Charles Watson

2 weeks ago | nbcnewyork.com | Charles Watson

Business owners and consumers alike are breathing a sigh of relief following news that President Donald Trump paused a wide range of tariffs he had imposed on dozens of nations. It was surprising and welcomed news by Victor Vinhas, who owns and operates Vinhas Jewelers with his wife on Ferry Street in Newark. “I think it’s a good idea. It’s just too much to handle for the world," Vinhas said. The immediate fears of having prices on goods skyrocket calmed investors Wednesday as stocks saw big gains.

1 month ago | nbcnewyork.com | Adam Harding |Charles Watson

A three-time champion high school wrestler in New Jersey has been charged for his alleged involvement in a brawl that broke out in the stands during his match. Anthony Knox Jr. had initially been disqualified from the postseason during the final week of February, but was later reinstated by a judge on Friday. He was allowed to compete in a tournament on Saturday.

1 month ago | nbcnewyork.com | Adam Harding |Charles Watson

The athletic future of a champion high school wrestler in New Jersey looked bleak, after it appeared his shot at a historic four-peat could come to an end when he was disqualified from competing in the state tournament. But an appeal may have allowed him a chance to make history. Anthony Knox has been one of the top high school wrestlers in the state. After already winning three titles in three years, he was looking to cap off a clean sweep in his senior season.

2 months ago | nbcnewyork.com | Charles Watson

Protesters amassed in Lower Manhattan urging Gov. Kathy Hochul to step in an remove Eric Adams as mayor of New York City, alleging he's being held hostage by a quid pro quo with the Trump administration. "What do we want? Adams out!" protesters shouted Sunday. "When do we want it? Now!"Hundreds of people braved the rain to hold what they called an emergency rally to call on Hochul to exercise her power to remove Mayor Adams from his post.

2 months ago | nbcnewyork.com | Charles Watson

Police have released new surveillance video of the six suspects it says stole a subway train in Queens and took it for a joyride over the weekend. The brazen theft took place juts before 10:30 p.m. Saturday near the 71st Avenue station in Forest Hills along the E/F/M/R lines, according to the NYPD. Officers initially responded to reports of vandalism, but were met by an MTA employee who reported several people boarded the unoccupied R train and then took it on a joyride for a short distance.