Warm April ahead, polar vortex breaks down
NEW YORK (PIX11) — In the latest episode of PIX11 Forecast Focus, meteorologist Mike Masco talks about the above-normal temperatures we are likely to see during the month of April. He also explains how the polar vortex is expected to fall apart, keeping the snow and winter chill away.
NJ Man Arrested, 3-Year-Old Reunited with Family After Incident
Child Found Safe; Suspect in Custody After Paterson Alert. New Jersey State Police announced an important update in the case involving Matthew Vega, 34, and the disappearance of a 3‑year‑old boy following an aggravated assault early Friday morning in Paterson. Case Update. Investigators say the incident began around...
N.J. St. Patrick’s Day parade canceled after ‘suspicious device’ found, police say
A St. Patrick’s Day parade in Keansburg was canceled Saturday after a suspicious device was found near the route, officials said. “Officers quickly secured the area and coordinated with local, state, and federal partners,” Keansburg Police Chief Sandra Burton posted to Facebook. “Out of an abundance of caution,...
Actor who made headlines for NJ Trader Joe’s job joins ‘The Pitt’ cast
The popular drama television series "The Pitt" is adding an actor who years ago made headlines while seen working at a North Jersey Trader Joe's. Geoffrey Owens, known for his role as Elvin Tibideaux on “The Cosby Show” will guest star in the hospital show in an episode that is set to air on April 2, according to a...
Thinking about renting your home for the World Cup? Not in these N.J. towns.
If you rent your home on Airbnb in one of these 76 New Jersey towns, you’re breaking the law and could face hefty fines and even jail time. With the World Cup at Metlife Stadium just months away, Airbnb is offering a $750 bonus to attract more hosts. Homeowners in certain zip codes who sign up and complete their...
2-car crash in N.J. city kills 1 person, injures 1
One driver was killed and another was injured in a two-car crash at an intersection in Newark Sunday morning, officials said. Police responded to South Street and McCarter Highway around 7:40 a.m. for a report of a crash, Newark Public Safety Director Emanuel Miranda said. One driver went into cardiac...
N.J.-born ‘looksmaxxing’ influencer arrested in Florida on battery charge
The influencer who built a following teaching men to perfect their looks faced a different kind of camera Thursday — a jail booking camera in Florida. Braden Eric Peters, 20, known online as Clavicular, was arrested Thursday on charges of misdemeanor battery and criminal conspiracy to commit battery after he...
Life for killer of East Orange teacher
A 53-year-old man was sentenced to life in prison for fatally shooting an East Orange teacher. Essex County Prosecutor Theodore N. Stephens II announced last week that Andre Higgs, of Watchung, has been sentenced to life in prison for the 2015 murder of his former girlfriend Latrena May, of East Orange.
Construction workers win back stolen wages after exposing shell company scheme
After eight years of litigation, a group of construction workers finally received the last of their stolen wages — the culmination of a case that began as a simple overtime dispute and unraveled into one of the most elaborate labor exploitation schemes in recent New York City history. On...
Ejected Flight Attendant Seen For The First Time After Deadly LaGuardia Plane Crash
Solange Tremblay, a senior flight attendant, was seriously injured during the crash of Air Canada Jazz flight 8646 from Montreal to LaGuardia on Sunday, March 22. Tremblay was seated in the forward cabin behind the cockpit when she was ejected more than 320 feet when the plane collided with a firetruck while landing.
