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NJ man arrested for threatening to 'shoot up' JFK in unhinged video to estranged wife, driving to airport with guns
A New Jersey man was arraigned on Friday for driving to JFK Airport earlier this week to meet his estranged wife after he sent her a menacing video with visible guns in which he said he would “shoot up” the transit hub when she got in from a trip.
Overturned Truck Causes Traffic Nightmare On New Jersey Turnpike
The truck overturned by Exit 13A of the New Jersey Turnpike near Newark Liberty International Airport and Routes 1 and 9 in Elizabeth, according to 511nj. The left shoulder is blocked and delays are extending three miles from Kearny to Newark, 511nj said. Traffic cameras showed vehicles creeping along the...
DEMOLITION DERBY: Chain-Reaction DWI Crash Leaves 100 Yards Of Damage, Debris In Elmwood Park
UPDATE: A demolition derby-type crash involving what police said was a drunk driver left eight severely damaged vehicles and dozens of parts strewn along a lengthy stretch of street and sidewalk in Elmwood Park.Jean Carlos Lizardo, 29, was behind the wheel of a Honda Accord that witnesses said slam…
ASCEND NJ Cannabis Retail Dispensary Approved in Little Falls with Innovative Drive-Thru Feature
LITTLE FALLS, NJ - ASCEND NJ, a cannabis retail dispensary, will call Little Falls home. The dispensary, located at 655 Route 46, will offer a variety of cannabis products alongside a drive-thru option for customer convenience. This new establishment, which will replace the Burger King, aims to redefine the retail cannabis experience with a focus on efficiency and accessibility. The drive-thru window at ASCEND NJ will enable customers to place orders and collect their purchases without needing to leave their vehicles. Customers can either make appointments or place orders online, scheduling designated time slots to ensure a smooth transaction...
Police defend decision not to disclose accidental gunshot during Columbia protest response
NEW YORK (AP) — New York City police officials on Friday defended their decision to initially keep quiet about a potentially dangerous accident that happened as officers cleared pro-Palestinian protesters from Columbia University this week when a sergeant accidentally fired his gun into a dark office. The bullet, discharged...
Here's when N.J. will hold an election to fill late Rep. Payne Jr.'s House seat
NEWARK, N.J. -- A special election will be held in New Jersey later this year to fill the United States House of Representatives seat left vacant by late Rep. Donald Payne Jr.New Jersey special electionGov. Phil Murphy issued a writ of election Friday calling for a special primary election on July 16 followed by a special general election on Sept. 18.Candidates have until May 10 to file a petition seeking a party nomination. It is unknown at this time who will be running.The elected representative will serve out the remainder of Payne's term through Jan. 3, 2025, in New Jersey's...
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