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02/02/2023

Man fatally shot at entrance to funeral home in Brooklyn

It happened at the Grace Funeral Chapel in Cypress Hills just after 7 p.m. Wednesday.

02/02/2023

Meet Wall Street’s First Black Millionaire Who Turned Opportunity to Fortune

After his iconic status reached its height in the mid-19th century, Jeremiah G. Hamilton left behind a blazing trail as Wall Street’s first and only Black...

02/02/2023

The price of homes sold recently in North Jersey. Deed transfers, Dec. 19-25, 2022

Below are real estate transactions for Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Morris, Passaic,...

01/02/2023

Tesla driver says his steering wheel fell off while driving on N.J. highway

A Tesla owner says he’s no longer comfortable driving his new car after the steering wheel fell off while driving on a New Jersey highway. The...

01/02/2023

More kids in an N.J. district need glasses post-pandemic. This nonprofit is helping.

It’s hard to learn if you can’t see the blackboard. Every student in pre-K to fifth grade at Juan Pablo Duarte-Jose Julian Marti School No. 28...

01/02/2023

N.J. engineering students earn a spot in NASA challenge

PISCATAWAY, N.J. -- The sky is the limit for some Piscataway High School engineering students.The school team just earned a spot in NASA's prestigious TechRise Challenge.An experiment the students designed and built will be carried by a high-altitude balloon into a suborbital flight.They plan to lau...

01/02/2023

A New Jersey nonprofit fired its social media manager but didn't remove his access to its TikTok account — so he trolled his old bosses by roasting the town's mall

The TikTok account for Summit Downtown went rogue last week. "I'm still logged into their TikTok account lmao," the former social media manager wrote.

01/02/2023

Mega Millions ticket worth $4M sold in N.J. as jackpot is won again

A Mega Millions second-prize winning ticket worth $4 million was bought in New Jersey for Tuesday night’s lottery drawing while the top jackpot was won for...

01/02/2023

1 Dead, 2 Injured In Multi-Vehicle Ramapo Crash

One person was killed and two others injured in a three-vehicle crash in the Hudson Valley. The crash took place in Rockland County around 10 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 28 on Airmont Road and Route 59 in Ramapo. An investigation into the crash found that a 2012 Nissan Rogue, driven...

01/02/2023

Children Aged Five will be Eligible for Full Day Kindergarten in East Brunswick

EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - Children who will be five years of age on or before October 31, 2023, are eligible for the East Brunswick Public School full-day kindergarten program for the 2023-2024 school year, according to a press release from the school district. For more information, and to register, plea...

31/01/2023

Photos: NJ’s Most Unique Home Looks Like a Cookie Jar

If you ever wanted to live in a house where straight walls are hard to find, let's take a tour of the Cookie Jar House in...

31/01/2023

Rahway's Micah Lawson Named Gatorade NJ Player of Year

RAHWAY, NJ — Even to call it "big news," in Coach Leon Bunion's words, might have been a slight understatement in announcing that Rahway High School's (RHS) Micah Lawson had just been named the Gatorade Player of the Year for New Jersey Cross Country. The prestigious honor, established in 1985, re...

31/01/2023

Fuscetti Is A Proven Leader For South Plainfield Boys Basketball

SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - Al Fuscetti is proof positive that whenever a coach discusses a ‘leader both on and off the court’ it has ample meaning. Through adversity, when his dedication to his team and the sport itself was questioned, Fuscetti, the senior captain for the South Plainfield High Schoo...

31/01/2023

Federal judge blocks more of New Jersey's new gun carry law

The order issued by U.S. District Judge Renée Marie Bumb temporarily lifts the blanket prohibition on carrying guns in public parks, on beaches and in casinos.

31/01/2023

Accused drunken driver breaks down after learning pregnant fiancée died in NYC wreck

A pregnant Staten Island woman had her unborn baby ripped out and hurled 40 feet in a drunken-driving crash, officials said Monday — as her fiance, the driver, learned only minutes before court both had died. Suspect Adem Nikeziq, 30, wept uncontrollably during his first appearance before a judge,...

31/01/2023

13-year-old charged with murder in deadly Brooklyn stabbing of Nyheem Wright

Nyheem Wright is believed to have been stabbed in the torso after standing up for a girl earlier this month.

31/01/2023

New Yorkers in disbelief over Empire State Building celebrating Eagles’ Super Bowl berth

The Empire State Building was seen green on Sunday night and Twitter lost its collective mind as a result. Moments after the Philadelphia Eagles demolished the San Francisco 49ers in the 2023 NFC Championship game, 31-7, to advance to Super Bowl 2023, the official Twitter account for the New York Ci...

30/01/2023

Empire State Building shines in Eagles colors following NFC Championship win

A photo was posted to the Empire State Building's Twitter account on Sunday with the caption 'Fly Eagles Fly' -- and social media was sent into a frenzy.

30/01/2023

Girls Basketball: Columbia’s 3rd Quarter Explosion Helps Seal Upset Victory Against Verona

MAPLEWOOD/ SOUTH ORANGE, NJ – Columbia’s girls basketball team faced Verona in the first round of the Essex County Tournament at home Saturday morning. Columbia was forecasted to be the underdog, but surely didn’t play like that was the case. A 24-point third quarter boosted the Cougars past t...

30/01/2023

Google exec fired after female boss groped him at drunken bash, suit says

A Google executive claims he was booted by the tech giant for rejecting a high-ranking female colleague’s grabby advances at a posh company dinner. Ryan Olohan, 48, accuses Google of firing him after one its top executives, Tiffany Miller, groped him at a Chelsea restaurant in December 2019 and to...

30/01/2023

New Jersey’s 25 best meatballs, ranked

No, a meatball doesn’t need to be spicy to be good. Nothing compliments a big bowl of pasta quite like a meatball. The only thing better...

30/01/2023

Seton Hall basketball crushes Butler as Davis brothers ace homecoming

The basketball popped loose at midcourt. Butler guard Chuck Harris was closest to it. But Seton Hall’s Tae Davis and Femi Odukale swooped in from either end, and the collision that ensued could have cracked the court at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. Davis got the ball, leading to a Hall bucke...

30/01/2023

NJ man gets 55 years in slaying of co-worker on lunch break

PLAINSBORO, N.J. (AP) — A New Jersey man has been sentenced to 55 years in prison in the stabbing death of a co-worker, authorities say was slain on her lunch break 3 1/2 years ago.Kenneth Saal, 33, of Lindenwold pleaded guilty last fall in Middlesex County to first-degree murder and other charges...

30/01/2023

Pregnant woman killed in Staten Island car crash; 1 arrested

NEW YORK -- A pregnant woman was killed in an alleged DWI crash on Staten Island early Saturday.Remnants of what was once a white Dodge sedan lay crumpled along Hylan Boulevard."It's pretty crazy," Staten Island resident Leonila Barnes said.Around 4:30 a.m. Saturday, police say 30-year-old Adem Nike...

29/01/2023

During funeral, former football star Devin Willock remembered for his heart and character

ENGLEWOOD – Hailed as a “Northern gentleman” with a broad smile, warm heart and generous soul, former Paramus Catholic and Georgia football offensive lineman Devin Willock was remembered Friday at a celebration of family and friends at The Community Baptist Church in Englewood. “No words can...

29/01/2023

Yankees spring training schedule 2023: Teams, Dates & How to Watch

Somehow, some way, pitchers and catchers are already nearing their report date for 2023 MLB spring training, even though it still feels like yesterday when the...

29/01/2023

Several Rahway Locations Available for Scrap Metal Recycling and Paper Shredding

RAHWAY, NJ — The following Union County drive-through recycling programs can be used by any County resident this year, regardless of their hometown. 1. Scrap Metal Recycling: Drop off metal appliances, fencing, gutters, kitchenware and much more at two locations, in Rahway and Kenilworth. This pro...

29/01/2023

West Orange Township Officials Denounce the Tragic Death of Tyre Nichols in Memphis

WEST ORANGE, NJ -- West Orange Township officials denounce the tragic death of Tyre Nichols in Memphis at the hands of the Memphis Police Department. It is disturbing to all law enforcement agencies who uphold the highest of professional standards. West Orange Police officers are specifically instru...

29/01/2023

NJ dad suing to recoup $76K from wedding photographer for daughter’s lavish day

This was hardly a picture perfect wedding. A New Jersey dad was forced to replace the photographer for his daughter’s lavish nuptials at the last minute — and wants his $76,000 payment back. Dr. Amit Patel, 59, scrambled and found another pro to take pictures as daughter Anisha, 28, married Arju...

29/01/2023

Daughter of Sopranos actor dies aged 25 three months after giving birth

Odele Ventimiglia, the daughter of Sopranos actor John Ventimiglia, has died at the age of 25 just three months after giving birth. Ms Ventimiglia died on 12 January and the cause of death has not been made public. Mother Belinda Cape said in a post on Facebook that the family was “heartbroken”....

29/01/2023

A cat named Bruno was returned to a shelter for being 'too affectionate.' Now, he has a new home.

Bruno the cat was returned to a New Jersey animal shelter because he was too friendly. His story went viral – and now he has a new home.

29/01/2023

New Milford Resident Among Purported Trinitarios Members Seized In Massive NYC Drug Takedown

A New Milford resident was one of more than a dozen purported Triniarious gang members arrested in a lightning-strike series of raids on both sides of the Hudson River, authorities confirmed. Fentanyl and an unspecified amount of illegal proceeds were seized during the New Milford raid around 6 a.m....

28/01/2023

Rutgers Basketball Star Shares His Talents With Woodbridge Youth

WOODBRIDGE, NJ – Geo Baker brings the practice session to a halt to demonstrate to the four young basketball players assembled on this court how to throw a head-and-shoulders fake that would almost buckle LeBron James’ knees. “Take a little step to the right, get the defender going that way,.....

28/01/2023

Watchung Cuts the Ribbon on POURtuga Coffee House

WATCHUNG, NJ — Watchung neighbors turned out on Saturday to welcome POURtuga Coffee House to the Borough. Watchung Mayor Ron Jubin and Watchung Borough Council members were on hand to help cut the ribbon and officially welcome the coffee house and bakery to Watchung. SEE HERE POURtuga is located o...

28/01/2023

Athletes of the Week: Terrence Hilton Jr. and Samantha Correia

KENILWORTH, NJ – Terrence Hilton Jr. and Samantha Correia have been named this week’s Athletes of the Week. Terrence Hilton Jr. known as TJ, is a senior and has been on the track team since his freshman year of high school. "It took me long time to get to where I am now. I have progressed a lot ...

28/01/2023

This N.J. hidden gem is one of Yelp’s top 100 U.S. restaurants of 2023

A well-regarded New Jersey restaurant just made Yelp’s new list of the Top 100 U.S. restaurants of 2023. Jessica’s Café, a popular eatery in Plainfield inspired...

28/01/2023

Boys Basketball; Morristown Eliminates Dover from Morris County Tournament Quarterfinal Round

MORRISTOWN, NJ - The Morristown boys basketball team defeated Dover High School 72-21 in the Morris County Tournament. It was a total team effort as Finn Rodgers tallied 14 points for Morristown. Darren Dacres scored 12 points for the Colonials and Zion Bailey added 10. Chris Galligan added six poin...

28/01/2023

Man who tied up, burned woman alive in Brooklyn was angry about comics, gaming console: prosecutors

The man who allegedly set fire to a woman in Brooklyn last year went on a murderous rampage after prosecutors say the victim destroyed his comic books and video game console.

28/01/2023

The Top Candy Store In All Of New Jersey Has Been Revealed

Food is one of New Jersey's favorite topics. We love cooking, grilling, eating, and dining out. And we have a legendary sweet tooth the size of...

27/01/2023

School bus driver who crashed into New Jersey house charged with DUI

Police say Anthony Stuckey had just dropped students off at West Caldwell Tech High School and was the only one on the bus at the time.

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