Newark mayor urges probe into NYPD spying program
The mayor of Newark has called for an investigation into a far-reaching New York Police Department surveillance program that was allegedly conducted in the New Jersey city's Muslim neighborhoods.
Several Newark gang members called for a day of truce, on the day of Whitney Houston’s funeral
On the day of Whitney Houston's funeral, several gang members called for a day of truce, to honor the Newark aka Brick-City born pop diva.
Report shows level of gang-related murders in Newark amongst highest in nation
Riddled largely by the drug trade, gang violence in Newark is relatively close to cities like Los Angeles and Oakland, according to a report by the federal Centers for Disease…
Newark Mayor Cory Booker blasts proposed N.J. gay marriage referendum
In an unprecedented public divergence with Gov. Chris Christie, Newark Mayor Cory Booker said today he is firmly against leaving the question of gay marriage up to a referendum.
Newark bodega killing: Two charged with murder
Police have arrested two teenagers and charged them with killing Newark bodega owner Miguel Torres, who was shot through a plexiglass shield as he surrendered money to a robber last…
Man arrested in fatal Newark shooting of 2-year-old boy
A Newark man has been arrested in connection with the shooting death of a 2-year-old child, authorities said this morning.
2-year-old fatally shot in Newark apartment
Police are searching for a man in his 20s who might have been involved in the fatal shooting of a 2-year-old boy in Newarkâs South Ward, city police Director Samuel…
Newark rebuilds its struggling schools with new principals
In an effort to boost the performance of struggling Newark's school 39,000 student district, superintendent Cami Anderson hired a host of new principals to run nearly a quarter of the…
East Orange crime crackdown leads to 60 arrests
An operation called BLOODLiine, targeting subsets of the Blood gangs has made 57 arrests cracking down and curbing drug activity in East Orange ward that borders Newark.
Newark Anti-Violence Coalition fights against charges stemmed from rally
An organization against violence that brings awareness to the community, was attacked by police during a peace rally late last year. Currently, they are fighting to get the charges dismissed.