Judge Allows Dept. of Health to Proceed With Review of Jersey City Heights Hospital...
After a hearing that spanned two days, a Hudson County Superior Court judge on Wednesday dismissed a two-count complaint filed in April by the operator of Heights University Hospital against the New Jersey Department of Health (DOH) in which it sought to reverse its decision to close the facility. The judge also lifted
25 years ago, a city wept on Father’s Day
In New York City history it is known simply as the Father’s Day Fire. The blaze on June 17, 2001 at Long Island General Supply Hardware in Astoria would claim the lives of firefighters Harry Ford, 50, Brian Fahey, 46, and John Downing, 40, who left behind widows and eight children.
New NYPD officer reunites with detective who saved his life in 2021 crash
Officer Christian Leon was formally welcomed into the NYPD at Gun and Shield Day by the officer who inspired him to join the force, Detective James Fares.
Air Canada flight diverted to Logan Airport due to “incapacitated” pilot
An Air Canada flight out of Newark, New Jersey was forced to divert and land at Boston's Logan Airport after the pilot became "incapacitated," Massachusetts State Police said.
Driver involved in NYPD detective’s 2024 shooting death agrees to plea deal
The driver involved in the 2024 shooting death of NYPD Det. Jonathan Diller agreed to a plea deal Wednesday.
Top court orders disclosures in NJ cops’ use of facial recognition technology
Critics of facial recognition technology say misidentifications can lead to wrongful arrests. To ensure fair trials, New Jersey's top court ordered more disclosure.
St. Paul protester struck by car outside of New Jersey ICE facility
An activist from St. Paul, Minnesota, who drove to Delaney Hall to protest, was struck by a facility worker.
‘Losing A Legend:’ Rutherford’s Jim Dandy’s Closes After 23 Years
One of Bergen County longtime restaurant staples is closing its doors, marking the end of a 23-year run. Jim Dandy's of Rutherford, "Home of the Killer Ribs," announced it will close at the end of the day on Sunday, June 28, subject to available inventory and supplies, according to a message shared …
Newark man charged in fatal hit-and-run that killed two women
A Newark man has been charged in connection with a hit-and-run crash that killed two female pedestrians in Newark, authorities announced Wednesday. David J. Zapata-Vera, 26, surrendered to police June 23, according to Essex County Prosecutor Theodore N. Stephens II and Newark Public Safety Director Emanuel Miranda. Zap
23-Year-Old New Jersey Man Dies After Route 138 Rollover Crash In Wall Township
A quiet stretch of early Wednesday morning turned tragic in Wall Township after a 23-year-old...
