New Jersey diocese agrees to $87.5M deal to settle sex abuse suits
A New Jersey Catholic diocese has agreed to pay $87.5 million to settle claims involving clergy sex abuse with some 300 alleged victims in one of the largest cash settlements involving the Catholic Church in the United States.
Mask rules at airports and on mass transit vary across NYC area
Call it "mask confusion" as a dizzying set of rule updates on mask mandates in the New York City region are leaving travelers unclear where and when they need to mask up.
Radiation testing at Colonia High School amid brain cancer cluster
A medical mystery apparently links more than 100 people diagnosed with rare cancers to a New Jersey high school.
NYC storm could bring strong winds, coastal flooding
A strong coastal storm moving across the New York City region could bring heavy rains, strong winds, and coastal flooding.
100 people with rare cancers who attended same NJ high school demand answers
By April 11, Al Lupiano had heard from more than 100 former Colonia High School attendees who had been diagnosed with rare cancers.
Could NJ recreational marijuana sales affect medical patients?
New Jersey is about to launch its recreational cannabis market. But will the rush of buyers affect the medical marijuana market?
New Jersey will begin recreational marijuana sales soon. Here’s where it’s legal in the U.S.
The newest industry in the Garden State has an estimated 800,000 potential recreational customers, and roughly 800,000 more potential marijuana “tourists."
NJ recreational marijuana sales to begin next week
Beginning April 21, adults over the age of 21 will be able to purchase cannabis and cannabis products legally without a medical card in the Garden State.
Video shows NJ teacher save student choking on water bottle cap
Janiece Jenkins, a teacher at East Orange Community Charter School, is being hailed a hero after springing into action and saving her student who was choking on a water bottle cap.
NJ recreational marijuana sales approved, could begin within weeks
New Jersey officials have given approval to seven companies to sell recreational marijuana to adults meaning sales could start within weeks.
New Jersey approves 7 facilities for recreational cannabis sales
New Jersey regulators gave a green light Monday to seven facilities that already sell medical marijuana to also sell recreational cannabis, although it's not clear exactly when sales would begin.
NJ man gets 375 years for killing woman, 2 kids over Facebook post
Jeremy Arrington, 31, was convicted of three counts of murder and attempted murder as well as burglary, criminal restraint and weapons charges.
Atlantic City casino earnings in 2021 surpassed pre-pandemic levels
Atlantic City's casino earnings have surpassed where they were before the coronavirus pandemic broke out. Eight of the nine casinos posted a gross operating profit last year, according to New Jersey officials.
NJ flooding after severe storms
Flooding rescues and evacuations were underway Friday morning in New Milford, New Jersey after the Hackensack River flooded the area after Thursday night's storms.
Chinese government paid TikTok, Instagram stars in discreet campaign
A "Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" TV star, a Paralympic swimmer and a self-described "brand king" were among the Instagram and TikTok influencers who were paid by Chinese officials for a discreet campaign that promoted the Beijing Winter Olympics, new Justice Department documents reveal.
NJ man pleads guilty in ex-girlfriend's death, desecrating her body
A New Jersey man who authorities say killed his toddler son's mother and then drove the boy and her body to Tennessee last summer has pleaded guilty to aggravated manslaughter.
American Dream Mall shooting: Police hunt for gunman
The New Jersey State Police say that a shooting at the American Dream Mall in East Rutherford was not an active shooter incident.
Amtrak Portal Bridge replacement construction gets green light
The Portal North Bridge project will build a new bridge over the Hackensack River in northern New Jersey to replace a 112-year-old swing bridge that occasionally becomes stuck after opening to allow boats to pass underneath.
Small plane crashes into front yard of NJ house
A small plane crashed It happened just before 1 p.m. in Manville in Somerset County on Monday afternoon.
NJ state bird is now the middle finger, governor says
Gov. Phil Murphy signed an executive order on Friday changing one of the state's symbols to "reflect New Jersey's culture and values" — the state bird is now the middle finger.