Essex County

Even the best stories can miss the mark on location. One iconic episode of a classic show could’ve done so much more with its setting.

A routine investigation took a dangerous turn in Newark, leaving several injured. The mayor isn’t holding back on his thoughts about ICE’s tactics.

From jaw-dropping property taxes to steep childcare bills, New Jersey residents are feeling the financial pinch. It's a balancing act they know all too well.

A tragic accident on the New Jersey Turnpike claimed three lives, including a 5-month-old infant early Saturday morning.

Newark police arrested 20 people with outstanding warrants for violent offenses during a January fugitive roundup. The department says operations like this aim to improve neighborhood safety.

Joe Granger, the executive director of Montclair Emergency Services for Hope told ABC 7 Eyewitness News that what he described as Niagara Falls came pouring through the ceiling of the MESH Cafe on Bloomfield Avenue Tuesday afternoon.

Richard Codey, the state's longest-serving lawmaker died Sunday at the age of 79 after a brief illness.

A 46-year-old Newark man has been sentenced to life in prison, plus 60 years, for his role in a deadly crowd shooting in 2023, according to the Essex County Prosecutor's Office.

Authorities in New Jersey are asking for the public’s help locating Monique Massenburg of Newark. The 59-year-old woman was last seen in August 2019. Anyone with information is urged to contact Newark Police.

Shots rang out around 8 p.m. near the studios of Platinum Sound NJ on Clinton Avenue in Newark leaving two dead and two injured.

As winter settles in, the Turtle Back Zoo welcomes curious minds with VIP tours that give a behind-the-scenes look at animal care. How cool is that?

Three men and a 16-year-old are charged with first degree murder in the shooting deaths of 10-year-old Jordan Rivera, 21-year-old Kiyah Mae Scott, and 19-year-old Masi Rogers in Newark on Nov. 15.