Veterans fight city hall -- and win | Di Ionno
Cedar Grove VFW wins 20K tax appeal Sometimes, life is fair. The little guy wins. You can fight city hall. The little guys in this case are the last few members of VFW Post 6255. City hall is the...
View ArticlePlea offer stiffened as councilman denies guilt in bribery scheme, report says
Bloomfield Councilman Elias Chalet is facing charges related to an alleged $15,000 bribe to a township business owner. Councilman Elias Chalet. (File photo) BLOOMFIELD -- A township councilman is...
View ArticleProtest against child, forced marriages: 'I lived with my rapist'
About 30 people joined in on the rally. NEWARK -- Naila Amin was engaged at the age of 8. And by 15, Amin, an American citizen, was forced by her family into marrying her 28-year-old cousin, who was...
View ArticleMurder trial witness 'scared' to testify after attempts on his life, lawyer says
A witness is afraid to testify at the re-trial of a murder suspect because he fears for his life and his family, a lawyer said. NEWARK -- Twice people tried to kill Jihad Marshall, with both attempts...
View ArticleMain break prompts boil water advisory in Montclair's busy downtown
By Wednesday morning, flooding had been cleared but an advisory remained. MONTCLAIR -- A boil water advisory has been issued for the sections of downtown Montclair affected by a water main break...
View ArticlePolice release photos of man wanted in Newark bank robbery
Robber takes less than $1,000, according to police. NEWARK -- Police on Wednesday released images of the man they say robbed a Ferry Street bank and escaped with less than $1,000. The robber walked...
View ArticleOrange shooting leaves 1 dead, 1 wounded
Victim identified only as a male ORANGE -- One person was killed and another injured in a shooting late Tuesday night near City Hall and the city's business district, according to authorities. Both...
View ArticleChild's fate unknown after precedent-setting adoption case
The state Supreme Court ruled Tuesday on a private adoption case in Essex County that will create a legal precedent across the state. A Supreme Court decision was released Tuesday. (File photo)...
View ArticleChristie sits on water plan as N.J.'s drought affects drinking water | Opinion
Gov. Chris Christie's failure to release an update to the State Water Supply Master Plan is threatening New Jersey's supply of clean, fresh drinking water. By Jennifer Coffey New Jersey's water...
View ArticleWhere to kayak in each of New Jersey's 21 counties
The best places to go kayaking in each of New Jersey's 21 counties.
View ArticleVirgin joins growing list of low-cost airlines adding service at Newark
The California-based airline Virgin America announced Wednesday it will add two additional daily roundtrip flights between California and New Jersey starting mid-November. NEWARK -- Another low-cost...
View ArticleMan wanted in shooting that wounded Newark resident, police say
Anyone with information urged to call police John Herrera, 21 (Photo: Newark Dept. of Public Safety) NEWARK -- Authorities on Wednesday asked for the public's help to find a 21-year-old man accused...
View ArticleMother gets 45 years in starving, beating death of daughter, 8
An Irvington mother was sentenced Wednesday to 45 years in prison for the killing of her 8-year-old daughter. Watch video NEWARK -- A Superior Court judge Wednesday sentenced an Irvington woman to 45...
View ArticleTeens burglarized dozens of cars, Nutley cops say
Police chief credits the public's vigilance in assisting with the arrests. NUTLEY -- A Passaic man and a juvenile accomplice from Elmwood Park are believed responsible for several vehicle burglaries...
View ArticleVintage photos of going down the Shore in N.J.
No matter your favorite beach or town, the Jersey Shore has always had a lot to offer. According to nj.gov, New Jersey boasts some 141 miles of oceanfront from Sandy Hook to Cape May Point -- that's a...
View ArticleNewark cops seek trio accused in 2 carjackings
The three were armed with a pistol and an AK-47 when they boosted the vehicles Wednesday NEWARK -- Police in Newark are asking for the public's help to find three carjackers who took two cars at...
View ArticleMama knows best at Caffe Margherita in Newark
The café is open until rush hour on weekdays only. CAFFE MARGHERITA 1 Gateway Center Newark (973) 230-1991 THE PLUMP, tender meatballs and the generous panini sandwiches from Caffe Margherita have...
View ArticleMore dogs, cats are euthanized than adopted in these N.J. counties
One New Jersey county reportedly euthanized nearly triple the amount of animals than it adopted. Nearly 17,000 dogs and cats were euthanized at animal shelters in 2015, while more than 48,000 were...
View ArticleMan arrested after leading cops in 3 county chase
The 51-year-old driver led police in a chase for about 40 minutes, police said. PATERSON -- A Kearny man who led officers in a chase through Essex, Passaic and Bergen counties was arrested early...
View Article1 hurt when NJ Transit light rail, car collide in Belleville
Service was briefly suspended. It's now back on schedule BELLEVILLE -- One passenger aboard NJ Transit's light rail suffered a minor injury after it collided with an SUV Thursday morning. One person...
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