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Employment Opportunity Available: Part Time Fitness Attendant

▶ Posted 09-02-2026

This position will be responsible for providing a safe, clean, welcoming, and well-maintained environment for Recreation Center members and guests.

Employment Opportunity Available: Part-Time Custodian

▶ Posted 09-02-2026

This position will be responsible for performing a variety of routine custodial, cleaning, and general maintenance duties at municipal facilities.

New Jersey Sues Amazon for Rigging Advertising Auctions

▶ Posted 08-31-2026

New Jersey joins the FTC and an multi-state coalition in a lawsuit against Amazon alleging that it secretly and systematically overcharged its advertisers.

Five Charged In Connection With South Hackensack Armed Robbery

▶ Posted 08-28-2026

Five men are arrested on armed robbery, aggravated assault, and weapons charges for the robbery of a man on Saddle River Road on May 9, 2026.

Prospect Park Councilman Admits Role in Illegal Gambling Operation

▶ Posted 08-28-2026

Anand U. Shah, age 44, pleads guilty to racketeering and money laundering charges for his role in an gambling operation tied to the Lucchese crime family.

Shooter Convicted of Aggravated Assault in 2024 Shooting in Newark

▶ Posted 08-28-2026

Shamsuddin Lockett of Newark, age 53, is found guilty of attempting to shoot an individual walking on East Alpine Street after purposely waiting for him.

Nursing Director Admits to Assaulting 77-Year-Old-Patient

▶ Posted 08-28-2026

Patricia Lindo-Ahono of Irvington, age 60, pleads guilty to hitting a resident at a rehabilitation center and trying to withhold information from investigators.

New Jersey Challenges Unlawful Funding Conditions on Healthcare

▶ Posted 08-27-2026

New Jersey joins a multi-state coalition in suing to block a new federal policy that threatens to strip family-planning funding from states and medical providers.

Bloomfield Police Blotter: August 17, 2026 to August 23, 2026

▶ Posted 08-26-2026

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

Newark Academy Coach Accused of Sexually Assaulting Minor

▶ Posted 08-26-2026

John Kane of Sparta, age 39, is charged with sexual assault and endangering the welfare of a child for sexually assaulting a 15-year-old in Livingston.

New Jersey Announces Historic $17 Billion Settlement With Meta

▶ Posted 08-26-2026

A multi-state settlement of up to $17.1 billion is reached with Meta Platforms, Inc. over the company knowingly exposing young users to serious mental harms.

New Jersey Sues to Block USPS Rule to Restrict Voting by Mail

▶ Posted 08-26-2026

New Jersey joins a multi-state coalition in suing the Trump Administration over an attempt to authorize the U.S. Postal Service to regulate vote-by-mail ballots.

Winners Announced in NJ Anti-Bias Youth Competition

▶ Posted 08-25-2026

Three high schools and three middle schools are announced as the winners of New Jersey's second annual No Hate in the Garden State Youth Competition.

Rutgers University Dean Charged With Invasion of Privacy

▶ Posted 08-25-2026

Joshua Kohut of Cranbury, age 51, is arrested after an investigation revealed he had used his phone to record 'upskirt' videos without his victim’s knowledge.

Secaucus Police Blotter: August 17, 2026 to August 23, 2026

▶ Posted 08-25-2026

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

Latest Paterson Police CompStat Data

▶ Posted 08-24-2026

See the latest Compstat Data collected by the Paterson Police Department for the period ending on Sunday, August 23, 2026.

Harrison Police Blotter: August 24, 2026

▶ Posted 08-24-2026

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

Fun and Games for the Week of August 24, 2026

▶ Posted 08-24-2026

Looking for some fun? From board games to video games, connect with others who share your gaming interests at these gatherings in Northern New Jersey.

South Orange Police Blotter: July 1, 2026 to July 30, 2026

▶ Posted 08-21-2026

Read about last month's arrests and incidents as released by the South Orange Police Department.

New Jersey Co-Leads Fight to Protect Law Enforcement Funding

▶ Posted 08-21-2026

New Jersey co-leads a multi-state coalition in filing a lawsuit against the federal government’s imposition of illegal conditions on public safety grants.

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