Hochul touts new car insurance policies in 2027 budget proposal
NEW YORK CITY (WRGB) — Governor Kathy Hochul highlighted part of her 2027 budget proposals in New York City on Thursday. The proposal cracks down on the high costs of vehicle insurance rates, as well as fraudulent vehicle insurance claims. The governor places the blame at the feet of...
Valley Bank debuts ‘That’s How’ campaign, plans Secaucus Junction station takeover
Valley National Bank has launched a new brand campaign, “That’s How,” aimed at emphasizing relationship-based banking as the bank approaches its 100-year anniversary in 2027. The campaign, which launched Jan. 14, references Valley’s origins as a community bank founded in 1927, while positioning the institution as a...
Essex County Braces for Major Winter Storm, Will Deploy 200+ Snowplows
As New Jersey braces itself for a major winter storm this weekend, with many forecasts estimating more than 10 inches of snow, Essex County officials on Thursday laid out their preparations ahead of the storm. The county has a fleet of more than 200 snowplows and 50 salting trucks at...
Montclair + Essex County Snow: Emergency Resources Guide + Everything You Need to Know
A significant snowfall is on the way to Essex County, New Jersey, this weekend. This guide is meant to be saved – it has everything you need to know to be safe and prepared during a winter storm. From local offices of emergency management to transit updates, it’s all here. Read on for more about how to stay safe...
This Beloved Diner In New Jersey Turns Waffle Lovers’ Fantasies Into Reality
On River Road in North Arlington, New Jersey, a glowing neon diner has been serving comfort and charm for decades. Arlington Diner at 1 River Rd, North Arlington, NJ 07031 isn’t just another roadside stop; it’s a full-blown experience wrapped in retro charm, cozy booths, and the kind of comfort food that makes you...
Slower Food, Better Taste: Inside Newark’s Authentic Amish Grocery
A Slice of Lancaster on Halsey: Urban Harvest Amish Market Brings Country Calm to Newark. The rhythm of Newark is unmistakable: the distant hum of NJ Transit trains, the honking of taxis on Broad Street, and the hurried footsteps of students and professionals rushing toward the Prudential Center or Rutgers...
Boil water advisory issued for Bayonne amid large water main break
A boil water advisory was issued in Bayonne following a major water main break in South Kearny. Veolia Water says a 30-inch water main was damaged. This damage “caused customers within our service area to experience a significant loss of pressure” or to be without water service altogether. The company says that there...
New York mayor Mamdani sent baby box by Scottish Government
The box was sent 3,000 miles (John Walton/PA) PA Archive New York mayor Zohran Mamdani has been sent a baby box by the Scottish Government . Scotland’s Social Justice Secretary, Shirley Anne- Somerville , said it would help the city’s leader develop his own plans for a “baby basket”. The proposal formed part of the...
Newark police shooting victim buried as officer’s lawyer defends ‘necessary’ action
Wali Bey was laid to rest on Thursday, three days after he was fatally shot by a Newark police officer in a case that has sparked grief and outrage, calls for the officer’s firing, and frustration over the lack of an official explanation of what happened. Later on Thursday,...
NYC Democratic Socialists Mobilize 4,000 to Confront ICE, Report Says — “Enough to Deter...
New York City’s chapter of the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) is preparing a major mobilization aimed at reacting to expected federal immigration enforcement actions, according to a report from The New York Post. The outlet says DSA leaders recently described a plan to train roughly 4,000 volunteers—both...
