New Jersey

Historic Clementon Park in New Jersey closes permanently after 119 years, with owners putting the property up for sale following a period of managerial instability.

A New Jersey council member admitted to involvement in an illegal gambling ring and raked in about $900,000 from the activity. A significant portion of the money was used to fund his political campaign. He is permanently barred from holding public office and faces up to 10 years in prison.

Antonia Sinibaldi celebrated her 29th birthday at a luxury restaurant in New Jersey, but the festive evening turned into a humiliating experience. Management: "It was a kitchen staff error." The singer rejects the apology: "It didn't feel sincere, my body just started shaking."

11-year-old Bo Bowers and his father Michael discovered a fossilized megalodon tooth while exploring a beach in New Jersey. After the father found the object in a narrow crevice but couldn't reach it, his son successfully retrieved the 10-centimeter tooth.

Police officers in New Jersey wore camouflage suits and hid in the vegetation to spot drivers using their phones. In just six hours, they issued 74 tickets. The fine for a repeat offense can reach $600.

A New Jersey police officer chose an unconventional method to combat distracted driving: he dressed as a bush to spot drivers using their phones. During a six-hour operation last Wednesday, he helped issue at least 74 tickets.

Suspicion: A camper at a YMCA summer camp in New Jersey distributed candy containing hallucinogenic mushrooms to his friends. 13 children aged 10 to 13 were taken for medical examinations. The police have opened an investigation and identified a suspect.