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Tenafly Mayor's Message, February 27, 2026

▶ Posted 02-27-2026

Read the latest town updates from Tenafly Mayor Mark Zinna.

Man with Handgun Arrested After Secaucus Road Rage Incident

▶ Posted 02-27-2026

Alberto M. Balcazer of Linden, a 51-year-old ride share driver, is arrested after threatening another driver with a handgun on Meadowlands Parkway.

Newark Man Convicted of Murder and Robbery Charges

▶ Posted 02-27-2026

Jarell Riles, age 35, is found guilty of first-degree murder for fatally shooting 67-year-old Jose Gaona during an armed robbery on Malvern Street in Newark.

Unresponsive Toddler Revived in Harrison

▶ Posted 02-27-2026

Police officers save a child who appeared to be in respiratory distress with a possible airway obstruction at a residence on Washington Street.

Newark Mayor Restricts ICE Enforcement Actions

▶ Posted 02-26-2026

Mayor Ras J. Baraka signs an executive order restricting U.S. ICE agents from using city-owned property, facilities, or resources.

New Jersey Makers Day Returns to Sussex County Libraries

▶ Posted 02-26-2026

Makers and crafters of all ages are invited to Sussex County libraries for Makers Day, a statewide celebration of creativity, innovation, and hands-on learning.

Newark Duo Sentenced to 50 Years in Vigilante Murder Case

▶ Posted 02-26-2026

Felicia Bynum, age 51, and James Headen, age 33, are sentenced to 50 years in prison for fatally shooting 17-year-old Kiman Mays in a stolen SUV.

New Jersey Leads Fight for Birthright Citizenship

▶ Posted 02-26-2026

New Jersey leads a multi-state coalition to defend birthright citizenship against Trump's efforts to rewrite the Constitution at the U.S. Supreme Court.

Local Man Resuscitated After Collapsing in Secaucus

▶ Posted 02-25-2026

Police Officer Emmanuel Mikros revives a 77-year-old man who was found without a pulse in front of Huber Street School on Paterson Plank Road.

Two Arrested for Fraud at TD Bank in Fairfield

▶ Posted 02-25-2026

Alejandra Almanzar of Guttenburg, age 21, and Ethan Mendez of Palisades Park, age 19, are arrested for attempting to cash a fraudulent check for $1,750.

Fugitive Captured In Connection With Armed Robbery In Maywood

▶ Posted 02-25-2026

Cristian Ricardo Vera Castillo, wanted for robbing a jewelry store on West Pleasant Avenue, is arrested in New York City after a 22-month manhunt.

Sussex County Holds First Mayors' Meeting of 2026

▶ Posted 02-24-2026

Municipal leaders throughout Sussex County gather in Hampton to network, share ideas, and provide updates on what is happening in the county.

Secaucus Police Blotter: February 16, 2026 to February 22, 2026

▶ Posted 02-24-2026

Read about last week's arrests and incidents as released by the Secaucus Police Department.

Newark Extending 'Code Blue' Through February 28th

▶ Posted 02-24-2026

Newark is extending its “Code Blue” until 9 a.m., Saturday, February 28th as overnight temperatures are expected to drop to a low of 24°F.

Hoboken Police Arrest Blotter: January 29, 2026 to Feburary 4, 2026

▶ Posted 02-24-2026

Read about the latest arrests and incidents as released by the Hoboken Police Department.

Bloomfield Police Blotter: February 16, 2026 to February 22, 2026

▶ Posted 02-24-2026

Read about last week's arrests and incidents as released by the Bloomfield Police Department.

Local Man Shot in Paterson

▶ Posted 02-24-2026

Police are asking for the public's help regarding information on the shooting of a 28-year-old man in the area of Hamilton Avenue and Rosa Parks Boulevard.

62-Year-Old Man Fatally Shot in Newark

▶ Posted 02-24-2026

Police are asking for the public's help regarding information on the fatal shooting of Jeffrey Washington from Camden on Lexington Street.

New Milford Man Arrested for Production and Possession of Child Porn

▶ Posted 02-24-2026

Markos C. Alpar, age 28, is arrested for possessing sexual items depicting children as well as instructing a juvenile online to send him nude photos/videos.

New Jersey Sues RFK Jr. for Endangering Children

▶ Posted 02-24-2026

New Jersey joins a coalition of 15 states in challenging the Trump Administration’s radical overhaul of the nation’s childhood immunization schedule.

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