‘Livid’ residents demand answers after beloved N.J. library abruptly closes
A beloved library branch in the state’s second-largest city abruptly closed late last month after decades of operation, angering residents and the local councilman in the residential Journal Square neighborhood. Adding to the tumult is the Jersey City library system’s leadership, after its director announced his retire
Grocery boss warns Mamdani’s city-run stores pit government against ‘its own citizens’
Gristedes CEO warns New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's $70 million city-run grocery stores will devastate bodegas and supermarkets nearby.
Three NJ bars were just named among best in the entire country
3 great New Jersey bars just landed on USA TODAY's list of the 38 best bars in the country for 2026.
The Very Real Rules You Didn’t Know You Were Breaking
Most Americans assume that ordinary, daily habits are safe no matter where they travel. But state and local laws can vary in surprising ways, and what feels routine in one place may carry a fine or warning in another. These differences are not always obvious, and many have historical roots or safety intentions that sti
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.
