KPD: Man was drunk, he drove, then barricaded self in stranger’s Ivy St. home
A Rutherford man who allegedly attempted to drive drunk and then barricaded himself inside an Ivy Street residence that wasn’t his is behind bars, for now, after keep officers at bay for more than an hour, Det. Lt. Michal Gontarczuk, the Kearny Police Department’s public-information officer, said. According...
Newark lifeguards jump into action to save teen suffering seizure in pool
Two lifeguards sprang into action to save a boy suffering from a seizure in a pool.
Jersey City Council seeks ways to retain crossing guards, reel in police overtime
The Jersey City Council sought ways to retain crossing guards and reel in police overtime, among other initiatives, during another budget hearing for the Public Safety Department this morning. ” … Are we having a problem with a recruiting, are we having a problem with advertising, people that just don’t...
This Tiny New York Diner Has People Lining Up Before Opening
People start forming a line outside this New York diner before the lights even flip on inside, and once you taste why, the early wake-up call makes sense. One compact spot on the Lower East Side went from a small personal project to one of the most talked-about brunch destinations in the entire city, all without much f
Unidentified Man, 40s, Found Dead Under Mount Hope Sidewalk Shed
A man believed to be in his 40s was found unconscious and unresponsive under a sidewalk shed at 154 East 175th Street in Mount Hope around 10:30 a.m. Thursday, and EMS pronounced him dead at the scene. He had no identification on him and remains unidentified, with police sources saying they believe he had been homeless
Retired NYPD officer accused of killing homeless man’s dog
A retired NYPD officer is facing two felony charges after allegedly killing a dog that belonged to a homeless man.
Are you committing tax fraud? New York Gov. Kathy Hochul’s about to find out,...
The governor's office says it will pursue New Yorkers who dodge income taxes by claiming to live outside the city—or register their cars out of state.
Retired police chief helps subdue passenger after alleged midair outburst over alcohol cutoff
Retired Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara described the 45-minute ordeal aboard a United Airlines flight before he and two off-duty deputies acted.
Emergency plans activated for 8.5m as brutal heat and severe storms threaten the East...
An emergency plan has been activated for millions of Americans starting on Thursday as officials warn brutal heat and severe storms are hitting a large part of the US East Coast.
N.J. civil rights leader Ryan Haygood moves to national role as head of the...
The summer Ryan Haygood set out to build a relationship with the father he barely knew became the summer he found his life’s calling. An unexpected detour to a Newark YMCA exposed him to stories of incarceration, redemption and justice that would help define his future. Now 51, Haygood...
