As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.
What was found
AFTER TAKEOFF, A LOUD BANG WAS HEARD FROM NOSE LANDING GEAR WHEELWELL AREA. FLIGHT RETURNED TO EWR AND LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. MAINTENANCE FOUND THE LEFT NOSE GEAR DOOR STOP CABLE BROKEN. DEFERRED CABLE PER MEL 32-7. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO SERVICE.