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…
Burglary suspect flees after homeowner interrupts break-in in Parsippany
PARSIPPANY, N.J. – Police are searching for a burglary suspect who fled on foot after being interrupted by a homeowner on Ferncliff Road. The suspect, described as tall and wearing dark clothing,…
Crate Team announces slate for Brick municipal election
BRICK, N.J. — The Crate Team for Brick has announced its Democratic candidates for the upcoming municipal election, with Mayor Lisa Crate and Councilwoman Heather deJong seeking re-election alongside council candidates Dan…
Maryland Governor Wes Moore Drops New Taxes on Small Businesse and Consumers
Maryland residents are facing a wave of new tax proposals and increases introduced this year under Governor Wes Moore’s administration. Aimed at addressing a projected $3 billion budget deficit for fiscal year…
19 NYPD Cars Vandalized, Tires Slashed Tuesday Night, Here’s the Suspect
NEW YORK — Police are asking for the public’s help in identifying a suspect who allegedly slashed the tires of 19 NYPD vehicles in Manhattan late Tuesday night. The incident occurred around…
New Jersey man killed in crash with dump truck in Clarkstown
CONGERS, N.Y. — A 42-year-old New Jersey man was killed Wednesday morning in a collision involving a dump truck on Route 303, police said. Clarkstown Police responded to the crash near Hemlock…
Chris Christie Has Officially Become ‘One of Them’
OP/ED – There was a time when Chris Christie was a Republican bulldog—a brash, no-nonsense governor who could command a room and take on anyone, friend or foe. He was the guy…
Paterson man charged with assaulting EMTs during emergency response
PATERSON, N.J. — A Paterson man has been arrested and charged with aggravated assault after allegedly attacking two emergency medical technicians from the Paterson Fire Department, authorities announced Wednesday. Darian Jackson, Jr.,…
New Jersey man pleads guilty to concealing support for ISIS
BUDD LAKE, N.J. — A New Jersey man admitted Wednesday to concealing efforts to provide material support to the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS), a designated foreign terrorist organization, federal…
Social media creator arrested again on new arson charges in Maryland
ST. MARY’S COUNTY, Md. — A social media creator previously arrested for arson in Charles County has been taken into custody again on nearly identical charges in St. Mary’s County, authorities said…
New Jersey AG Sues to Restore Funding to NIH Research After Trump Cut
TRENTON, N.J. — A federal judge has issued a nationwide preliminary injunction preventing the Trump administration from cutting billions in medical and public health research funding, following a lawsuit led by New…
Propane leak forces evacuation at South Harrison Township group home
SOUTH HARRISON TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A propane leak at a commercial group home prompted an emergency response and evacuation Tuesday after a tree fell on a 500-gallon tank, causing significant valve damage.…
NJEA condemns Senate confirmation of Linda McMahon as education secretary
TRENTON, N.J. — The New Jersey Education Association (NJEA) sharply criticized the Senate’s confirmation of Linda McMahon as U.S. Secretary of Education, calling her appointment an attack on public education. In a…
Space Force chief outlines mission for space superiority
AURORA, Colo. — The U.S. Space Force’s primary mission is to establish and maintain control of the space domain, a responsibility critical to national defense, the service’s top general said Monday at…
Missing for seven years, abducted Georgia boy found safe in Colorado
HIGHLANDS RANCH, Colo. — A 14-year-old boy missing for more than seven years was found safe in Colorado after Douglas County Sheriff’s deputies responding to a trespassing call uncovered a high-profile kidnapping…
Flooding shuts down South Little Tor Road in Clarkstown
CLARKSTOWN, N.Y. — Floodwaters have closed South Little Tor Road at Williams Street, where approximately two feet of water is covering both lanes, police said Tuesday. The Clarkstown Police Department advised drivers…
Cash 5 Lottery Jackpot Worth $664,000 Sold in Monmouth County
TRENTON, N.J. — A New Jersey Lottery player in Monmouth County has won a $664,754 Jersey Cash 5 jackpot, officials announced Wednesday. The winning ticket for Tuesday’s drawing was sold at Krauser’s,…
Twenty indicted in North Jersey opioid mill operation, authorities say
TRENTON, N.J. — A state grand jury has indicted 20 people on racketeering and drug charges in connection with an opioid mill operation in North Jersey, Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin announced…
Puppy up for adoption: Cranford police introduce Harlow for ‘Woof Wednesday’
CRANFORD, N.J. — The Cranford Police Department is featuring a young Labrador mix named Harlow for its latest “Woof Wednesday” adoption post. Harlow, a four-month-old puppy, is described as a playful and…
Why a Canadian Boycott of American Alcohol Could Be a Win for New Jersey
Imagine a world where Canada says “no thanks” to American booze. At first glance, it might sound like a loss for U.S. distilleries and breweries—but for New Jersey, it could be a…
Tax the Tips: AOC Officially Opposes No Tax on Tips for waitresses and bartenders
New York, NY – She has gone from ‘tax the rich’ to ‘tax the tips’ in a matter of weeks. Months after former Vice President Kamala Harris championed President Donald Trump’s ‘no…
