Newark Airport’s new radar tracks every plane and vehicle on the ground, rain or...
Newark Liberty just got a new radar system that tracks every plane and vehicle on the runways, even in fog or low visibility.
N.Y. Weather: NYC saw heavy rain in June and a below average July. Here’s...
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — This summer, New York City has faced recurring bouts of rain, thunderstorms and heavy downpours. With the frequency of these storms, some may be wondering if this year has seen more rain than what is typical for summer in the city. According to data from...
NYC school year is starting later and ending later: See what’s changing
New York City public school students will start school later than usual this year. The first day of public school in New York City is Thursday, Sept. 10 — much later than years past. That’s because Labor Day is later this year. According to New York state law...
Parents Charged With Killing Infant In Bayonne: Prosecutor
A mother and father have been charged with killing their infant baby in Hudson County, authorities announced Wednesday, Aug. 12. Jason Megaro, a 27-year-old Mount Carmel, Pa. resident and Jenae Vasquez, a 20-year-old Bronx resident were indicted by a grand jury on charges of aggravated manslaughter …
Free backpacks, supplies, haircuts: Newark groups host back-to-school giveaways
Sign up for Chalkbeat Newark’s free newsletter to get the latest news about the city’s public school system delivered to your inbox. As Newark families count down to the first day of school, city leaders, local churches, nonprofits, and other groups are stepping in to help cover the cost of getting students ready. Back
Essex County Man Charged With Assault, Heroin Distribution and School Zone Drug Offenses
A 33-year-old Essex County man has been charged with multiple heroin and cocaine distribution offenses, including school zone drug charges, following his Aug. 5 arrest.
ICE Arrests Roofers, Chef, Handyman In South Orange-Maplewood
ROOFERS – “Two crew members of Obaldo’s Roofing were detained by ICE: Edgar (Obaldo’s brother) and Miguel. Edgar is a devoted husband, a father of three children ages 16, 8, and 4, and someone who has spent the last 18 years building a life here through faith, hard work, and love for family. Miguel has lived in the U.S
N.J. man charged after beating detective with handcuffs at Applebee’s, officials say
A Union man is accused of assaulting a police officer with handcuffs in Elizabeth on Sunday during an attempted arrest after he allegedly tried to use counterfeit money at an Applebee’s, officials said. Police responded to the Applebee’s at The Mills at Jersey Gardens around 7:17 p.m., according to...
Op-Ed: Jersey City is still wearing a blindfold when it comes to their gov’t
In an editorial, Jersey City Heights residents Kevin Davis contends that the city is still wearing a blindfold when it comes to their government and elected officials. At a Jersey City Council meeting on July 15th, I blindfolded myself and said “this is what it’s like living in Jersey City.” I was frustrated because I
Police arrest man in connection to deadly Susquehanna River crash
LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) — A man accused of leaving a Columbia woman to drown after crashing a car in the Susquehanna River last week has been arrested, police confirmed. Officials said Mikaail Cotton was arrested Tuesday in New York City on an alleged firearms offense and is currently being held at Rikers Island.
