Utility pole crashes down sparking vehicle fires during Hackensack storm
Police say a powerful storm brought down a utility pole, igniting multiple vehicles and creating dangerous conditions across the city. HACKENSACK, NJ — A powerful storm that swept through Hackensack on Tuesday…
Florida man indicted for online death threats against U.S. Attorney Alina Habba in New Jersey
ORLANDO, Fla. — A federal grand jury has indicted a 58-year-old Orlando man accused of making violent online threats against the United States Attorney for the District of New Jersey, Alina Habba,…
Drunk Driving New York City Cop Arrested in Queens After Crash
QUEENS, N.Y. — An off-duty NYPD officer was arrested and charged Friday night in Queens after allegedly driving while intoxicated and fleeing the scene of a crash that caused property damage, according…
Phil Murphy and New Jersey Democrats Need to Start Using the N-Word to Avoid a Dangerous Energy Crisis
New Jersey stands at a critical juncture in its energy policy. Governor Phil Murphy and the Democratic leadership have championed an ambitious vision for a clean energy future, aiming for 100% clean…
Knifepoint mugging ends with LGBTQ hate crime in New York City
NEW YORK, N.Y. — Police are searching for a suspect wanted in connection with a hate crime incident that occurred earlier this month outside a business on Grove Street in Manhattan’s 6th…
Barricaded woman detained by SWAT team after standoff at Secaucus hotel
SECAUCUS, N.J. — A woman was taken into custody early Saturday morning following a multi-hour standoff at the Extended Stay Hotel on Meadowlands Parkway, according to the Secaucus Police Department. Police responded…
Manchester man charged with attempted murder after beating 71-year-old mother
MANCHESTER TWP., N.J. — A 44-year-old Manchester man has been charged with attempted murder and multiple weapons offenses after allegedly assaulting his mother at a mobile home community on Friday afternoon, authorities…
NYPD Banned from NYC Pride Parade
NEW YORK, N.Y. — On Saturday, NYPD Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch sharply criticized Heritage of Pride organizers on Saturday for their decision to bar armed, uniformed members of the NYPD’s Gay Officers…
Coney Island’s Shame: A Once-Proud Beach Reduced to a Garbage Heap
The viral video sweeping social media this week, showing Coney Island Beach buried under heaps of garbage, plastic bottles, and filth, is more than just a fleeting internet sensation—it’s a gut punch…
Decomposed humpback whale washes ashore on Long Beach Island
LONG BEACH TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A decomposed humpback whale washed up early Friday on the 130th Street beach in the Beach Haven Terrace section of Long Beach Island, officials confirmed. The whale,…
Two arrested with guns outside supermarket, site of 2022 mass shooting
BUFFALO, N.Y. — Two men arrested earlier this month near the Tops supermarket on Jefferson Avenue have been charged with menacing and criminal possession of a weapon, according to a statement issued…
Asbury Park Lifeguard Stabbed by Runaway Umbrella
ASBURY PARK, N.J. — An 18-year-old female lifeguard at the 3rd Avenue beach in Asbury Park is recovering after being impaled by a runaway beach umbrella stake during her morning shift Wednesday,…
Motorcycle Rider Wanted After High-Speed Escape in Jackson
JACKSON, N.J. — Authorities are asking for the public’s help identifying a motorcyclist who sped away from a traffic stop on East Veterans Highway early Saturday morning, putting himself and others at…
Bravo Star Melissa Gorga Survives Major Car Accident
ENGLEWOOD, N.J. — Melissa Gorga, star of “The Real Housewives of New Jersey,” is recovering after what she described as a “major car accident” this week, sharing details of the frightening ordeal…
Joe Giudice pleads for second chance to visit daughters in U.S.
NEW JERSEY — Former Real Housewives of New Jersey star Joe Giudice, who was deported following a federal prison sentence, took to social media Thursday to appeal directly to former President Donald…
Tax White People More: NYC Mayoral Candidate Wants White People to Pay Higher Taxes
NEW YORK, N.Y. — City Councilmember Zohran Mamdani is backing a plan to overhaul New York City’s property tax system by shifting the tax burden from working-class homeowners in the outer boroughs…
Fourth of July Fireworks on the Beach to Kick Off Toms River’s Summer of Family Fun
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Toms River is launching its summer season with a lineup of free, family-friendly events featuring live music, fireworks, and a classic animated movie—all beginning next week. Toms River…
If Florida Can Have Alligator Alley, Why Can’t New Jersey Have the Pinelands Purgatory?
A Case for Pinelands Purgatory in New Jersey New Jersey, the Garden State, is a land of contrasts—bustling urban centers, serene shorelines, and the sprawling, enigmatic Pine Barrens. Yet, despite its diversity…
Friday morning NJ Transit delays blamed on late Amtrak train
NEWARK, N.J. — NJ Transit riders faced delays of up to 20 minutes Friday morning after the agency reported rail congestion stemming from a late Amtrak train entering Penn Station New York.…
USDA warns Cranbury officials to halt planned seizure of 175-year old 21-acre historic New Jersey farm
CRANBURY, N.J. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture has issued a formal warning to the Cranbury Township Council, urging officials to delay action on a proposed plan to seize and redevelop a…
Sherrill says Murphy will campaign for her, highlighting his successes as governor
TRENTON, N.J. — Rep. Mikie Sherrill confirmed in an interview that Governor Phil Murphy will campaign on her behalf as she runs for governor, saying his record on school and pension funding…
