6 handguns confiscated at Newark-Liberty this year, half of all last year

A man from Pennsylvania was arrested at Newark Liberty International Airport for attempting to bring a loaded handgun onto a plane. It marks the sixth handgun confiscated at the airport since the beginning of the year, according to the Transportation Security Administration.

Many NJ schools drop mask mandate

For the first time in two years, New Jerseyans are not under a public health emergency and some kids don't need to wear masks to school. Some of the kids had never been in a classroom with a teacher who did not have their face covered.

Newark wants to shut down Lukoil gas stations

The Newark City Council voted unanimously to ask the city’s business administrator to suspend the service stations' operating licenses, citing Lukoil's base in Moscow.

Underground railroad went through NJ restaurant

In the basement of the Bloomfield Steak and Seafood House in Bloomfield, NJ there is something truly remarkable. Deep in the cellar, it is a link to the roots of American history.

Newark extends mask mandate but eases proof-of-vax rule

Newark Mayor Ras Baraka has extended the mandatory mask-wearing requirement for all indoor public facilities through at least Feb. 28. But if COVID numbers continue to decline, he will end the mandate after that.

Vice President Harris hails Newark as model for lead replacement

Newark struggled with high levels of lead in drinking water for years, prompting outrage. But on Friday, Vice President Kamala Harris visited Newark to praise the city for replacing all lead water pipes in just three years — much, much sooner than anticipated.

MTA running fewer trains due to COVID surge

As the number of coronavirus cases continues to surge, the impact is being felt at the MTA which is running fewer trains and using some stations as COVID testing sites.