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East Orange Mayor Presents Spending Plan for 2026

▶ Posted 05-13-2025

Mayor Ted Green proposes his budget for 2026 which includes a focus on economic growth, fiscal stewardship, and equitable investment across the city.

Collision Unit Investigating Multi-Vehicle Crash in North Bergen

▶ Posted 05-13-2025

Police are looking into an accident involving three motor vehicles in the area of River Road and 74th Street that seriously injured a 59-year-old man.

Paterson Police CompStat Data

▶ Posted 05-13-2025

See the latest Compstat Data collected by the Paterson Police Department for the period ending on May 11, 2025.

Morris County Extends Anti-Bias/Bullying Initiative

▶ Posted 05-13-2025

The Morris County Prosecutor’s Office brings its educational Anti-Bias/Bullying program to additional schools around northern New Jersey.

East Rutherford Man Charged With Sexual Assault of a Child

▶ Posted 05-13-2025

Walfred Santizo-Simon, age 20, is arrested for sexually assaulting and endangering the welfare of a child in Fairview and then again in Rutherford.

New Jersey Co-Leads Effort to Restore Billions in Federal Funding

▶ Posted 05-13-2025

New Jersey co-leads a coalition of 20 states in filing two separate lawsuits challenging the Trump Administration’s attempts to withhold billions in federal funds.

One Dead Following a Shooting in Paterson

▶ Posted 05-12-2025

A 42-year-old Paterson man is fatally shot in the area of Rosa Parks Boulevard and Lafayette Street on the evening of May 11, 2025.

Teenager Shot in Paterson

▶ Posted 05-12-2025

Police are investigating the shooting of a 16-year-old victim in the area of Madison Avenue and 2nd Avenue on the night of May 11, 2025.

Full Time Clerk/Bus Driver Opportunity Available

▶ Posted 05-12-2025

This position will be responsible for assisting with various programs within the Social Services Department as well as driving a bus as needed.

Secaucus Police Blotter: May 5, 2025 to May 11, 2025

▶ Posted 05-12-2025

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

NJ Transit Worker Charged After Selling Agency-Owned Cell Phones

▶ Posted 05-12-2025

Peejay Manila of Hackensack, age 37, is arrested for allegedly making over $700K by selling NJ Transit-owned iPhones to cellphone buy-back companies.

Newark Man Shot in Paterson

▶ Posted 05-11-2025

Police are investigating the shooting of a 31-year-old man from Newark in the area of Rosa Parks Boulevard and Godwin Avenue on the night of May 10, 2025.

Son Charged with Murdering His Father in Jersey City Homicide

▶ Posted 05-11-2025

Gerard Brooker Jr., age 25, is arrested for the fatal shooting of 52-year-old Gerard Brooker Sr. inside an apartment at 117-121 Wade Street on May 10, 2025.

Arrest Made In Connection to May 6, 2025 Fatal Stabbing in Paterson

▶ Posted 05-09-2025

Duwan Gales, age 72, is charged with murder for stabbing a 70-year-old woman to death inside a residence in the area of Cianci Street and Market Street.

New Jersey Co-Leads Amicus Brief to Help Protect Consumers

▶ Posted 05-09-2025

New Jersey co-leads a coalition of 23 states in filing a brief to stop the Trump Administration’s dismantling of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.

Newark in Talks to Bring in Whoopi Goldberg-led Studio

▶ Posted 05-09-2025

City officials are in active discussions with the MBS Group and its high-profile partner Whoopi Inc. to establish a major studio presence in Newark.

Newark Teens Arrested in Connection with Secaucus Home Invasion

▶ Posted 05-09-2025

Two 17-year-olds are charged with burglary and car theft after stealing car keys from a residence on Arn Terrace and fleeing the scene in two stolen vehicles.

Jersey City Man Sentenced in Connection with Police Chase

▶ Posted 05-09-2025

Nasir Moses, age 20, is sentenced to five years in state prison for trying to escape police while driving a stolen vehicle in Montville.

Tenafly Mayor's Message, May 9, 2025

▶ Posted 05-09-2025

Read the latest statement from Tenafly Mayor Mark Zinna.

Guttenberg Police Blotter: April 28, 2025 to May 4, 2025

▶ Posted 05-08-2025

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

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