New SNAP work requirements take effect, put benefits at risk for millions in NYC
Able-bodied adults ages 18 to 64 who do not have a disability and do not live with children under 14 must now work at least 20 hours a week, or 80 hours a month, to continue to receive benefits.
12 Hurt In 3-Car Crash Across From White Manna In Hackensack, Officials Say
A dozen people were injured in a late-night three-car crash at a Hackensack intersection, officials said. Engine 4, Rescue 1, and Deputy Chief Christensen from the Hackensack Fire Department’s 3rd Platoon responded to the intersection of Passaic Street and River Street at approximately 11:45 p.m. on…
Iranians overcome with emotion, celebrate in Times Square rally
Hundreds gathered near the United Nations and made their way west, ending up in Times Square, where they celebrated.
Eugene Thomas King Jr., Who Held Gun to Paula Deen’s Head, Found Dead
Eugene Thomas King Jr. -- the convicted bank robber who held a gun to Paula Deen's temple in 1987 -- has been found dead in New York City ... TMZ has learned.
Two Harrison police officers save life of non-responsive child
Two Harrison police officers heroically saved the life of a child who had an obstructed airway earlier this week. According to Det. Lt. Matthew Murphy, of the Harrison Police Department:. On Feb. 23, 2026, at approximately 3:45 p.m., Harrison police officers were dispatched to a home on Washington Street following...
Newark teen coalition pushes back after city school board shuts down student policy proposals
Sign up for Chalkbeat Newark’s free newsletter to get the latest news about the city’s public school system delivered to your inbox. A group of Newark teens took turns scolding Superintendent Roger León and school board members on Thursday for rejecting policy proposals that would have given students more say in how...
Newark Police ask for public’s help identifying suspect in Wendy’s burglary
Newark, N.J. – Newark Public Safety Director Emanuel Miranda, Sr.
Firefighters help save cyclist struck by car in N.J. town, authorities say
A cyclist was struck by an SUV on Wednesday night in Maplewood, the South Essex Fire Department said this week. EMS was called out to the area of 221 Parker Avenue in the township at about 7:04 p.m. on Wednesday on a report of a pedestrian struck. Firefighters responded as well.
Emergency room in Jersey City set to close in 2 weeks, sparking concern
The Jersey City community is in shock after learning the emergency room at Heights University Hospital, formerly known as Christ Hospital, is closing in two weeks.
Mamdani’s Budget Fails to Expand Open Streets, Breaking Campaign Promise
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s proposed budget does not include expanded funding for Open Streets despite the mayor’s promise to grow the program, reports David Meyer in Streetsblog NYC. The program is allocated just $2 million, less than the $2.1 million budgeted by the Adams administration for...

















