Arctic blast expected to bring freezing conditions to New York City this weekend
New York City has been through a brutal stretch of Arctic air, and the city is still feeling the sting. Instead of another plunge into record territory this coming weekend, forecasters now expect the worst of the deep freeze to ease, with temperatures slowly climbing out of the danger zone even as the air stays...
Rogue Tow Trucks Run Wild on NYC Streets as ‘Ghost Fleet’ Grows
An investigation by Gothamist examines a network of unlicensed tow trucks responding to crash scenes across New York City, a practice that residents and former elected officials associate with unsafe driving and disputes among operators. The reporting highlights a July 29, 2023, crash in Middle Village, Queens, in...
Somerset, Hoboken and Warren County buildings ranked among New Jersey’s most beautiful public sites
NEW JERSEY — Three New Jersey landmarks were recognized in a 2025 LovevsDesign.com survey ranking the 133 most beautiful public buildings in America. The survey, based on responses from 3,014 participants, highlighted architecturally significant and often underappreciated civic buildings across the country. Topping...
Meryendang Pinoy in Jersey City Temporarily Closes Following Fire; GoFund Me Set Up
Filipino street food restaurant Meryendang Pinoy, located at 283 Newark Avenue in Jersey City, is temporarily closed after a fire damaged the restaurant on Monday, February 9th. The spot opened in summer 2024 and quickly became a local favorite for downtown Jersey City. Read on for more about Meryendang Pinoy and its...
Bobby’s Burger Palace closes at Mohegan Sun to make way for new Bobby Flay...
Bobby's Burger Palace is the second restaurant from a celebrity chef to be renovated at Mohegan Sun in recent months.
TikiTok threats against N.J. middle school student ends with 1 charged
Charges are pending against a person who made threats on TikTok against a middle school student in Gloucester County. Harrison Township police said in a statement Wednesday that the threats against the student at Clearview Regional Middle School were not credible. Police learned of the threat about 6:30 p.m....
Ransacked Home, Shattered Door: 3 Arrested In New Milford Break-In, One Caught At Airport
New Milford officers responded to a burglar alarm at a home on Luhmann Drive in New Milford on May 26, 2025, where they found the rear sliding door shattered and the master bedroom had been ransacked, according to Capt. Kevin Van Saders. Proceeds from the burglary included various jewelry, cash,...
Victim speaks out after NYPD officer indicted for misconduct and assault
Quran McPhatter, an officer of 21 years, faces several charges of assault, official misconduct, attempted coercion and menacing.
Hilarious New York Woman Gets Stuck in Elevator With Lawyer and Talks Potential Lawsuits,...
Sure, living in New York City, New York is all fun and games, walking below the flashing lights of Times Square or getting to visit one of its many historic locations. However, there will always be times when things go unexpectedly, like finding yourself stuck in an elevator with a lawyer.
FDNY taking criminal action against drivers parked at hydrants
They're on every street to keep you and your family safe. But some drivers are putting you and firefighters at risk.
