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‘I'm tired of this town': Racist letter targeting NJ family sent to residents
Police and prosecutors in New Jersey are investigating a racially charged letter mailed to multiple residents in Clark Township, including several council members, that allegedly singled out a local family and suggested they be targeted for retaliation. The correspondence has sparked outrage and renewed concerns about alleged racial discrimination in...
NBC New York
Woman dragged to her death after NJ driver mistook her for garbage bag: Officials
A woman was dragged to her death by a car in New Jersey after the driver thought she was a bag of garbage, according to the prosecutor's office. Police in Newark were called just before 7 p.m. Friday to the parking lot of the Extra Supermarket on Lyons Avenue in the Weequahic neighborhood after getting reports of a woman under a vehicle.
New York Post
Sightseeing helicopter makes emergency landing in NJ as shocking photos show broken tail
A sightseeing helicopter was forced to make an emergency landing just outside New York City on Tuesday morning after the pilot frantically reported that an engine was “out.” Two people were aboard the Bell 206, operated by FlyNYON, when it took off from Kearny, New Jersey, the Federal Aviation Administration confirmed. It appeared to be headed towards Brooklyn on a maintenance flight when the pilot reported an engine issue in a “mayday” call. A Fly NYON helicopter with a broken tail sits on a pier after making an emergency landing in Bayonne, NJ on Nov. 10, 2026. FOX 5 New York Bayonne pushed to brink of elimination at Little League World Series after Iowa ends 15-game winning streak The broken piece of the tail seen on a road next to the grounded chopper. FOX 5 New York The helicopter made the emergency landing around 9 a.m. at the Port Jersey Port Authority Marine Terminal, Port Authority told The Post. There were no reported injuries or fire, authorities said. Walk-off home run propels Bayonne, NJ to dramatic LLWS opener win The chopper’s main cabin appeared intact, but shocking photos from the scene showed the tail rotor was sheared off and hanging
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NJ.com
Pedestrian was dragged beneath vehicle for more than 2 miles after being hit, cops say
A woman was struck by a vehicle on a Newark street and dragged more than two miles into a supermarket parking lot, where she was found dead beneath the vehicle Friday, authorities said. Newark police were called to the Extra Supermarket on the 300 block of Lyons Street just before...
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This Is Really Upsetting: A City In NJ Ranks Among The Worst Cities For Veterans
Veterans deserve more than a thank-you. A new national ranking puts Newark near the bottom of the list for veterans, and it's especially disappointing for those of us with a personal connection to military families.
The Bergen Record
Ride this unique Newark merry-go-round for free and learn some history
Miss summer? That's a happy coincidence. So did a very unusual carousel at Military Park in Newark . It was supposed to have had its grand reopening in the summer of 2026. But the $15,000 in repairs dragged on into the autumn months, and the carousel was not able to take its first riders until Oct. 23. Which means that this attraction, so evocative of July beach visits and August picnics, is now in operation during a uniquely mild November. If you're looking — even this late in the year — to get your last gasp of summer, this might be it. Late, or right on time? "When we realized this was getting pushed back further and further through the summer, we got a little disappointed," said Marcy S. DePina, executive director for the Newark City Parks Foundation, the non-profit group that administers the park, and the carousel. But when the Farmer's Almanac predicted a mild fall and winter, they took heart. And when the carousel finally reopened a few weeks ago, it was as big a hit as they could have hoped. "On Halloween, we had 500 kids who came out, which is incredible," DePina said. And there's more.
NJ.com
6-year-old boy rescued from Passaic River after climbing out bedroom window
Firefighters and police officers rescued a 6-year-old boy with autism from the Passaic River after he climbed out of his bedroom window on Thursday night, officials said. The boy was found at about 9:50 p.m., clinging to a tree while partially submerged in the water at the bottom of the river embankment following a half-hour search, Totowa police said.