In January 2026, Port Authority of New York and New Jersey Executive Director Rick Cotton will depart, closing a transformative era for the nation’s most essential transportation body. Cotton managed the bi-state agency in 2017 amid deep skepticism after Bridgegate. He is recognized with establishing stability, openness, and forward-thinking leadership. Cotton took over the agency…
Obalaji Baraka, brother of Newark Mayor Ras J. Baraka, was arrested on a 2006 probation violation last week, restarting the decades-old court dispute. The arrest occurred 19 years after the violation and nearly 20 years after the conviction. Obalaji Baraka was convicted of third-degree aggravated assault in a 2004 domestic violence case by Essex County…
Saturday night, a 17-year-old Mays Landing teen knifed his mother to death. South Jersey, shocked. Several horrific offenses placed the teen in jail. Someone reported a Meadowbrook Condos child with a knife to the Atlantic County Prosecutor at 6:05 p.m. Julissa Serrano, 49, was critically injured when police arrived at the home. Despite firefighters transferring…
Conservative activist Scott Presler’s accusation shook New Jersey’s politics. After Mikie Sherrill’s November 4 gubernatorial win, Presler warned Republicans are abandoning the state. Presler posted an Instagram photo of a couple happily moving from New Jersey to Pennsylvania, suggesting a Republican exodus. No evidence was presented by Early Vote Action PAC founder Presler. He boldly…
New Jersey City— The downtown Elizabeth Ritz Theatre, formerly a popular performing arts venue, is now a great spot for all ages. From Elvis Presley and Frank Sinatra to Rihanna, the theater has shaped culture for 99 years. George Castro II and IV run the Ritz Theatre. Events go beyond music. “We see the Ritz…
The Pentagon reviewed Senator Mark Kelly, a veteran Navy captain and Democratic senator, over a social media video addressing military personnel, drawing considerable criticism of the Trump administration. Political analysts, lawmakers, and the public have slammed the decision, questioning government authority and free expression. Senator Kelly and five other Democrats posted a video last week…
The Philadelphia Eagles’ emerging star cornerback Cooper DeJean struggled on defense in a 24-21 loss to the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium. His ability to cover inside receivers and aid the run from the slot has wowed many. After Eagles starting cornerback Adoree’ Jackson left with a concussion in the third quarter, DeJean went outside….
Four unlocked cars were stolen in Wenonah in a few minutes early Saturday morning, police said. Normally peaceful South Jersey neighborhood woke up. The robbers promptly grabbed open cars with keys in the morning, police added. Wenonah’s Mantua Township police located some stolen cars inside an hour. Three cars stolen were located soon. Camden got…
A veteran North Plainfield police sergeant is accused of stealing from a Hillsborough store for weeks. People know about the officer’s long law enforcement career and terrible charges. According to court filings, 50-year-old David R. Canica stole from shops on November 3, 9, 10, and 19. Suspect robbed from Hillsborough’s Route 206 Weis Markets. Several…
Trump claims his administration has the “best” economy. A new national poll shows that many Americans disagree, especially regarding rising costs and daily affordability. The latest CBS News/YouGov survey, released in late November, shows a growing disparity between Trump’s optimism and many Americans’ economic realities. Most respondents feel the cost of living is too high…
