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The sun rises behind the U.S. Supreme Court, Oct. 11, 2022, in Washington. The Supreme Court says New Jersey can withdraw from a commission the state created decades ago with New York to combat the mob's influence at their joint port. The high court ruled unanimously on April 18, 2023, that the Garden State doesn't need New York's consent to withdraw from the Waterfront Commission of New York Harbor. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)

New Jersey wins Supreme Court dispute against New York regarding commission to combat mob influence

By Jessica Gresko - Associated Press

New Jersey talk radio host Bill Spadea, morning host of WKXW New Jersey 101.5 is vexed that New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy has taken an intense interest in grocery bags while ignoring the state's critical needs. (Image courtesy of Bill Spadea)

New Jersey host decries focus on grocery-bag ‘nonsense’

By Jennifer Harper - The Washington Times

This image from video provided by Fox News shows Edward Durr, a furniture company truck driver and first-time office holder, as he appeared on Fox News Channel's "Fox News Primetime" program with guest-host Rachel Campos-Duffy. Durr, a furniture company truck driver and first-time officeholder, defeated longtime state Senate president, Democrat Steve Sweeney, in New Jersey's 3rd Legislative District, according to results tallied Thursday, Nov 4, 2021. (Fox News Channel's "Fox News Primetime" via AP)

Not your garden variety election in N.J.

By Editorial Board - The Washington Times

Edward Durr speaks to near his home in Swedesboro, N.J. on Thursday, Nov. 4, 2021. New Jersey's longtime state Senate president, Democrat Steve Sweeney lost reelection, falling to Durr, a Republican newcomer who spent little money and underscoring Democratic woes in the Biden era. (Ellie Rushing/The Philadelphia Inquirer via AP)

Truck driver in South Jersey pulled off the biggest upset of Election Day

By Tom Howell Jr. - The Washington Times

Gov. Phil Murphy casts his vote at the Arts and Cultural Center in Long Branch, N.J. on Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021. New Jersey voters have already begun casting mail-in ballots and on Saturday began heading to the polls for early in-person voting for the first time ever. Murphy is facing a test as he seeks reelection against Republican Jack Ciattarelli. (John Jones /NJ Advance Media via AP)

N.J. poll: Gov. Phil Murphy enjoys 11-point lead over Jack Ciattarelli in sprint to Election Day

By Tom Howell Jr. - The Washington Times

Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., speaks to reporters on Capitol Hill in Washington, Monday, Oct. 14, 2019. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta) **FILE**

Phil Murphy says Matt Gaetz ‘not welcome in New Jersey’ after seen at maskless GOP event

By Andrew Blake - The Washington Times

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy (D) speaks during a Coronavirus press briefing at the War Memorial building in Trenton, N.J. Monday, May 18, 2020. (Jose F. Moreno/The Philadelphia Inquirer via AP)

Phil Murphy throws NJ curveball on pandemic; ‘proven vaccine’ dictates return to normal

By Douglas Ernst - The Washington Times

People wearing a protective face coverings hike at Shark River Park in Wall Township, N.J., Saturday, May 2, 2020. Parks and golf courses reopened Saturday after being closed to to the coronavirus pandemic. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

Murphy: 53 NJ hospitals to share $1.7 billion in federal aid

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In this March 21, 2019, file photo, gamblers line up to place bets on the NCAA men's college basketball tournament at the Borgata casino in Atlantic City N.J. This is the first March Madness tournament since legal gambling expanded last year in the U.S. The spread of legalized sports betting is largely following regional boundaries. Lawmakers across the Northeast and upper Midwest have generally approved it or are still considering doing so this year. But in the Deep South and far West, fewer states are rushing in a year after the US Supreme Court cleared the way for legal sports betting nationally. (AP Photo/Wayne Parry, File) **FILE**

D.C. slow to move hand in sports betting

By Deborah Simmons - The Washington Times

Thousands without power as high winds roar through state

Associated Press

Powell, Seton Hall thwarts late Rutgers rally, 72-66

By MATT SUGAM - Associated Press

Zulfi Hoxha, a senior ISIS commander known as Abu Hamza al-Amriki, graduated from Atlantic City High School in 2010. (Image: NBC-10 Philadelphia screenshot)

Zulfi Hoxha, ISIS commander from the Jersey shore, called out by mom: ‘He hated people’

By Douglas Ernst - The Washington Times

This image released by Fox Searchlight shows Danielle Macdonald, left, and Siddharth Dahanajay in "Patti Cake$." (Jeong Park/Fox Searchlight via AP)

Chris Christie’s ending New Jersey tax incentive forced ‘Patti Cake$’ director to film in New York

By Eric Althoff - The Washington Times

Christie makes it official: New Jersey is the ‘Garden State’

By MICHAEL CATALINI - Associated Press

Van Zandt urges grads to stay true to their New Jersey roots

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Man driving carjacked car killed while walking on parkway

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Garden State could become New Jersey’s state slogan

Associated Press

Ex-governors want the environment to remain a priority in NJ

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In this Nov. 15, 2016 photo, inaugural preparations continue on the West Front of Capitol Hill in Washington, looking at the National Mall and Washington Monument. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

‘B Street Band,’ a Bruce Springsteen tribute group, pulls out of Trump inauguration concert

By Andrew Blake - The Washington Times

Seton Hall forward Angel Delgado (31) looks to take a shot as Rutgers forward Shaquille Doorson defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Friday, Dec. 23, 2016, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Mel Evans)

Seton Hall beats Rutgers 72-61

By JIM HAGUE - Associated Press