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Arrest Made in Stabbing of Clifton Senior

▶ Posted 06-29-2026

Anthony C. Schwiederek is arrested on attempted murder and weapons charges for stabbing a 62-year-old man in the neck and head inside his residence.

Police Requesting Public’s Help in Locating Jersey City Shooter

▶ Posted 06-29-2026

Police are seeking help in finding Raheem Rhett of Jersey City, age 36, who's wanted for fatally shooting Jenaro Tejada on Orient Avenue near MLK Jr. Drive.

Jersey City Revises Tax Rate Increase to 15%

▶ Posted 06-29-2026

Mayor James Solomon announces a tax rate increase of 15%, down from the previously proposed 20%, as part of the ongoing effort to close the city's deficit.

Secaucus Police Blotter: June 22, 2026 to June 28, 2026

▶ Posted 06-29-2026

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

Hoboken Police Arrest Blotter: May 7, 2026 to May 13, 2026

▶ Posted 06-29-2026

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

New Jersey Leads Lawsuit Over New Medicaid Requirements

▶ Posted 06-29-2026

New Jersey co-leads a multi-state coalition in suing the Trump Administration to stop its unlawful implementation of new Medicaid work requirements.

63 People Charged in Auto Theft Trafficking Ring

▶ Posted 06-29-2026

63 people are charged for their roles in a Newark operation that shipped stolen, high-end vehicles from an Irvington shipyard to buyers in West Africa.

Live Entertainment for the Week of June 29, 2026

▶ Posted 06-29-2026

Tired of Netflix? Then experience some live entertainment for a change. From musical performances to comedy shows, check out these live events coming up in North Jersey.

One Dead and One Injured Following Jersey City Shooting

▶ Posted 06-28-2026

Police are asking for the public's help with information on the fatal shooting of 38-year-old Jenaro Tejada on Orient Avenue near MLK Jr. Drive.

Jersey City Housing Supervisor Charged Following Fraud Investigation

▶ Posted 06-27-2026

Jessica Barreto of Wallington, age 48, is arrested for accepting a $1,500 bribe in return for the issuance of a rental permit.

Jersey City Announces July 4th Festival and Macy's Fireworks Viewing

▶ Posted 06-26-2026

Jersey City is hosting a day-long festival, free concerts, and vantage points to watch Macy's fireworks display as part of the city's Fourth of July celebration.

City of East Orange Hosts Public Auction of Residential Lots

▶ Posted 06-26-2026

East Orange is inviting aspiring homeowners, developers, and investors to take the first step toward building a home with its sale of residential land.

Hawthorne Man Charged With Sexual Assault of a Child

▶ Posted 06-26-2026

Jason M. Herskovitz, age 45, is arrested after an investigation revealed that he sexually assaulted a juvenile on multiple occasions in Mahwah.

Newark Code Enforcement Officer Pleads Guilty to Bribery Charge

▶ Posted 06-26-2026

Sonia Rogers of Newark, age 51, pleads guilty to closing a store over alleged code violations and seeking a bribe in order to allow the business to reopen.

Paterson Police CompStat Data

▶ Posted 06-25-2026

See the latest Compstat Data collected by the Paterson Police Department for the period ending on Sunday, June 21, 2026.

Newark Breaks Ground for New North Ward Park

▶ Posted 06-25-2026

Mayor Ras J. Baraka and Trust for Public Land break ground for Broadway Park, a new two-acre park between Broadway and Oraton Street.

Garfield Man Arrested for Physically Assaulting Children

▶ Posted 06-25-2026

Paul J. Gomez, age 40, is charged with aggravated assault and endangering the welfare of a child for assaulting three juveniles at a residence in Fairview.

Jersey City Tax Increase Postponed Due to Public Disapproval

▶ Posted 06-24-2026

Mayor James Solomon announces the deferment of a proposed tax increase in order to collect additional feedback and identify other cost-cutting measures.

Bloomfield Police Blotter: June 15, 2026 to June 21, 2026

▶ Posted 06-24-2026

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

Arrest Made in Hit-and-Run That Killed Two Women in Newark

▶ Posted 06-24-2026

David J. Zapata-Vera, age 26, is arrested for fatally striking two women on June 20, 2026 at Park Avenue and North 7th Street and fleeing the scene.

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