Bernard Van Houten

Bernard Van Houten

Founder and editor-in-chief of The Garden State Gazette. Telling the stories others won’t. No sugar, no fluff. Just the truth.
06
Nov

Hackers Hijack NJ Election Panel Meeting with Offensive Content — A Test for Digital Democracy

TRENTON, N.J. — A routine meeting of a state election panel turned into a digital nightmare when unknown intruders flooded
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04
Nov

NEWARK WOMAN CAUGHT USING DEAD PEOPLE TO CASH IN — $300K FRAUD SCHEME EXPOSED

Newark Woman Sentenced in $300K Fraud Scheme Involving Deceased Victims Joyce Kirkland, 59, sentenced to five years for turning the
1 min read
04
Nov
Camden Brother Shoots Brother in Broad Daylight — Family Drama Caught on Camera

Camden Brother Shoots Brother in Broad Daylight — Family Drama Caught on Camera

Camden, NJ — The streets got bloodier on Pearl Street this Saturday when a brother allegedly opened fire on his own
1 min read
04
Nov

Unlocked Door, Gone Car: How a Midnight Break-In in Nutley Got a 2025 BMW X5 Stolen Right from the Driveway

Here at the The Garden State Gazette — “We don’t put sugar in our coffee” — and we’re bringing you
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03
Nov

The Hunt for a Real Slush Puppie: A New Jersey Nostalgia Story

Once a childhood classic across New Jersey, the Slush Puppie is vanishing fast. Now locals are on Reddit, swapping leads and chasing the last icy relics of the 90s. The Garden State Gazette joins the hunt.
2 min read
03
Nov

Chaos at Domino’s: Glassboro Officer Struck by Chair During Early-Morning Arrest

Late Sunday morning, a routine Domino’s run in Glassboro erupted into chaos. Officers arrested suspects while a flying chair hit one in the head. Police are now hunting the culprits.
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03
Nov

What You Need to Know for Election Day in New Jersey — Nov. 4, 2025

As New Jersey heads to the polls on Tuesday, November 4, voters across the state will decide on major races
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03
Nov

SNAP Is About to Snap: New Jersey’s Food Aid Floor Is Cracking

By The Garden State Gazette The grocery cart rattles empty more often these days. For more than 800,000 residents
2 min read
02
Nov
“Trust Me, I Handled the Money”: Howell Title Boss Pleads Guilty in $4M Brooklyn Mortgage Racket

“Trust Me, I Handled the Money”: Howell Title Boss Pleads Guilty in $4M Brooklyn Mortgage Racket

Some leave footprints. Others leave millions of dollars, fake papers, and federal indictments. Joshua Feldberger, ex-head of a Lakewood title company, is learning the hard way: in NJ real estate, trusting the bookkeeper can cost you everything.
2 min read
01
Nov
Top 10 Hidden Gems to Visit in New Jersey This Fall

Top 10 Hidden Gems to Visit in New Jersey This Fall

When most people think of New Jersey, they picture boardwalks, diners, and city skylines. But beyond the familiar lies a
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