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…
Shots fired outside Route 22 business leads to arrest in attempted murder case
A 20-year-old Plainfield man has been arrested in connection with gunfire outside a business along Route 22 West in Watchung that sent patrons scrambling but left no one injured. Naseem Eure was…
Fugitive Oscar Vasquez Barraza Wanted for Rape in North Jersey
A 45-year-old Plainfield man has been charged in connection with a sexual assault that occurred in the early morning hours of Sunday, July 20, in North Plainfield, but remains at large, officials…
13 charged in Hudson County cocaine trafficking bust involving public employees
HUDSON COUNTY, N.J. — Thirteen individuals, including multiple public employees, have been arrested following a six-month narcotics investigation that uncovered a large-scale cocaine trafficking operation in Hudson County, authorities announced Thursday. Hudson…
Four illegal immigrant child predators arrested in New Jersey sanctuary cities
NEWARK, N.J. — Federal immigration agents arrested four convicted child predators living illegally in New Jersey last month as part of an ongoing national effort targeting sex offenders who entered or remained…
Mechanical issues cancel NJ Transit trains and delay service into Penn Station Friday
NEWARK, N.J. — NJ Transit riders faced cancellations and delays Friday morning across multiple lines, with mechanical issues sidelining trains and congestion affecting service into and out of Penn Station New York.…
New Jersey Renews Centuries Old Claim to Staten Island: NYC Borough belongs to us
New Jersey Assembly forms special committee to explore Staten Island annexation TRENTON, N.J. — The New Jersey General Assembly has introduced a resolution to establish a special committee to investigate the possibility…
Postal worker charged in North Bergen credit card theft and fraud scheme
A United States Postal Service employee has been charged in a credit card theft ring after allegedly stealing cards from the mail during her delivery route in North Bergen, police said. North…
Some Toms River Councilmembers Say Veterans Lack Skills to Be Police Officers, Citing PTSD, Violence, Training
by Phil Stilton (USMC 1991-1995) TOMS RIVER, NJ – American veterans are not fit to serve as police officers in Toms River. That was the loud and clear message delivered by anti-veteran…
Jersey City shelter goes no-kill after takeover transforms animal care
JERSEY CITY, N.J. — Jersey City’s in-house animal shelter has earned national No-Kill Shelter status and shattered local adoption records just 18 months after taking full control of animal care and control…
Flight restrictions in place ahead of Trump’s weekend visit to New Jersey
BEDMINSTER, N.J. — Federal aviation officials have issued multiple flight restrictions across New Jersey ahead of President Donald Trump’s scheduled visit this weekend, affecting airspace around both Bedminster and East Rutherford. According…
New Jersey woman charged with murder in death of 3-year-old girl found in bathtub
A 43-year-old Florham Park woman has been charged with murder after police discovered a three-year-old girl unresponsive in a bathtub on July 6, authorities announced. Jeanine Glass was charged on July 22…
Federal Agent Thought He Was Texting New Jersey Child for Sex, She Was a Cop
MORRISTOWN, N.J. — A U.S. Border Patrol agent from Michigan is facing multiple charges in New Jersey after an investigation found he allegedly communicated online with an undercover officer he believed to…
Andy Kim votes to block arms deal for Israel, Booker votes no
TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey’s two U.S. senators broke ranks this week over a proposed arms sale to Israel, with Sen. Cory Booker voting against a resolution that would have blocked the…
Thief swipes $10K in tools from Newark worksite in early morning heist
NEWARK, N.J. — Newark police are asking for the public’s help identifying a man caught on camera stealing $10,000 worth of construction tools from an electronics company early Sunday morning. The burglary…
Paterson man gets 48 years for brutal double murder in Hackensack
HACKENSACK — A Paterson man was sentenced Tuesday to 48 years in state prison for the 2021 stabbing deaths of two people in a gruesome double murder that stunned a quiet Hackensack…
New Jersey braces for more flash flooding on Thursday
MOUNT HOLLY, N.J. — A widespread threat of flash flooding is expected across New Jersey on Thursday, with the National Weather Service placing much of the region under a Moderate Risk for…
Brutal heat continues in New Jersey as air quality alert extended for parts of state
TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey is sweltering under an intense heat wave Wednesday, with temperatures expected to reach 98 degrees and heat index values soaring as high as 104. The National Weather…
Crashes and Delays stretch miles on Parkway and Turnpike in NJ morning gridlock
BEDMINSTER, N.J. — A series of incidents and heavy congestion brought major disruptions to New Jersey’s highways Tuesday morning, impacting drivers across several counties. A crash on US 206 northbound in Bedminster…
Plainfield man arrested for attempted murder after shots fired outside Watchung business
WATCHUNG, N.J. — A 20-year-old man from Plainfield has been arrested in connection with a shooting incident outside a business on Route 22 West in Watchung, authorities announced. Naseem Eure was taken…
Fugitive Shoots at Police During Newark Standoff, Fires Shots at Cops while Holding Baby
NEWARK — A man wanted for attempted murder was taken into custody Monday after a four-hour standoff with law enforcement in Newark that involved gunfire and a baby used as a human…
