Perpetrator of 'Worst Case of Public Corruption' Sentenced, Fatal Helicopter Crash Top State News

Former Toms River Superintendent Sentenced to More Than 11 Years in Prison

A federal judge sentenced the disgraced former superintendent of Toms River Regional, Michael J. Ritacco, to 135 months – just over 11 years – in prison for his role in a complex kickback and bribery scheme.

Pilot Killed in West Windsor Helicopter Crash [PHOTOS]

A man was killed Saturday afternoon after the small helicopter he was piloting crashed in a cornfield in West Windsor, police said.

Trenton Mayor, Brother and Associates Arrested by Federal Agents

Mayor Tony F. Mack, Raphiel Mack and Joseph A. "JoJo" Giorgianni were charged in connection with a plan to extort payments of more than $100,000.

Promoter Will Sue Rapper After Concert No-Show Led to Detainment in Angola

The Morris Plains concert promoter who was trapped in Angola for 49 days on fraud accusations after rapper Nas didn't appear for a series of New Year's Eve shows is planning to sue the performer, according to a report.

'Cake Boss' Buddy Valastro Opening a Bakery in Ridgewood

Famed "Cake Boss" Buddy Valastro will be setting up shop in Ridgewood's downtown. Buddy and his "Cake Boss" crew are eyeing a late November opening for the 3,300 square foot bakery.

100-Foot Oak Tree Crashes Into Woman's Bedroom [Photos]

A more than 100-foot-tall oak tree snapped and fell onto a Pine Brook home Saturday night, puncturing the ceiling of the bedroom where one resident was laying in bed.

LukOil Gas Stations Across NJ Hike Prices Above $8 to Protest Parent Company Pricing

A few of the local gas stations that participated in Wednesday's protest include:

• A LukOil gas station located on the boundary among Wall, Manasquan and Brielle
• A LukOil gas station in Verona
• A LukOil gas station on Route 208 in Fair Lawn

Newark Man Sentenced for Smuggling Ring

Nacip Pires of Newark was sentenced to 46 months in prison Thursday for overseeing an operation that brought hundreds of illegal immigrants into the country, including women who became strippers at bars in Newark, US Attorney Paul Fishman said.

High Speed Chase in Tinton Falls Leads To Crash, Two Deaths

Two occupants of a car that was involved in a high-speed chase with the Tinton Falls police late Wednesday night are dead after a crash in the borough.

Robbers Who Shot Wayne Cop Each Get 170 Years

Two men who shot a Wayne police officer during a Route 23 gas station robbery in 2010 were each sentenced Monday to more than 170 years in prison, the U.S. Attorney’s Office announced on Monday.

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