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…
Newark Police Seeking to Identify Porch Pirate
NEWARK, NJ — Authorities are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a woman suspected of stealing a package from a residence on Brookdale Avenue near Abinger Place earlier this month. The…
Fair Lawn police warn seniors about rising scam threats
FAIR LAWN, NJ — The Fair Lawn Police Department hosted an informational session at the local Senior Center to educate older residents on how to avoid becoming victims of scams. Captain Dawicki…
New Retro Arcade Hosts Grand Opening in North Jersey
Bloomfield, New Jersey, just got a major nostalgia upgrade with the grand opening of Hometown Arcade at 85 Washington Street. This retro gaming haven is the brainchild of Aash Bansal, a local…
Drained Reservoir in New Jersey Reveals 130 Year Old Sunken Ghost Bridge
In a scene reminiscent of a ghost story, the Oak Ridge Reservoir in northern New Jersey has unveiled a hidden relic from the past: a stone bridge submerged for over a century.…
Police search for suspect in Newark porch package theft
NEWARK, N.J. — Authorities are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect captured on surveillance video stealing a package from a Newark residence earlier this week. The theft occurred on Wednesday…
Trick-and-snatch: Duo cons Newark woman, swipes $4K in cash and jewels
NEWARK, N.J. — Authorities are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying two suspects connected to a theft that occurred on Monday morning in the city’s Central Ward. The suspects, a man…
Newark Woman Sought in Connection with July Kidnapping and Robbery
NEWARK, NJ — Authorities are searching for a Newark woman wanted for questioning in connection with a July kidnapping and robbery incident, according to Public Safety Director Emanuel Miranda. Wendy Melendez, 43,…
Jersey City proposes cultural arts district to drive economic growth in Journal Square
JERSEY CITY, NJ — Mayor Steven M. Fulop and the Jersey City Redevelopment Authority (JCRA) introduced an ordinance at Wednesday’s City Council meeting to establish a Cultural Arts Special Improvement District (SID)…
Fugitive Wanted for Stabbing Co-Worker Outside New Jersey Bowling Alley
LINDEN, N.J. — Police are searching for a man accused of stabbing a coworker multiple times outside a bowling alley in Linden on Friday evening, leaving the victim with serious injuries. Officers…
Newark’s Ghost Train Rumored to Pass Tonight at Midnight
NEWARK, N.J. — In Newark, an enduring urban legend tells of a ghostly steam engine that reportedly passes through the city’s train station at midnight on the 10th of every month. Known…
Massive 2,000 Acre Wildfire Burns Out Of Control in North Jersey
WEST MILFORD, N.J. — A wildfire burning across 2,000 acres in northern New Jersey and into New York state remains uncontained, according to the New Jersey Forest Fire Service. The fire, which…
Large Forest Fire Breaks in Pompton Lakes
Pompton Lakes, NJ — The New Jersey Forest Fire Service is currently managing the Cannonball 3 Wildfire, which has spread across 75 acres near Cannonball Road in Pompton Lakes, Passaic County, threatening…
Montclair is a Hidden Foodie’s Paradise in North Jersey
Nestled in the heart of Essex County, Montclair, New Jersey, is a charming town with an incredible array of dining options that make it a must-visit for food enthusiasts. Montclair’s restaurant scene…
Eight Charged in Interstate Car Theft Ring Opearting from Virginia to New York
NEWARK, N.J. — Eight men have been charged for allegedly orchestrating an interstate luxury car theft ring that targeted high-end vehicles across New Jersey, New York, and other states, U.S. Attorney Philip…
Wildfire Burns 19 Acres Along Palisades Interstate Parkway in Englewood Cliffs
ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J. — A wildfire broke out Tuesday near the Palisades Interstate Parkway in Englewood Cliffs, Bergen County, burning 19 acres and prompting a swift response from the New Jersey Forest…
Motorcyclist killed in crash on Sip Avenue in Jersey City
JERSEY CITY, N.J. — A motorcyclist died Thursday morning following a collision with a passenger vehicle at a busy intersection in Jersey City, according to the Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office. The crash…
Elderly New Jersey Woman Behind False Bomb Hoax at North Jersey Hospital
TEANECK, N.J. — A 72-year-old woman from Wayne, New Jersey, has been charged with making a false public alarm following an investigation into a bomb threat hoax at Holy Name Medical Center…
Paterson police crack down, tow vehicles blocking crosswalks, citing safety concerns
PATERSON, N.J. — The Paterson Police Department issued a warning to drivers this week about the dangers of blocking crosswalks, highlighting both the legal and safety risks involved. In a recent social…
Fugitive Wanted for Armed Robbery in Newark
NEWARK, N.J. — Authorities are asking for the public’s assistance in locating a man wanted for questioning in connection with an armed robbery that took place last month. Newark Public Safety Director…
Massive North Jersey wildfire reaches 90% containment, no structures threatened
LIVINGSTON, N.J. — A 192-acre wildfire in Livingston Township, which began near Route 10 and Eisenhower Parkway, has reached 90% containment as of Sunday night, according to an update from the New…
