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%…
Cliffside Park Police Lieutenant Suspended After Alleged Theft of Police Athletic League Funds
A Cliffside Park police lieutenant received an 89-day suspension after investigators found he stole more than $10,000 from the borough’s Police Athletic League account for personal expenses, according to state disciplinary records.…
Bergen County Sheriff’s Officer Suspended After Allegedly Throwing Badge at Supervisor
A Bergen County sheriff’s officer received a 15-day suspension after investigators found he refused a direct order from a supervisor and threw his badge during an on-duty confrontation, according to state disciplinary…
Piscataway Man Killed, Three Others Hurt in Late-Night Two-Car Crash in Bridgewater
A Piscataway man died and three passengers were injured after a two-vehicle crash on Finderne Avenue in Bridgewater Township, prompting an ongoing fatal accident investigation. A deadly crash on Finderne Avenue near…
Black Bear Cub Spotted Wandering Near Walnut Street, Nutley Police Urge Residents to Stay Alert
Nutley police are warning residents after a black bear cub was spotted wandering near Walnut Street, prompting officials to share safety guidance and urge the public to avoid approaching the animal. A…
Female Paterson Cop Pointed Gun During Domestic Violence Incident
A Paterson police officer was arrested on aggravated assault charges stemming from a domestic violence incident and remains under criminal prosecution, according to New Jersey major discipline records. A Paterson Police Department…
Passaic County Cops Among Those Disciplined in New Jersey Major Discipline Report
Two Passaic County sheriff’s sergeants were terminated following federal convictions, while several Passaic police officers received lengthy suspensions for misconduct, according to newly released state disciplinary records. Multiple law enforcement officers from…
Passaic County Prosecutor’s Office Captain Suspended After Running for Sheriff While Employed
A Passaic County Prosecutor’s Office captain received a 20-day suspension after investigators found she violated political activity policies by running for county sheriff while still employed by the agency. A captain with…
Rep. Rob Menendez Repaints Jersey City Pride Crosswalk Ahead of Annual Celebration
The New Jersey congressman joined volunteers at the Hudson Pride Center to refresh a prominent rainbow crosswalk before Jersey City Pride festivities. Rep. Rob Menendez joined community members in Jersey City to…
Governor Sherrill Celebrates Pride Month at Drumthwacket, Highlights New Jersey’s LGBTQ+ History
Governor Mikie Sherrill welcomed elected officials, advocates and community members to the Governor’s Mansion as New Jersey marked Pride Month and reflected on decades of LGBTQ+ progress. Governor Mikie Sherrill hosted a…
Hundreds of Fans Left Stranded in New York-New Jersey World Cup Transportation Meltdown
NJ Transit declared its first FIFA World Cup transportation operation a success, but fan accounts and local media reports painted a far more complicated picture marked by gridlock, long waits and confusion…
Hochul, Sherrill, and Mamdani Claim They Are The ‘Dream Team’ at World Cup Opener
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul, New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill and New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani appeared together at MetLife Stadium as the FIFA World Cup kicked off in New Jersey,…
NJ Transit Celebrates Problem-Free First Day of World Cup Train Rides
After months of criticism over delays and service disruptions, NJ Transit says it successfully moved more than 21,000 World Cup fans from MetLife Stadium without major operational issues following the tournament’s first…
Federal Court Tosses New Jersey Family Court Decision That Left Defendant Destitute
A South Jersey man’s lawsuit against former Attorney General Matthew Platkin and others was dismissed after a federal judge ruled the court cannot act as an appeals court for state family court…
Is New Jersey’s Rail System Ready for World Cup Traffic? State Lawmakers Call for Solutions
Less than a day after sending a letter to federal transportation officials, Monmouth County legislators met with Amtrak leadership and pushed for improved reliability on the Northeast Corridor before World Cup crowds…
DOJ Sues Virginia Over New Jersey Style Ban on Masks for ICE Agents
The federal government is suing Virginia after the state moved to restrict federal agents from wearing face coverings during enforcement operations, a sharp reversal from the mask mandates many Americans faced just…
After Taxing Residents and Businesses To No End, New Jersey Moves to Hit Private Prisons Next
As Residents and Businesses Leave, New Jersey Lawmakers Push New Taxes on Private Prisons Trenton, NJ – Just when you thought there was nothing left to tax in New Jersey, state Democrats…
Jersey City Touted as Safest City, but Report Shows Ex-Mayor Underreported Crime
Mayor James Solomon says an internal audit uncovered thousands of criminal incidents that were never properly entered into state crime databases, raising questions about crime statistics reported during the Fulop administration. JERSEY…
NJ Morning Traffic Report: Overturned Tractor-Trailer, Vehicle Fire Snarl Friday Commute
Drivers faced delays across North and Central Jersey Friday morning as an overturned tractor-trailer, vehicle fire, gas main break and multiple congestion hotspots slowed travel. NEW JERSEY — Friday’s morning commute is…
Crime and Violence At Madison Square Garden After Knicks Games Grows Worse Each Year, Report Finds
An analysis of NYPD arrest data found that arrests near Madison Square Garden increased as the Knicks advanced deeper into the playoffs, with win nights producing the largest spikes. NEW YORK —…
New Jersey Issues World Cup Travel Warning: Only Use State Endorsed Transportation
State officials say fans who fail to secure approved travel plans in advance risk getting stuck in gridlock around MetLife Stadium. EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — New Jersey officials are warning soccer fans…
