Man killed in NYC crane collapse buried in Bergen County
David Wichs, 38, was remembered as a kind and generous mathematical genius during his funeral services in New York SADDLE BROOK -- A New York City man killed by a collapsing crane was buried in Bergen...
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NYC man in critical condition after being struck on New Jersey Turnpike
Alberto Mendez of Manhattan suffered serious injuries to his head and legs after being struck in Leonia early Sunday A New York City man was seriously injured while trying to cross the New Jersey...
View ArticleEx-White House speechwriter to launch run for Congress
Josh Gottheimer, a former White House speech writer and Microsoft executive, plans Monday to formally launch his campaign for Congress Watch video NORTHVALE -- Josh Gottheimer, a former White House...
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Why mandatory pension payment would be worst idea ever for N.J. | The...
N.J. lawmaker has her own idea for how to solve the state's pension crisis. Give a listen. By Paul Brubaker | The Backgrounder Through a ballot question in November, voters are expected to decide...
View ArticleWhich N.J. towns had the highest property tax bills in 2015?
See which town's had the highest average property taxes in 2015.
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Wyckoff Democrat launches campaign against Scott Garrett
Josh Gottheimer on Monday compared the policies of Rep. Scott Garrett to a hidden tax on the 5th District of New Jersey. Watch video NORTHVALE -- Josh Gottheimer on Monday compared the policies of...
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Bogota man seriously hurt in motorcycle crash
A Bogota man suffered serious injuries Sunday in a motorcycle crash, Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes said. A Bogota man was seriously hurt in a motorcycle crash, Feb. 7, 2016. (File Photo)...
View ArticleNorth Jersey casino plan moves along despite concern
A proposal to put a question on November's ballot asking New Jersey voters to approve expanding casino gambling to the northern part of the state took another step forward Monday TRENTON -- A proposal...
View ArticleN.J. lawmakers outline legislation to avert a Flint water crisis here (VIDEO)
U.S. Sens. Cory Booker and Robert Menendez, along with U.S. Rep. Bill Pascrell say the Sustainable Water Infrastructure Act will stimulate private investment Watch video HACKENSACK -- U.S. Sens. Cory...
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Driver charged after train strikes vehicle in Dumont
A borough man will be charged with driving while intoxicated after his car was struck by a freight train Sunday, police said. A train struck a vehicle in Dumont, Feb. 7, 2016. (File Photo) DUMONT --...
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N.J. man tried to send marijuana through metal detector at courthouse, cops say
Labeat Cefa, 37, of Ridgewood, was arrested on a marijuana charge and released on a summons, cops said. Unidentified man smokes a marijuana cigarette in a file photo. (AP) RIDGEWOOD - A 37-year-old...
View ArticleSuspects charged in ID theft ring spanning 4 states
Members of the ring were in possession of numerous stolen identities and were responsible for tens of thousands of dollars in fraudulent cellphone purchases, authorities said. CLOSTER - A woman...
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Egyptian gov't planning to take N.J. town to court, report says
East Rutherford and Egypt in a zoning dispute EAST RUTHERFORD -- A dispute over zoning may pit the borough against a foreign government in a court fight, NorthJersey.com reported Monday. Ed Murray/NJ...
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Bad driving leads to stolen car arrest, police say
Police stopped a Newark man driving a stolen car Saturday after seeing him weave across the double yellow lines on Midland Avenue, Paramus Police Chief Kenneth Ehrenberg said. Omar Serrano, 45, of...
View ArticleTop 20 N.J. colleges with the highest-paid grads
How much is that college degree worth? New federal data details how much the typical graduate earns a decade after enrolling at a school.
View ArticlePalisades Parkway officer hurt in crash in Fort Lee
A Palisades Interestate Parkway Police Officer suffered minor injuries Tuesday in a crash, police said. FORT LEE -- A Palisades Interestate Parkway Police Officer suffered minor injuries Tuesday in a...
View ArticleDunkin' Donuts stores overcharged N.J. customers by millions, suit alleges
Two Fort Lee residents are suing the chain, saying stores taxed bottled water and pre-packaged coffee Watch video Dunkin' Donuts collected an estimated additional $4 million over three years in New...
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Garfield cop saves 5-year-old boy from choking on a quarter
Child could not speak when officer arrived, but the officer acted quickly. A Garfield police officer was crediting with saving a 5-year-old boy Feb. 6, 2016 (File photo) GARFIELD -- A city police...
View ArticleSee what town had the highest property taxes in Bergen County
The average tax bill in Bergen County has jumped by more than 37 percent since 2000. BERGEN COUNTY -- Residents in Alpine paid the highest average property tax bill of $20,888 for 2015, according to...
View Article2 charged with kidnapping, robbery of taxi driver in Ridgewood
Driver "dumped" along New York highway, police say RIDGEWOOD -- Authorities on Tuesday said they arrested two men for allegedly robbing and kidnapping a taxi driver in Ridgewood late last year. Wilber...
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