Two Harrison police officers save life of non-responsive child
Two Harrison police officers heroically saved the life of a child who had an obstructed airway earlier this week. According to Det. Lt. Matthew Murphy, of the Harrison Police Department:. On Feb. 23, 2026, at approximately 3:45 p.m., Harrison police officers were dispatched to a home on Washington Street following...
Newark teen coalition pushes back after city school board shuts down student policy proposals
Sign up for Chalkbeat Newark’s free newsletter to get the latest news about the city’s public school system delivered to your inbox. A group of Newark teens took turns scolding Superintendent Roger León and school board members on Thursday for rejecting policy proposals that would have given students more say in how...
Newark Police ask for public’s help identifying suspect in Wendy’s burglary
Newark, N.J. – Newark Public Safety Director Emanuel Miranda, Sr.
Firefighters help save cyclist struck by car in N.J. town, authorities say
A cyclist was struck by an SUV on Wednesday night in Maplewood, the South Essex Fire Department said this week. EMS was called out to the area of 221 Parker Avenue in the township at about 7:04 p.m. on Wednesday on a report of a pedestrian struck. Firefighters responded as well.
Emergency room in Jersey City set to close in 2 weeks, sparking concern
The Jersey City community is in shock after learning the emergency room at Heights University Hospital, formerly known as Christ Hospital, is closing in two weeks.
Mamdani’s Budget Fails to Expand Open Streets, Breaking Campaign Promise
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s proposed budget does not include expanded funding for Open Streets despite the mayor’s promise to grow the program, reports David Meyer in Streetsblog NYC. The program is allocated just $2 million, less than the $2.1 million budgeted by the Adams administration for...
Arrest made in killing of homeless man in Paterson. Police say victim was struck...
A homeless man has been charged with murder in connection with the fatal beating of another homeless man whose body was found on Friday inside a makeshift shelter in Paterson. Jamie Lopez, 32, is charged with first-degree murder, fourth-degree unlawful possession of a weapon and third-degree possession of a weapon...
The New Jersey Thrift Store People Prefer To Choose Over Big Box Deals
You could walk right past it. Most people don’t – at least not twice. In Jersey City, New Jersey, there’s a thrift spot that shoppers hesitate to post about too loudly. Not because it’s ordinary. Because it’s not. The racks feel intentional. The finds feel rare. And the energy? Calm, confident, almost addictive.
Staten Island man with mafia ties allegedly threatened to behead debtor’s son, prosecutors say
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — In chilling detail, federal prosecutors describe how a Staten Island felon with ties to the mafia allegedly terrorized victims in schemes that included loansharking, illegal sports betting and illicit distribution of marijuana. Mark Liverano, 59, of Edgegrove Avenue in Annadale, has a 40-year...
Pending Change to NYC Subways Has New Yorkers Begging, ‘Please God No’
Begging, 'Please God No' 'Save yourself research and just know the feedback is: NO.'
