NJ student honored for handwriting

Meet Jenny Xu of Cherry Hill, who learned English while she was perfecting her award-winning penmanship.  

Pot-infused pizza is a thing

Chris the "Pizza Pusha" at Stoned Gourmet Cannabis Pizza says he wants to take his business nationwide. Nate Rodgers checked it out.  

Mayors offer support for illegal immigrants

Newark Mayor Ras Baraka and other NJ leaders vow to stop federal immigration officers from conducting raids. Monica Guy has more.  

East Village Empathy Pop-up

  Feeling a little down, need a hug? Consider visiting the East Village where a pop-up empathy shop is offering one-on-one sessions, workshops, cuddle sessions, and awkward conversations!

Sarah Stern's killer sentenced

He sat through the trial and watched as his daughter's killer was convicted, now Sarah Stern's father says he has justice. Monica Guy takes you to the emotional sentencing of Liam McAtasney. 

Bella vs. Whoopi, Angelina's new job and props to Mary J

Bella Thorne posts nude photos of herself on social media to beat a hacker to the punch. Now she's going up against Whoopi Goldberg after The View star said Thorne's decision was a bad one. Plus, Angelina Jolie gets a big new job and Mary J Blige gets ready for a big honor. There's a lot to talk about as celebrity insider Dyana Williams has her weekly chat with Bill Spadea. 

Transgender athlete controversy at a local high school

Three girls on a Connecticut high school track team file a complaint claiming two male athletes who identify as female are winning unfairly and could prevent them from receiving college scholarships. Bill Spadea talks to their attorney about a topic that's getting a lot of attention across the country. 

Man killed outside family's Manhattan bodega

A 28-year-old man was just doing his job -- trying to convince people loitering outside his family's Upper Manhattan bodega to move along. But a dispute turned into a stabbing, and now the man is dead. Nate Rodgers talks to people who knew him as a good guy from a kind family.   

Proposed law would hold parents of bullies accountable

The mother of Mallory Grossman is determined to help pass a bill that would punish NJ parents whose kids are bullies who don't comply with assigned punishment. Monica Guy talks to Dianne Grossman and brings you details on the bill. 

First dog from NJ's horrific hoarder case has a home

The first of at least 170 dogs rescued from a horrific hoarding situation in New Jersey now has a home. Bo was adopted on Wednesday by a couple who came to St. Hubert's Animal Welfare Center looking to make a donation to help the struggling pups. 

Thieves stealing pigeons from NYC parks

Thieves are stealing pigeons from NYC parks and selling them for pigeon shoots. Now city council is trying to prohibit the sale, capture and possession of city pigeons. Nate Rodgers caught up with a disgusted park visitor and a wildlife expert. 

NYC debates banning sale of foie gras

The French delicacy, made by force-feeding ducks and geese to fatten their livers, has raised the ire of some animal rights groups.  

NJ gives away 20,000 Narcan kits

The opioid overdose reversal drug naxolone was available in select NJ pharmacies Tuesday, including one in Newark. Monica Guy was there.  

Officers to be deployed to fight fare beating

An MTA bus driver told Nate Rodgers that one-third of riders don't pay the fare.  

$2.2 billion lawsuit planned in Harlem fire

The May 8 blaze took the lives of a mother, four young children and her adult stepson. Nate Rodgers talked to the family's lawyer.  

NJ is ranked the fifth best state to raise kids

Access to quality education is among factors boosting the Garden State's ranking. New York didn't fare as well. Monica Guy has the story.  

Concert series canceled over piping plovers

The rare birds have federally protected status so the discovery of a nest near the venue doomed the concert series.

Youths beat the odds on graduation day

Fifteen at-risk Newark youths graduated from high school Friday thanks to Leaders for Life. Monica Guy was there.

Cuba surrenders, Rihanna's pop-up and more

Dyana Williams has the scoop on allegations against Cuba Gooding Jr., Mira Sorvino's admission, American Bandstand and Rihanna's pop-up.  

Bill to legalize surrogacy stalls in NY

NY is one of only three states to ban surrogacy. We talk to a Brooklyn woman who became a mom via surrogacy and our A+ panel weighs in.