80-foot sculpture of a woman's head installed on Hudson River waterfront
Artist Jaume Plensa created a sculpture for Jersey City's Newport waterfront. The artist said he hopes the work becomes a landmark that visually connects Newport to Manhattan across the river.
Biden touts spending, infrastructure packages to revive US
President Joe Biden returned to his birthplace Wednesday for the first time since taking office, declaring his multitrillion-dollar safety net and infrastructure packages would restore an America starving for investments in its workers, families and the environment.
Texas plane crash latest: Plane was headed to Boston; all onboard survive, 2 hospitalized
A day after a plane crash in Waller County that was headed to Boston, officials with the National Transportation Safety Board gave an update on the investigation.
NJ judge reprimanded over sexually suggestive comment
New Jersey’s Supreme Court has issued a public reprimand of a former municipal court judge after a judicial conduct panel concluded that he made a suggestive comment to a female defendant.
Veterans feed fellow veterans and other hungry New Jerseyans
The pandemic has created devastating food insecurity for many vulnerable residents — including veterans — of Bergen County. A Marine Corps veteran has partnered with a food program and a church to help.
Alex Murdaugh denied bond on $3M insurance theft charges
South Carolina attorney Alex Murdaugh was denied bond for charges related to insurance money in his housekeeper's death.
Jan. 6 panel plans Steve Bannon contempt vote as Trump sues over probe
A House committee investigating the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection is moving swiftly on Tuesday to hold former White House aide Steve Bannon in contempt.
NJ has its first $1 billion month in sports betting
New Jersey's sports betting industry became the first in the United States to take in more than a billion dollars' worth of bets in a single month.
New Jersey military base is temporary home for Afghan refugees
An area of Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst in New Jersey is now known as Liberty Village. It is the temporary home for thousands of evacuees from Afghanistan.
Dozens left homeless after NJ apartment complex deemed unsafe due to Ida
Residents of the West Orange apartment complex are scrambling to find new places to live after their apartment complex was deemed unsafe as the rocky slope behind it could fall at any time.
School bus strikes utility pole, fire hydrant in NJ
Emergency crews were on the scene of a school bus crash in Montclair that left the bus driver with non- life-threatening injuries. None of the children aboard were injured, said police.
NJ women's prison guard accused of sexually assaulting inmate
A male corrections officer at a troubled state prison in Hunterdon County faces charges in connection with the sexual assault of a female inmate. The governor, who had already promised to close the prison, called the allegations "disgusting."
White House hosts global anti-ransomware meeting without Russia
The U.S. is talking about cybersecurity strategy this week with 30 countries. One key player that will not be included in the two-day meeting: Russia.
NJ man convicted of murder for random roadside shooting
Kader Mustafa was convicted of murder in the 2018 death of Sciasia Calhoun along Route 33 in Freehold. Authorities say Mustafa randomly targeted Calhoun, who was in a car with her boyfriend and 1-year-old daughter.
NJ governor's race: Murphy and Ciattarelli face off in debate
New Jersey's two major-party candidates for governor sketched sharply different visions for where they want to carry the state at their final debate. Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy says New Jersey will veer away from public-sector investments in education, transit and a host of other areas under a GOP governor. Republican Jack Ciattarelli says another four years of Murphy's administration will lead to more crushing taxes and unaffordability.
Debt ceiling: House passes short-term increase, sends to Biden
The House approved a short-term debt ceiling increase so President Joe Biden can sign it into law this week.
Southwest cancellations: Lines persist in Las Vegas amid ‘more normal’ operations
The airline released a statement on Oct. 12 telling travelers that operations would be “more normal” after more than 2,400 flights were canceled in the previous three days.
Gabby Petito autopsy: Cause of death strangulation, coroner says
Gabby Petito died of strangulation about three to four weeks before her body was found, according to the Wyoming coroner’s final autopsy report.
New Jersey finally getting Portal Bridge replacement
New Jersey has awarded a contract for a new rail bridge to New York, a major milestone after years of delay, New Jersey Transit announced Tuesday.
Atlantic City's Ocean Casino CEO resigns
Terry Glebocki has resigned as CEO of Atlantic City's Ocean Casino Resort. The casino did not give a reason for 's departure, which was announced to staff Monday morning. Glebocki helped Ocean, the casino formerly known as Revel, return to profitability, turning around a situation in which the business had been losing money for years.