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…
New Jersey Cop Who Nearly Won State Race on Election Day Busted for Assaulting Child He Met Online
ENGLEWOOD, NJ – A former Dumont mayor and current Jersey City police sergeant has been arrested on charges of sexually assaulting a child he met on social media, prosecutors said Monday. Andrew…
Bomb threat at North Jersey hospital deemed not credible, police say
SECAUCUS, NJ – A bomb threat reported at Secaucus University Hospital early Tuesday prompted a police investigation and temporary safety measures before being declared unfounded. The Secaucus Police Department said officers responded…
Pedestrian critically injured after being struck crossing Route 1 & 9 in Linden
LINDEN, NJ – A 67-year-old man is in critical condition after being struck by a car while attempting to cross multiple lanes of traffic on West Edgar Road Monday evening. Linden Police…
Major police investigation shuts down River Road in Piscataway
Piscataway, NJ – A major police investigation Monday night has shut down a key stretch of River Road, prompting traffic disruptions across the area. Authorities announced the closure shortly before 8 p.m.…
Man charged in Hackensack for sexual assault and child endangerment offenses
HACKENSACK, NJ – A 42-year-old Hackensack man has been charged with multiple sexual assault and child endangerment offenses following an investigation by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office and Hackensack Police Department. Bergen…
Javier Ramos convicted of sexually assaulting 11-year-old family member
NEWARK, NJ – A Newark man has been convicted of sexually assaulting an underage family member after a three-day trial in Essex County Superior Court, prosecutors announced Wednesday. The jury found 42-year-old…
Mass Shooting in Newark Leaves Young Boy, Woman Dead, Three Others Hospitalized
NEWARK, N.J. – A deadly burst of gunfire tore through a South Ward neighborhood Saturday evening, leaving a young woman and a 10-year-old boy dead and three others hospitalized, officials said. The…
Toddler plunges from 20th floor window in Newark apartment building
NEWARK, NJ – A tragic fall from a high-rise window claimed the life of a two-year-old boy Saturday morning at a Newark apartment complex, authorities said. Police and emergency crews responded to…
New Jersey lawmakers seeking new $3 per night hotel tax
NEWARK, NJ – Visitors staying at hotels in New Jersey’s largest city may soon see an extra $3 charge per night on their bill under a proposal designed to bolster local fire…
ICE Storming New Jersey Congresswoman Must Face Trial for Assaulting Federal Agents, Judge Rules
Judge rejects bid to toss charges against Rep. McIver Newark, NJ – A federal judge on Thursday refused to dismiss the criminal case against U.S. Rep. LaMonica McIver, denying her claim that…
Zoo dazzles visitors with glowing lanterns in Let It Glow holiday spectacular
PARAMUS, NJ – The Bergen County Zoo is lighting up the season once again with Let It Glow: A Holiday Lantern Spectacular, a breathtaking display of more than 30 larger-than-life illuminated scenes…
Mafia Sports Betting Operation Dismantled in New Jersey Involved Student Athletes
TRENTON, NJ – Fourteen individuals have been charged for their alleged roles in an organized crime-linked multimillion-dollar sports betting operation that investigators say spanned multiple states and was led by a member…
Mikie Sherrill Says Her Victory Is a Warning to Republicans All Across America
TRENTON, NJ – Governor-elect Mikie Sherrill said she is “ready to get to work” after her decisive 13-point victory over Republican Jack Ciattarelli, becoming only the second woman ever elected governor of…
Alina Habba Says She Won’t Be Intimidated by ‘Radical Lunatics’ After Office Ransacked Overnight
Tampa, FL – A late-night breach at the office of U.S. Attorney Alina Habba left property damaged and investigators searching for an individual who fled the scene, according to Attorney General Pamela…
Hackensack woman accused of letting child sex assaults continue
HACKENSACK, NJ – A 42-year-old Hackensack woman has been charged with endangering the welfare of a child after authorities say she knew about a juvenile being sexually assaulted and failed to stop…
Former Christie aide sentenced to ten-year prison term in child sex abuse
Washington Township, NJ – A former aide to New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie was sentenced to ten years in prison after admitting to conduct involving a six-year-old child. He acknowledged paying the…
Letter to the Editor: Jackson Township Does Not Need a Strip Club
Jackson Township has long been known as one of the most family-centered and wholesome communities in New Jersey, a place where residents take pride in maintaining a safe and welcoming environment. That…
Spirit Christmas to Open Six Locations in New Jersey, Including Toms River
Egg Harbor Township, NJ – Spirit Christmas has officially opened its holiday shops across the region, unveiling a seasonal lineup that includes multiple New Jersey locations prepared for steady crowds. The brand…
Toys R Us is Making A Christmas Comeback in New Jersey This Holiday Season
Deptford, NJ – A new Toys R Us holiday shop is set to open inside Deptford Mall as the iconic toy retailer expands its national footprint ahead of the peak shopping rush.…
Holiday lantern spectacle lights up Paramus zoo
Paramus, NJ – A glowing lantern display has transformed the Bergen County Zoo into a vivid nighttime attraction featuring more than 30 illuminated scenes.Let It Glow: A Holiday Lantern Spectacular opened on…
