Passaic County

Passaic Mayor Hector Lora said residents should stop sharing false information, so that when something really does happen, it will be taken seriously.

Jason Vanderee likely is headed to trial and could face triple that prison time, if convicted on all counts.

Gov. Phil Murphy on Thursday released a statement — in English and Spanish — pledging to provide unspecified help to immigrant communities.

John Muyeka made phony licenses for the long-running scheme targeting home improvement stores, federal prosecutors said.

North Haledon police and public works staff had to partially dismantle the vehicle's undercarriage to rescue "Cuffs."

A fired Paterson teacher has been stripped of his teaching credentials as a result of a wild road-rage incident.

A former teacher and karate instructor has been sentenced to 18 years in prison for raping a 9-year-old girl.

Authorities are investigating a shooting that left four Paterson residents with gunshot wounds Friday night.

State officials are warning people to avoid contact with the water of Lake Hopatcong.

Police say a 13-year-old boy punched a mother in the face and knocked her to the sidewalk after she reported the incident to the school.