Benefactor who gave $100M to Rowan University died

GLASSBORO, N.J. (AP) — Henry Rowan, whose 1992 gift of $100 million to what is now Rowan University was the largest ever to a public institution of higher education, has died. He was 92. Rowan University spokesman Joe Cardona said Thursday Rowan died Wednesday at an assisted living facility in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. Rowan and his wife, Betty Long Rowan, donated $100 million to what...

Online auction offers 'Star Wars' collectibles

NEW YORK (AP) — Just in time for the latest installment of the "Star Wars" movie, fans can bid on hundreds of rare and original collectibles associated with the space odyssey series at a New York City auction. Sotheby's is holding the online-only sale on Friday, with estimates running from $100 to $35,000.

Police Officers Honored after Saving Woman's Life

Two Floyd County Police Officers were honored Wednesday for saving the life of a woman who was shot five times during an argument.

Humans of New York post gets response from President Obama

A post by the wildly popular Humans of New York Facebook page has grabbed the attention of the White House.

Bricks fall from Upper East Side building

NEW YORK (AP) — Authorities say the facade of a high-rise on Manhattan's Upper East Side crumbled, sending bricks crashing to the sidewalk.

Chatham BOE adopts new policy that will subject CHS students to breathalyzer tests

The Chatham Board of Education adopted a new policy that will subject Chatham High students to breathalyzer tests at school functions in the near future.

Slithery surprise in the laundry room -- times two

Two Bay Area couples got quite a shock during a routine laundry day on Sunday. They found snakes in their laundry rooms.

Presidential candidate Ted Cruz cancels Scotch Plains appearance

Presidential candidate Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas) cancelled a press conference in Rahway and an appearance at a fundraiser at Shackamaxon Country Club in Scotch Plains on Thursday evening.

Grant school unveils tiger painting, a janitorial labor of love

Lorenzo Asiain, the new lead custodian at the Grant School, recently gifted the school with a one-of-a-kind, painting.

Wawa real estate executive grilled by Scotch Plains residents at Zoning Board Meeting

Before yet another packed crowd of local residents united against a proposed Wawa convenience store and gas station on Route 22, the Scotch Plains Zoning Board heard testimony from Irv Zeller, New Jersey Regional Real Estate manager.

All you can eat pizza

Most of the very best pizza places in New York City dole out the dough while asking customers to basically break the bank.

Heightened security amid Rockefeller Christmas Tree lighting

NEW YORK (AP) — A 10-ton Christmas tree with 45,000 LED lights covering about five miles of wire has come alive in the rain to cap New York City's annual ritual in Rockefeller Center.

Black pastors press Trump on tone during closed-door meeting

NEW YORK (AP) — Dozens of black pastors pressed Republican presidential front-runner Donald Trump on Monday to address what some called his use of racially charged rhetoric, with several describing a meeting that became tense at times as attendees raised concerns about his blunt language.

South Brunswick: Man brings heroin to court, faces new charges

A 33-year-old Franklin man probably should have emptied his pockets the night before heading to municipal court instead of bringing nine decks of heroin to the courtroom, police said.

E. coli tied to Costco more dangerous than Chipotle outbreak

The strain of E. coli linked to Costco chicken salad that sickened 19 people in seven states is more likely to be life-threatening than a recent outbreak that closed some Chipotle restaurants in the Northwest.