Family demands answers after fatal police shooting in Newark
NEWARK, NJ - A fatal officer-involved shooting in Newark remains under investigation as the victim’s family and community members demand answers. The New Jersey Attorney General’s Office confirms a Newark police officer fatally shot one man and wounded another during an encounter Monday afternoon near Ross Street and...
NYPD Officer Indicted for Perjury and Planting Evidence in Queens Gun Case
An NYPD officer stands indicted on several charges, including perjury and falsifying documents, following accusations that he lied under oath and planted evidence in a gun possession case, according to the Queens District Attorney's Office. Officer Miguel Vanbrakle, tied to an incident involving a wrongful accusation...
NJ family reunited with stolen dog found on freeway near Newark Airport
A New Jersey family was reunited with their 3-month-old Labradoodle after the puppy was stolen along with their car in Morris County this week.
10+ inches of snow possible for NYC, NJ this weekend: Latest forecast, models, timeline
New York City could see up to 10 inches of snow as a winter storm moves into the Northeast, with the heaviest snowfall expected Sunday into early Monday. Snow is likely throughout Sunday, according to the National Weather Service, with hazardous travel conditions possible during the Monday morning commute....
Bayonne First Responder Bert Romano Dies: ‘We Lost A Legend’
Romano died on Friday, Jan. 16, according to a post from McCabe Ambulance, where he worked. "Yesterday we lost a legend," McCabe Ambulance wrote. "Bert was someone who would light up a room just by entering. Countless letters we have received over the decades telling us how amazing Bert was, and how much of an impact...
Suit alleges Administration for Children’s Services failures preceded teen’s Brooklyn Bridge suicide
NEW YORK CITY — THE FAMILY OF A 13-YEAR-OLD GIRL who jumped to her death from the Brooklyn Bridge in January 2023 sued the City of New York, alleging systemic failures by the Administration for Children’s Services led to her suicide, the New York Post reports. The lawsuit...
New Map Shows Where Significant Snowfall Is Most Likely From Major Winter Storm
A fast‑strengthening winter storm has upped the odds for plowable snow in parts of the Northeast, even as dangerous icing looms to the south. AccuWeather’s latest map for Saturday night, Jan. 24, through early Monday, Jan. 26, highlights where at least 3 inches is most likely. Breakdown by...
New York Rescuers Step Inside A Tiny Apartment And Discover A Scene They’ll Never...
Every so often, a rescue case comes to light that is difficult to process and serves as a stark reminder of how severe neglect can be. There is no justification for mistreating animals, who depend entirely on people for care, safety, and compassion. Yet some are subjected to unimaginable conditions.
Of course, NJ’s new governor holds inaugural ball in a mall
How totally New Jersey for the Garden State's new governor to hold her inaugural ball in a mall. That's just what Gov. Mikie Sherrill did on Jan. 20, as she and her supporters celebrated on a converted ice rink at American Dream in East Rutherford. Earlier in the day, Sherrill was inaugurated New Jersey's 57th...
NJ man jailed for 1981 murder wins release from outgoing governor
A Newark man who has long said he’s innocent of the 1981 murder he was convicted of is getting out of jail early thanks to now-former Gov. Phil Murphy.
