NJ lawmakers reach budget deal to lift shutdown
A budget impasse that shuttered government and state parks and beaches for three days ended on the Fourth of July when Republican Gov. Chris Christie signed a deal he and the Democratic Legislature crafted.
A budget impasse that shuttered government and state parks and beaches for three days ended on the Fourth of July when Republican Gov. Chris Christie signed a deal he and the Democratic Legislature crafted.
Reward doubled to $10K after dog buried alive in Georgia
TUCKER, Ga. (AP) - People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals has offered a reward for information leading to an arrest and conviction following the death of a dog hours after being buried up to her nose.
TUCKER, Ga. (AP) - People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals has offered a reward for information leading to an arrest and conviction following the death of a dog hours after being buried up to her nose.
Gov. Christie defends going to beach during shutdown
New Jersey's governor is defending going to a state beach during a state government shutdown that has closed state beaches.
New Jersey's governor is defending going to a state beach during a state government shutdown that has closed state beaches.
Doctor kills woman, self in Bronx-Lebanon Hospital; others wounded
A doctor who opened fire at Bronx-Lebanon Hospital Center in New York Friday afternoon is dead, police said. The NYPD arrived at the scene soon after the 2:50 p.m. report with a massive response of personnel and vehicles.
A doctor who opened fire at Bronx-Lebanon Hospital Center in New York Friday afternoon is dead, police said. The NYPD arrived at the scene soon after the 2:50 p.m. report with a massive response of personnel and vehicles.
Oldest log cabin in U.S. can be yours for $3M
The oldest log cabin on the North American continent is 379 years old. And it can be yours for $2.9 million.
The oldest log cabin on the North American continent is 379 years old. And it can be yours for $2.9 million.
NJ government shutdown begins
TRENTON, N.J. (AP) - New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie and the Democrat-led Legislature are set to return to work to try to resolve the state's first government shutdown since 2006 and the first under Christie. The Republican governor and the Democrat-led Legislature failed to reach an agreement on a new budget by the deadline at midnight Friday.
TRENTON, N.J. (AP) - New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie and the Democrat-led Legislature are set to return to work to try to resolve the state's first government shutdown since 2006 and the first under Christie. The Republican governor and the Democrat-led Legislature failed to reach an agreement on a new budget by the deadline at midnight Friday.
30,000 bees invade Times Square
A swarm of around 30,000 bees swarmed a hotel in Times Square.
A swarm of around 30,000 bees swarmed a hotel in Times Square.
Video: Bear cub freed from batting cage netting
A black bear cub became trapped in a backyard batting cage in Ringwood, New Jersey on Wednesday.
A black bear cub became trapped in a backyard batting cage in Ringwood, New Jersey on Wednesday.
2 MTA supervisors suspended following derailment
The MTA suspended two supervisors Wednesday who oversaw work on the track where an A train derailed a day earlier.
The MTA suspended two supervisors Wednesday who oversaw work on the track where an A train derailed a day earlier.
NJ may require teaching children how to interact with cops
A course on how to interact with cops could soon become a requirement in New Jersey. The state Assembly voted 76 to zero on Thursday to pass a bill that calls for teaching students in grades K through 12 how to behave during any run-ins with the law.
A course on how to interact with cops could soon become a requirement in New Jersey. The state Assembly voted 76 to zero on Thursday to pass a bill that calls for teaching students in grades K through 12 how to behave during any run-ins with the law.
Town offers to help ease commuters' pain
Commuting troubles got you down? At least one New Jersey town official has your back.
Commuting troubles got you down? At least one New Jersey town official has your back.
Abandoned boats piling up in Staten Island harbor
A local boater is leading an effort to get rid of abandoned boats that are piling up in Great Kills Harbor on the south shore of Staten Island.
A local boater is leading an effort to get rid of abandoned boats that are piling up in Great Kills Harbor on the south shore of Staten Island.
Demolition stopped at Bayonne Bridge due to falling debris
The demolition of the Bayonne Bridge has been suspended after concrete debris fell off and caused damage to the streets below.
The demolition of the Bayonne Bridge has been suspended after concrete debris fell off and caused damage to the streets below.
Baby deer takes some dips in family's pool
With summer in full swing, everybody's trying to find a way to get cool. Some like the beach, others have a pool. But how do the animals cool off?
With summer in full swing, everybody's trying to find a way to get cool. Some like the beach, others have a pool. But how do the animals cool off?
Frosé is the drink of summer, so what is it?
With the start of summer comes the heat and of course the cool refreshments. Frosé is the new unofficial drink of summer. A frosé is basically a frozen rosé wine. Bar Primi in the East Village is credited with creating the concoction that comes straight from a slushy-type machine.
With the start of summer comes the heat and of course the cool refreshments. Frosé is the new unofficial drink of summer. A frosé is basically a frozen rosé wine. Bar Primi in the East Village is credited with creating the concoction that comes straight from a slushy-type machine.
Woman says casino gave her steak dinner instead of $43 million jackpot
Katrina Bookman snapped a happy selfie at the slot machine after she thought she had won a $43 million jackpot at Resorts World Casino in Jamaica.
Katrina Bookman snapped a happy selfie at the slot machine after she thought she had won a $43 million jackpot at Resorts World Casino in Jamaica.
Chaos at State Fair Meadowlands as gunshots ring out
Gunfire on the first night of the New Jersey state fair sent people running and led to arrests.
Gunfire on the first night of the New Jersey state fair sent people running and led to arrests.
Family: Peter Tosh's son in coma after jail beating
The family of the late reggae icon and marijuana activist Peter Tosh is seeking answers after they say his son was left in a coma following an attack in a New Jersey jail, where he was serving a six-month sentence on pot possession charges.
The family of the late reggae icon and marijuana activist Peter Tosh is seeking answers after they say his son was left in a coma following an attack in a New Jersey jail, where he was serving a six-month sentence on pot possession charges.
Councilman's own car towed after changing towing laws
"Who towed my f-in car?"
"Who towed my f-in car?"
10-years after Trooper saved dog, it's still part of the family
New Jersey State Police shared a heartwarming story Thursday of an officer who went above and beyond the call of duty to give a dog he saved the life it deserved.
New Jersey State Police shared a heartwarming story Thursday of an officer who went above and beyond the call of duty to give a dog he saved the life it deserved.