Fake news about monkeys led Newark police to search wildly for loose primates.

They were hooked! Recently, images of a wild monkey spotted in New Jersey took the internet by storm, leading to a swift police response, but officials now believe it may have all been an AI-generated prank. Newark’s Public Safety Director, Emanuel Miranda, shared that a frantic search occurred Thursday morning after a fabricated photo showing […]
Ex-Democratic Newark City councilman states he cannot support Rep. Mikie Sherrill in the New Jersey governor’s election

Former City Council Member Backs GOP Candidate in New Jersey Governor Race A former Newark City Council member has announced his decision to vote for Jack Ciattarelli, the Republican candidate in the New Jersey gubernatorial race. Oscar James II, who served on the council from 2006 to 2010, expressed dissatisfaction with Democratic candidate Miki Sherrill, […]
Operation Apex Predator: ICE apprehends 4 additional child sex offenders in Newark, N.J.

ICE Arrests Additional Child Sex Offenders in Newark In Newark, New Jersey, four more individuals accused of child sexual offenses were arrested by the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) starting July 21, as part of an operation targeting “illegal aliens with a history of child exploitation.” This brings the total number of arrests in […]
Government begins investigation into FAA regarding reduced Long Island air traffic control center amid growing safety worries in Newark airspace.

The federal government is scrutinizing the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) choice to move air traffic controllers from Long Island to Philadelphia, specifically for overseeing Newark’s airspace. This week, inspectors from the Department of Transport confirmed they are looking into a decision made in 2024 to transition radar control from Westbury’s hub to Philadelphia’s air traffic […]
ICE Captures Last Escapee from Newark Detention Center — Across the Country

Final Detainee from New Jersey Immigration Facility Captured in California The last of four individuals who escaped from an immigration detention center in New Jersey back in June has been apprehended in California, about 2,500 miles away. Andres Felipe Pineda Mogoron, a Colombian national, fled from the Delaney Hall facility in Newark on June 12. […]
United Airlines indicates that profits are still affected by issues in Newark, though there is a rise in travel demand.

On Wednesday, United Airlines reported a rebound in travel demand since early July, attributing this shift to decreased geopolitical and economic uncertainties. Despite this, the airline anticipates revenue challenges this quarter, primarily due to operational issues at Newark Airport, which is close to New York City. During the last quarter, United saw a 6% rise […]
Severe weather delays United Airlines flight at Newark airport for seven hours.

Passengers aboard a United Airlines flight reported being stranded on the tarmac at Newark Liberty International Airport for about seven hours before their flight was ultimately cancelled due to severe weather conditions affecting the East Coast on Monday evening. Flavia Delzzas shared with WXYZ-TV that she was one of the many passengers on a flight […]
Flight delays surge at East Coast airports due to ground stops at JFK, LGA, and Newark

A travel nightmare unfolded on the East Coast as multiple major airports experienced significant interruptions, stranding thousands in Washington, DC. This disruption began Monday afternoon when all three major airports in the New York Metro Area announced ground stops. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) was the first to alert that flights at JFK International Airport […]
Newark Public Schools in New Jersey offer $74K teaching positions to 34 students at their graduation.

New Jersey Graduates Offered Teaching Positions At a recent graduation ceremony, over 30 students from New Jersey experienced more than simply receiving diplomas. Officials from Newark Public Schools, the largest school district in New Jersey, presented one-year contracts valued at $74,000 to 34 graduates. Many of these students had participated in a dual enrollment program […]
NJ Representative LaMonica McIver enters a not guilty plea to assault charges following a tumultuous visit to an immigration center in Newark.

Representative Lamonica McIver entered a not guilty plea on Wednesday to a federal complaint alleging that immigration officials assaulted her and obstructed her actions during a legislative visit to a detention center in New Jersey. “They can’t intimidate me. I won’t be deterred from my duties,” she stated outside the Newark courthouse after a brief […]