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Driver escapes being stuck in a swamp with the help of Edison Officers in this weeks Blue Friday!

Imagine a bustling film set right in Newark—this new studio will bring jobs and creativity to the heart of the city.

Carlton Brathwaite and his brother Derek were sitting in a car one night two years ago, discussing what to do with their elderly stepfather after […] ‘Almost Lost His Life’: New Jersey Cop Who Brutalized Innocent Black Man Resigns After Judge Refuses to Kill Lawsuit

New York, NY (December 25, 2025) Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani’s decision to appoint popular children’s entertainer Rachel Griffin Accurso, widely known as “Ms. Rachel,” to his inaugural committee has ignited controversy and sharp criticism from segments of New York’s Jewish community. The appointment, first disclosed...

Authorities are investigating after a body was found floating in the water at Brighton Beach Thursday morning.

Mamdani's team says the group of 48 includes "people from across fields and communities" and are "New Yorkers whose creativity, leadership and lived experience reflect the full life of the city."

NEWARK, N.J. (PIX11) — The death of a man in custody inside Newark’s Delaney Hall detention center has prompted an oversight visit from members of Congress. “It’s unfortunate and incredibly tragic that the reason we have to be here today is because someone has now died in custody,” said Katy Sastre, Executive...

IRVINGTON, NJ — A jury has convicted a Newark man on charges stemming from a 2021 crash that killed a woman. Lando Marc, 34, of Newark, was found guilty of first-degree aggravated manslaughter, second-degree leaving the scene of an accident resulting in death and related offenses. Essex County Prosecutor...

Make your contribution now and help Gothamist thrive in 2025. Donate today. Sixteen years ago, during the course of a six-month spree of fast-food robberies, Shawn Peace shot two people: a Popeyes employee in the hand and a cab driver multiple times, leaving the slumped-over man to bleed out in his car.

One of the most beloved institutions in the city — the Brooklyn Public Library — is making the DIY life incredibly accessible to everyone. Beyond the vast collection of books and digital media, the library is allowing residents to take out power tools, completely free of charge. Chalk this up to another convenient...