How much do you have to make to be considered middle class in New...
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — In an era of questionable affordability, one might wonder what exactly it means to be a middle-class citizen in New York in 2026. SmartAsset recently conducted a study to find out the precise salary parameters that would classify residents across the United States as middle class.
The BBQ Ribs At This New Jersey Restaurant Are So Delicious, People Drive Miles...
There are some meals you stumble upon by accident, and then there are the ones you hear about so often that you finally have to go see what all the fuss is about. Jim Dandy’s was the second kind for me. A friend kept insisting the ribs there were...
From the 1967 Rebellion to Wali Bey: The Long Road of Newark Police Reform...
The nine-year federal Consent Decree over the Newark Police Division (NPD) officially terminated on November 19, 2025. While Judge Madeline Cox Arleo’s ruling marks the end of federal oversight, a new report by the New Jersey Institute for Social Justice (NJISJ) makes one thing clear: the journey toward true justice...
Police in NJ warn new car models have become targets for theft
NEWARK, N.J. (PIX11) — Police are warning certain drivers to lock their cars and use additional security systems in Newark. Newark police issued an alert for owners of late-model Honda Accords, Civics and CR-Vs, which have increasingly become targets for theft. Honda models made in 2023 and later use keyless entry...
BrightStreet debut in Newark empowers local small businesses
Launched by a former Prudential Financial executive, BrightStreet recently celebrated its debut. During the event, the Newark urban microfinance empowerment program awarded funds to its first cohort o...
New Jersey NJ Transit Suspends Direct Service
Commuters in New Jersey are bracing for significant disruptions as NJ Transit suspends direct train service to Penn Station starting in March 2026. The new jersey nj transit suspension stems from essential construction on the Portal North Bridge, forcing riders to reroute through Hoboken for a PATH transfer. This...
EXCLUSIVE: Jersey City firefighters rescue teen girls stuck in 90-foot-tall elevator at NJ Transit...
Within minutes, Jersey City firefighters were on the scene and using their training methods to pull the girls to safety.
Bistro La Source in Jersey City to Close After 18 Years
Another longtime Jersey City restaurant will soon be exiting the local dining scene. As Hudson County continues to experience a steady wave of openings and closures, Bistro La Source has announced it will be closing its doors after 18 years in the neighborhood. Located at 299 Marin Boulevard, the well-known spot has...
Cardinal Timothy Dolan chummily whispers into Mamdani’s ear at NYPD event — as ex-archbishop...
Call the lip reader! Cardinal Timothy Dolan was spotted whispering into a smiling Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s ear Wednesday as the two embraced after the ex-New York Archbishop’s swearing-in as one of two new NYPD chaplains. The chummy moment came after Dolan’s recently copped to being “ticked off” that Mamdani didn’t...
What Most New York Residents Don’t Realize About Flying Roaches
Summer nights across New York often bring a familiar mix of city light, warm air, and the constant movement of urban wildlife. Street lamps glow over sidewalks, restaurant kitchens hum late into the evening, and insects circle outdoor lights along apartment buildings and alleyways. In the middle of this activity, a...

















