Toms River woman’s daily commute to NYC highlights long hours, rising costs
Hours-long bus rides, added expenses, and limited transit options make getting to work a daily challenge for one Ocean County commuter.
Father of Two Shot Dead Outside NYC Deli, Accused Gunman Was Known Troublemaker with...
Beloved Father Gunned Down in NYC, Accused Shooter Linked to Gang Bust. Incident occurred in New York City’s East Village. Victim was a deli worker and father of two. Suspect had prior arrests and past gang-related case. Charged with murder, manslaughter, and weapons offenses. New York City, New York...
NJ towns on alert amid recent black bear sightings
Officials in North Jersey are urging residents to be vigilant after recent black bear sightings in residential neighborhoods. Just before 11 p.m. Tuesday, Teaneck police posted on Facebook, stating they are "aware of a black bear in the area of the Teaneck Armory. We will continue to monitor it as it travels through Teaneck." The bear was seen sleeping in a tree.
Person rescued after falling into the Hudson River in Hoboken
A person is safe after being pulled from the Hudson River in Hoboken early Wednesday morning. Hoboken officers responded to the area of Pier C on Sinatra Drive at about 12:45 a.m., according to a spokesperson for the Hoboken Police Department. First responders used a device known as a water bag to safely help the person out of the water.
Friends mourn deli worker fatally shot outside store in East Village
Friends and roommates of 28-year-old Abdul Saleh are grieving after he was fatally shot Saturday night outside his family's deli at Avenue B and East 13th Street.
Newark launches police, fire career pathways for students
The program creates a structured pipeline, allowing students to take college-level courses while still in high school and work toward an associate degree as they prepare for careers in Newark’s police and fire departments.
‘NJ Angry Driver’ documenting, recording reckless drivers
Bad and aggressive driving drove Nick Goldsack to record mindless and dangerous things people do behind the wheel of their cars.
Montclair Gas Station Gets Green Light for Convenience Store
The owners of a Montclair gas station adjacent to Watchung Plaza have the town’s approval to build a convenience store on the corner property, despite concerns about traffic safety at what residents said is an already problematic intersection. The Zoning Board of Adjustment approved owners Jernail Singh and Novdeep...
Massive N.J. mixed-use development lands 6 new retail tenants, Shoprite expansion
A mixed-use development that is part of The Crossings at Brick Church Station in East Orange has secured six new tenants, taking over nearly 75,000 square feet of retail space. Burlington, Five Below, Rainbow, Verizon, Newark Community Health Center, and Angel Nails have signed leases, according to a statement from...
Victim’s son in deadly Newark, N.J., laundromat crash mourns “my best friend”
Ruth Benjamin, 81, was seated at a table near the front of the Ivy Hill Laundromat in Newark, N.J., when two vehicles crashed into the business Monday.
