Newark NJ

Newark school officials say they need to lease a new building to resolve overcrowding in the East Ward. Critics say the cost is too high.

A New Jersey woman whose mother is a locally known teacher was killed in a Virginia crash last week, loved ones say. Ericka Payne, 44, of Irvington, was in a Kia Sportage on a Virginia highway when a Dodge Ram 2500 lost a tire that crossed the median, and struck Payne's vehicle on Oct. 8 in Washingt…

TREMONT, Bronx (PIX11) — An affordable housing lottery offering studio apartments in the Bronx for $675 is now accepting applications. The studios are part of the Webster Avenue residence at 411 East 178th Street. Building amenities include an exercise room, on-site laundry, and 24-hour security. The units are available for a household of one or […]

UNION — Brianna Cameron, 13, of Union, recently auditioned on “The Voice,” NBC’s four-time Emmy Award-winning musical competition series. She wowed the panel with Ike & Tina Turner’s “River Deep Mountain High” during the blind auditions. Moving forward, she’ll be working with Kelly Clarkson on the show as the competition continues.

Nearly 12% of NJ home deals collapse as buyers get cold feet. Rising mortgage rates have more buyers walking away. What should you do now?

MANHATTAN, N.Y. (PIX11) — An investigation is ongoing after a 33-year-old woman was attacked by a man with a baton inside a subway station on Oct. 3. The incident happened around 7:12 a.m. at the Lexington Avenue station. Police say the victim was followed by an unidentified individual onto the northbound E train following a […]

The City of Jersey City and the Jersey City Redevelopment Authority (JCRA) have filed a lawsuit against a developer to compel them to restore Coles Street Park, which has been closed since the spring. The plaintiffs filed the three-count lawsuit against Emerson Leasing Co. I, LLC, Coles Jersey Development Co....

A 17-year-old Pennsylvania boy was arrested after police say he tried fleeing officers during a reckless driving gathering in a New Jersey parking lot early Sunday, Oct. 11. Police responded to the Kohl's parking lot at 3 Millcreek Drive in Secaucus around 4:34 a.m. after receiving reports of severa…

A 66-year-old New Jersey man accidentally shot himself in the thigh after a spent shell casing fell inside his shirt at a shooting range, authorities said. Silvano Cruz, of Carteret, was injured at RTSP Shooting Range at 2438 Route 22 on Saturday, Oct. 10, Township of Union Deputy Police Chief Barry…

Dariuz Knapik A New York man faces multiple charges after deputies say he crashed into...