Dr. Oz, Port Authority officer revive passenger at Newark airport

A man who went into cardiac arrest at Newark Liberty International Airport was saved due to quick work by Port Authority Police Officers and Dr. Mehmet Oz, who just happened to be in the airport at the same time.

Newark using shipping containers to house the homeless

Newark, N.J. is turning to converted shipping containers as an option to provide housing for the homeless.

Newark woman rescued from vehicle trapped in snow

A woman was rescued by Newark firefighters after she said she was trapped inside her vehicle for five days.

New Jersey Devils postpone 3 games due to COVID

The NHL has announced the New Jersey Devils have been forced to postpone three games this week after four more players tested positive for COVID-19 on Monday. 

Beagle sniffs out illegal meat at Newark Airport

A passenger from Kosovo told authorities he had some homemade sausages inside his suitcase.

Jersey City, Newark schools to remain fully remote through mid-April

Public schools in Newark and Jersey City will continue offering remote instruction through mid-April, both districts announced Friday.

Feds seize potentially dangerous meats, bird's nests at airports

U.S. Customs authorities enforce strict laws on importing food and agriculture products. CBP seized illegal meats at JFK and EWR recently.

Newark mayor slams anti-maskers during vigil for COVID victims

New Jersey's largest city has recorded nearly 22,00 confirmed coronavirus cases and more than 750 deaths in 2020.

Joe Lewis Clark, principal from 'Lean On Me,' dead at 82

Joe Louis Clark, the baseball bat and bullhorn-wielding principal who inspired the 1989 film “Lean on Me,” died at his Florida home on Tuesday.

NJ administers first COVID vaccine in the state

A nurse from University Hospital in Newark became the first person in New Jersey to receive the vaccine for the coronavirus.

Newark Penn Station to get $190 million makeover

Gov. Phil Murphy announced a planned $190 million facelift for Newark's train, bus, and light rail station. About 50,000 people per day pass through the station, making it among the 10 busiest in the country.

Child wounded when shots are fired into Newark home

Authorities say a 12-year-old boy was wounded when someone fired at least one shot into a Newark home during an apparent drive-by shooting.

Coronavirus spike hits nightlife in Newark

The resurgence of the new coronavirus in New Jersey has been amplified in Newark, its largest city, and particularly in the Ironbound, the epicenter of Newark’s nightlife.

Newark Mayor issues stay-at-home advisory for next week

Newark is issuing a 10-day stay at home order beginning next week in order to try and stem a second wave of COVID infections.

Newark imposes curfew as virus surges

Residents in some parts of New Jersey's largest city are facing a 9 p.m. curfew for at least the rest of the month as officials seek to stop a surge in coronavirus infections.