New York City and Dr. Phil’s son resolve dispute over NYPD reality show
NEW YORK (AP) — New York City has ended its legal fight with producer Jordan McGraw, the son of TV’s “Dr. Phil” McGraw, reaching a settlement Friday that clears the way for the release of a reality show he’s making about the New York Police Department.
Fire in Newark creates plumes of smoke seen for miles
A large fire in Newark on Thursday afternoon sent plumes of smoke into the air that could be seen for miles. The fire was reported at 2:48 p.m. at 635 Delancy St., according to city officials. Officials say the fire started outdoors and then spread to the building. All of...
N.J.’s largest school district introduces $1.67 billion budget. Here’s how much more residents will...
Newark school officials approved a budget for the coming school year that would cost the the average homeowner about $40 a year more in property taxes, an increase officials called “mindful of taxpayers,” attributable in part to a continued increase in state aid. The $1.677-billion 2026-27 budget for...
NJ famous dancing traffic cop retires after 30 years
New Jersey's most famous dancing cop was honored on Friday by the South Orange Police Department as he gets ready to step into retirement.
N.J. family whose son died by suicide accuses school district of wrongdoing
A New Jersey family says missteps by school administrators led a 14-year-old to take his own life, but the district denies that claim.
Two NJ public workers, nearly $1.6M in payouts — taxpayers demand answers
Ringwood and West Orange are buzzing over hefty payouts for unused leave, with residents demanding transparency amid rising taxes and debt. Former officials’ compensations are raising eyebrows across the towns.
ICE arrests Latin Kings member after NYC sanctuary release despite assault charge on first...
ICE arrested an illegal immigrant Latin Kings gang member in NYC after sanctuary city officials released him despite an active detainer, DHS says.
Flatiron Sidewalk Beatdown: Video Shows Cops Pummeling Handcuffed Man
A shaky sidewalk video racing across social media this week appears to show Manhattan police officers repeatedly striking a Black man who is already handcuffed on a Flatiron District block. In the clip, the man is face down, shirtless and barefoot as several officers hold him on the pavement and a bystander begs them...
Mount Vernon detective indicted in Long Island gang takedown
Members and associates of the Riverhead-based 48 Gang are charged with crimes linked to murders, armed robberies and shootings dating back to 2021, prosecutors said.
Mystery figure in camo pants seen circling Newark home at 2 a.m.
Man caught on camera roaming Newark backyard in early morning
