A grandmother and her 8-year-old granddaughter died Satuday in a house fire in Orange, NJ, the Essex County Prosecutor’s office said. The child was identified as Bianca Mereste. Omilia Mereste,…
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The parents of a Mississippi teen are demanding answers following his death. Nolan Wells took a Fourth of July boat trip with friends, but didn Parents of Mississippi teen found…
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“Would they cheer so loudly if it was a white kid shot? I don’t think so. Would he have shot four white kids? I don’t think so.… Is there a…
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Mayor James Solomon released his official spending plan after weeks of fractious debate over taxes. Make your contribution now and help Gothamist thrive in 2026. Donate today Jersey City Mayor…
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A former New Jersey college basketball star was fatally shot and two people wounded Friday night at a Harlem basketball tournament, cops and witnesses said. A former European professional basketball…
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Christie's, Sotheby's, and Phillips post major gains in first-half 2026 auction sales, but the recovery isn't even across the market. Christie's, Sotheby's, and Phillips post major gains in first-half 2026…
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