N.J. officer cleared after man fell to his death
The Hudson County police officer who chased a man as he tried to escape from authorities will not face charges after the man fell to his death down an embankment, officials from the state Attorney General’s Office said. A grand jury declined to file criminal charges against Guttenberg police...
Mamdani Cordially Shuts Down Heckler: ‘I Want That Man To Be Able To Afford...
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani tactfully, and some would say cordially, shut down a heckler who interrupted the announcement of his “Neighborhood Builders Fast Track” program, a new affordable housing initiative in Brooklyn on Wednesday. Mamdani refused to take the heckler’s bait and even went so far...
Mamdani ordered hundreds of millions in cuts to NYC Education Dept. Officials trimmed $58...
Sign up for Chalkbeat New York’s free daily newsletter to get essential news about NYC’s public schools delivered to your inbox. As part of his vow to close a multi-billion dollar budget gap, Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced on Wednesday an initial wave of spending cuts to New York City’s Education Department. But the...
Big bags of cash found in NJ parks $1.5M bribery scheme, feds say
A web of deceit has unraveled in Hudson County, revealing how some turned public parks into a playground for corruption.
Menendez, Solomon, Bhalla, & Brennan among Hoboken ‘No Kings Day’ speakers
U.S. Rep. Rob Menendez (D-8), Jersey City Mayor James Solomon, Assemblyman Ravi Bhalla, and Assemblywoman Katie Brennan (both D-32) are among the “No Kings Day” speakers for an event that will take place in Hoboken on Saturday. “In America, we have No Kings. We are showing up together...
Support Swells After David Pulgarin Shot, Killed
A fundraiser has been established for his family, which includes his 11-year-old son. "David was taken from us in a senseless act of violence that no family should ever have to endure," the Granados family, who organized the fundraiser said. "He leaves behind his 11 year old son, who now has to grow up without his...
7 New Businesses Opening in Jersey City Heights in 2026
From eateries to children’s spaces to a sorely missed neighborhood staple, the Jersey City Heights neighborhood is welcoming many new businesses in 2026. The Heights, while always known for its diversity, has recently grown a lot in popularity, and this is best seen in the family-friendly spots popping up that offer...
The Best Buffets in the U.S. Have Been Named; 3 are in NJ
You'd better save your appetite when you visit these places.
Newark Crew In G Wagon Arrested In Paramus, Oradell Vehicle Break-In Spree: Cops
At approximately 10:11 p.m., Paramus police responded to Gilbert Avenue on reports of two suspicious individuals pulling on car door handles in residential driveways, according to Police Chief Robert M. Guidetti. The suspects fled the area before officers arrived. At approximately 10:52 p.m., officers were dispatched...
Secaucus cop suspended 160 days last year for grudge over street sweeper ticket
A Secaucus police officer was suspender 160 days last year after he held a grudge and looked to get even with a parking enforcement officer who issued him a street sweeper ticket, according to their 2025 Annual Major Discipline Report. Police Officer Michael Borrelli was suspended 160 days without pay...

















