Jersey City Faces ‘Staggering’ $250M Budget Deficit. Solomon Slams Fulop
Jersey City is faced with a $250 million budget deficit because of past “misdeeds, corruption, and incompetence,” Mayor James Solomon revealed Wednesday afternoon in a bombshell report. In the 24-page “Jersey City Financial Emergency Report,” Solomon laid the blame squarely at the feet of his predecessor, Steven M....
He slept in his office for years. He now owns Billy Joel’s house
Sleeping in your office might sound like a Severance-style nightmare, but Ben Chester turned it into an opportunity—by renting out his empty New York City apartment. Check out how this wild scheme led to a portfolio of eight rentals, including Billy Joel’s old digs in upstate New York.
Discussing alleged ransom note sent to TMZ
TMZ's Charles Latibeaudiere breaks down the ransom note and the latest on the search for Nancy.
Sherrill Says ‘Get A Warrant’ But ICE Law Says Otherwise
Gov. Mikie Sherrill jumped into a warrant war after a Jersey City councilman's clip of him confronting ICE agents went viral. Councilman Jake Ephros shared a video on social media of him confronting Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers at a light rail station in the city on Sunday, Feb. 1. d…
Steaks, Packages and Tip Jar Stolen in Recent Montclair Thefts
Montclair police reported several thefts and a vehicle crime in incidents that took place between Jan. 27 and Jan. 31. On Jan. 27, management at Kings Supermarket on Valley Road reported a shoplifting incident involving an unidentified man. Police said the suspect entered the store and went to the meat section, where...
Scientist takes helm at Newark Museum of Art with $400,000 salary
The new director and CEO of the Newark Museum of Art is a trained scientist and career arts administrator whom the board hopes will “integrate both science and art into the museum experience.”. Lisa Funderburke, 55, a Long Island native who earned a bachelor’s in botany and a master’s...
New Jersey Weather Alert: Snow Chance Returns as Temps Return to Seasonal Norm Feb...
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Newark, New Jersey – New Jersey is expected to transition back to more seasonable February conditions beginning Tuesday, February 10, as the 8–14 day outlook highlights increasing precipitation and...
‘Don’t Need a Warrant’: ICE Agent’s Chilling Threat To New Jersey Man Goes Viral
It is just another day of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents’ actions creating havoc in the streets and online. In the latest incident, a video of a tense confrontation between ICE agents and Jersey City Councilman Jake Ephros from New Jersey has sent waves on social media. According to Mirror USA, a...
Unplowed Streets Blamed After Newark Man Struck, Killed By Vehicle
At 5:33 p.m. on Saturday Jan. 31, Tyree Peterson was hit by a car at Clinton Avenue and Thomas Street, the Essex County Prosecutor's Office said. The driver remained at the scene, authorities said. "My brother Tyree was walking home on an uncleared road when he was fatally struck by...
2nd Home Jersey Shore Couple Convicted of Hurricane Sandy Fraud
They lied for Sandy relief money — then lost their jobs and more....
