North Jersey News

NEWARK, N.J. – Drivers face a tough Friday morning commute across New Jersey, with multiple crashes and long delays reported on major highways, bridges, and tunnels. At 8:13 a.m., a …

Trenton, NJ – Senate Republican Budget Officer Declan O’Scanlon warned Thursday that Newark’s fiscal crisis is deeper than the $52 million in transitional aid recently granted by the state, urging …

Morristown, NJ – A former parish bookkeeper who admitted to stealing nearly $300,000 from two Roman Catholic churches in Morris County has been sentenced to probation and ordered to repay …

NJ Democrats advance climate superfund plan to make fossil fuel companies pay Trenton, NJ – New Jersey Democrats are pushing forward with sweeping legislation that would force fossil fuel companies …

Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill was a U.S. Navy pilot. If you have been watching television, you would know this because it has become the cornerstone of her political campaign to be …

NJ lawmakers give housing-compliant towns first shot at state grants Trenton, NJ – New Jersey’s Democrat lawmakers are making their point clear to municipalities across the state: build high density …

LEONIA, NJ – A late-night crash on the New Jersey Turnpike spiraled into gunfire when two men rear-ended a car before opening fire and assaulting its occupants, State Police said …

Trenton, NJ – Former New Jersey gubernatorial candidate Jack Ciattarelli delivered a somber message Saturday following the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, calling on residents to stay strong, remain …

Judge allows inmate’s failure-to-protect claim to proceed, dismisses part of suit against New Jersey prison warden Newark, NJ – A federal judge has ruled that a New Jersey inmate’s lawsuit …

Newark, NJ – A federal judge has largely cleared the City of Paterson and several of its police officers of liability in the 2019 death of Jameek Lowery, ruling that …

Judge rejects Englewood plaintiff’s bid for recusal in federal lawsuit Newark, NJ – A federal judge has denied a motion by a pro se litigant seeking the judge’s recusal in …

Testa demands state control over Newark’s finances after $52M in aid TRENTON, N.J. – A New Jersey lawmaker is calling on Gov. Phil Murphy to place Newark under state financial …

Moonachie, NJ – A man was killed Monday afternoon after a mobile home explosion sparked a massive three-alarm fire in Bergen County, officials said. Emergency crews rushed to 6th Street …

Newark, NJ – A federal judge has ruled that portions of a lawsuit filed by former Hudson County prosecutor William N. Specht can proceed, while other claims have been dismissed, …

Garfield, NJ – A morning shootout at a busy Garfield intersection sent neighbors scrambling Tuesday as two men exchanged gunfire before fleeing the scene, prosecutors said. One suspect is now …

Trenton, N.J. – The Friday morning rush brought a series of slowdowns across New Jersey highways, with crashes, disabled vehicles, and even a downed tree complicating commutes from the Turnpike …

Garfield, N.J. – A Democratic mayor in Bergen County is switching parties and endorsing Republican Jack Ciattarelli for governor, a move that comes as many New Jersey Democrats voice growing …

Piscataway residents warned of loud military training drills through Friday Piscataway, N.J. – Residents in Piscataway Township are being urged to brace for loud noises at night as the U.S. …

Trenton, NJ – New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin has joined 21 other states in a sweeping legal move to block a proposed Trump administration rule that would end …

Washington, DC – A bid to censure New Jersey Rep. LaMonica McIver failed in the House on Thursday, sparing the freshman Democrat from immediate punishment by her colleagues even as …

NEWARK, NJ — In a move drawing sharp criticism from Republicans, Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill held a campaign event to officially accept the endorsement of Newark Mayor Ras Baraka, a vocal …

Trenton, NJ – Assembly Republican Leader Dawn Fantasia took to social media Tuesday with a fiery post blasting Democratic leadership in Trenton, accusing them of mismanaging federal funds, wasting money …

SECAUCUS, NJ — New Jersey is out of control. Police were put in grave danger in Secaucus this weekend after officers were attacked by a mob of unruly ‘street taker’ …

NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ – Half of New Jersey voters say they oppose the “Make America Great Again” movement, while most Republicans stand firmly behind it, according to a new Rutgers-Eagleton …

Woodbridge, NJ – Attorney General Matt Platkin’s days in office are numbered, regardless of who wins New Jersey’s upcoming gubernatorial election, as both major party candidates confirmed they would fire …