By Lacey Hunter The national recognition of Juneteenth in the United States makes a powerful statement to the nation, especially to its youth. It creates the possibility for more meaningful civic dialogue and allows us to tell a more holistic story abo…
Man stabbed to death in New Brunswick, officials say
A 31-year-old man was stabbed to death in New Brunswick late Tuesday night, authorities said. Sanddi Cruz, of New Brunswick had been stabbed multiple times in the chest when police arrived in the area of Seaman Street and Railroad Avenue at about 11:30…
Man killed 44 years ago on N.J. highway just ID’d. Police seeking his family.
Investigators in Bergen County are asking the public to help find family members of a recently identified man who was struck and killed by a car on Route 17 in Hackensack more than 44 years ago. Eugene Mack Jr., who was 42 at the time of his death, was…
Man charged with attempted murder after shooting at N.J. apartment complex, officials say
A 22-year-old New Jersey man shot a woman and assaulted a man during a fight at an apartment complex Tuesday morning in Gibbsboro, officials said. Cornell Ingalls, Jr. was arrested shortly after the altercation at Freedom Village on Independence Way, t…
Woman who drowned in water off Island Beach State Park is ID’d
Authorities have identified the 59-year-old woman who drowned in the ocean off Island Beach State Park on Monday night. Elizabeth Treharne, of Toms River, was swimming near Area 22 around 8:20 p.m. when she was swept away, officials said. Treharne was …
N.J. high school student charged with threatening to shoot up school, police say
A Somerset County high school student was arrested Monday on accusations he threatened to shoot up the school he attends, officials said. Shortly after 12 p.m. on May 25, Watchung Hills Regional High School received a call from a person who said they w…
Jury convicts man of murder in shooting of 19-year-old on city street, prosecutor says
A jury convicted a man last week of fatally shooting a 19-year-old Elizabeth resident in the city nearly three years ago, the Union County Prosecutor’s Office announced Tuesday. Police found Carlos Rodriguez, of Elizabeth, shot on a sidewalk on the 500…
N.J. reports 20 COVID deaths, 2,111 positive test. Cases declining after spring increase.
New Jersey on Tuesday reported 2,111 COVID-19 confirmed positive tests and 20 new confirmed deaths as cases continue decline after a recent spring increase. New Jersey’s seven-day average for confirmed cases was 2,400 on Tuesday, down 17% from a week a…
N.J. man pleads not guilty in killing at Wawa
A Vineland resident has pleaded not guilty to charges that he shot a man to death at a Wawa in January. Shaqwil Marlow, 19,is accused of shooting Luis J. Rivera, Jr., 23, also of Vineland, multiple times as the victim walked out of the Wawa at Park Ave…
Prices soar and stocks tumble as N.J. budget negotiations continue behind closed doors
Economic pressures are building as Gov. Phil Murphy and Democratic lawmakers in New Jersey enter the final days of budget negotiations before the new fiscal year begins July 1. After a slight reprieve from rising prices in April, New Jersey residents a…