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…
Pets rescued, family displaced in Thursday night Perth Amboy fire
**Fire engulfs single-family home in Perth Amboy causing displacement and pet rescue** Perth Amboy, NJ Firefighters responded to a house fire on State Street that resulted in significant damage and displacing six…
AWA’s Howl-O-Ween Bash brings spooky fun to Voorhees for a good cause
VOORHEES, N.J. – The Animal Welfare Association is inviting families, pet lovers, and “little monsters” to its annual Howl-O-Ween Bash Friday evening, offering a mix of Halloween fun and fundraising for animals…
Seton Village Food Truck & Craft Beer Festival rolls into South Orange Friday night
SOUTH ORANGE, N.J. – The streets of Seton Village will come alive Friday evening as the annual Food Truck & Craft Beer Festival returns to Irvington Avenue with a lineup of local…
Queen City Film Festival spotlights emerging filmmakers in Plainfield and Watchung
PLAINFIELD, N.J. – The Queen City Film Festival returned this week with four days of screenings, youth programs, and filmmaker panels designed to highlight diverse and emerging voices in cinema. Running from…
Somerset County expands Raritan River Greenway with new land acquisition
Somerset County expands Raritan River Greenway with new land acquisition SOMERSET, NJ – Somerset County announced the acquisition of an additional 0.23 acres of vacant, wooded land along the Raritan River in…
Jesus Ruiz Merino arrested for kidnapping and sexually assaulting 14-year-old girl in New Jersey
NORTH BERGEN, NJ – A 43-year-old man has been arrested and charged with kidnapping and sexually assaulting a juvenile following an investigation by the Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office Special Victims Unit. New…
New Jersey man kills mother during Florida visit, leaves body in dumpster
Son kills mother during visit, leaves body in dumpster MIAMI BEACH, FL – A man is charged with murder after his mother flew to Florida to check on him, only to be…
Police seek help locating missing 14-year-old girl in Newark
Police seek help locating missing 14-year-old girl in Newark NEWARK, NJ – Newark Public Safety Director Emanuel Miranda, Sr. has announced the search for Khalani Hamirah Gray, a 14-year-old girl reported missing…
Bergenfield Honors the legacy of Lieutenant James DiSciascio
Honoring the legacy of Lieutenant James DiSciascio BERGENFIELD, NJ – The Bergenfield Police Department announced the passing of Retired Lieutenant James DiSciascio. The department expressed condolences to family, friends, and colleagues in…
Off the Chart Energy as Massive Crowd Rallies with Vivek Ramaswamy and Jack Ciattarelli in New Jersey
SADDLE BROOK, NJ – Republican gubernatorial candidate Jack Ciattarelli drew an overflow crowd Wednesday night at a campaign rally alongside former presidential contender Vivek Ramaswamy, as supporters packed the venue and spilled…
Montclair community mourns the loss of beloved retired firefighter
Montclair community mourns the loss of beloved retired firefighter MONTCLAIR, NJ – The Montclair Police Department has issued condolences following the passing of Retired Firefighter Marc Williams. The department recognized Marc as…
Newark police seek fugitive wanted for attack aboard NJ Transit Bus
Police release images of aggravated assault suspect NEWARK, NJ — Newark Public Safety Director Emanuel Miranda, Sr., is seeking assistance from the public in identifying a suspect involved in an aggravated assault…
Crashes and delays jam New Jersey highways during Wednesday rush hour
NEWARK, NJ – Evening commuters faced gridlock across several major highways Wednesday as crashes and heavy volume triggered delays on key New Jersey routes. A crash on the New Jersey Turnpike exit…
Crash stops traffic near River Rd and Route 18 in Piscataway
PISCATAWAY, NJ – Traffic was heavily backed up Wednesday morning after a crash near River Road and Route 18 North prompted a warning from local police. The Piscataway Township Police Department urged…
It’s a mess out there today: Morning commute across New Jersey delayed by crashes, down lines, flooding
Morning gridlock hits North Jersey as crashes and disabled vehicles jam key routes NEWARK, NJ – Tuesday’s morning rush turned sluggish across North Jersey, with disabled vehicles, crashes, and lingering congestion causing…
Chief LoSacco and East Brunswick Police Department earn reaccreditation
Chief LoSacco and East Brunswick Police Department earn reaccreditation EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ — The East Brunswick Police Department has received the Certificate of Reaccreditation from the NJ State Association of Chiefs of…
Massive 9,000 Passenger Cruise Ship Stranded in New Jersey As Nor’Easter Churns Atlantic Ocean
Bayonne, NJ – A Royal Caribbean cruise with nearly 9,000 passengers and crew is sidelined at Cape Liberty, with Symphony of the Seas held in port until Tuesday morning because of a…
Bayonne man guilty of sex crimes against juvenile
Bayonne man guilty of sex crimes against juvenile BAYONNE, NJ – A Hudson County jury has convicted a Bayonne man of multiple sex crimes involving a juvenile. The verdict was delivered on…
State of emergency declared as northeastern storm approaches
State of emergency declared as northeastern storm approaches LINDEN, NJ – On Friday, a state of emergency was declared across the state in preparation for a northeastern storm expected to affect the…
INDICTED: New York Attorney General Tish James Indicted on Criminal Bank Fraud Charges
Alexandria, Virginia — New York State Attorney General Letitia James was indicted by a federal grand jury in the Eastern District of Virginia on charges of bank fraud and making false statements…
