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Family Says NJ Overreacted to Boy's Gun Photo [POLL]

Townsquare News Network — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 10:00:42 +0000

A New Jersey family claims a Facebook photo of their son holding a rifle his father gave him for his upcoming 11th birthday led the state’s child welfare agency to their home, demanding to be let inside and inspect their guns. The family of Josh Moore asked caseworkers and police to leave their Carneys Point [...]

Man Kills 2, Cut Off Heads, Hands [VIDEO]

Townsquare News Network — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 10:04:15 +0000

A Bayonne man is accused of fatally shooting two men in a parked car, cutting off their heads and hands and burying them in the woods in south Jersey. Yusuf Ibrahim, 28, was arrested Sunday in a Bayonne apartment following a saga that played out in multiple locations. He’s charged with two counts each of [...]

Atlantic County Declares State of Emergency Ahead of Storm

Dave Polaski — Sat, 27 Oct 2012 11:54:02 +0000

[button href="http://nj1015.com/category/sandy/" title="FULL COVERAGE: Sandy Hits New Jersey" align="center"] Atlantic County has declared a state of emergency as Tropical Storm Sandy continues to churn toward New Jersey. The declaration, which took effect at 6 AM Saturday, allows officials to employ resources and assets necessary to prepare for — and respond to — the impending storm. [...]

Obama, Romney Challenge Each Other Face-To-Face [VIDEO/POLL]

Dan Alexander — Tue, 23 Oct 2012 08:31:17 +0000

President Barack Obama sharply challenged Mitt Romney on foreign policy in their final campaign debate Monday night, saying, “Every time you’ve offered an opinion you’ve been wrong.” The Republican coolly responded, “Attacking me is not an agenda” for dealing with a dangerous world. Romney took the offensive, too. When Obama said the U.S. and [...]

Some Tips On Saving Energy As Winter Approaches

Joe Cutter — Mon, 15 Oct 2012 09:33:49 +0000

With the onset of Fall, many homeowners are starting to think about their energy bill for the coming winter. Saving energy and money will be foremost on their minds. Energy expert Cory Byzewski of Direct Energy says homeowners should be thinking in terms of sealing up cracks and leaks. He says a little bit of [...]

Search Continues For Driver In Lakewood Hit And Run [AUDIO]

Ilya Hemlin — Thu, 11 Oct 2012 09:54:13 +0000

A seventeen year old Lakewood teenager clings to life after undergoing surgery for severe head trauma following a hit and run incident in the township Sunday night. Now police are after the person behind the wheel when the accident happened.

South Jersey Sex Scandal Shocker [AUDIO]

David Matthau — Fri, 05 Oct 2012 09:24:13 +0000

Three teachers and two administrators at Triton High School in Runnemede are facing criminal charges, and have been suspended, after the teachers allegedly engaged in sexual activity with three female students. Camden County Prosecutor Warren Faulk says the teachers facing charges are: Jeff Logandro, 32, charged with official misconduct, criminal sexual contact and endangering the [...]

Worst News of the Day: Snowy Winter Expected

Stacy Proebstle — Thu, 04 Oct 2012 09:37:26 +0000

It was nearly a snow-free winter last year in New Jersey. But don't put your shovels away just yet. Forecasters say the northeast should have much more snow than usual this season.

"Ask The Governor" Tonight At 7PM

Matthew White — Thu, 27 Sep 2012 15:04:10 +0000

Governor Christie is back in our studios tonight at 7PM for the September edition of "Ask The Governor."

Safe Trick-Or-Treat [PHOTOS]

Kristen Lucca — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 20:39:07 +0000

Safe Trick-Or-Treat took place at Birch Grove Park in Northfield from Noon to 2pm and was filled with Halloween fun, including a Monster Mash Dance-A-Thon, Costume Contest, Pumpkin Picking and best of all - CANDY!