Ex-Montclair Teacher Charged in School Threat Released From Jail After One Year
The former Montclair elementary school teacher accused of making death threats against his principal that caused the district to shut all of its buildings on Jan. 13, 2025, is being released from jail following a hearing in Superior Court Monday, authorities said. Amir S. Doctry, 46, entered a probationary pretrial...
Light Rail Lot Users Ticketed Despite Promised Overnight Moratorium Delay
Despite a promise not to begin enforcement of a new overnight parking moratorium at the Liberty State Park Hudson Bergen Light Rail (HBLR) lot, drivers at the New Jersey Transit-operated system said they were, in fact, ticketed last week, the first full week of the New Year. NJ Transit recently...
Man charged with weapons offenses after bringing gun into N.J. mall, police say
Two men carried handguns inside the Westfield Garden State Plaza mall in Paramus last month and one of them has now been arrested and jailed on weapons charges, police said. Jamal Clark, 21, of Newark, is charged with second-degree possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose and second-degree possession of a...
The Gigantic Thrift Store In New Jersey Where All Your Bargain-Hunting Dreams Come True
Tucked away in the bustling streets of Elizabeth, New Jersey sits a secondhand shopping paradise that will forever change how you think about thrifting. MyUnique Elizabeth isn’t just another thrift store—it’s a vast, treasure-filled wonderland where bargain hunters, vintage enthusiasts, and the simply curious can...
Wayne Family Bakery Gencarelli’s Expanding To Long-Awaited New Location
The new store will be located at 2320 Hamburg Turnpike in Wayne, Gencarelli announced. The business currently operates out of 781 Hamburg Turnpike in Wayne and also has a Bloomfield location on Broad Street, which will remain open, according to the post. “It’s been a long time coming… we’re finally...
Three Charged in Widespread Bank Fraud & Thefts from USPS
NEW JERSEY - Three men from Union, Essex, and Middlesex counties have been charged with conspiracy to commit bank fraud for allegedly orchestrating a scheme to steal mail from U.S. Postal Service collection boxes and delivery vehicles across Northern New Jersey, federal prosecutors announced January 12.
Deep dive into NYC snow timing, impacts this week
FOX 5 NY's Mike Woods joins Dan Bowens on Newsroom Live to talk about the weather for New York City this week, including the potential for snow.
Secaucus Doctor Indicted on 58 Federal Counts for Opioid Distribution and Health Care Fraud
A federal grand jury indicted a Secaucus physician on 58 counts related to opioid distribution, health care fraud, and maintaining a drug-involved premises, Senior Counsel Philip Lamparello announced Thursday in Newark. Dr. Ritesh Kalra, 52, was previously charged by complaint in July 2025. The new indictment...
Macy’s Shuttering 14 More Stores in Coming Year
Macy’s (New York) will keep downsizing its chain of traditional department stores in 2026, with plans to close 14 additional locales during that period. The retailer first disclosed that news in an open letter from CEO Tony Spring to employees posted on the company’s website, while Axios.com broke the news detailing...
Island Claims Most Expensive ZIP Code Crown for the First Time
Joe Raedle / Getty Images An island off the coast of Florida has scooped up the illustrious title of America’s most expensive zip code. Fisher Island residences sold for an average $9.5 million in 2025, according to new data from Property Shark , which releases an annual listing of the nation’s priciest...
