Fifteen-year-old charged in Westfield attempted burglary linked to stolen BMW
WESTFIELD, NJ – A 15-year-old Newark male has been charged in connection with an attempted burglary at a Westfield residence on Christmas morning, authorities announced Monday. According to Westfield Police Chief Christopher Battiloro, the juvenile was among three males arrested in Newark on December 26 by the New...
Family-friendly ways to ring in 2026 in New York City
Here’s how to make NYC 2026 a night (and day) your family will talk about long after the confetti settles.
Billionaires’ Row shooting was self-inflicted; charges pending: NYPD
A 27-year-old man was hospitalized as police determined that he accidentally shot himself in the chest Sunday night in Midtown, authorities said.
Thief returns stolen instruments to music store, says ‘Sorry, I been drunk’
No arrests have been made, according to the Teaneck Police Department.
Weehawken family seeking public’s help to locate missing 20-year-old man
20-year-old Weehawken resident Emilio Acosta has been missing since December 18th and his family is seeking the public’s help to locate him given that he could be in the midst of mental health crisis. “Emilio Acosta was last seen on December 18, 2025, near the intersection of Palisade Avenue...
NYC is on pace for record-low shootings in 2025, Mayor Adams says
New York City Mayor Eric Adams claims his administration's policies have caused a sharp drop in shootings.
Winston Goes Home: Senior Passaic Shelter Dog Who Captured Hearts Adopted After 600+ Days
To DeAndre Boatwright, it was never a question of whether Winston would find a home. “I knew he was going to get adopted,” said Boatwright, who took over as the City of Passaic Animal Shelter’s supervising animal control officer in July. “It was just about convincing the world.”
Roof collapse forces NJ animal shelter to beg for foster families
The Associated Humane Societies of Newark is putting out a desperate call for foster family help after heavy snow collapsed its roof, temporarily displacing more than 30 dogs.
Trio steals safe from basement of UWS sports bar
The NYPD on Monday released photos of three suspects sought for stealing a safe from the basement of an Upper West Side sports bar earlier this month.
Citi Bike increases prices for fifth year in a row, citing rising tariffs
"This adjustment is necessary to manage increased operational expenses, including the impact of rising tariffs," Citi Bike stated, adding that 250 new stations, equipment upgrades, and other rising operational costs also contributed to the price hikes.

















