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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Human body parts keep washing ashore in Union County, NJ
A male torso was the first such grim discovery in May, in the water near the Arthur Kill and Elizabeth River. Prosecutors say other parts have also been recovered and they are investigating.
Man shot in Elizabeth, NJ for leaning on a car
The victim was "highly intoxicated" and could not provide a description of the gunman to police.
Documentary on beloved NJ native Judy Blume now streaming
After premiering at Sundance in January, 'Judy Blume Forever' is now available to watch.
Fighting pit bulls hospitalize 3 in attack at Elizabeth, NJ home
Three people are in the hospital and two dogs have been shot after a pit bull attack on Amity Street in Elizabeth on Tuesday morning.
Men get prison for their roles in a Union County deadly bar fight
Laquan McCall was sentenced to an extended term, after being convicted of punching and killing Oscar Melara. Christopher Elliott later admitted to being an accomplice.
Brooklyn shooting victim waits hours before checking into NJ hosp
One of four people shot at an apartment in Brooklyn Saturday afternoon checked into an Elizabeth hospital for treatment.
NJ Transit bus rear-ends cement truck, 9 injured
Bus #139 was heading to the Port Authority from Lakewood traveling in the northbound outer lanes near Exit 13 in Elizabeth around 7:35 a.m.
$2M settlement for NJ man wrongly imprisoned for 24 years
Jean Dorval was in his early 20s when he was convicted of a murder in Elizabeth, despite proof that he was out of state in Georgia. His conviction was overturned after more than 2 decade in prison.
Man charged with raping woman in Newark Airport parking garage
Thomassal Watkins is charged with sexual assault for attacking a woman in the Conrac Parking Garage connected to Newark Airport Terminal A on Jan. 19, 2023.
Jersey City, NJ cop accidentally shoots himself in the groin
The officer was removing his holster while in Elizabeth when the gun went off.