Authorities say 26 men and women are charged in a massive conspiracy to take over a Newark neighborhood through violence and intimidation for their drug ring.
New Jersey health officials are warning that a person with measles visited in late March, possibly exposing many others to the virus including at Newark Airport.
Named for Newark police Sgt. Joseph Azcona, new legislation drafted by the NJ Attorney General would allow prosecutors to charge minors as adults if they're accused of hurting police officers.
Zyhirah Hall, 26, was charged with endangering the welfare of a child after police were called to apartment on Stratford Place in Newark and found an unconscious child.
The 14-year-old charged with murder in the shooting of Newark police officer Joseph Azcona is protected by New Jersey's juvenile justice laws and will have a trial that is protected from public view.
The statewide festival that brings hundreds of acts to New Jersey returns in 2025 and will feature performances from major comedians plus Third Eye Blind and the Stone Temple Pilots.
Orange-wearing customer service reps will be making the rush hour rounds at Newark Penn Station, while overnight cleaning will be boosted, NJ Transit says.