Newark NJ

People are on high alert in the Hub as drug use continues to spill onto the streets around Roberto Clemente Plaza.

What happens when the line between right and wrong blurs? Two locals found out the hard way, leading to a heartbreaking outcome for all involved.

The Kearny Town Council approved a ban against all short-term apartment rentals through companies like Airbnb in the Town ahead of the 2026 World Cup in New Jersey. “It causes such havoc in each individual neighborhood. We had a big issue a couple of months ago, so the residents are quite concerned,” Mayor Carol Jean...

The comment sheds light on how investigators view witnesses who choose to speak publicly during an ongoing investigation.

ORANGE, N.J. (Essex County) — A woman was fatally struck by an NJ Transit train early Friday at the Highland Avenue station in Orange, according to NJ Transit officials. The incident occurred at about 1 a.m. when train 442 on the Gladstone Branch of the Morris & Essex Line struck a female trespasser near the station.

A fire at a residential building in Jersey City led to multiple rescues, injuries, and the displacement of families on Wednesday afternoon. The Jersey City Fire Department responded to a report of a fire at 154 Summit Ave. at approximately 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, according to public safety spokeswoman Kimberly...

Jersey City animal welfare advocates descended on City Hall Wednesday night to deliver a pointed message to the council: the administration’s decision to park a former aide arrested on DUI charges inside the city’s Animal Care and Control Division was an insult they weren’t prepared to accept quietly.

Bayonne mayoral candidate Sharon Ashe-Nadrowski says that the Peninsula City needs a seat at the table for Newark Bay Bridge plan in light of Gov. Mikie Sherrill (D) favoring a one-bridge concept over the initial two-bridge proposal. “Bayonne is a peninsula. Our residents rely heavily on the Newark Bay Extension...

For years, Torna’s Pizzeria was a go-to spot for locals craving a classic slice, especially that iconic Sicilian. While Hoboken said goodbye to the longtime favorite, fans of Torna’s don’t have to say goodbye to the pizza entirely. One member of the Torna’s team decided the pizza journey wasn’t quite finished and has...

Authorities have arrested and charged a 75-year-old man in connection with the killing of his Guyanese wife, whose remains were discovered months apart in Queens, New York. Police confirmed that the victim, 34-year-old Salisha Ali, a national of Guyana, had been missing since July 2025. Her husband, Rupchand Simboo,...