The story behind Jewish gangsters who fought Nazis across the U.S.
It was just before World War II in the late 1930s and gangsters in New York City were as well-known as ball players and politicians. But many people today may not know about the role one infamous Jewish mobster played in fighting fascism in the five boroughs.
It was just before World War II in the late 1930s and gangsters in New York City were as well-known as ball players and politicians. But many people today may not know about the role one infamous Jewish mobster played in fighting fascism in the five boroughs.
17-year-old arrested in Newark shooting that injured 9
Newark Police announced the arrest Monday of a 17-year-old male in connection with a stolen vehicle used during the shooting of nine people in the Brick City last month.
Newark Police announced the arrest Monday of a 17-year-old male in connection with a stolen vehicle used during the shooting of nine people in the Brick City last month.
9 people shot outside Newark bodega
A person driving a stolen white Honda Pilot drove up to a bodega on the corner of Clinton Place and Shephard Avenue and opened fire, striking nine people.
A person driving a stolen white Honda Pilot drove up to a bodega on the corner of Clinton Place and Shephard Avenue and opened fire, striking nine people.
New York-area Juneteenth celebrations and commemorations
Juneteenth is being marked, celebrated, and commemorated all weekend in the New York City area.
Juneteenth is being marked, celebrated, and commemorated all weekend in the New York City area.
U.S. air travel snarled by staff shortages, bad weather
Airlines canceled more than 1,500 flights across the country on Thursday and more than a third of all flights leaving LaGuardia and Newark Liberty airports. On Friday, more than 20% of departing flights were either canceled or delayed.
Airlines canceled more than 1,500 flights across the country on Thursday and more than a third of all flights leaving LaGuardia and Newark Liberty airports. On Friday, more than 20% of departing flights were either canceled or delayed.
Hip hop history in photos on display in Newark
Photojournalist Ernie Paniccioli has been chronicling hip hop since the 1970s. Some of his work — including images of Queen Latifah, LL Cool J, Flavor Flav, Salt-N-Pepa, and Biggie — is on display at the Grammy Museum Experience Prudential Center in Newark.
Photojournalist Ernie Paniccioli has been chronicling hip hop since the 1970s. Some of his work — including images of Queen Latifah, LL Cool J, Flavor Flav, Salt-N-Pepa, and Biggie — is on display at the Grammy Museum Experience Prudential Center in Newark.
Shaquille O'Neal unveils basketball court, 'Shaq Tower' in Newark
Newark celebrated new developments in recreation for kids as well as housing in downtown, all thanks to the involvement of NBA legend and Newark native Shaquille O'Neal.
Newark celebrated new developments in recreation for kids as well as housing in downtown, all thanks to the involvement of NBA legend and Newark native Shaquille O'Neal.
Ray Liotta, ‘Goodfellas’ and ‘Field of Dreams’ star, dies at 67
Ray Liotta, best known for his roles in “Goodfellas” and “Field of Dreams,” had been shooting a movie in the Dominican Republic, according to his publicist.
Ray Liotta, best known for his roles in “Goodfellas” and “Field of Dreams,” had been shooting a movie in the Dominican Republic, according to his publicist.
2 children shot inside car in Newark by gunman in stolen vehicle
Two children are recovering, and a 30-year-old man is in critical condition after being shot in Newark while riding in a car, said police.
Two children are recovering, and a 30-year-old man is in critical condition after being shot in Newark while riding in a car, said police.
Airfares skyrocket due to jet fuel costs but travelers don't care
Domestic airfare costs $330 on average per round trip. Travel website Hopper was not expecting the U.S. air travel market to hit that number until June.
Domestic airfare costs $330 on average per round trip. Travel website Hopper was not expecting the U.S. air travel market to hit that number until June.
NJ man gets 375 years for killing woman, 2 kids over Facebook post
Jeremy Arrington, 31, was convicted of three counts of murder and attempted murder as well as burglary, criminal restraint and weapons charges.
Jeremy Arrington, 31, was convicted of three counts of murder and attempted murder as well as burglary, criminal restraint and weapons charges.
'RoboBurger': Robot grills burgers at mall in New Jersey
In perhaps yet another sign that machines are taking over the world, a robot inside of a vending machine inside of a mall in New Jersey can cook you a burger in about six minutes.
In perhaps yet another sign that machines are taking over the world, a robot inside of a vending machine inside of a mall in New Jersey can cook you a burger in about six minutes.
6 handguns confiscated at Newark-Liberty this year, half of all last year
A man from Pennsylvania was arrested at Newark Liberty International Airport for attempting to bring a loaded handgun onto a plane. It marks the sixth handgun confiscated at the airport since the beginning of the year, according to the Transportation Security Administration.
A man from Pennsylvania was arrested at Newark Liberty International Airport for attempting to bring a loaded handgun onto a plane. It marks the sixth handgun confiscated at the airport since the beginning of the year, according to the Transportation Security Administration.
NJ man convicted of brutal murder of 2 children, college student over Facebook post
7-year-old Ariel Little Whitehurst and her 11-year-old brother, Al-Jahon Whitehurst were stabbed to death by Jeremy Arrington. The third victim was shot to death. He was angry over a Facebook post from someone who lived at the home.
7-year-old Ariel Little Whitehurst and her 11-year-old brother, Al-Jahon Whitehurst were stabbed to death by Jeremy Arrington. The third victim was shot to death. He was angry over a Facebook post from someone who lived at the home.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.