Choose your location
LATEST NEWS
Democrats Pick LaMonica McIver as District 10 Candidate for Full Term
NEWARK — Democrat district leaders from three counties decided on Thursday that LaMonica McIver will be the party’s candidate on the November ballot for the full term to replace the late U.S. Rep. Donald M. Payne Jr. in the House of Representatives. McIver, the Newark City Council president, was all smiles after state Democratic Chairman LeRoy Jones read out the results of the 426 district leader votes at a convention of Democrat county committee members from Essex, Hudson and Union counties.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER McIver secured 337 votes. The closest vote-getter was...
Buzzfest returns to Essex County Environmental Center Aug. 10
ROSELAND - The Essex County Environmental Center is hosting its annual Buzzfest event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 10. It will be held in Garibaldi Hall, 621 Eagle Rock Ave. in Roseland. HELP SUPPORT OUR WORK: You obviously care about local news and value good journalism....
McIver Chosen in Special Congressional Primary as Democrat Likely to Follow Payne Era
Nearly 50% of voters chose LaMonica McIver over 10 other Democrats vying to represent New Jersey’s 10th Congressional District in Washington, according to unofficial results from Hudson, Essex and Union county’s precincts reporting tallies Tuesday night in the special congressional primary. Newark’s council president led the way in...
Police: Duo stole 280 iPhones worth $117K in NJ smash and grab
A Passaic man has been accused of helping steal a massive amount of iPhones from an Essex County wholesale electronics store three months ago. On April 18 around 2:24 a.m., Fairfield police were sent to investigate an alarm going off at United Tower Associates, which also operates as Digital World Shop, along Bloomfield Avenue.
Essex County Daily Buzz: Jul. 17, 2024
Follow local news and events in Essex County with The Jersey Bee. Here is The Daily Buzz for Jul. 17, 2024 from The Jersey Bee. Free grocery giveaway for Essex County residents planned by Newark Emergency Services for Families on Jul. 18 in Newark. The giveaway begins at 9 a.m. at 982 Broad St. Photo ID is required. Shopping carts are recommended.
LaMonica McIver wins crowded special Dem primary to succeed Donald Payne
Newark City Council President LaMonica McIver has won the special Democratic primary in New Jersey’s 10th congressional district, the New Jersey Globe projects, defeating a crowded field of opponents and putting her on the path to succeeding the late Rep. Donald Payne Jr. (D-Newark) in Congress. The 38-year-old McIver...
New Jersey has East, West and South Orange, but why is there no North Orange?
As a New Jerseyan, you must have wondered at some point why there is a South Orange, West Orange, East Orange, even a plain Orange, but no North Orange. The four Essex County towns represent one of the more unique examples of "boroughitis," or the centuries-old trend of larger towns splitting into smaller ones in New Jersey.
Man admits defrauding victims in car theft, fraudulent resale scheme
NEW JERSEY – An Essex County man Tuesday admitted defrauding victims by orchestrating a multistate car theft and fraud ring, according to U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger. Warren Guerrier, 47, of Newark, pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge William J. Martini in Newark federal court to an indictment charging him with conspiracy to commit wire fraud, Sellinger said.
South Orange Mayor Writes ‘Excuse Note’ to Employers for NJ Transit Commuters
You know things have gotten bad with your morning commute when the mayor of your town is writing a letter to your employer asking them to excuse your lateness. That’s what South Orange Mayor Sheena Collum did this week, after pleas to NJ Transit to implement some quick fixes after weeks of intermittent interrupted services seem to have elicited no short-term solutions from the transit agency.
NJ Transit steps in as private carriers bail on bus routes — but at a cost
NJ Transit has improved reliability and increased ridership on some of the bus routes it took over after being abandoned by private companies last year, according to data provided by the agency. At a cost of more than $30 million — amid historic deficits — NJ Transit recently added or modified 11 routes...
N.J. man admits orchestrating $200K car theft ring
An Essex County man admitted Tuesday that he was the orchestrator of theft ring that stole 40 cars in three states, including New Jersey, and sold dozens of them for cash after putting them up for sale online, federal prosecutors said. Warren Guerrier, 47, of Newark, pleaded guilty to conspiracy...
Update: Air quality alert in effect for 5 N.J. counties Wednesday
On Wednesday at 10:06 a.m. an updated air quality alert was issued valid until 11 p.m. for Passaic, Hudson, Bergen, Essex and Union counties. "The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection has issued an Air Quality Action Day for the following counties: Bergen, Passaic, Hudson, Essex, Union, Until 11 p.m. this evening. An Air Quality Action Day means that Ground Level Ozone within the region may approach or exceed unhealthy standards," states the National Weather Service.
Severe thunderstorm watch issued for 5 N.J. counties until Wednesday evening
A severe thunderstorm watch was issued by the National Weather Service on Wednesday at 12:58 p.m. valid for Wednesday between 1 p.m. and 8 p.m. for Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Passaic and Union counties. Shielding yourself from approaching lightning: Expert safety guidelines. Lightning strikes the United States approximately 25 million times...
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.