With the Assembly passage of Bill A5155 today, New Jersey is one step closer to ensuring quicker collection of digital evidence in investigations of domestic violence and stalking cases. The legislation would amend the New Jersey Wiretapping and Electronic Surveillance Control Act to require expedited compliance with certain search warrants for information in these types of cases. Assemblywomen Marisa Sweeney, Heather Simmons, and Luanne Peterpaul sponsored the bill.
| New Jersey’s Department of Health (NJDOH) would be authorized to establish partnerships in international public health under legislation passed by the General Assembly today. Bill A4075, sponsored by Assembly members Sterley Stanley, Carol Murphy, and Margie Donlon, comes in response to the Executive Order President Donald Trump issued on January 20, 2025, “Withdrawing the United States from the World Health Organization.” America formally exited the organization on January 22, 2026. The legislation would authorize the NJDOH to take steps to seek participation in the Global Outbreak Alert and Response Network, the WHO’s international collaboration of public health agencies, laboratories, academic institutions, and response organizations that work together to detect, verify, and respond to disease outbreaks and public health emergencies. “As elected officials, our primary responsibility is to keep our residents safe and this is especially true when it comes to public health. When the federal government decided to pull us out of international health partnerships, they abdicated that responsibility by putting more Americans at risk of infectious diseases that are often just a plane ticket away,” said Assemblyman Stanley (D-Middlesex). “New Jersey serves as a major hub for international travel, commerce, and transportation, making rapid access to public health information and coordinated response efforts critical to protecting residents from emerging health threats. By giving NJDOH the authority to pursue partnerships that can improve outbreak preparedness and strengthen information-sharing, we are delivering on our responsibility to keep our residents safe regardless of whether or not the federal government intends to do the same.” Assemblyman Stanley noted that participation in the network would strengthen the State’s ability to monitor outbreaks, share information, improve workforce training, and coordinate preparedness efforts with public health partners around the world. “The lessons of recent years have made one thing clear: public health preparedness depends on communication, coordination, and access to timely information,” said Assemblywoman Murphy (D-Burlington), Chair of the Assembly Health Committee. “When health threats emerge anywhere in the world, the effects can be felt here at home. Authorizing the Department of Health to pursue these partnerships helps ensure New Jersey remains informed, connected, and prepared to respond to future challenges.” Under the bill, the NJDOH would be authorized to pursue participation in the network and engage in training and information-sharing activities and collaborate with federal, state, local, academic, and nonprofit partners to support outbreak preparedness and response efforts. The legislation would also require the NJDOH Commissioner, subject to the availability of funds, to report to the Governor and Legislature on efforts to pursue participation in the network and provide recommendations for future international public health initiatives. “As a physician, I know that early detection and rapid response are among the most effective tools we have to prevent the spread of disease and protect public health,” said Assemblywoman Donlon (D-Monmouth). “New Jersey must be prepared to respond quickly and effectively when new diseases emerge, or public health emergencies arise. This legislation would ensure we can continue pursuing opportunities to learn from public health experts, share information, and strengthen our preparedness for future emergencies.” The legislation also specifies that participation in the network would not establish New Jersey as a member of the WHO, would not permit actions that conflict with federal law, and would not authorize the disclosure of confidential health information. |
A new scientific paper published in the ICES Journal of Marine Science provides a
comprehensive overview of the breadth of shark depredation in recreational fisheries in
U.S. Atlantic waters over the past 100 years.
On May 30, 2026, Sarah passed peacefully at Inspira Medical Center in Vineland, at the age of 92. Longtime resident of Vineland Developmental Center since 1992.
Sarah is survived by her nephews, Dean and Barry and their families. Predeceased by her parents, Isodore and Bessie Indofsky (Handler); and her sister, Doris. Also survived by the caring staff at VDC, who will miss her immensely.
She enjoyed taking walks in her wheelchair and spending time talking with staff and friends. She loved listening to music, attending church services, and participating in community outings. She also enjoyed watching CNN and game shows, as well as listening to the soothing sounds of nature.
Graveside Services will be celebrated on Monday, June 15th, 2026 at 10 AM at Waterford Memorial Park, 629 Pestleton Road, Waterford, NJ 08069.
Condolences and Memories may be shared at www.mccannhealey.com under the obituary of Sarah Handler. Funeral Arrangements and Inquiries through: McCANN-HEALEY FUNERAL HOME, Gloucester City, NJ. Ph: 856-456-1142.
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On Wednesday, a diverse coalition of 95 New Jersey community leaders, media organizations and advocates have signed on to an open letter to the state’s political leadership that urges lawmakers to restore $2.5 million in funding for the New Jersey Civic Information Consortium (NJCIC). The NJCIC is a first-of-its-kind initiative that state lawmakers created in 2018 to provide resources for trustworthy, community-based news-and-information projects.
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Police Information – Fraudulent Invoice & Email Scam Alert
Winslow Township is alerting residents to an ongoing scam involving fraudulent invoices and emails that reference the Township Planning Board, Zoning Board, and Township agendas.
The Winslow Township Planning and Zoning Office have received reports of emails being sent to residents that appear to come from the Winslow Township Zoning Office. These fraudulent emails include attached invoices requesting payment by wire transfer. The messages also state that all correspondence must be conducted by email only and instruct recipients to reply to the email for wire transfer instructions.
Continue reading “Winslow Twp. Police Information – Fraudulent Invoice & Email Scam Alert”An Oregon man has pled guilty to the 2024 murder of a veterinarian in Cherry Hill, announced Camden County Prosecutor Grace C. MacAulay and Cherry Hill Police Chief John Ostermueller. Cristian Custodio-Aquino, 28, of Portland, Oregon pled guilty on June 9, 2026, in Superior Court to one count of first-degree Murder in reference to the death of 45-year-old Dr. Michael Anthony of Cherry Hill. Under the terms of the plea, he is expected to be sentenced to 30 years in New Jersey State Prison without the possibility of early parole eligibility. Sentencing is scheduled for July 9, 2026.
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The I-676 southbound ramp from Holtec Boulevard eastbound is scheduled to be closed and detoured tonight as a bridge replacement and paving project advances in Camden and Gloucester City, Camden County. In addition, the I-676 northbound ramp from Holtec Boulevard eastbound, which was scheduled to be closed and detoured tonight, has been postponed.
Beginning at 11 p.m. tonight, Thursday, June 11 until 5 a.m. tomorrow, Friday, June 12, the Holtec Boulevard eastbound ramp to I-676 southbound is scheduled to be closed. The closure is necessary for drainage improvements. The following detour will be in place:
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Today, the Senate Environment Committee unanimously released S3254 (Mukherji/Greenstein), which prohibits the expenditure of Green Acres funds for the purchase, use, installation, or replacement of artificial turf fields. In recent years, the Green Acres Program has spent millions in public funding on artificial fields, including $10 million in 2023 and another $4 million in 2025. This legislation is essential for protecting our environment and public health, and for ensuring that Green Acres funds are strictly dedicated to conservation and safe recreation.
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Four-term local elected official and Republican Nominee for Congress in New Jersey’s 9th District, Rosie Pino, is demanding answers regarding the six-day delay in calling her primary race, and others around the country.
Pino drew a direct line between the local dysfunction in North Jersey and the slow vote counting paralyzing California’s highest-profile elections — specifically the Gubernatorial Primary and the race for Mayor of Los Angeles. Despite NJ-09 being one of the most hyper-competitive congressional seats in the nation, it remains the only race in the entire state of New Jersey left uncalled — even though every county has reported 100% of votes counted.
“Look at the absolute disaster happening in California with the Governor’s race and the chaotic mess with Spencer Pratt in the LA Mayor’s race. Nearly a week later, they are still dragging out the count. Now, we’re seeing the same slow-roll shenanigans right here in New Jersey,” said Rosie Pino. “The polls closed on Tuesday. Why are they still counting ballots nearly a week later? It is completely unacceptable, it invites fraud, and NJ-09 is the only seat left hanging in this state. What are they waiting for?”
Pino declared that fixing America’s broken election administration will be her top priority in Washington.
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