New Jersey launches civil rights investigation into Delaney Hall, ICE detention center in Newark
Gov. Mikie Sherrill said that ICE and The GEO Group, which operates the facility, have blocked the state's attempts to perform a health inspection at Delaney Hall. Detainees have reported poor living conditions and a lack of healthcare access.
Gov. Mikie Sherrill said that ICE and The GEO Group, which operates the facility, have blocked the state's attempts to perform a health inspection at Delaney Hall. Detainees have reported poor living conditions and a lack of healthcare access.
Family of Delaney Hall detainee who died is demanding justice
The family of a Delaney Hall detainee is alleging that he died while in the immigration detention center and is demanding justice.
The family of a Delaney Hall detainee is alleging that he died while in the immigration detention center and is demanding justice.
Delaney Hall detainee has allegedly died, Gov. Sherrill and Mayor Baraka say
A Delaney Hall detainee has allegedly died, according to Gov. Mikie Sherrill and Newark Mayor Ras Baraka.
A Delaney Hall detainee has allegedly died, according to Gov. Mikie Sherrill and Newark Mayor Ras Baraka.
2 killed in house fire in Orange, 5 families displaced
An 8-year-old girl and a 70-year-old woman were killed in a house fire in Orange on Saturday, officials said.
An 8-year-old girl and a 70-year-old woman were killed in a house fire in Orange on Saturday, officials said.
6 arrested during Delaney Hall protests in Newark, including repeat offenders
Six individuals were arrested over the weekend during protests at Delaney Hall, an immigration detention facility in Newark, New Jersey,
Six individuals were arrested over the weekend during protests at Delaney Hall, an immigration detention facility in Newark, New Jersey,
Delaney Hall protests: 5 of 6 arrested Friday were 'outside agitators,' Sherril says
Six protesters were arrested outside Delaney Hall overnight, officials said, including five "outside agitators" from out of state.
Six protesters were arrested outside Delaney Hall overnight, officials said, including five "outside agitators" from out of state.
Visitation suspended at Delaney Hall ICE facility after clashes in Newark
Visitation at Newark’s Delaney Hall ICE facility was suspended out of caution after protesters blocked entrances, clashed with agents and interfered with a detainee transfer, DHS said.
Visitation at Newark’s Delaney Hall ICE facility was suspended out of caution after protesters blocked entrances, clashed with agents and interfered with a detainee transfer, DHS said.
Mayor Baraka wins Newark's mayoral election, AP projects
Mayor Baraka has won the Newark mayoral election, according to The Associated Press.
Mayor Baraka has won the Newark mayoral election, according to The Associated Press.
Belleville schools shut Tuesday after emergency services guidance
Officials cited “recent developments and updated guidance from emergency services," adding the situation is “continuously evolving."
Officials cited “recent developments and updated guidance from emergency services," adding the situation is “continuously evolving."
United flight strikes light pole and tractor-trailer landing at Newark Airport
A United Airlines flight arriving from Venice made contact with a light pole while on its final approach to Newark Liberty International Airport on Sunday afternoon, according to an airline statement.
A United Airlines flight arriving from Venice made contact with a light pole while on its final approach to Newark Liberty International Airport on Sunday afternoon, according to an airline statement.
6 firefighters hurt in 3-alarm Newark fire that forced nearly 60 people from their homes
Six firefighters were hurt in a 3-alarm fire in Newark that spread to multiple buildings and forced nearly 60 people from their homes.
Six firefighters were hurt in a 3-alarm fire in Newark that spread to multiple buildings and forced nearly 60 people from their homes.
Newark flights resume after burning smell reported in control tower
A ground stop was briefly in effect Monday morning at Newark Airport after a suspected fire was reported in the control tower.
A ground stop was briefly in effect Monday morning at Newark Airport after a suspected fire was reported in the control tower.
Newark, NJ native Michael B. Jordan wins best actor Oscar
Jordan graduated from Newark’s Arts High School in 2005, prompting congratulations from Newark Public Schools leaders who praised him as an inspiration to students.
Jordan graduated from Newark’s Arts High School in 2005, prompting congratulations from Newark Public Schools leaders who praised him as an inspiration to students.
Montclair voters divided after heated school referendum
Montclair voters narrowly approved a $12.6M one-time school tax by 80 votes and rejected a $5M permanent increase, delivering razor-thin results in a high-stakes referendum on a $20M budget deficit.
Montclair voters narrowly approved a $12.6M one-time school tax by 80 votes and rejected a $5M permanent increase, delivering razor-thin results in a high-stakes referendum on a $20M budget deficit.
Newark announces mandatory overnight travel ban due to snowstorm
Newark Mayor Ras J. Baraka has issued a mandatory travel ban prohibiting all non-exempt vehicles from operating on roadways within Newark city limits from 9 p.m. Sunday until 7 a.m. Monday morning.
Newark Mayor Ras J. Baraka has issued a mandatory travel ban prohibiting all non-exempt vehicles from operating on roadways within Newark city limits from 9 p.m. Sunday until 7 a.m. Monday morning.
Flights resume after engine failure causes paused arrivals at Newark airport, FAA reports
Flights have resumed after an aircraft emergency paused some arrivals to Newark Liberty International Airport, the Federal Aviation Administration reports.
Flights have resumed after an aircraft emergency paused some arrivals to Newark Liberty International Airport, the Federal Aviation Administration reports.
Family demands answers after fatal police shooting in Newark
According to the victim’s sister and witnesses who spoke with FOX 5 NY, the officers were in plain clothes, wearing masks, and arrived in unmarked vehicles.
According to the victim’s sister and witnesses who spoke with FOX 5 NY, the officers were in plain clothes, wearing masks, and arrived in unmarked vehicles.
1 killed in officer-involved shooting in Newark, according to NJ attorney general
An officer-involved shooting turned fatal in Newark earlier today, Jan. 19, according to New Jersey Attorney General Matthew Platkin.
An officer-involved shooting turned fatal in Newark earlier today, Jan. 19, according to New Jersey Attorney General Matthew Platkin.
Winter weather slows flight travel throughout NYC area
If you're flying in or out of the New York City area on Sunday, be sure to check your flight!
If you're flying in or out of the New York City area on Sunday, be sure to check your flight!
NJ health officials warn of possible measles exposure at Newark airport
New Jersey health officials are alerting residents to potential measles exposure linked to a traveler who passed through Newark Liberty International Airport earlier this month while infectious.
New Jersey health officials are alerting residents to potential measles exposure linked to a traveler who passed through Newark Liberty International Airport earlier this month while infectious.