Tropical Storm Warning issued for New York City region ahead of Isaias
A Tropical Storm Warning was issued Monday for New York City, Long Island, parts of New Jersey and Connecticut ahead of the expected arrival of Isaias early this week.
Federal judge speaks out after shooting death of son
Two weeks after her son was shot and killed and her husband was injured, U.S. District Judge Esther Salas released a video statement about why she believes she was targeted in her North Brunswick home.
Black bear euthanized after attack on man in garage of NJ home
Authorities say a black bear has been euthanized after an attack on an 82-year-old man in the garage of his North Jersey home last month.
Woman thrown to ground in store in dispute over mask
Police in Hackensack said a woman was assaulted in a Staples store after asking a fellow customer to wear her mask correctly.
Concerns grow in New Jersey over rise in COVID-19 cases, indoor parties blamed
Officials in New Jersey are sounding the alarm over a recent increase in COVID-19 cases across the state.
8-year-old girl attacked by fox in N.J.
An 8-year-old was treated at a hospital after she was attacked by a fox in central New Jersey, police said.
Sanctuary for retired racing horses in NJ in need of financial help
A sanctuary for retired harness-racing horses in New Jersey is struggling to cover the costs of caring for its many residents.
Lawmakers in NJ propose legislation to make remote learning the norm statewide
The debate over reopening schools is intensifying in New Jersey, as three state lawmakers are proposing to begin the new school year with remote-only learning.
Teen sneakerhead and entrepreneur from NJ giving back to his community
13-year-old Joseph Petruzzelli is a young sneaker collector and entrepreneur who is giving back to underprivileged kids in his community.
NJ fire department promotes first African-American officer
Lieutenant Anthony Holland has become the first African-American officer in the history of the Linden Fire Department.
Complaint challenges Kanye West's New Jersey ballot petition
New Jersey requires presidential candidates to get 800 signatures to appear on the ballot.
Hungry squirrel steals slices from pizza box left on doorstep as part of contactless delivery
Contactless delivery has drawbacks when you order pizza and a hungry squirrel gets to it first.
2 men pull unconscious driver from burning vehicle
Two men are being hailed heroes after pulling over at the scene of a burning vehicle and dragging the unconscious driver out to safety before the vehicle burst into flames.
Gym owners who defied closure order face charges
The owners of a New Jersey gym that has repeatedly defied Gov. Phil Murphy’s executive order to remain closed during the COVID-19 pandemic were arrested Monday.
More than 2 dozen NJ lifeguards test positive for coronavirus
Authorities say more than two dozen lifeguards from two New Jersey beach towns have tested positive for the coronavirus after having been together socially.
Community rallies to save NJ’s longest-running gay nightclub
New Jersey’s longest-running gay nightclub, Club Feathers, may soon be forced to close for good, in what would be yet another casualty of the pandemic.
NJ says students don't have to go back to school if they don't want to
New Jersey officials have provided more details on the reopening of schools this fall, including that parents will be allowed to opt out their children from in-person learning without having to demonstrate a risk of illness or other special circumstance.
Three charged in murder of 17-year-old girl in Jersey City
The Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office has announced charges against three people in connection with the fatal shooting of a 17-year-old girl on July 6.
NJ man upset at doctor appointment kills office worker
Police in New Jersey says a man upset about his father’s urology appointment pulled out a gun and shot and killed an office employee who tried to discuss the situation with him.
Over 20 people, mostly children, exposed to toxic chemicals at NJ pool
Nearly two dozen people were sickened and several had to be hospitalized after being exposed to toxic chemicals at a pool in Parsippany on Friday.