Victims punched, slashed in Manhattan phone robbery spree; 5 sought
Victims punched, slashed in Manhattan phone robbery spree; 5 sought
Newark school district faces scrutiny over $500M no-bid lease for new school
Newark's school district faces backlash over a $500 million no-bid lease for a new elementary school, raising questions about transparency and ties to local politicians amidst a budget crunch.
Drivers Bought Fake Temp Tags To Avoid Tolls and Tickets. Prosecutors Say the Operation...
For years, drivers across New York City passed through toll plazas, parked on crowded streets, and slipped past traffic cameras behind what appeared to be perfectly legal temporary license plates. Authorities now say many of ... Read more
Prison guard indicted for contraband smuggling scheme
A senior officer from the New Jersey Department of Corrections has been indicted on charges that he smuggled contraband into Northern State Prison in exchange for compensation. Attorney General Jennifer Davenport alleges that Christopher Santana, a 33-year-old Hackensack man, took bribes from individuals made on behalf
Newark man sentenced in death of woman killed while attempting to stop him from...
A Newark man has been sentenced to 21 years in prison after being found guilty of killing a woman who tried to stop him from fleeing police in 2021. Lando Marc, 34, was attempting to drive away after police responded to a domestic violence incident at a gathering in Irvington on Dec. 9, 2021, when Jenny Philistin, 27,
Mamdani faces a Muslim problem ahead of Gracie Mansion protest
A split among Muslim activists over NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani is expected to spill into the streets with a protest Tuesday outside Gracie Mansion.
Mamdani warns New Yorkers may lose SNAP benefits June 1. Here’s why
New York City officials are sounding the alarm on new federal work requirements for SNAP recipients that could leave New Yorkers without benefits. The new federal law, which has requirements that will start to affect beneficiaries on June 1, could leave hundreds of thousands of households in the state without benefits
Move over, Wonka! NJ has one of the best chocolatiers in the U.S.
Vesta Chocolate crafts small chocolates and other delicious baked goods. Visit their spot in Montclair, featuring outside dining and vegan options.
LETTER: 2 Jersey City BOE trustees: Arrests at public meetings should be a last...
In a letter to the editor, Jersey City Board of Education Trustees Dr. Matthew Schneider and Tia Rezabala address the arrest of Emily Pecot at their May 21st meeting, indicating such scenarios should only take place as a last resort. The following statement reflects the views of Board Trustees Tia...
Smoke Shops And Dispensaries: Bergenline Avenue’s Changing Business Landscape In Hudson County
Graphic by John Lugo / SOC Images. As you head down Bergenline Avenue, you may have noticed a number of local businesses that have closed or left the area. In their place, storefronts many locals once recognized are now increasingly being filled by smoke shops and dispensaries. The rise of...

















