Representatives Van Drew, Gillen Introduce Bill to Strengthen Coastal Protection Nationwide

Congressman Van Drew, along with Congresswoman Laura Gillen (D-NY), introduced H.R. 7459, the Coastal Trust Fund Act, which would create a reliable, long-term funding source for coastal protection projects nationwide.

“My bipartisan Coastal Trust Fund Act sets up a permanent and reliable funding stream for coastal storm risk management projects like beach nourishment,” said Congressman Van Drew. “This is a big deal, not just for New Jersey, but for the whole country. The American coastal economy contributes to 46% of national GDP, but too often the government does not deliver coastal protection until after a disaster strikes. This legislation changes the status quo by investing $1 billion a year into the Army Corps of Engineers’ coastal storm management projects. By funding the Coastal Trust Fund with existing offshore energy lease revenues, we earned a budget-neutral score from the Congressional Budget Office, meaning no new taxes or fees on anybody. This bill was developed through months of collaboration with the top coastal experts in the country, and it is one of the most serious efforts in history to protect the coastlines of the United States. Thank you to my colleague Representative Gillen and the entire coastal community for supporting this effort.”

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The Fine Dust Problem No One Wants to Inherit on a Production Floor

Walk through enough fabrication shops and you start to notice a pattern: the air tells a story long before the paperwork does. You can smell cutting fluids, feel heat rising from a weld station, and sometimes catch that “metallic chalk” dryness that sits in your throat after a few minutes near grinding or polishing. Most people accept it as part of the job until filters clog early, housekeeping becomes a daily battle, or a “small” dust issue turns into a shutdown nobody planned for.

This is especially true in stores where aluminum is processed, and it quickly becomes a very serious subject, considering that very dangerous amounts are not about nuisance dust or clean rooms. If you want an accessible and informative guide to understanding the importance of this material and its specific uses, then read this resource about aluminum dust hazard. This provides an understanding of the specific properties of this metal and how this can be considered, especially later on.

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Berkeley Township Man Charged With Aggravated Arson and Criminal Mischief

Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer announced that on February 9, 2026, Joseph Mansueto, 38, of Berkeley Township, was charged with Aggravated Arson and Criminal Mischief in connection with an incident that occurred on February 8, 2026, in Toms River.

On February 8, 2026, at approximately 3:40 a.m., the Toms River Township Police and Fire Departments responded to Planet Fitness on Route 37 West for a report of a structure fire. Responding emergency personnel observed a small fire at the exterior of the building. The fire was contained to the exterior of the building.

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NEW JERSEY MOTOR VEHICLE COMMISSION MEETING OF THE BOARD

2:00 p.m., Thursday, February 12, 2026

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PROPOSED AGENDA

CALL TO ORDER
OPEN PUBLIC MEETINGS ACT STATEMENT
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
CHAIR’S REPORT
APPROVAL OF MINUTES of – January 12, 2026
APPROVAL OF ITEM 2602-01 – Designation of Vice Chair
APPROVAL OF ITEM 2602-02 – Designation of Secretary
APPROVAL OF ITEM 2602-03 – Final Adoption – ZORF 2026 N.J.A.C. 16:53D
APPROVAL OF ITEM 2602-04 – Final Adoption – Temporary Tags, N.J.A.C. 13:21-9(h)
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Anyone wishing to provide testimony on an agenda item email your name, phone number, and organization to MVCBoard.Secretary@mvc.nj.gov.

The Gloucester Township Police Recruiting Team will be hosting an Open House on March 5, 2026!

Are you interested in becoming a Gloucester Township full time Police Office, part time Special Law Enforcement Officer (SLEO I), part time or full time Telecommunicator (911 Operator/ Radio Dispatcher)?

Our Open House will be held on Thursday, March 5, 2026 from 3 PM to 5 PM at the Gloucester Township Senior Center, 1261 Chews Landing Road, Laurel Springs, NJ 08021 (next to GTPD Headquarters).

Those attending will have an opportunity to meet Officers and Civilian Staff to help answer questions about these positions within Gloucester Township Police and the hiring process! Gloucester Township Police is committed to improving the quality of life, in partnership with our community, through fair and professional police services.

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Anthony Joshua vs Jake Paul: What to know ahead of Netflix Judgement Day Boxing Event

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Anthony Joshua will face Jake Paul in a professionally sanctioned heavyweight bout on 19 December at the Kaseya Center in Miami.

The fight, branded Judgement Day, will be streamed live on Netflix, at no extra cost to current subscribers.

Britain’s Joshua, the 36-year-old former two-time unified heavyweight champion, will take on the YouTuber-turned-boxer over eight three-minute rounds, with both fighters wearing regulation 10-ounce gloves.

This represents a replacement fight for Paul, who was originally scheduled to face Gervonta Davis in an exhibition earlier this month before it was cancelled due to a lawsuit filed against Davis by his ex-girlfriend.

Instead, the American will face his most credible opponent to date in Joshua, a former heavyweight champion with a professional record of 28 wins and four losses, 25 of those victories coming by knockout.

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Five Arrested for Child Sexual Abuse Material in January 2026

Five individuals were arrested last month for crimes related to child sexual abuse material (CSAM), reported Camden County Prosecutor Grace C. MacAulay. Investigations conducted by the Camden County Prosecutor’s Office High Tech Crimes Unit, including task force officers from the Gloucester Township Police Department and Camden County Sheriff’s Office, in collaboration with the Cherry Hill Police Department, Oaklyn Police Department, and Berlin Borough Police Department, led to the following defendants being arrested in January 2026:

Brayan Lector-Luna, 22, of Oaklyn
Christopher Zubrzycki, 27, of Philadelphia
Ethan Byrne, 20, of Gloucester Township
Julian Rovaggi, 18, of Berlin Borough
Jayvon Velazquez, 19, of Gloucester Township
Brayan Lector-Luna was charged on January 14, 2026, with 2nd
-degree Distribution of CSAM, 2nd
-degree
Possession with Intent to Distribute CSAM, and 3rd
-degree Possession of CSAM. He was later charged
on January 21, 2026, with 2nd
-degree Possession of CSAM after further investigation. A cyber tip led
detectives to an online account used to possess and distribute CSAM. During the investigation, detectives
identified Lector-Luna as the user of the account. Additionally, a forensic search of Lector-Luna’s cell
phone revealed CSAM. He was arrested in Oaklyn on January 14, 2026, and remanded to the Camden
County Correctional Facility.
Christopher Zubrzycki, who previously resided in Cherry Hill, was charged on January 14, 2026 with 3rd degree Possession of CSAM. A cyber tip led detectives to an online account used to possess CSAM. During the investigation, detectives identified Zubrzycki as the user of the account. He was arrested in Cherry Hill on January 14, 2026, and remanded to the Camden County Correctional Facility. Ethan Byrne was charged on January 20, 2026, with 3rd -degree Possession of CSAM. A cyber tip led detectives to an online account used to possess CSAM. During the investigation, detectives identified Byrne as the user of the account, which also contained selfie-style photos of the defendant. He was arrested in Gloucester Township on January 20, 2026, and remanded to the Camden County Correctional Facility. Julian Rovaggi was charged on January 28, 2026, with 3rd -degree Possession of CSAM. A cyber tip led detectives to an online account used to possess CSAM. During the investigation, detectives identified Rovaggi as the user of the account. He was arrested in Berlin Borough on January 28, 2026, and remanded to the Camden County Correctional Facility. Jayvon Velazquez was charged on January 30, 2026, with 2nd degree distribution of CSAM and 2nd degree Possession with Intent to Distribute CSAM. A cyber tip led detectives to an online account used to possess and distribute CSAM. During the investigation, detectives identified Velazquez as the user of the account. He was arrested in Gloucester Township on January 28, 2026, and remanded to the Camden County Correctional Facility.

All individuals charged with crimes are presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.

CCPO Celebrates Black History Month

February is Black History Month, a time for the Camden County Prosecutor’s Office to recognize and reflect on the achievements, sacrifices, and lasting impact of Black Americans whose contributions have helped shape our nation and continue to influence its future.

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Katz Introduces Bill Package to Address Youth Mental Health Risks Linked to Social Media

Assemblywoman Andrea Katz introduced and sponsored a three-bill legislative package aimed at addressing the growing youth mental health crisis by strengthening online protections for children and increasing accountability for social media platforms.

“As a mom of three teenagers, I see firsthand how central social media is to young people’s lives. It plays a role in all of our lives, and it’s not going anywhere, but we also know the consequences of spending too much time online. Families are seeing the impacts, from increased anxiety, depression, and eating disorders to disrupted sleep and harmful content reaching kids far too easily,” said Assemblywoman Katz (D-Atlantic, Burlington). “At a time when social media providers are focused on maximizing engagement, we need to prioritize the mental health of New Jersey’s youths. This package is about making online spaces safer for minors in an ever-changing digital landscape. It’s about warning users about real mental health risks and providing families and educators with the knowledge and information they need to keep minors safe when they’re online.”

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New Jersey Department of Corrections Welcomes Training Academy Graduates

On Tuesday, February 10, the New Jersey Department of Corrections (NJDOC) welcomed Class 259 – 157 graduates of the Department’s Training Academy – into the Department’s ranks of Correctional Police Officers, the largest class since 2017. The graduation ceremony was held at Patriots Theater at the War Memorial in Trenton, where family and friends of the graduates were invited to attend the special event designed to honor Class 259’s hard work and accomplishments, as they begin their new careers at NJDOC.

“I am thrilled to congratulate this new cohort of correctional police officers on their graduation, and I wish them well as they enter the next stage of their careers,” said Governor Mikie Sherrill. “When I served as the Reentry Coordinator at the U.S. Attorney’s Office, I saw just how critical a role our correctional police officers play in the rehabilitation process. I commend these men and women for their dedication to creating a safe, stable environment for incarcerated individuals to pursue reentry.” “It is both a privilege and honor to welcome these exemplary officers of Class 259 to the New Jersey Department of Corrections,” said Commissioner Victoria L. Kuhn, Esq. “Today, each of you become part of one of the country’s leading law enforcement agencies, and the largest law enforcement agency in the state of New Jersey. Our correctional police officers are the foundation by which our Department was built and operates – playing a vital role in preserving public safety, supporting meaningful rehabilitation and protecting communities throughout New Jersey. Each one of you reflects the core values of our Department, and we are honored to welcome you into our ranks.”