New Jersey Hall of Fame induction has deep meaning for Eddie Brigati of The...
“I don’t need another award, just to have another award,” says Eddie Brigati — the Garfield native and Rascals co-founder who is already a member of The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and The Songwriters Hall of Fame — about his upcoming induction into The New Jersey Hall of Fame. The ceremony will take place Sept. 24 at t
Guy appoints ex-federal prosecutor Grace as 1st Hudson County inspector general
Hudson County Executive Craig Guy has appointed former federal prosecutor Desiree Grace, a partner at high-powered law firm McCarter & English, as the county’s first inspector general. “Desiree Grace’s credentials are impeccable, and I have no doubt she will lead the Office of Inspector General with integrity and indep
Jersey City CFO: ‘The city does not have an accounting of its fixed assets’
The Jersey City Council reviewed the Corrective Action Plan to address several long-standing issues raised in the 2025 audit, including knowing all the city’s fixed assets, during their caucus on Monday. CFO/Finance Director Bill Viqueira explained they are required to annually audit the city’s books and “prepare and s
Newark man sentenced to 45 years for Irvington attacks on woman and child
A Newark man convicted of attacking a woman and sexually assaulting an 11-year-old boy in Irvington has been sentenced to 45 years in prison. Both victims were walking their dogs the morning of June 3, 2024.
What Happens If You Don’t Pay a Parking Ticket in New York City?
New York City logged more than 16.5 million parking and camera tickets last fiscal year, over $1.1 billion in fines. An unpaid ticket picks up $10 at 30 days, another $20 at 60, and another $30 at 90, then turns into a court judgment around day 100. After that, it...
Radio Veteran Shares Rare Photo and Eminem Story
Sharon Dastur went from working at a local Houston station to programming at Z100 and iHeart, and later became Senior Programming & Content Advisor at media and entertainment group Global. She has met just about everyone in the business, and recently she looked back at some of the most memorable meetings. Eminem’s stor
Three Men Charged in Alleged Kidnapping
Three men have been charged in connection with an alleged kidnapping involving interstate transportation. According to the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York,. U.S. Attorney Jamie McDonald said the office “will work tirelessly to keep New Yorkers safe,” adding that “a victim should not have to
Two injured after falling on escalator at Trader Joe’s on Upper West Side
The store recently reopened after a four-month renovation.
Beloved Beacon Cafe Closing After 18 Years on Main Street
After 18 years, a beloved Beacon cafe is closing its doors.
After sitting empty for nearly 30 years, the Bronx’s historic 1929 theatre is...
The Bronx’s historic Loew’s Paradise Theater is officially coming back to life. Originally opened in 1929 , this beloved Grand Concourse landmark was one of New York City’s original five ‘wonder theatres.’ Now, nearly 30 years after closing its doors, it is transforming into the brand-new Paradise Performing Arts Cente

















