Backlash over Santa's glacier sparks return of Xmas trees to N.J. malls
Holiday displays featuring Santa Claus in a glacial setting absent Christmas trees or traditional holiday decorations has prompted a massive social media backlash, the return of Christmas trees and an...
View ArticleNot just the coywolf: N.J. home to other hybrids (PHOTOS)
You've met the coywolf, the hybrid spreading through the northeast. But New Jersey is also home to other hybrid animals. You've met the coywolf, the hybrid spreading through the northeast. But New...
View Article2 sought in Ridgefield Park robbery
Authorities on Tuesday asked for the public's help to identify two men who they said robbed another man after he got off a bus in the village. RIDGEFIELD PARK -- Authorities on Tuesday asked for the...
View ArticleWoman seriously injured after being struck by dump truck in Tenafly
A 74-year-old woman was suffered a serious head injury Monday night when she was struck by a commercial dump truck near the intersection of Knickerbocker Road and Day Avenue, police said. Police are...
View ArticleWife of N.J. man who drowned on Hawaii honeymoon settles suit, report says
A judge tossed the suit earlier this year saying the county's responsibility to post warning signs didn't include private property A New Jersey woman whose husband drowned in Hawaii seven years ago...
View ArticleAsbury Park hires former Little Ferry borough administrator as city manager
The Asbury Park Council introduced Michael Capabianco, former borough administrator of Little Ferry, to the city manager position at a meeting on Oct. 28. The Asbury Park Council introduced Michael...
View ArticleN.J. man kidnapped, burned with cigarette, shaved of body hair, cops say
The 22-year-old victim told police he was abducted after one of the suspects, Christian S. Reyes, 24, of Lyndhurst, found out the victim had conspired to burglarize his apartment. LYNDHURST - Three...
View ArticleAuthorities seize $27M worth of synthetic pot from manufacturing operation
2,000 packets of synthetic marijuana ready for sale were seized, the prosecutor said PASSAICÂ -- Four men face charges of producing synthetic marijuana after authorities in Passaic County said they...
View ArticleSupporters of 'Pedals,' the injured walking bear, rally at Statehouse
Nearly 300,000 people have signed a petition asking that the bear be allowed to relocate to a facility in New York. Watch video TRENTONÂ -- Approximately 30 supporters of "Pedals," the injured walking...
View ArticleN.J. child therapist charged in sex videos of former patient
Authorities charged child therapist Elliot Halberstam of Bergenfield with enticing a 16-year-old former patient to take sexually explicit photos and videos of himself, using a sham email account of a...
View ArticleBridgegate scandal defendants say critical evidence being withheld
Defense attorneys representing former Christie allies in the Bridgegate scandal want access to documents withheld by the U.S. Attorney's office as privileged, including emails between Christie...
View ArticleFamily of man killed by cops calls for grand jury hearing, report says
The family of a city man killed in a confrontation with police called Tuesday on Prosecutor John L. Molinelli to present the case to a grand jury, The Record reported. HACKENSACK -- The family of a...
View ArticleIs it time for N.J. to establish courts only for veterans?
More than 250 jurisdictions have veterans treatment courts, which are designed to get help to veterans with brain injuries or PTSD and who are in trouble with the law. Watch video As New Jersey...
View ArticleRead the Bridgegate defense motions
The court filings by attorneys for Bridgegate defendants Bill Baroni and Bridget Anne Kelly, outlining their objections to the government's evidence in the 2013 shutdown of lanes at the George...
View ArticleMissing N.J. man found dead in Brooklyn, cops say
A Closter man, who was reported missing last week, was found dead in his car in Brooklyn, authorities said Wednesday. A 35-year-old Closter man was found dead in Brooklyn, police said. (File photo)...
View ArticleChristmas-tree free N.J. mall displays blow up on social media
Some mall visitors were outraged this past weekend after seeing N.J. mall Santa displays that featured a futuristic glacial setting. Here's what they said on social media Many social media users were...
View Article4th suspect arrested in kidnapping of man who was beaten, burned, shaved
Salvador J. Santiago, 25, of Union City is charged with kidnapping, aggravated assault, criminal restraint and related charges in connection with the victimization of a 22-year-old man Sunday in...
View Article24 N.J. ZIP codes among priciest in U.S., report says
Alpine topped the list among New Jersey ZIP codes with a No. 12 ranking. Houses in 07620 had an average list price of $4,867,731 for the 90-day period ending Oct. 9. While only two New Jersey ZIP...
View ArticleWoman in her 80s hit by truck, police say
A borough woman, who is in her 80s, was in stable condition after being hit by a truck while taking out the trash near her home, authorities said Wednesday. A woman was hit by a truck in Englewood...
View ArticleN.J. worker quits job, stabs employer's security guard, cops say
Christina N Gomes, 28, was arrested shortly after stabbing the man with a razor-like sheetrock knife at Fashion Logistics on Route 46 West, said police Det. Lt. Michael Colaneri. Christina N Gomes,...
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