NJ abortion access would expand under proposal

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy has proposed legislation to expand abortion access and require insurance companies to pay for the procedure.

Officials investigate car down embankment in Glen Ridge

The Essex County Prosecutor’s Office is investigating a crash involving a vehicle that careened off the road, went down an embankment, and landed on its side in Glen Ridge. There are unconfirmed reports of multiple fatalities.

NJ Amber Alert canceled for 4-year-old boy

Authorities in New Jersey have canceled an AMBER Alert for a 4-year-old boy on Monday afternoon.

Video: Woman rescued from car that plunged into Delaware River

Police in New Jersey released body camera video of the rescue of a woman from a car that plunged into the Delaware River. Cops in Gloucester City praised three good Samaritans for helping them safely rescue the woman.

2 children shot inside car in Newark by gunman in stolen vehicle

Two children are recovering, and a 30-year-old man is in critical condition after being shot in Newark while riding in a car, said police.

'Melrose Place' actor loses bid to reduce crash sentence

Actress Amy Locane, who appeared in the 1990s prime-time soap opera “Melrose Place,” has lost a bid to have her sentence in a 2010 fatal New Jersey auto crash reduced.

Gillian's Wonderland Pier death:  Worker dies in fall

A worker died after he fell while he was working on a Ferris wheel at a popular Jersey Shore amusement park.

100-year-old NJ native and WWII veteran runs in Penn Relays

A typical start to race and, just like that, 100-year-old Lester Wright was off to the races, running in the Penn Relays, bringing the 1,000s in attendance to their feet.

Kittens rescued from sewer in NJ on road to recovery

Animal control officers pulled two kittens from a cold, damp city sewer earlier this month. Thankfully, Leonardo and Donatella are doing better but still need help.

American Dream mall shooting: Suspect arrested

A man from Brooklyn is under arrest in connection with a shooting earlier this month at the American Dream mall in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

Ground beef product recall due to E. coli contamination risk

A New Jersey company is recalling approximately 120,872 pounds of ground beef that may be contaminated with E. coli.

18-year-old drowns in NJ pond

Police say the 18-year-old man, who went swimming in Hard Castle Pond in New Milford and did not resurface, was a student at New Milford High School.

Second day of NJ recreational marijuana sales comes to a close

There were long lines and lots of sales as day two of recreational marijuana sales in New Jersey is officially in the books.

Cannabis sales in NJ: What to know about legal recreational marijuana

Recreational marijuana and cannabis products are being sold legally starting today in New Jersey. Here is what you need to know.

Fire sweeps through several NJ Transit buses

A fire swept through a row of parked New Jersey Transit buses in Hudson County on Wednesday evening.

Police: NJ woman groped by unidentified, naked man in her shower

The woman told police she was taking a shower in her home when a naked, unidentified man got into the shower and grabbed her from behind.