Essex County Home Prices Near $1 Million as June Inventory Tightens
ESSEX COUNTY, N.J. – Homebuyers in Essex County continued to face rising prices and limited inventory in June as the median sales price for a single-family home climbed to $961,000, up 9.8%…
Three Charged After Armed Robbery During Gaming Computer Sale in Lodi, Prosecutor Says
Authorities say two teenagers and a 39-year-old woman were linked to an armed robbery that targeted a victim attempting to sell a gaming computer arranged through social media. Three people, including two…
Newark Killer Convicted in Deadly West Orange Shooting, Acquitted of Murder Charge
A Newark man was convicted of aggravated assault and conspiracy after prosecutors said he helped initiate a confrontation that ended with a 20-year-old West Orange man being fatally shot outside a deli.…
North Brunswick Man Charged After Allegedly Trying to Kidnap Four Boys Walking Home From School
A 27-year-old North Brunswick man is accused of attempting to lure four juvenile boys while they were walking home from school, leading to multiple kidnapping and child endangerment charges. A North Brunswick…
New Jersey Democrat Operative Charged for Assault on Law Enforcement Officer on Election Day
A current legislative aide to Assemblyman Ed Rodriguez and former chief of staff to multiple New Jersey political figures was arrested on Election Day in Elizabeth and charged with aggravated assault on…
NJ Transit, Gov. Sherrill Urge Commuters to Work From Home During World Cup Match Days
New Jersey officials are encouraging residents to work remotely or adjust travel schedules on FIFA World Cup match days as large crowds head to MetLife Stadium and transit systems face increased demand.…
Newark Developer Menashe Davidovitz Charged for Bribing City Officials and Sale of Fake Homeland Security ID Cards
Federal prosecutors say a New York real estate developer bribed Newark officials to obtain permits and certificates while also profiting from the sale of unauthorized identification cards bearing Department of Homeland Security…
Former Newark Deputy Mayor Sentenced to Federal Prison in Bribery and Kickback Scheme
A former Newark deputy mayor who admitted accepting cash, jewelry, and other benefits in exchange for helping developers secure city-owned properties has been sentenced to more than a year in federal prison.…
Pet Food Recall Expanded Nationwide as FDA Warns of Possible Vitamin Deficiency Risk
Go Raw LLC has expanded a nationwide recall of Steve’s Real Food Freeze-Dried Chicken Recipe after testing identified potentially low levels of thiamine, an essential vitamin for cats and dogs. A Utah-based…
Drone warning issued as World Cup events trigger no fly zone near MetLife Stadium
Authorities say drones will be confiscated during FIFA World Cup fan events and matches NEWARK, N.J. — Anyone planning to fly a drone near MetLife Stadium during FIFA World Cup events could…
Migrant Father Sentenced to 16 Years After Decade of Sexual Abuse of Daughter in Suffolk County
A Suffolk County man will spend 16 years in prison after admitting he sexually abused his biological daughter for more than a decade, beginning when she was just six years old. A…
Club World Cup Group Stage Sees 27% of Matches End in Draws Across Eight Groups
A review of the FIFA Club World Cup group-stage standings shows that more than one in four matches ended level, highlighting the competitive balance across the tournament’s opening round. The FIFA Club…
Newark Pulls Proposal to Give Outgoing City Council Member Lifetime Health Benefits, Triggering State Review
Newark pulled a controversial proposal to grant lifetime taxpayer-funded health benefits to a departing councilman after Republican lawmakers called for a state investigation. A proposal that would have granted lifetime taxpayer-funded health…
Bergen County Teens Charged in Armed Robbery During Gaming Computer Sale in Lodi
Two teenagers and a Lodi woman have been charged after authorities say a planned gaming computer sale turned into an armed robbery that ended with a victim being threatened at gunpoint. Three…
Hoboken murder verdict as jury convicts man in deadly shooting
A 21-year-old man’s killing outside a Hoboken building has now ended with a murder conviction after a jury found the defendant guilty on all charges Jersey City, NJ — A Hudson County…
NJ Transit Fares Set to Rise 3% on July 1 as Agency Blames COVID-19 Pandemic for Financial Woes
The latest fare hike is part of an automatic annual increase approved by the NJ Transit Board as the agency continues to address budget pressures and lower-than-expected ridership recovery. NJ Transit riders…
NJ Transit Spent and Wasted $26 Million on World Cup Transitway That Never Happened
NJ Transit has spent more than $25 million on planning and design for its Meadowlands Transitway project, yet World Cup transportation is currently relying on trains, shuttle buses, and temporary traffic management…
NJ Transit Delays New York Service After World Cup Match, Local Commuters Stranded
Thousands of rail passengers faced delays and service disruptions after a World Cup match at MetLife Stadium, with some NJ Transit trains stopping short of New York City and riders expressing frustration…
Dover Police K-9 Venom Graduates State Academy, Joins Patrol Division
Corporal Miller and K-9 Venom have officially graduated from the Delaware State Police K-9 Academy and will begin serving with the Dover Police Department’s Patrol Division. The Dover Police Department is celebrating…
Family hasn’t heard from missing NJ woman since May
Family members have not heard from the 37-year-old since May, prompting police in two New Jersey cities to seek the public’s help Paterson, NJ — A missing endangered person alert has been…
New Jersey’s Longest Day Is Almost Here — Don’t Let It Go To Waste
The summer solstice arrives this week, bringing New Jersey’s longest day of the year and more than 15 hours of daylight before sunsets begin getting earlier again. TOMS RIVER — New Jersey…
