News for Elizabeth, NJ. The city of Elizabeth is the most populous municipality in Union County and the 4th most populous in New Jersey with more than 124,900 residents. The mayor in 2021 is Christian Bollwage.
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Police say man stole Camaro, crashed into SUV, hurting NJ driver
A Chevy Camaro that was stolen moments earlier was involved in a two-vehicle crash in Jersey City that critically hurt the other driver, prosecutors said.
After armed carjacking at mall, Newark cops find car, 2 suspects
A Honda Accord was reported stolen at gunpoint from the Mills at Jersey Gardens in Elizabeth. It was found with two women inside, hours later in Newark.
Teacher in Elizabeth, NJ charged with sexual misconduct involving student
The alleged incidents, involving a 14-year-old girl, occurred from October 2021 into January of this year.
Elizabeth, NJ landlord will pay $4.5M after sex predator charges
Joseph Centanni already faces over 30 criminal charges, accused of demanding sex acts from women and men in exchange for housing in his buildings.
Box truck, car crash slows NJ Turnpike near Newark Airport
The crash also caused 30 minute delays for NJ Transit buses that travel through that area and from the Goethals Bridge.
9,500 Afghan refugees in NJ: Elizabeth mayor says city can't help
A request to resettle some of the refugees at the Joint Base was met with a plea to look elsewhere after the impact of Ida, as delivered by Elizabeth Mayor Chris Bollwage.
House fire kills beloved dance teacher in Elizabeth
Damarys Vazquez taught dance at Damarys Dance Studio for over 30 years and lost her husband four years.
Elizabeth firefighters left behind flood victims, report says
A pregnant woman who has two children told NJ.com that firefighters told them to keep holding onto trees during the deadly flooding on Sept. 1.
30 dead in NJ after Ida brings catastrophic flooding
FIve people were found dead at the Oakwood Plaza Apartments in Elizabeth in one incident while three people drowned in Hillsborough in separate incidents.
Bakery owners in Elizabeth, NJ ‘almost drowned’ — daughter shares their story, and video
Video offers up-close view of the damage to the bakery on Elmora Ave.