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A New Jersey man who robbed a bank in 2021 by asking the teller to “please” give him the money was found guilty of the heist, according to the local prosecutor’s office. Essau Grant, 29 and of Newark, was convicted of second-degree robbery in connection to the July 3, 2021 robbing of the Capital One Bank located on Springfield Avenue…

In 2022, Newark embarked on a comprehensive plan to end chronic homeless. The city went from more than 3,800 unhoused people down to just over 1,600 by the end of 2023.NBC New York’s Pat Battle reports.

Adam Harding speaks to a woman who helped save a 15 year old student who was shot during a high school evacuation yesterday in Newark.

Authorities say the 15-year-old boy was hit by a drive-by shooter. News 4’s Jen Maxfield reports.

A 15-year-old student at a Newark high school was shot during a drive-by after students were forced to evacuate the school due to a gas leak, according to police.

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A mother was taken into custody after police said she stabbed her young son at their home.

The Essex County Sherriff’s Office has confirmed that a 3-year-old was found safe in Jersey City after an Amber Alert was issued for the child earlier this morning. Tom Zweier with the latest.

A child was found safe after an AMBER Alert was triggered in New Jersey’s largest city as a result of a stolen car, according to police, who are now looking for the person responsible.

A new report ranks the worst cities for renters in the U.S., and shockingly New York City wasn’t tops on the list — but another tri-state city was.

The families of two New Jersey firefighters who were killed battling a July blaze inside a cargo ship said Friday a malfunctioning vehicle being used to load cargo onto the ship caused the fire. Relatives of Newark firefighters Captains Augusto “Augie” Acabou and Wayne “Bear” Brooks Jr. held a news conference outside the firehouse where the two had worked, saying litigation...

The push for sustainability and preserving nature as much as possible is a reality that has prompted the growth of the renewable energy market over the years. With this in mind, WalletHub looked at the 100 largest cities to determine the most green looking at clean energy, recycling, greenhouse-gas emissions per capita and a number of other key indicators to…

The Newark Symphony Hall is celebrating the first phase of its $75 million restoration. Adam Harding reports.

Those looking for a place to spend their golden years may be better off looking outside of the New York City area, according to the findings of a recent study.

Newark Airport ranked dead last for the second straight year in customer satisfaction among the largest airports in North America, according to a study

Human remains were found on a street near a highway overpass in Newark, according to law enforcement.

In New Jersey, the attorney general’s office is investigating a shooting next to two sports field in Newark. News 4’s Chris Jose reports.

A 5-year-old was found dead in a bathtub inside a Newark apartment, and now law enforcement has launched an investigation into the child’s death.

Lt. Governor Sheila Oliver lies in state at the Essex County Courthouse in Newark. Pat Battle reporting.

An off-duty Newark police officer fatally struck a man walking on a highway shoulder then drove around with the man’s body and visited his mother looking for advice.