Car theft ring accused of stealing $787,000 in luxury vehicles
A New Jersey car theft ring has stolen 22 vehicles worth over $787,000 including more than a dozen high-end Mercedes, BMWs, Land Rovers, and Audis, authorities say.
Newark wants to shut down Lukoil gas stations
The Newark City Council voted unanimously to ask the city’s business administrator to suspend the service stations' operating licenses, citing Lukoil's base in Moscow.
Newark drops public mask and vaccination mandates
You will no longer need to wear a mask indoors in public places or show proof of vaccination in Newark, Mayor Ras Baraka announced on Wednesday.
Newark extends mask mandate but eases proof-of-vax rule
Newark Mayor Ras Baraka has extended the mandatory mask-wearing requirement for all indoor public facilities through at least Feb. 28. But if COVID numbers continue to decline, he will end the mandate after that.
Newark high schoolers get training, stipend to become teachers one day
Students enter the program freshman year of high school. During their junior year, they begin additional course training with professors from Montclair State University. They will earn 30 college credits along with admission to Montclair State.
Woman with loaded handgun arrested at Newark-Liberty Airport
Port Authority Police arrested a woman at Newark-Liberty International Airport for carrying a loaded handgun in her bag as she attempted to board a flight.
Vice President Harris hails Newark as model for lead replacement
Newark struggled with high levels of lead in drinking water for years, prompting outrage. But on Friday, Vice President Kamala Harris visited Newark to praise the city for replacing all lead water pipes in just three years — much, much sooner than anticipated.
Woman raped on Newark-to-London flight
A man allegedly raped a woman during an overnight flight from Newark Liberty International to London.
NY snowstorm: Planes, trains, automobile issues
A powerful nor’easter that is causing blizzard conditions is making it difficult to get around no matter what method you are trying to use.
Hospitals in Brooklyn, Bronx, Newark getting backup from military
Coney Island Hospital in Brooklyn, North Central Bronx Hospital in the Norwood section of the Bronx, and University Hospital in Newark, New Jersey, will get much-needed help from military medical teams.
Flights cancelled: Snow storm in NYC region cancels hundreds of flights at JFK, Newark, LaGuardia
A fast-moving snowstorm brought several inches of snow to the New York City region Friday forcing the cancellation of hundreds of flights at JFK, LaGuardia and Newark-Liberty international airports.
MTA running fewer trains due to COVID surge
As the number of coronavirus cases continues to surge, the impact is being felt at the MTA which is running fewer trains and using some stations as COVID testing sites.
Newark planning vaccination mandate for restaurants, bars
Newark is planning a new vaccine mandate in response to a dramatic spike in COVID cases in the Garden State.
TSA agent saves choking baby at Newark-Liberty Airport
A TSA agent at Newark-Liberty International Airport is being hailed a hero after saving a baby who was choking.
Newark Mayor Ras Baraka tests positive for COVID-19
“By the grace of God I'm okay and have no symptoms at all,” Baraka said. “I'm going to retest on Friday and Monday as well, and I thank everyone for your well-wishes. Please wear your masks and get vaccinated!”
Newark mask mandate returns
New Jersey’s largest city is requiring that masks be worn in all public indoor spaces as coronavirus cases rise.
Newark police officer shot; suspect arrested
A Newark police officer was shot on Tuesday night, an official said. He was taken to University Hospital for treatment and is in stable condition.
NJ company admits price gouging N95 masks by 400%
A New Jersey company admitted that it violated price-gouging laws by selling N95 protective masks at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic for 400% more than what it paid for them.
Man arrested for gun at Newark-Liberty International
Police arrested a Florida man after he was stopped with a gun at a security checkpoint at Newark Liberty International Airport.
Bring this, don't bring that for Thanksgiving holiday travel, TSA says
The Transportation Security Authority and the Port Authority of NY and New Jersey say there are things you can, can't, and should bring with you when you travel by air this holiday season.