NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani Corrects Whoopi Goldberg After She Mispronounces His Name on ‘The...
Whoopi Goldberg needed to practice her pronunciation before going live on the Tuesday, January 20, episode of The View. New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani returned as a guest on the popular daytime television program, but the 70-year-old cohost couldn’t seem to say his name right during his introduction. After...
N.J. drug traffickers, including leader who murdered an associate, sentenced to prison, feds say
Two members of an Essex County drug trafficking organization, including its leader who was convicted of murdering one of his fellow members, were sentenced last week to prison, federal prosecutors said. The leader, Michael Mayse, 39, of Newark, was sentenced to 45 years in prison, and the main drug supplier,...
Mayor Solomon Adds 30 Officers, Reinstates Traffic Enforcement Unit
Mayor James Solomon announced a public safety initiative on January 16 that includes hiring 30 new police officers, reestablishing Jersey City’s Traffic Enforcement Division, and renewing the city’s commitment to Vision Zero. “Today, we are sending a clear message: protecting the people of Jersey City is this...
Bus fare evasion: Mamdani wants free, MTA plans to check fares
At the same time Mayor Mamdani wants free buses in New York City, the city's losing close to $1 billion dollars in fare evasion a year.
Winter Weather Alert as Over 6 Inches of Snow Could Pummel New York City
New York City can expect dangerous travel conditions and potential blizzards if the storm impacts arrive as expected.
New Jersey Health Warning This Month: Radon Gas Threat Inside Newark Homes
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Newark, NJ – As winter cold settles across New Jersey and homes remain tightly sealed to keep heating costs down, health officials are warning residents—especially those in Newark and nearby...
Stolen Handgun, Knife: 2 Men Arrested In Kearny, Police Say
On Wednesday, Jan. 14, officers were made aware of a BMW entering Kearny that had been flagged for its possible involvement in a shooting in Irvington, Kearny police said. The vehicle was found parked near Passaic Avenue and officers began surveillance, police said. Officers then stopped three people near the...
Newark police seek woman for questioning in Hawthorne Avenue shooting
NEWARK, N.J. – Newark authorities are asking for the public’s assistance in locating a 35-year-old woman wanted for questioning in connection with a shooting that occurred Friday morning on Hawthorne Avenue. Public Safety Director Emanuel Miranda, Sr. said police are searching for Shakinah Bloomfield of Newark, who...
Newark Man Broke Into Hoboken Apartment, Threatened Resident: Police
On Tuesday, Jan. 13, officers responded to a home invasion on Court Street after a resident said an unknown man, later identified as Abdush-Shahudddin Sharif, entered his apartment without permission and a verbal altercation ensued, Hoboken police said. The resident said Sharif made threatening statements and...
$1M Powerball ticket sold in N.J. for weekend drawing
There was also a $250,000 ticket bought in the statre.
