NJ Transit Quietly Scales Back Ambitious $22 Million Bus Lane After World Cup
Newark, NJ – A new NJ TRANSIT after-action report on transportation operations during the FIFA World Cup does not cancel the long-discussed Meadowlands Transitway. Instead, the report concludes that future events at…
Hoboken approves major North End redevelopment bringing housing, park, and new city garage
HOBOKEN, N.J. – Hoboken officials have approved final redevelopment agreements for four long-blighted properties at 1500 Willow and Park Avenue, paving the way for a major revitalization project that city leaders are…
New Jersey lawmakers to vote on 150 bad, ugly, and few good bills in Trenton today
Murphy era winds down as NJ Assembly races to vote on 150 bills before year’s end TRENTON, N.J. – The New Jersey Assembly is holding one of its busiest legislative sessions in…
Barricaded man taken into custody after deadly Kearny standoff ends in house fire
Kearny, NJ – A tense overnight standoff in Kearny ended early Sunday after a man suspected in a fatal stabbing barricaded himself inside a home that later caught fire before he was…
Police charge six for stabbing at North Jersey Wawa brawl; One suspect on the run
KEARNY, NJ – Six people have been charged and one suspect remains wanted following a stabbing that erupted during a large fight outside a Wawa convenience store in Kearny earlier this fall,…
Seventeen injured after NJ Transit trains collide and derail in Montclair as NTSB launches investigation
MONTCLAIR, NJ – Seventeen passengers were injured Friday evening when two NJ Transit trains collided on the Montclair-Boonton Line, causing one car to derail on a stretch of track west of Bay…
New Jersey American Water to acquire Hopewell Borough water system in $6.4 million deal
CAMDEN, N.J. – New Jersey American Water announced Thursday that it has signed an agreement to purchase the Hopewell Borough water system for $6.4 million, following voter approval of the sale in…
Governor Murphy Pardons More Murderers, Drug Dealers, and Violent Criminals in Final Days in Office
TRENTON, N.J. – Marking one year since launching his clemency initiative, Governor Phil Murphy announced Wednesday that he has now granted more than 300 acts of clemency, including pardons and commutations, as…
Phil Murphy Doubles Down on 2035 Gas Car Ban, Zero Emissions Plan As Term Enters Final Days
TRENTON, N.J. – Governor Phil Murphy on Wednesday announced a new Zero-Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Roadmap outlining the state’s progress in expanding electric transportation and its strategy to accelerate future adoption through major…
Jersey City man dies after being struck by car on Mallory Avenue
JERSEY CITY, NJ – A Jersey City man has died from injuries sustained in a pedestrian crash earlier this week, according to Acting Hudson County Prosecutor Wayne Mello. The incident occurred around…
Man Who Fired on State Police and Shot During Chase Near American Dream Mall Identified
NEWARK, NJ – The New Jersey Attorney General’s Office has released new details identifying the driver and six state troopers involved in a November 9 shooting that followed a high-speed pursuit through…
Strong winds to hit Hackettstown area as advisory issued for Friday
HACKETTSTOWN, NJ – A wind advisory has been issued for portions of northern New Jersey, Delaware, and southeast Pennsylvania as powerful gusts are expected to sweep through the region from early Friday…
Paramus mourns loss of retired Special Police Officer Sisto Antonio Caravella
PARAMUS, NJ – The Paramus Police Department announced the passing of retired Special Police Officer Sisto Antonio Caravella, a respected member of the department who dedicated 28 years of service to the…
Paterson officers and Lambda fraternity spread holiday cheer at annual Christmas event
PATERSON, N.J. – The holiday spirit filled Public School No. 2 this week as Paterson Police Sgt. E. Del Valle and members of Lambda Theta Phi Latin Fraternity, Inc. hosted their fifth…
Can New Jersey Save its Historic Diner Scene Before it’s Too Late? Lawmakers Think So
NJ lawmakers propose “Saving Our Diners and Protecting Our Past Act” to help preserve historic eateries Bill would create state registry for classic diners and family-owned restaurants, offering tax breaks to sustain…
Newark police seek help identifying suspect in Ellery Street package theft
Authorities release description of man caught on camera stealing delivery from residence. NEWARK, NJ – Newark Public Safety Director Emanuel Miranda Sr. is asking for the public’s help in identifying a man…
Newark police precincts now host Amazon lockers for safer package deliveries
City partners with Amazon to reduce theft and provide secure delivery options at all precincts. NEWARK, NJ – In a new effort to combat package thefts and enhance delivery safety across the…
Deep freeze grips New Jersey after weekend snow blankets the state
TRENTON, N.J. – Bitter cold settled over New Jersey Sunday night after a winter storm left much of the state coated in 4 to 8 inches of snow. The storm, which moved…
Teaneck declares snow emergency as storm hits North Jersey
TEANECK, NJ – Township officials declared an official plow and snow emergency Sunday morning as heavy snow continued to fall across Bergen County. The Teaneck Department of Public Works issued the declaration…
Latest forecast calls for 3 to 5 inches of snow across New Jersey
Trenton, NJ – A fast-moving winter storm is expected to blanket much of central and southern New Jersey in snow overnight, with totals reaching up to five inches by Sunday morning. Forecasters…
Linden police urge residents to move vehicles, prepare for overnight snowfall
Linden, NJ – With a winter storm expected to bring several inches of snow overnight, the Linden Police Department is advising residents to move vehicles off roadways and limit travel as plowing…
