Funeral held for Wayne Brooks Jr., second firefighter killed in Port Newark cargo ship fire
Family and friends gathered to remember the life of Wayne Brooks Jr., who died fighting a cargo ship fire at Port Newark last week.
Family and friends gathered to remember the life of Wayne Brooks Jr., who died fighting a cargo ship fire at Port Newark last week.
Newark firefighter Augusto Acabou mourned by friends, family
Fire Captain Augusto Acabou was one of two firefighters who died in the line of duty while battling a fire on board a cargo ship at Port Newark.
Fire Captain Augusto Acabou was one of two firefighters who died in the line of duty while battling a fire on board a cargo ship at Port Newark.
Newark mom kidnapped, robbed of $9K; suspects at large
With police still on the search for the suspects, more than anything, the family is hoping for 2 arrests in the case.
With police still on the search for the suspects, more than anything, the family is hoping for 2 arrests in the case.
Newark cargo ship fire: Investigators searching for answers
The Newark cargo ship fire is out and investigators are looking for the cause.
The Newark cargo ship fire is out and investigators are looking for the cause.
Fire that killed 2 Newark firefighters on cargo ship is out
Augusto "Augie" Acabou and Wayne "Bear" Brooks Jr. were killed in the blaze.
Augusto "Augie" Acabou and Wayne "Bear" Brooks Jr. were killed in the blaze.
Deadly Newark cargo ship fire still burning
Family and fellow firefighters continue to mourn the lives of Augusto "Augie" Acabou, 45, and Wayne "Bears" Brooks Jr., 49, who died battling the fire in the ship.
Family and fellow firefighters continue to mourn the lives of Augusto "Augie" Acabou, 45, and Wayne "Bears" Brooks Jr., 49, who died battling the fire in the ship.
2 Newark firefighters killed while battling cargo ship fire
Officials in Newark say two firefighters were killed and five others injured battling a blaze inside a docked cargo ship carrying more than a thousand vehicles.
Officials in Newark say two firefighters were killed and five others injured battling a blaze inside a docked cargo ship carrying more than a thousand vehicles.
Defense seeks mistrial in NJ officer’s shooting death, jurors return Monday
Jurors sent the judge a note saying they had discovered that one member of the panel “had prior knowledge and opinion of the case.”
Jurors sent the judge a note saying they had discovered that one member of the panel “had prior knowledge and opinion of the case.”
Suspect injured after Newark police-involved shooting
Police say the suspect opened fire on two officers responding to a domestic violence call Monday morning.
Police say the suspect opened fire on two officers responding to a domestic violence call Monday morning.
Major League Soccer selects premier youth academy in Newark for pro talent development
A New Jersey youth soccer club has been chosen to be part of the next Major League Soccer program.
A New Jersey youth soccer club has been chosen to be part of the next Major League Soccer program.
Newark shooting: 2 dead, including 7-year-old; suspect killed by police
When police arrived, they encountered a man with a gun. Police said he dropped that gun, ran about a block and pulled out a second gun. That’s when police shot and killed him, according to a source.
When police arrived, they encountered a man with a gun. Police said he dropped that gun, ran about a block and pulled out a second gun. That’s when police shot and killed him, according to a source.
Councilman Dupré 'DoItall' Kelly celebrates Newark's hip-hop history in battle rap event
The Art After Dark: Battle of the Wards event is set to take place at the Newark Museum of Art, where attendees will determine which two local artists have the talent to win the grand prize in each category.
The Art After Dark: Battle of the Wards event is set to take place at the Newark Museum of Art, where attendees will determine which two local artists have the talent to win the grand prize in each category.
7-year-old girl among several people shot in Newark
Police say the 7-year-old girl was shot in the chest by a gunman who was later shot and killed by police after a chase.
Police say the 7-year-old girl was shot in the chest by a gunman who was later shot and killed by police after a chase.
Tri-state residents clean up after major flooding in New York, New Jersey
There are still flooded streets and partially submerged cars in Newark and in sections of Queens since Monday.
There are still flooded streets and partially submerged cars in Newark and in sections of Queens since Monday.
NYC weather: Heavy rain causes flooding, commuter chaos across NY, NJ
Days of heavy rain across the tri-state area wrecked havoc on Monday's morning commute.
Days of heavy rain across the tri-state area wrecked havoc on Monday's morning commute.
‘Disruptive’ United Airlines passenger forces plane to turn around 3 hours into flight
The United Airlines flight was headed from Newark, New Jersey, to Tel Aviv, Israel.
The United Airlines flight was headed from Newark, New Jersey, to Tel Aviv, Israel.
Wayne Shorter, jazz saxophone pioneer, dies at 89
Wayne Shorter, an influential jazz innovator whose lyrical, complex jazz compositions and pioneering saxophone playing sounded through more than half a century of American music, has died. He was 89.
Wayne Shorter, an influential jazz innovator whose lyrical, complex jazz compositions and pioneering saxophone playing sounded through more than half a century of American music, has died. He was 89.
School bus involved in crash with stolen vehicle in Newark
A school bus with students on board was involved in a crash with a stolen vehicle in Newark, officials said.
A school bus with students on board was involved in a crash with a stolen vehicle in Newark, officials said.
New Jersey man attempted to board plane with handguns, AR-15, Taser, fake US Marshal badge
The man tried to board a flight at Newark Liberty International Airport on Dec. 30. Officials said he pleaded guilty to unlawful possession of a weapon in 2016.
The man tried to board a flight at Newark Liberty International Airport on Dec. 30. Officials said he pleaded guilty to unlawful possession of a weapon in 2016.
See the items that TSA took away in one week at Newark-Liberty
The TSA continues to find dozens of prohibited items every week at Newark-Liberty International Airport.
The TSA continues to find dozens of prohibited items every week at Newark-Liberty International Airport.