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Paterson NJ, Paterson’s historic Hinchliffe Stadium was supposed to be a shining monument of urban renewal—a $110 million project restoring a legendary Negro Leagues venue into a bustling modern sports hub.
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NEWARK, N.J. — A Paterson, New Jersey cheese manufacturer has officially pleaded guilty in federal court to distributing adulterated queso fresco that was ultimately linked to a multi-state Listeria outbreak, resulting in a dozen hospitalizations and one tragic death.
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Wayne NJ, A North Jersey man is behind bars after a chilling highway encounter where he allegedly posed as a law enforcement officer, staged a fake field sobriety test, and handcuffed a woman in a botched kidnapping attempt on Interstate 80.
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Newark Man Indicted Following Federal Investigation Into Interstate Threats Targeting Jewish Organization
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Newark NJ, A Essex County, New Jersey man has been formally indicted by a federal grand jury for allegedly transmitting violent threats across state lines to a Jewish non-profit organization based in New York City.
Cameron Patterson, 34, of Newark, New Jersey, was indicted on May 18, 2026, on charges of transmitting interstate threats to injure another person. The announcement was made jointly by U.S. Attorney Robert Frazer and Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon of the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division.
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Sparta NJ, A Sussex County, New Jersey woman has been sentenced to two decades behind bars following a federal investigation into the exploitation of a minor and the production and distribution of illicit materials.
Dominique Saczawa, 34, of Sparta, New Jersey, was sentenced to 20 years in prison by U.S. District Judge Edward S. Kiel in Camden federal court. The sentence follows her previous guilty plea to multiple federal charges, including the production, distribution, advertisement, and possession of child pornography.
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Washington, D.C. — In a searing New York Times op-ed that is sending shockwaves through Washington, U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ) has issued a blunt warning to his own party: confront the rising tide of far-left antisemitism, or abandon your core principles.
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Newark NJ, New Jersey law enforcement has officially dealt a “decisive blow” to transnational drug trafficking. In a historic operation, the New Jersey Homeland Security Task Force (HSTF) successfully intercepted over 260 pounds of methamphetamine—the largest single seizure of the drug in the state’s history.
Continue reading A Record-Breaking Bust: How 260 Pounds of Meth Were Intercepted in New Jersey
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Ridgewood NJ, The Catholic Church is facing a historic turning point, and the Archdiocese of Newark is taking a bold, community-driven approach to ensure its future. With the launch of the “Called by Name” campaign, the Church isn’t just waiting for new leaders to walk through the door—it’s asking you to find them.
Continue reading Archdiocese of Newark is Launching the “Called by Name” Campaign
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Hackensack NJ, In an era of political photo ops, a single image from a devastating massive fire in Belleville is going viral for all the right reasons. While Essex County first responders battled a blaze described by Mayor Michael Melham as “Dante’s Inferno,” one volunteer firefighter in the thick of the smoke stood out: Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco.
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PASSAIC, NJ — In a transformation that is making headlines across the country, the City of Passaic has officially shed its “miserable” label to become one of the nation’s most desirable places to live. Just seven years after Business Insider ranked it the fourth-most-miserable city in America, U.S. News & World Report has placed Passaic at #10 on its 2025-26 list of the 20 Best Places to Live in the U.S.
Continue reading NJ Comeback Story: How Passaic Went from “Most Miserable” to a Top 10 US City
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Nutley NJ, A Nutley, NJ woman is facing serious legal consequences following an investigation into allegations of child endangerment and substance abuse during school hours. Jenna Junio, 41, was arrested by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office on charges that have sent shockwaves through the local community.
Continue reading North Jersey Teacher Faces Cruelty Charges After Alleged Narcotic Use During Class
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Jersey City NJ, In a case that reads like a political thriller, federal authorities have pulled back the curtain on a long-running web of corruption within the Hudson County Parks Department. From bags filled with $90,000 in cash to “consulting” front companies and free home renovations, the details of the bribery scheme involving former directors and a local vendor have finally come to light.
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Hoboken NJ, Federal authorities have moved swiftly to neutralize a potential threat in Hudson County. Alexander Heifler, a 26-year-old resident of Hoboken, New Jersey, is facing serious federal charges after allegedly constructing improvised incendiary devices—commonly known as Molotov cocktails—with the intent to target a private residence.
Continue reading FBI Thwarts Alleged Molotov Cocktail Plot Targeting New Jersey Residence
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Union City NJ, In a high-priority enforcement action, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers in Newark have apprehended a convicted child sex offender just moments after his release from a New Jersey state correctional facility.
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Ridgewood NJ, Drivers in the tri-state area should prepare for a significant increase in police presence on the roads. The New Jersey State Police (NJSP), in a massive coordinated effort with the Pennsylvania State Police and the NJ Division of Highway Traffic Safety, has launched a high-intensity enforcement wave targeting aggressive and dangerous driving behaviors.
