Puerto Rico murder suspect tracked down in a NJ hideout
A fugitive wanted on homicide charges in Puerto Rico, was found hiding out in a home in Woodbridge and arrested, police said.
NYC kin of ‘perfect child’ slain in unsolved case of apparent mistaken identity have...
Grief-stricken kin of a “perfect child” fatally shot in an apparent case of mistaken identity in Brooklyn two years ago say they hope the callous killer who “shattered a family” soon faces justice. Christian Josiah Montrose, 19 — described by cops as a “good kid” who didn’t even drink alcohol while trying to survive...
Chilling Note Left On Windshield After Rochelle Park Shooting: 4 Charged 16 Months Later
Rafaela R. Almeida, 28, of Newark; Ryoma M. Johns, 25, of Newark; Ruan G. Rodrigues-Monteiro, 31, formerly of Bloomfield; and Igor Gomes Espindola DaSilva, 30, formerly of Newark, are all facing charges in the Nov. 22, 2024 incident, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella said Friday, March 20. DaSilva remains at...
Ex Hudson County Parks Chief Took Cash Bribes In $1.5M Scheme: Feds
A former Hudson County Parks Department director and a contractor have pleaded guilty in a $1.5 million bribery scheme, while another former official has been charged, federal authorities said. Thomas A. DeLeo, 76, of Little Silver, and William A. Murray, 56, of Jersey City, each pleaded guilty to c…
N.J. family shoe store ends 43-year run, but leaves behind lasting local footprint
Their first love was each other. Then came music. But somehow, it was shoes that would define their lives. A couple in Bergen county is announcing the closure of their family business after 43 years. Marty, 78, and Wendy Green, 76, who once sold shoes from the back of a...
Subway Smokers Beware as Police Arrest Wanted Assault Suspect at Bowery Bust
Transit cops patrolling the Bowery Street subway station on Saturday turned a routine smoking stop into the arrest of a wanted repeat offender, according to police. The man is accused in multiple assaults, including incidents inside the subway system, authorities said. Officers from Transit District 4 recognized the...
Historic family-owned New York restaurant closes after nearly 120 years following owner’s death
One of New York City’s oldest Italian restaurants has closed its doors after serving generations of theatergoers and celebrities. The historic Manhattan restaurant ended a run that lasted nearly 120…
Exclusive look inside $7.1M oceanfront mansion on Staten Island (57 photos)
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — A rare luxury oceanfront estate offering sweeping, unobstructed ocean views was showcased during an invite-only VIP experience in Eltingville on Saturday. Situated at 50 Wakefield Road, this 10,981-square-foot home rests on a 329,826-square-foot lot and is currently listed for $7.1M, according...
Voters Race to ‘Cure’ Ballots in Close Montclair School Tax Vote
Montclair’s school funding referendum remains undecided, with just eight votes separating “yes” and “no” on a permanent $5 million tax increase as voters race to fix ballot issues before a Monday, March 23, deadline. While voters have already approved a separate $12.6 million question by...
Four Draw Essex County Dems’ Slogan in Commissioners’ Tilt
The Essex County Democratic Committee at its convention chose to back four commissioner candidates who will run in the June Primary with the party slogan. Christien McGrath (387 votes) Shawn Klein (355 votes) Wayne Richardson (296 votes) Abdur Yasin (282 votes)
