Concerns over plan to increase number of NJ liquor licenses

Liquor license holders in New Jersey are concerned about the governor's plan to expand the number available.

Humpback whale that washed ashore in NJ likely struck by vessel: Officials

The Marine Mammal Stranding Center said that preliminary results of a necropsy on the whale indicate that the animal had “blunt trauma injuries consistent with those from a vessel strike.”

Paterson drops school mask mandate

The district introduced the mask mandate just over a week ago in response to the so-called "tripledemic" of rising cases of COVID-19, RSV, and influenza.

Deaf café hopes to survive rent fight

Deaf's Delight Café in Newark, New Jersey-,the only cafe in the New York City area devoted to the deaf community, is at risk of folding.

NJ governor wants to increase number of liquor licenses

It might be easier to find a restaurant that sells liquor in New Jersey if the governor gets his wish.

Groups seek probe of NY-NJ whale deaths amid wind power prep

Environmental groups and opponents of offshore wind energy want a federal investigation into the deaths of six whales that have washed ashore in New Jersey and New York in little over a month.

New Jersey bans TikTok on state-owned devices

New Jersey becomes the latest state to ban the use of the popular video-based social media platform on state government devices.

$1M Mega Millions ticket sold in NJ

A $1,000,000 second-tier prizewinning Mega Millions ticket was sold for Friday's drawing.

New Jersey woman sentenced for role in GoFundMe homeless vet scam

A New Jersey woman who pleaded guilty to helping her boyfriend spread a feel-good story that garnered more than $400,000 in online donations has been sentenced on state theft charges.

NJ art teacher overdoses in front of students

An art teacher at a suburban New Jersey school is facing felony charges after a shocking overdose in front of a classroom of students.

Stolen vehicle plunges 20 feet onto New Jersey home while fleeing police

The driver of a reported stolen vehicle crashed through a fence and plunged down a 21-foot drop onto a house in an attempt to evade officers in New Jersey, police say.

2 Newark police officers stabbed

Two Newark Police Officers were hospitalized Thursday evening after being stabbed at the scene of a domestic violence call.

NJ woman convicted of murder of child found buried in yard

A New Jersey mother has been convicted of killing her 23-month-old son after he was found buried in the yard.

Mask mandates return at several NJ school districts

Beginning Tuesday, students and staff in Paterson must wear masks indoors, along with students in the Passaic School District, which reinstated the policy before winter vacation.

Atlantic City bets it can put COVID behind it in 2023

Atlantic City's casinos are betting they can finally put the COVID pandemic behind them in 2023. Some casino executives are optimistic about the new year, while others note that economic challenges are likely to remain in the New Jersey resort town.