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.
New Jersey home explodes, injuring 5 volunteer firefighters
Officials say two firefighters were treated and released at a hospital after the explosion.
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.
67-year-old woman attacked with brick on NJ boardwalk
The senior citizen was visiting from Philadelphia when a stranger attacked her with a brick.
$1 million Mega Millions ticket sold in New Jersey
A New Jersey resident won $1 million on Tuesday's Mega Millions drawing.
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.
NJ ranked worst state in nation for financial health
New Jersey would need $58,700 from each of its taxpayers to pay all of its bills.
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.
NY, NJ residents moving out in high numbers in 2022, but to where?
New Jersey and New York ranked high on United Van Lines' national movers study.
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.