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.
New Jersey lawyer pleads not guilty to a second series of sexual assaults in Boston
Matthew Nilo, 35, was released on $50,000 bail at his arraignment in Suffolk Superior Court after entering pleas to a total of seven new charges, including rape, aggravated rape and assault to rape.
Matthew Nilo, 35, was released on $50,000 bail at his arraignment in Suffolk Superior Court after entering pleas to a total of seven new charges, including rape, aggravated rape and assault to rape.
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.
New Jersey teen admits posting broad online threat to synagogues
Omar Alkattoul, 19, of Sayreville, pleaded guilty to transmitting a threat in interstate and foreign commerce. He faces up to five years in prison when he's sentenced.
Omar Alkattoul, 19, of Sayreville, pleaded guilty to transmitting a threat in interstate and foreign commerce. He faces up to five years in prison when he's sentenced.
Hoboken bars allowed to serve alcohol at 5 a.m. during women's World Cup
The ordinance states bars can start serving drinks at 5 a.m., but there can be no outside mingling or partying before 10 a.m.
The ordinance states bars can start serving drinks at 5 a.m., but there can be no outside mingling or partying before 10 a.m.
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.
Passaic, New Jersey house fire leaves at least four firefighters injured
Officials say the fire started just after 3 p.m. inside a home on Union Avenue.
Officials say the fire started just after 3 p.m. inside a home on Union Avenue.
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.
What will it take to stop Jersey Shore town from bulldozing its beach? $12M in fines hasn't done it
Not even $12 million worth of fines is enough to stop a Jersey Shore town from bulldozing sand on its beach to bolster eroded spots in defiance of state environmental officials.
Not even $12 million worth of fines is enough to stop a Jersey Shore town from bulldozing sand on its beach to bolster eroded spots in defiance of state environmental officials.
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.
Orsted’s New Jersey offshore wind farm to start construction
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy, a Democrat, called the federal approval “a pivotal inflection point not just for Orsted, but for New Jersey’s nation-leading offshore wind industry as a whole."
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy, a Democrat, called the federal approval “a pivotal inflection point not just for Orsted, but for New Jersey’s nation-leading offshore wind industry as a whole."
NJ car stolen with 7-year-old boy inside
Authorities say a car thief stole a car in Irvington, New Jersey on Wednesday morning that had a 7-year-old boy inside.
Authorities say a car thief stole a car in Irvington, New Jersey on Wednesday morning that had a 7-year-old boy inside.
NYC weather: Scattered storms, heavy downpours possible Tuesday
Severe weather is possible again Tuesday across parts of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut.
Severe weather is possible again Tuesday across parts of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut.
Families gather to enjoy State Fair Meadowlands
Despite the heat and humidity, thousands visited the State Fair Meadowlands to enjoy the food, music, entertainment and rides.
Despite the heat and humidity, thousands visited the State Fair Meadowlands to enjoy the food, music, entertainment and rides.
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.”
Belgium-based Solvay to pay $393M to clean up and compensate for PFAS contamination in New Jersey
A Belgium-based chemical company will spend nearly $393 million under a settlement to clean up contamination from its so-called forever chemicals in New Jersey’s drinking water and soil and to compensate for the environmental damage they caused.
A Belgium-based chemical company will spend nearly $393 million under a settlement to clean up contamination from its so-called forever chemicals in New Jersey’s drinking water and soil and to compensate for the environmental damage they caused.
NYC weather: Torrential downpours, severe storms possible again Tuesday
More severe weather is possible Tuesday across the tri-state area. FOX 5 NY's Audrey Puente has timing and impacts for you.
More severe weather is possible Tuesday across the tri-state area. FOX 5 NY's Audrey Puente has timing and impacts for you.
NYC weather: Heavy downpours, severe thunderstorms threaten tri-state area
Be careful later across the tri-state area! FOX 5 NY's Audrey Puente has details on the possible severe weather.
Be careful later across the tri-state area! FOX 5 NY's Audrey Puente has details on the possible severe weather.