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Thousands of dockworkers stand on picket lines throughout New York and New Jersey
Dockworkers at ports in New Jersey and New York are now on strike -- cutting goods from flowing through the busiest East Coast ports with no resolution in sight.They walked off the job at midnight at ports from Staten Island to Brooklyn to Bayonne and Newark and all down the East Coast."Moments ago, the first large-scale eastern dockworker strike in 47 years began at ports from Maine to Texas, including at the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey," New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said in a statement Tuesday."In preparation for this moment, New York has been working around...
Hillside Burglar Steals $1,700 In Vapes From Union Township Shop, Cops Say
At 5:07 a.m., police responded to Kush Smoke Shop on Route 22 and found the front door of the business had been shattered by a large rock, and saw a person, later identified as Hasan Williams-Chapman running from the business, Union Township police said. Williams-Chapman was ordered to exit the...
An exciting adventure for kids now open in NJ at American Dream
EAST RUTHERFORD — If you or someone you know has little kids who are fans of “PAW Patrol,” then you’ll love this announcement. The PAW Patrol Hero Academy has opened at American Dream in East Rutherford. What is PAW Patrol?. The show centers around six rescue...
Paterson Burglar Apprehended In Wallington: Police
The first burglary occurred on Main Ave. on Thursday, Sept. 19, when the suspect, later identified as Leon Roberts, forcibly kicked in the front door of the home, Wallington police said in a release. While the homeowner did not report anything missing, the damage to the front door was $500, police said.
Woman slashed in the torso in Manhattan subway station: NYPD
MANHATTAN, N.Y. (PIX11) — Police are searching for a man in connection to a subway station attack early Tuesday morning. The incident happened around 3:10 a.m. at the 50 Street subway station. Police say an unidentified individual approached a 28-year-old woman who was waiting on the northbound “C” train platform. The suspect slashed the victim […]
Forbes Ranks Bergen County Billionaire Among Richest People In America
And, yet again, three New Jersey residents were named. Rocco Commisso, John Overdeck, and Peter Kellogg all made the cut. The billionaire trio also were ranked among the richest billionaires in the world last April by Forbes. On the Forbes 400 list of Americans, Overdeck came in at No. 160,...
Murders, mayhem and officer’s gunfire lead to charges at Brooklyn jail where ‘Diddy’ is held
Criminal charges unsealed Monday offer a fresh window into violence and dysfunction that has plagued the Brooklyn federal jail where Sean “Diddy” Combs and Sam Bankman-Fried are locked up.
NJ man’s Facebook posts lead to shocking home cache of war weapons
TOTOWA — A “large number” of illegal firearms, parts to make weapons, body armor and explosive items were removed from a home by police. Totowa police went to the Lincoln Avenue home of Kyle Arena, 35, on Tuesday after a resident sent an email about his "reckless activities with firearms and "questionable content" posted on Facebook, according to police chief Carmen Veneziano. Arena shares the home with his parents.
Jon Bon Jovi to Join Stephen Colbert for Montclair Film Festival Conversation
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Man Killed By Train In Bergen County: Major Delays Reported
Major delays were reported to NJ Transit's Main-Bergen Line after a person was struck and killed by a train Tuesday morning, Oct. 1.An agency spokesperson said that the male pedestrian was struck by Bergen County Line train 1154 near the Garfield Station, near Outwater Lane, just before 7:50 a.m.Th…
Home and Car Break-Ins Early Tuesday Morning in Florham Park
FLORHAM PARK, NJ - In the early hours of Tuesday, October 1st, there were break-in incidents in Florham Park involving attempts at entering a home and a car, that was running and occupied. There were multiple suspects involved, and a high speed car chase ensued from Columbia Turnpike to Routes 24 and 78. The car involved in the chase was reported as stolen. The police released the following announcement regarding the incidents that occurred on Tuesday morning: This morning, just after 4 a.m., a few residences in our town were victimized by multiple suspects attempting to enter homes...
Arsonist Set Fire To County Truck In Parking Lot Of Esteemed Hackensack School: Prosecutor
A 26-year-old man has been charged with arson after setting two county-owned vehicles on fire in the parking lot of a private high school in Hackensack, authorities said.Patrick Fearon, previously of Hackensack and currently homeless, is believed to have set fires to the unoccupied Fort F350 pickup…
Actor exonerated after 24 years in prison for wrongful murder conviction
“Sing Sing” actor Jon-Adrian “JJ” Velazquez is finally heading home after serving nearly 24 years in prison for a crime he did not commit. He was exonerated Monday morning of his wrongful conviction at the Manhattan Supreme Court by Judge Abraham Clott, according to Variety. Velazquez co-stars...
1-month-old boy found dead in NYC apartment
A 1-month-old boy was found dead inside an Upper Manhattan apartment Tuesday, cops said. A family member called 911 to report the infant lifeless inside the apartment on West 162nd Street near Riverside Drive in Washington Heights, police said. ‘American Pickers’ cast pay tribute to Frank Fritz after death at 60: ‘Godspeed Brother’ Frank Fritz and Mike Wolfe’s ‘American Pickers’ feud explained Officers responded to the scene, as did EMS units – who rushed the unconscious and unresponsive child to NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Irving Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead, cops said. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR METRO DAILY NEWSLETTER The little boy’s body showed no visible signs of trauma, authorities said. The investigation is ongoing, police said. The city Medical Examiner’s Office will officially determine the baby’s cause of death, cops said. For the latest metro stories, top headlines, breaking news and more, visit nypost.com/metro/
Have An Unforgettable Dinner Date At This NJ Cave Restaurant
This unique restaurant in Edgewater, New Jersey absolutely deserves a spot on your date night bucket list. I can confidently say you’ve likely never experienced a place quite like this one. Thanks to a viral video shared by NJ Digest on Instagram, this New Jersey spot has been gaining...
Girl, 9, Burned By Instant Noodles Airlifted To Hospital, Garfield Police Say
Garfield officers and Hackensack University Medical Center EMS and paramedics were called to a home on Outwater Lane at approximately 3:25 p.m. Monday, Sept. 30, where the girl had suffered burns on her stomach, arm, and groin, Capt. Mario Pozo said. The girl and her mother were flown by Hackensack...
Relaxing massage spas opening 2 New Jersey locations
New Jersey, you look like you could use a nice massage. Goodness knows we’re stressed out enough that we need a chance to relax. Lucky for us, two The NOW Massage locations are opening up in the Garden State. According to their website ,. The NOW is designed to...
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