Solomon taps Ambrose, renowned ex-Newark cop, to lead Jersey City Public Safety
James Solomon, who will take office as mayor of Jersey City tomorrow, has named fabled 35-year law enforcement leader Anthony Ambrose as his acting public safety director. Ambrose served as Newark Public Safety Director, supervising the city’s police and fire divisions, from 2016 to 2021 under Mayor Ras Baraka. He...
Bike Patrols, Dogs, Noise: Neighbors Engage JCPD South District Leaders
A complaint about dog feces during a community meeting led one police captain to express his support for bringing back bike patrols. During the Jersey City Police South District Captain’s Meeting on Wednesday night, a small group of residents and police officers also discussed noise, lighting, pit bulls, and a new...
As Mamdani begins appointing judges, study finds former cops, prosecutors set higher bail
Manhattan Criminal Court The study lands as Mayor Mamdani prepares to fill the bench. [ more › ]
Parkland shooting survivor drops out of key NY race in major shake-up
Democratic activist and shooting survivor Cameron Kasky has opted to leave the crowded race for New York's 12th District and shift his attention to civil rights in the West Bank, according to reports Wednesday. Kasky, the March for Our Lives co-founder who survived the Parkland, Florida, school shooting, announced...
Union City hires a former Assistant U.S. Attorney as inspector general
Union City has hired a career federal prosecutor to serve as its inspector general, a new post created to provide oversight of public contracts and government budgets to the city government and the Board of Education. David Malagold joined the Justice Department as a trial attorney in 2002 and has...
Teamsters backs Goldman over Lander after incumbent launched campaign
A New York City labor union in the International Brotherhood of Teamsters is endorsing Rep. Dan Goldman (D-NY), who launched his reelection bid for a third term last week. Teamsters Local 237 released a statement on Thursday backing Goldman over former New York City Comptroller Brad Lander, who exhibits more...
People Drive From All Over New Jersey For The Unbeatable Deals At This Massive...
There’s a Dollar Tree in Jersey City that’s causing traffic jams, and no, there hasn’t been an accident—people just really want their bargains. When you hear that folks are making pilgrimages from all corners of New Jersey to visit a discount store, you might think we’re exaggerating for dramatic effect.
New York-style bagel water wars heat up as iconic brands battle for snowbirds
Florida's bagel wars heat up as brands like H&H Bagels and Brooklyn Water Bagel compete alongside viral newcomer PopUp Bagels for breakfast dominance.
Verizon apologizes for outage, offers credits to affected customers
NEW YORK (PIX11) – Verizon customers in New York City might be able to see account “credits,” according to a statement posted Wednesday evening on an official Verizon social media page. “Today, we let many of our customers down, and for that, we are truly sorry. They expect more from us. We are working non-stop […]
Worker killed loading steel beams onto truck in Newark
Police say the accident occurred on Raymond Boulevard.
