NJ man charged with sex crimes on 4 women, minors at public pool
Ashokbhai Vaddoriya is charged with sex crimes at a Union City public pool against four people, including two girls under 13 years old, Hudson County Prosecutors said.
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NJ man in wheelchair tried smuggling $1M in cocaine, CBP says
Gabriel Ruiz, 34, of Union City, NJ, is accused of trying to smuggle 30 pounds of cocaine worth $1 million in his electric wheelchair from overseas on June 20.
Union City, NJ ex-con returns to prison for kidnap and torture
A 43-year-old Union City man with a prior record has been sentenced to 40 years for the kidnap, assault and torture of his ex-lover.
NJ man convicted of kidnapping, beating, strangling and torturing ex-lover
A 43-year old Union City man faces life in prison after being convicted of kidnapping, beating and torturing an ex-lover with drugs and alcohol in 2019.
Babysitter in Union City, NJ injured 2-year-old in her care, cops say
The toddler had injuries on her back and thigh.
NJ school named for Colin Powell among those paying tribute
Colin Powell Elementary in Union City features a mural-style timeline of the former Secretary of State's life, as well as an impactful quote that the students know well.
Colin Powell has died of COVID-19 complications, family says
Colin Powell was the first African American to serve as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and secretary of state.
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.
Now law: NJ’s eviction moratorium ends sooner for higher-income renters
The moratorium runs through the end of this year for certain renters who can show proof of their struggle.
Gov. Murphy shouts at group protesting mandatory COVID vaccines
Gov. Phil Murphy has found the "ultimate knuckleheads."