Jean Wilson Brutus, 41, was one of four migrants to die in the past week after medical emergencies in detention centers in New Jersey, Michigan, Mississippi and Pennsylvania. Source: New York Times
Posts published in “Newark (NJ)”
Boy, 10, and Woman, 21, Are Killed in Newark Shooting
By Gotham Rex on November 16, 2025
Three other people, including an 11-year-old boy, were wounded in the shooting on Saturday night, city officials said. It was unclear whether the police had made any arrests. Source: New York Times
Man Arrested After Appearing at Alina Habba’s Office With Bat, U.S. Says
By Gotham Rex on November 15, 2025
Authorities said Keith Michael Lisa had a bat when he showed up at the office of the U.S. attorney for New Jersey on Wednesday. He was charged with possession of a dangerous weapon in a federal facility. Source: New York…
Alina Habba Told to Release Videos in Assault Case Against Democrat
By Gotham Rex on October 21, 2025
A federal judge overseeing a case against Representative LaMonica McIver of New Jersey ordered prosecutors to release all relevant footage from a migrant detention facility. Source: New York Times
This City Was Forced to Overhaul Its Police Department. Crime Plummeted.
By Gotham Rex on October 2, 2025
A federal judge said she was prepared to release Newark from a 2016 consent decree imposed after investigators found the city’s police routinely used excessive force and conducted unconstitutional stops and searches. Source: New York Times
Coast Guard Works to Keep Burning Ship From Capsizing at New Jersey Port
By Gotham Rex on July 7, 2023
As water is sprayed on a burning cargo ship in Port Newark, N.J., it must also be released to avoid sinking the vessel, which is carrying 1,200 cars. Source: New York Times
Police Capture Suspect in Shooting of Two Rookie Officers
By Gotham Rex on November 2, 2022
The New Jersey man, who was also wanted in connection with a shooting in Newark several days earlier, was charged with two counts of attempted murder. Source: New York Times
2 Newark Police Officers Shot by Gunman on Rooftop, Officials Say
By Gotham Rex on November 1, 2022
One officer was shot in the shoulder and the other one was shot in the leg by a person firing a long gun, according to law enforcement officials. Source: New York Times
‘Redlining Is Racist’: $12 Million Settlement Ends Lending Inquiry
By Gotham Rex on September 28, 2022
Lakeland Bank in New Jersey admitted no wrongdoing, but agreed to set up a $12 million homeownership fund and open two new branches in minority neighborhoods. Source: New York Times
31 Bridges, 2 Cities, 6 Towns: Greenway Is New Jersey’s High Line
By Gotham Rex on September 16, 2022
New Jersey plans to convert a defunct train line into a 9-mile park, connecting the state’s densest cities to some of its wealthiest suburbs. Source: New York Times
Heat Waves Sweep the Northeast Over Sweltering Weekend
By Gotham Rex on July 24, 2022
Newark sets a record with five straight days of temperatures above 100 degrees, and other parts of the country, like Oklahoma, also experienced triple-digit heat. Source: New York Times
Amazon Hub in Newark Is Canceled After Unions and Local Groups Object
By Gotham Rex on July 7, 2022
The e-commerce giant planned to build an airport cargo center, hire 1,000 workers and invest hundreds of millions of dollars over 20 years. Source: New York Times
Nine People Are Injured in Newark Shooting, Officials Say
By Gotham Rex on June 30, 2022
The victims — eight adults and one youth — were all in stable condition at Newark hospitals, the acting public safety director said. Source: New York Times
Feed the Hungry? In Newark, You'll Need a Permit for That.
By Gotham Rex on December 14, 2021
Newark, New Jersey’s largest city, is working on an ordinance that would restrict the practice of feeding homeless people who live on the street. Source: New York Times
Malcolm X Assassination: Questions About the Case Linger
By Gotham Rex on November 18, 2021
Scholars have never accepted the official explanation for the murder. That is unlikely to change. Source: New York Times