The Democratic mayors of Chicago, Baltimore, Cleveland and yes, Newark, got together to let everyone know how they are reducing crime in their cities. Newark Mayor Ras Baraka said the key is ...

Trustees voted 5-0 with 3 members abstaining to dismiss Christian Zabriskie. The board vice president said operations won't ...

Newark Mayoral Race Seen as Referendum on Booker The contest to follow Cory A. Booker, now a senator, pits the radical poet Amiri Baraka’s son Ras against Shavar Jeffries, a law professor.

City Councilman Anibal Ramos said it was 'a weird connection' to link the joyous celebration to such a somber issue ...

Two criminal defendants in New Jersey — Julien Giraud Jr., who’s facing gun and drug charges, and Cesar Pina, a ...

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Rep. LaMonica McIver's comments came with the release of a new report highlighting political representation by Black women.

NEWARK, New Jersey (WABC) -- Eight people were wounded in four shootings in less than four hours in Newark Tuesday night, and lawmakers are speaking out against the rash of violence.

New Jersey House Democrat LaMonica McIver faces censure resolution after being indicted for allegedly interfering with federal officers at an immigration facility.

NEWARK, New Jersey (WABC) -- Newark's latest plan to kick-start their local economy in the wake of the pandemic involves small businesses and addressing racial disparities.

A fugitive wanted for attempted murder allegedly fired shots at police in New Jersey Monday in a standoff that unfolded while ...