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…
North Plainfield police seek public’s help in vehicle burglary investigation
The North Plainfield Police Department is investigating a motor vehicle burglary that occurred in the early hours of May 1 on the 200 block of Belmont Avenue, officials announced Monday. According to…
Hackensack man arrested after threatening incident at restaurant
HACKENSACK — A Hackensack man was arrested Saturday after police responded to reports of a potential armed threat at a restaurant on Essex Street, authorities said. Joseph Frankowski, 41, of Hackensack, was…
New Jersey sues Trump admin over halting off failed offshore wind projects
TRENTON — New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin announced Monday that the state has joined a coalition of 18 attorneys general in filing a lawsuit against the Trump Administration, challenging its…
New Jersey cop arrested for multiple innapropriate acts with children in public spaces
A Piscataway police officer has been arrested and charged with multiple offenses involving inappropriate conduct toward minors in public spaces, according to official records. Wesley Kliwinski, 37, of Hamilton, was taken into…
Severe thunderstorm watch issued for New Jersey as heavy rain expected through Wednesday
A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued across much of New Jersey, with scattered strong storms expected through Wednesday morning, according to the National Weather Service’s Storm Prediction Center in Norman, Oklahoma.…
Fugitive migrant wanted for murder captured in New Jersey sanctuary city
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials have arrested a 23-year-old Venezuelan national in East Orange, New Jersey, who is wanted for homicide in his home country and is accused of multiple theft-related…
Wind-driven brush fire burns along Riverview Drive in Perth Amboy
Firefighters from multiple departments battled a fast-moving brush fire along Riverview Drive in Perth Amboy on Saturday afternoon, according to the Perth Amboy Fire Department. The fire was reported at 12:19 p.m.…
Route 46 wildfire fully contained after burning 100 acres in Hackettstown
The New Jersey Forest Fire Service announced full containment of a wildfire that burned approximately 100 acres in Hackettstown, Warren County. The fire, which began near Route 46, was contained by 8…
Second Fort Lee teen charged in high school stabbing that left student hospitalized
FORT LEE, N.J. — A second 16-year-old student has been charged in connection with the April 8 stabbing of a male student at Fort Lee High School, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella…
New Jersey town plagued by anti-Semitic flyers, police investigating
WYCKOFF, N.J. — Township officials in Wyckoff are denouncing the distribution of antisemitic flyers discovered earlier this week in the Sicomac section of the community, calling the act “divisive, polarizing, and antisemitic”…
Wildfire burns 100 acres in North Jersey with zero percent containment
HACKETTSTOWN, N.J. — A wildfire has scorched approximately 100 acres in Hackettstown, Warren County, as crews from the New Jersey Forest Fire Service work to contain the fast-moving blaze, officials confirmed Friday…
One dead, two children injured in early morning Jersey City fire
JERSEY CITY, NJ — One person has died and four others, including two children, were seriously injured in a fire on Summit Avenue in Jersey City, according to the Hudson County Prosecutor’s…
Over 100 dogs rescued from abandoned New Jersey animal testing lab didn’t know what grass was
TRENTON, NJ — A resurfaced video showing more than 100 neglected beagles rescued from a shuttered animal testing facility in New Jersey has reignited scrutiny of Rep. Shri Thanedar (D-Mich.), whose company…
Key North Jersey Democrat and Family Members Indicted for Election Ballot Fraud
TRENTON, NJ — Paterson City Council President Alex Mendez, along with his wife and three other individuals, has been charged in a superseding indictment for allegedly orchestrating a conspiracy to steal and…
Newark police hunt suspect after South 11th Street shooting
NEWARK, N.J. — Newark authorities are asking for the public’s help identifying a suspect involved in a shooting incident that took place Wednesday afternoon on South 11th Street, according to Public Safety…
Wildfire risk elevated across New Jersey as dry, gusty conditions raise warnings
TRENTON, NJ — The National Weather Service has issued a Special Weather Statement warning of an elevated wildfire risk across New Jersey today, fueled by low humidity and gusty southwesterly winds. According…
Famous Newark Bakery Calandra’s Owner Forks Over a Bunch of Dough to Trump-Loving Gubernatorial Candidate
Newark, NJ – Anthony Calandra, owner of Calandra’s Bakery and Italian Market in Essex County, made headlines last year when he abruptly canceled a Republican get-out-the-vote event at his establishment after learning…
Teen arrested after shots fired during juvenile dispute in Linden
LINDEN, N.J. — A 16-year-old boy is in custody following a late-night shooting Friday that left several vehicles damaged but no injuries reported, according to the Linden Police Department. Officers responded just…
Newark police seek help identifying suspect in broad daylight assault
NEWARK, NJ — Newark police are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a man who allegedly punched a victim in the face outside a Dunkin Donuts on Springfield Avenue earlier this…
Newark porch package thief caught on camera
NEWARK, N.J. — Newark police are asking for the public’s help in identifying a woman caught on a Ring doorbell camera stealing a package from a home on Norwood Street earlier this…
