Remembering New Jersey’s Underground Rock Mecca, City Gardens
In the annals of American music and cultural history, City Gardens in Trenton, New Jersey, holds a unique and enduring place. From its humble beginnings as a simple club in the late…
Philadelphia police fatally shoot armed suspect who opened fire on officers in North Lawrence Street incident
PHILADELPHIA — A 40-year-old man was fatally shot by police Friday evening after opening fire on officers responding to a gun complaint on the 2900 block of North Lawrence Street, according to…
Fire Company reports $50,000 theft of rescue equipment in June break-in
CHRISTIANA, Pa. — Authorities are investigating a June burglary at the Christiana Fire Company in Lancaster County, where over $50,000 in emergency rescue tools were stolen during an early morning break-in. The…
Cambridge teen charged in fatal June shooting of 45-year-old man
CAMBRIDGE, Md. — An 18-year-old Cambridge man has been charged with first-degree murder in connection with the June 25 shooting death of Steven Lee Dennis, authorities announced Wednesday. Cambridge Police responded to…
Woman critically injured in Leonia hit-and-run crash, investigation underway
LEONIA, N.J. — Authorities are investigating a hit-and-run crash that left a woman critically injured early Thursday morning in Leonia, according to the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office. At approximately 4:35 a.m., Leonia…
SummerFest concert in Brick canceled due to weather, rescheduled for July 31
BRICK, N.J. — Brick Township Police announced the cancellation of Thursday night’s SummerFest concert due to forecasted inclement weather. The performance by The Brit Pack was originally scheduled for the evening but…
Medford officers rescue kitten from storm drain, find it a new home
MEDFORD, N.Y. — Suffolk County Police officers rescued a kitten trapped in a storm drain Saturday afternoon, after a resident reported hearing cries coming from beneath Jordan Drive. Emergency Service Section officers…
New York City Cop Arrested for Strangulation and Assault
BROOKLYN, N.Y. — An off-duty NYPD officer was arrested Wednesday afternoon in Bushwick and charged with multiple offenses, including assault and strangulation, police said. At approximately 12:50 p.m., Gero Eaton, 35, was…
Rodrick Cuts Budget 9% – No Municipal Tax Increase
On June 30th, Mayor Rodrick and the Toms River Township Council presented a budget for 2025 that has a 9% reduction in overall spending while maintaining a zero percent tax increase. The…
New E-ZPass fine targets improper mounting amid concerns over alleged Chinese-linked provider
NEW YORK, N.Y. — Drivers using E-ZPass at Port Authority crossings will now face a new Mid-Tier toll penalty if their tag is not properly mounted on the windshield — part of…
Rain, storms expected to soak Jersey Shore through Friday
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — Rainy conditions are forecast to continue along the Jersey Shore today and into Friday, with scattered thunderstorms and patchy fog adding to the damp stretch of weather. Thursday’s…
Thursday morning commuters face heavy delays at key New Jersey crossings, highway backups
NEWARK, N.J. — Drivers across New Jersey encountered multiple slowdowns and lane closures Thursday morning as rush hour traffic built up at major crossings and along key routes. The George Washington Bridge…
New Jersey’s Dollar a Day Auto Insurance Leaves Fully Paid Insurance Plans to Pay the Bill
TRENTON, N.J. — Automobile insurance in New Jersey is skyrocketing and there doesn’t seem to be an end in sight. Driver’s licenses for illegal aliens and this low-cost $1 per day insurance…
As NJ schools face cuts and closures, Murphy signs $3 billion universal pre-k, kindergarten law
TRENTON, N.J. — Governor Phil Murphy has signed a sweeping $3 billion early childhood education bill into law, mandating universal access to state-funded preschool and full-day kindergarten across New Jersey by the…
Queens man charged with rape and child luring
QUEENS, N.Y. — A 63-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with a child luring and sexual abuse case in Queens, police said. According to authorities, Virgilio Taveras of 190-05…
Armed robbery attempt fails at East Harlem business
MANHATTAN, N.Y. — Two unidentified suspects fled empty-handed after attempting to rob a business on 1st Avenue in East Harlem on the afternoon of May 22, police said. The incident occurred around…
New Jersey contractor charged with theft amid HVAC fraud investigation
ABERDEEN, N.J. — Police are investigating multiple reports of fraudulent business practices involving HVAC contractor Lance Minnoia, who has been charged with two counts of theft by deception, authorities said. According to…
Teen slashed with scalpel in daylight Bronx attack
BRONX, N.Y. — A 16-year-old boy was slashed in the face and hand with a surgical scalpel during a violent broad-daylight dispute on Saturday outside 1220 Gerard Avenue, police said. The attack…
John Stewart charged with lewd acts at New Jersey middle school
FAIR LAWN, N.J. — A former school district employee from Midland Park was arrested Wednesday on multiple charges after allegedly committing lewd acts inside Thomas Jefferson Middle School in Fair Lawn, authorities…
Tragedy in Harford County as baby dies in hot car
HARFORD COUNTY, Md. — A six-month-old infant died Sunday after being left in a vehicle for several hours during hot weather, according to officials from the Harford County Sheriff’s Office. The baby…
Shelter shepherd waits as foster plea goes unanswered
NEW JERSEY — A 4-year-old German Shepherd named Nymeria remains in a New Jersey shelter as advocates continue to search for a foster home to save her from deteriorating conditions. Nymeria was…