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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Jeff Van Drew (NJ-02) has led 18 of his House Republican colleagues in sending a formal letter to New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill, demanding full accountability after state officials admitted that approximately 6,600 non-citizens were registered to vote—and nearly 400 cast ballots—before the system failure was discovered.
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TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey Assemblyman Greg McGuckin (R-Ocean) is calling for criminal prosecutions and an immediate suspension of automatic voter registration at the Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC) following disclosures regarding non-citizen voter registrations in the state.
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On July 23, 2026, the New Jersey Senate Republican Caucus sent an official request to Senate President Nicholas Scutari calling for the establishment of a bipartisan Select Committee equipped with subpoena power. The proposed committee would investigate how thousands of non-citizens were improperly added to voter rolls via the Motor Vehicle Commission’s (MVC) automatic registration system and evaluate potential policy reforms to protect future elections.
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Senate Republican Leader Anthony M. Bucco and Senator Kristin Corrado have announced new legislation to reform New Jersey’s election system following reports that thousands of non-citizens were registered to vote through the Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC). The proposed bill introduces three key measures: ending automatic voter registration at the MVC, requiring voter ID at polls, and establishing routine, independent audits of state voter rolls.
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Trenton NJ, A growing political storm in New Jersey has intensified following significant revelations about the state’s voter registration system. Former Assemblyman Jamel Holley—the Democrat politician who originally sponsored New Jersey’s automatic Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC) voter registration program—has publicly thrown his support behind the SAVE America Act.
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Ridgewood NJ, If you ride an electric bicycle in the Garden State, your daily commute or weekend recreation is about to look completely different. New Jersey’s highly anticipated and strictly regulated new e-bike laws are taking effect this Thursday, bringing an end to the unregulated, wild-west era of micromobility.
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River Edge NJ, An Independence Day tragedy has transformed into a powerful mission of gratitude in Bergen County. On the Fourth of July, a devastating five-alarm blaze tore through multiple homes in River Edge, New Jersey, after storm-downed live electrical wires ignited a fast-moving fire. Among those who watched their home go up in flames were local residents Erin and Lou Zaccaro.
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Ridgewood NJ, A shift in federal transportation priorities is sending shockwaves down to the municipal level. President Donald Trump’s Department of Transportation has begun pulling back previously announced federal grants intended for recreational trails and bicycle lanes. The administration’s message to local officials is clear: these alternative transportation projects fail to promote road capacity and are fundamentally “hostile to motor vehicles.”
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Ridgewood NJ, History is coming alive in Bergen County tonight. The Ridgewood Public Library invites community members to gather and participate in a massive, nationwide event commemorating the 250th anniversary of the first public reading of the Declaration of Independence.
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Hackensack NJ, A routine search warrant executed by a regional SWAT team in Hackensack, NJ, led to the arrest of a local man and the recovery of a firearm that had been missing for over three decades.
We Hold These Truths to Be Self-Evident: The Revolutionary Legacy of the Declaration of Independence
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Ridgewood NJ, The Declaration of Independence stands as the definitive document that formally severed the American Colonies’ ties with British rule. Adopted on July 4, 1776, this historic text laid the philosophical and moral foundation for American self-governance. By asserting that all individuals possess inherent rights and that governments must remain strictly accountable to the people, it did something monumental: it birthed a sovereign nation.
PHOTO CAPTION – Members of “Team JT’s 5K YESSIR” at NJ Sharing Network’s 5K Celebration of Life (Photo Credit: Courtesy of NJ Sharing Network)
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(NEW PROVIDENCE, N.J.) – Thousands gathered in New Providence on June 7 for NJ Sharing Network’s 5K Celebration of Life Walk and USATF-sanctioned race, presented by MTF Biologics. The event, which is one of New Jersey’s largest and most recognized charitable 5K events, brought together organ and tissue donor families, transplant recipients, living donors, and volunteers united by a shared commitment to saving and enhancing lives through organ and tissue donation. Funds raised will support the Sharing Network Foundation’s efforts to advance clinical innovation, provide family support, and expand public education and awareness programs.
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Teterboro NJ, If you notice a sudden surge of military aircraft in the skies over northern New Jersey and New York this week, don’t be alarmed—it’s all part of a historic celebration.
Celebrate America’s 250th Anniversary: Live Reading of the Declaration of Independence at Ridgewood Public Library
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Ridgewood NJ, What better way to celebrate the historic 250th anniversary of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence than by hearing its foundational words read aloud in the heart of our community?
