đ§ Peddie Street closed March 31âApril 2 for railroad crossing repairs
Peddie Street in Newark will be closed in both directions between Elizabeth Avenue and Route 27/Frelinghuysen Avenue from 7 a.m. Tuesday, March 31 through 7 p.m. Thursday, April 2 for railroad crossing repairs. Access to local traffic and businesses will remain open.
Hereâs why NYC students in both public, Catholic schools have 2 days off this...
New York City students in both public and Catholic schools will have off from classes for two days this week. Schools will be closed on Thursday, April 2, and Friday, April 3, for the start of spring break. It means that students will attend classes Monday through Wednesday this week....
Victim identified in fatal pedestrian crash in Millburn
The Essex County Prosecutor's Office has identified the victim who was fatally struck by a vehicle in Millburn on March 27. Millburn police responded to reports of a motor vehicle crash at the intersection of John F. Kennedy Parkway and Fineran Way, in front of the Short Hills Mall, at about 8:42 p.m. Police found...
Newark Grieves the Passing of Alberto âAlâ Coutinho: A Giant of the Ironbound
Newark, and specifically the vibrant Ironbound neighborhood, is in mourning following the tragic passing of Alberto âAlâ Coutinho. A former New Jersey State Assemblyman, induction-level soccer advocate, and a cornerstone of the Portuguese-American community, Coutinho passed away on March 29, 2026, at the age of 56...
âVigilante justiceâ ends in 50-year sentences for Newark duo
What happens when the line between right and wrong blurs? Two locals found out the hard way, leading to a heartbreaking outcome for all involved.
Community shaken after former assemblyman killed in Newark crash
Authorities say it happened around 7:30 a.m. at the intersection of McCarter Highway and South Street in Newark.
Belleville family escapes early morning house fire that destroys home
A woman says she, her 2-year-old child and her boyfriend lived in the upstairs apartment, while her sister and parents lived downstairs.
Hudson County Sheriffâs Office hires ex-officer who admitted fraud for civilian role
The Hudson County Sheriffâs Office hired a former officer who admitted short sale fraud in May 2023 to a $60,000 civilian role last month and his employer doesnât want to talk about it. Osbado Hernandez was hired by the Hudson County Sheriffâs Office as a seasonal assistant on...
Late-Night Gunfire on East 102nd Street as Cops Hunt Suspect
Late night gunfire outside 435 East 102 Street has NYPD investigators turning to the public for help, after a person fired multiple shots on March 11 at about 11:00 p.m. and then took off. The individual is wanted on a reckless endangerment charge, according to an update shared on March 30 by NYPD Crime Stoppers.
Tony-nominated actress who also appeared in popular films dies
Mary Beth Hurt, who starred in films such as âThe World According to Garpâ and âSix Degrees of Separation,â has died at the age of 79. Molly Schrader, Hurtâs daughter, announced her motherâs death in a post on social media. She died at an assisted living facility in Jersey City, N.J., according to The Hollywood...

















