Saturday night, a 10-year-old Newark football fan was shot and killed. The neighborhood is sad. As they approached their house, his 11-year-old brother was shot. Near Chancellor Avenue and Leslie Street, families were having fun when the shooting occurred at 7 p.m. Normal night became tragedy that shocked parents, coaches, and neighbors. Five people—including children—were…
Sunday brought fast winds to most of New Jersey. These gusts caused thousands of power outages, scattered damage, and sudden issues. Morning winds were strong until afternoon. Winds over 50 mph hit several towns. Forecasters said these strong gusts formed quickly due to a strong East Coast weather system raising pressure. Every county had a…
Bergen County strives to preserve history. A NJ Revolutionary War museum is being built. Old New Bridge Landing in River Edge is being built. One of the state’s most important wartime crossroads will become more interesting and accessible. A strategic crossing point that helped American forces escape the British during the American Revolution is well…
New Jersey commuters still have the same daily frustrations, but many don’t realize that the person hired to represent them has quietly been improving their travel experience across the state. Since becoming NJ Transit’s customer advocate a year ago, Franck Beaumin has ridden trains, buses, and light rail lines to talk to riders and investigate…
State police say a Buena Vista Township car hit a tree early Monday morning. Vehicle crash killed passenger and injured driver. The police say the car left Post Road after five in the morning, briefly returned to the sidewalk, and left again before hitting a tree. The crash killed 43-year-old Vineland resident Luis Martinez. Martinez…
YouTube TV and Disney have signed a multi-year deal to restore ABC, ESPN, and all Disney-owned networks after a tense blackout. The deal resolves a dispute that had left nearly 10 million YouTube TV customers without access to some of the most-watched live TV channels since late October, frustrating sports and entertainment fans during one…
In his strongest statement, Vice President JD Vance suggested running for president in 2028. In a new interview, Vance said he has considered his future but must first take care of his duties. Given his early Republican poll lead, his comments revived a months-old conversation. After the midterm elections, Vance told Sean Hannity that he…
A New Jersey family is suing after discovering a stranger was buried in a grave they bought years ago. According to the lawsuit, the family bought plots at Cedar Park and Beth El Cemeteries to ensure future burials. They say a new burial in a relative’s grave broke their trust earlier this year. The family…
California Gov. Gavin Newsom is criticizing former President Donald Trump more after new data showed the Trump Organization is requesting more foreign labor for 2025 than ever. The company has applied for at least 184 temporary worker visas this year for seasonal jobs at several Trump properties, according to federal labor filings. Trump’s business practices…
NJ hospitals prevent infections, harm, and medical errors with high safety ratings. New Jersey hospitals provide excellent patient care, according to the latest Leapfrog Hospital Safety report. Public and patient surveys assess hospital safety. This year’s report highlighted NJ hospitals’ successes and challenges. Five hospitals improved, six declined, and most maintained safety. The only D…
