Driver who crashed, fled on GWB had license suspended in 2 states, cops say
JohnCarlos Y. Espinal, 24, of Marietta, Ga. faces charges in New York and in New Jersey. FORT LEE — A motorist who crashed into a van on the George Washington Bridge before jumping out and leading...
View ArticleN.J. man arraigned on charges he robbed 14 hotels
Tremone Burnett in some cases tied up employees and brandished a gun, authorities charge. NEWARK -- An Orange man is facing the possibility of spending the rest of his life in prison on charges he...
View Article10 charged in slaying of 14-year-old inch toward trial
The 10 people charged in the death of Nazerah Bugg are due back in court April 18. HACKENSACK -- The suspects accused in the shooting death of a 14-year-old Paterson girl took another small step...
View ArticleHospitals sign up for Bergen County jobs program for disabled
Hackensack University Medical Center and Holy Name Medical Center plan to offer year-long job training programs to students with disabilities. Bergen County is partnering with Hackensack University...
View ArticleLawyers overcharged state $2.8M in Bridgegate inquiry, legislators say
Firm that handled the internal investigation into the George Washington Bridge scandal billed far in excess of limits set by the state, say lawmakers who held the initial hearings into the 2013...
View ArticleN.J. dad indicted in beating, shaking death of 5-month old son
Yoseop Choi, 39, was indicted for murder in connection with the death of his son. FORT LEE - A borough man was indicted Tuesday in the death of his 5-month-old son, who had been shaken and beaten,...
View ArticleChris Rock's Girl Scout rival from N.J. thanks him for raising cookie dough
The Englewood mom jokes about Rock's 'personal throwdown' at the 2016 Oscars Watch video The Girl Scout cookie gag at the 2016 Oscars was perhaps the one Chris Rock bit that didn't leave a bad taste...
View ArticleLyndhurst police seek woman in charity box theft
Police release security camera images Police released security camera footage of a woman they said stole a charity donation box from a Lyndhurst store Feb. 18, 2016 (Photo: Lyndhurst Police...
View ArticleHoodia supplement exec admits fraud, drug charges in court
David Romeo admitted in federal court that he defrauded customers who bought his supplements and conspired to sell drugs. NEWARK -- David Romeo once agreed to forfeit a Vermont vacation home over...
View ArticleState lifts drought watch for 12 counties after soggy, snowy winter
Water concerns disappear after repeated rain and snow events pull reservoirs back to normal. Watch video A drought watch that has been in effect since September in 12 New Jersey counties was lifted...
View ArticleSylvester Stallone's new reality show 'Stronger' features 2 Bergen County moms
'Stronger,' co-produced by Sylvester Stallone, will follow 10 women as they are paired with elite trainers and work to get in shape "Strong," NBC's fitness reality show that isn't "The Biggest Loser,"...
View ArticleHackensack brewery starts production, eyes April opening
Bergenfield residents Blake Crawford and Michael Roosevelt are owners of Alementary. HACKENSACK -- It took more than a year, but the owners of the second production brewery in Bergen County have...
View ArticleThe best - and worst - counties in N.J. to buy a used car
It's better to buy a used car in the more congested parts of New Jersey, according to a study conducted by autolist.com. Competition rules when it comes to getting the best price for a used car in New...
View ArticleMedical group settles charges it violated Family Leave Act
Tenafly Pediatrics agreed to pay $45,000 to an employee allegedly fired for taking time off to be with her dying father. Acting state Attorney General John Hoffman said Tenafly Pediatrics settled...
View ArticleBomb threat empties Walmart on Route 46 in Saddle Brook
A search of the store proved the threat was unfounded. (File photo) SADDLE BROOK -- The Walmart on Route 46 was evacuated Tuesday afternoon when someone called the store to report a man on the roof...
View ArticleBergen Catholic's Nick Suriano by numbers and trends: 155-0, broken down
The Bergen Catholic senior will try to become New Jersey's second, undefeated state champion this weekend. Here's a look at his illustrious career by the numbers as well as a chart with information......
View ArticleBridgegate lawyer seeks more names of more public officials
The lawyer for Bridget Anne Kelly told the court others who knew about the plan could be crucial to her defense. NEWARK -- A lawyer for a former aide to Gov. Chris Christie is asking a federal court...
View Article$13K, crack cocaine seized after Lyndhurst traffic stop, police say
Police say 93 bags of crack cocaine seized after traffic stop LYNDHURST -- Two Newark residents face charges after township police seized crack cocaine and more than $13,000 during a traffic stop...
View ArticleCentury 21 signs up for 60,000 square feet at American Dream
Century 21 becomes the latest retailer to sign a lease at the Meadowlands megamall. Watch video EAST RUTHERFORD -- American Dream has scored another big-time retail tenant: Century 21. The...
View ArticlePortion of Route 17 closed in East Rutherford
Delays reported in the area A section of Route 17 was closed in East Rutherford March 2, 2016 (511nj.org) EAST RUTHERFORD -- A section of Route 17 southbound was closed Wednesday afternoon, according...
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