Chometz on Erev Pesach.

Toms River JCC, Fire Officials Announce Sreifas Chometz Sites

The Toms River Jewish Community Council (TRJCC) and the Bureau of Fire Prevention have announced have announced two locations for Sreifas Chometz this year. ...

Drug Dealer Busted With Cocaine In Lakewood Gets 10 Years In Prison

On Friday, Pedro Reyes-Sevilla, 32, of Kenilworth, was sentenced to ten years in prison as a result of his previously entered guilty plea to...

Rep. Smith Introduces Legislation To Empower Local Residents Concerned By 5G Towers

As concerns continue to mount over Verizon’s plans to install twenty 30-foot towers along the boardwalk in Belmar, Rep. Chris Smith (R-Manchester) today introduced legislation (HR...

Understanding the 2024 Jackson Budget: Sidewalks, Road Paving, and Capital Improvement Planning

A municipal budget is a very complex document that is essentially the one year equivalent of a business plan in the private sector.  It...

Justice Dept: Ocean County Residents May Have Had Their Personal Info Stolen

At least 17 Ocean County residents have received letters from the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) alerting them that some of their personal...

Legislation Designed to Increase the Number of School Bus Drivers in New Jersey Passes the General Assembly

In an effort to combat New Jersey's school bus driver shortage, the New Jersey General Assembly passed Bill A2180 earlier this week. The legislation, sponsored by...

Crash At Route 70 And Ridgeway Intersection Sends 4 To Hospital

At approximately 6:40am Thursday morning, Manchester police were dispatched to the intersection of  Route 70 and Ridgeway for the report of a school bus...

Jackson Named One of the Safest Cities in New Jersey

A new study based on FBI criminal statistics ranks Jackson Township as one of the safest cities in New Jersey. With over 60,000 residents, Jackson...

Republican Lawmakers Introduce Bill To Repeal New Jersey’s Sanctuary State Directive

Senator Carmen Amato, Jr., Assemblyman Brian Rumpf and Assemblyman Greg Myhre have introduced companion legislation (S-3142/A-4256) that would repeal the New Jersey Attorney General Office’s...