Helping hands for local boy who loses skateboard in Maplewood
On Sunday, Maplewood resident Gavin Kleppe, age 12, was enjoying a ride on his skateboard on Baker Street when the skateboard veered away and into the sewer near the corner of Baker Street and Maplewood Avenue.
On Sunday, Maplewood resident Gavin Kleppe, age 12, was enjoying a ride on his skateboard on Baker Street when the skateboard veered away and into the sewer near the corner of Baker Street and Maplewood Avenue.
NYU: 'White Student Union' Facebook page fake
NYU: 'White Student Union' Facebook page fake
NYU: 'White Student Union' Facebook page fake
VIDEO: Man with sword goes into Apple store
(NEW YORK - FOX5NY) There were scary moments as police tackled and arrested a man who went into the flagship Apple store near Central Park with a sword and threatened himself.
(NEW YORK - FOX5NY) There were scary moments as police tackled and arrested a man who went into the flagship Apple store near Central Park with a sword and threatened himself.
Papers filed in Sparta trooper shooting incident
Two of the teens who were shot at by an off-duty state trooper last summer have filed notice of a potential civil lawsuit.
Two of the teens who were shot at by an off-duty state trooper last summer have filed notice of a potential civil lawsuit.
Mayor: NYC won't be intimidated by new Islamic State video
NEW YORK (AP) — New York City will not be intimidated by a newly released Islamic State group video showing images of Times Square, Mayor Bill de Blasio said, urging residents to go to work and live normally.
NEW YORK (AP) — New York City will not be intimidated by a newly released Islamic State group video showing images of Times Square, Mayor Bill de Blasio said, urging residents to go to work and live normally.
ISIS video threatens Times Square
A new propaganda video from ISIS reportedly threatens New York City's Times Square with a suicide bomber attack.
A new propaganda video from ISIS reportedly threatens New York City's Times Square with a suicide bomber attack.
Roxbury parents to school board: Textbook whitewashes Islam, should be removed
A history textbook being used in Roxbury's middle school inappropriately glorifies violence, dangerously whitewashes its descriptions of Islam and engages in pro-Muslim indoctrination, say residents who want it removed from the classroom.
A history textbook being used in Roxbury's middle school inappropriately glorifies violence, dangerously whitewashes its descriptions of Islam and engages in pro-Muslim indoctrination, say residents who want it removed from the classroom.
1 dead in Manhattan subway shooting
One man is dead and two others are injured in a shooting at a subway station in Midtown Manhattan. A 43-year-old man was shot once in the neck and was pronounced dead at the bottom of the stairs in the station at 35th St. and 8th Ave., reports the Associated Press.
One man is dead and two others are injured in a shooting at a subway station in Midtown Manhattan. A 43-year-old man was shot once in the neck and was pronounced dead at the bottom of the stairs in the station at 35th St. and 8th Ave., reports the Associated Press.
NYC police boss: Islamic State terror 'new reality'
NEW YORK (AP) — New York City's police commissioner has called the Islamic State terror group a "new reality" in the wake of the deadly attacks in Paris.
NEW YORK (AP) — New York City's police commissioner has called the Islamic State terror group a "new reality" in the wake of the deadly attacks in Paris.
New Jersey to consider 'yes means yes' college policy
TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — Unless New Jersey colleges and universities implement a yes-means-yes policy governing sexual conduct they could lose certain state funds under a bill being considered by lawmakers. The state Senate Higher Education Committee is scheduled to review the legislation on Monday. The proposal makes New Jersey among the latest states moving to require college campuses to define when "yes means yes" in an effort to stem the tide of sexual assaults.
TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — Unless New Jersey colleges and universities implement a yes-means-yes policy governing sexual conduct they could lose certain state funds under a bill being considered by lawmakers. The state Senate Higher Education Committee is scheduled to review the legislation on Monday. The proposal makes New Jersey among the latest states moving to require college campuses to define when "yes means yes" in an effort to stem the tide of sexual assaults.
New Jersey mall requires payment if kids want to visit Santa
CHERRY HILL, N.J. (AP) — Children wanting to see Santa Claus at a southern New Jersey mall will now have to pay. The Philadelphia Inquirer reports (http://bit.ly/1lr9zXQ ) admission to the Cherry Hill Mall's Adventure to Santa costs between $35 and $50. The packages come with photos or video of the visit. The move has sparked anger from many parents, some of whom say the charge inherently pushes away low-income families, which they say runs counter to the spirit of the holiday.
CHERRY HILL, N.J. (AP) — Children wanting to see Santa Claus at a southern New Jersey mall will now have to pay. The Philadelphia Inquirer reports (http://bit.ly/1lr9zXQ ) admission to the Cherry Hill Mall's Adventure to Santa costs between $35 and $50. The packages come with photos or video of the visit. The move has sparked anger from many parents, some of whom say the charge inherently pushes away low-income families, which they say runs counter to the spirit of the holiday.
Bratton: NYPD preps as if Paris attacks could happen in NYC
NEW YORK (AP) — New York Police Commissioner William Bratton says his department is operating as though attacks like those in Paris could happen in New York City. Bratton said Monday on MSNBC's "Morning Joe" that the NYPD is constantly working to thwart attacks in a city that remains among the world's top terror targets. The NYPD has beefed up security and staffing, including at the French consulate, France's mission to the United Nations and Times Square.
NEW YORK (AP) — New York Police Commissioner William Bratton says his department is operating as though attacks like those in Paris could happen in New York City. Bratton said Monday on MSNBC's "Morning Joe" that the NYPD is constantly working to thwart attacks in a city that remains among the world's top terror targets. The NYPD has beefed up security and staffing, including at the French consulate, France's mission to the United Nations and Times Square.
3-D mammogram, not covered by insurance, saves Basking Ridge woman's life
Donna Gervasio of Basking Ridge, whose life was saved by a 3-D mammogram, a screening procedure not covered by many insurance companies.
Donna Gervasio of Basking Ridge, whose life was saved by a 3-D mammogram, a screening procedure not covered by many insurance companies.
Dramatic video of suspect charged with resisting arrest goes viral
Video of suspect charged with resisting arrest goes viral
Video of suspect charged with resisting arrest goes viral
Coast Guard rescues 2 men off southern New Jersey coast
SOMERS POINT, N.J. (AP) — A Coast Guard helicopter crew rescued two men from a sinking vessel in Great Egg Harbor off New Jersey's southern coast. The Coast Guard said Friday in a statement that a helicopter crew from Air Station Atlantic City was diverted from a training flight after 11:30 a.m. to help the mariners off the coast near Somers Point.
SOMERS POINT, N.J. (AP) — A Coast Guard helicopter crew rescued two men from a sinking vessel in Great Egg Harbor off New Jersey's southern coast. The Coast Guard said Friday in a statement that a helicopter crew from Air Station Atlantic City was diverted from a training flight after 11:30 a.m. to help the mariners off the coast near Somers Point.
Atlantic City casino revenue down 1.3 percent in October
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — Atlantic City's casinos brought in 1.3 percent less in October than they did a year ago, but the state's Internet gambling operations were up significantly over the same period. Figures released Friday by the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement show the city's eight casinos brought in $204.5 million last month, compared with $207.2 million in October 2014.
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — Atlantic City's casinos brought in 1.3 percent less in October than they did a year ago, but the state's Internet gambling operations were up significantly over the same period. Figures released Friday by the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement show the city's eight casinos brought in $204.5 million last month, compared with $207.2 million in October 2014.
NJ Assemblyman among those facing dune lawsuit
BRICK, N.J. (AP) — A New Jersey state assemblyman who has refused to sign an easement allowing a dune project to be built behind his oceanfront house is among seven homeowners being sued by the state.
BRICK, N.J. (AP) — A New Jersey state assemblyman who has refused to sign an easement allowing a dune project to be built behind his oceanfront house is among seven homeowners being sued by the state.
Marist College in NY cancels classes over Twitter threat
POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. (AP) — A private college in New York has canceled classes because of an anonymous online threat. The Poughkeepsie Journal reports (http://pojonews.co/1iZ04gO) that Marist College has canceled all Friday classes until further notice. An alert from the college says students who live on campus should stay in their residence halls. Marist College officials say the threat was posted on Twitter. No details have been released on the specifics of the threat.
POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. (AP) — A private college in New York has canceled classes because of an anonymous online threat. The Poughkeepsie Journal reports (http://pojonews.co/1iZ04gO) that Marist College has canceled all Friday classes until further notice. An alert from the college says students who live on campus should stay in their residence halls. Marist College officials say the threat was posted on Twitter. No details have been released on the specifics of the threat.
Victim identified in NJ house explosion
1 dead in NJ house explosion
1 dead in NJ house explosion
New Jersey military base shuts gate because of vehicle
LAKEHURST, N.J. (AP) — Security closed a gate at a military base in New Jersey for about two hours because of a suspicious vehicle. Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst spokeswoman Christina Douglas says the commercial van was stopped at the Commercial Gate on the Lakehurst side of the installation around 8 a.m. Thursday. Douglass says security investigated and reopened the gate and the inbound lanes of the Main Gate by 10 a.m.
LAKEHURST, N.J. (AP) — Security closed a gate at a military base in New Jersey for about two hours because of a suspicious vehicle. Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst spokeswoman Christina Douglas says the commercial van was stopped at the Commercial Gate on the Lakehurst side of the installation around 8 a.m. Thursday. Douglass says security investigated and reopened the gate and the inbound lanes of the Main Gate by 10 a.m.