Ex-cop gets 10 years for running meth lab at NJ home
Former Long Branch Police Officer Christopher Walls, 50, was sentenced to 10 years in state prison for operating a methamphetamine lab at his home.
NJ Transit train service disruption: Fierce winds knock pole onto tracks
Fierce winds and rain brought down a pole that supplies electricity to trains near Maplewood disrupting service on NJ Transit trains.
NJ cops and firefighters catch baby dropped from 2nd floor of burning building
Firefighters and police officers in New Jersey caught a baby that a frantic dad dropped out of a burning second-story apartment. A cop's body-worn camera captured the tense moments.
Many NJ schools drop mask mandate
For the first time in two years, New Jerseyans are not under a public health emergency and some kids don't need to wear masks to school. Some of the kids had never been in a classroom with a teacher who did not have their face covered.
NJ man convicted of brutal murder of 2 children, college student over Facebook post
7-year-old Ariel Little Whitehurst and her 11-year-old brother, Al-Jahon Whitehurst were stabbed to death by Jeremy Arrington. The third victim was shot to death. He was angry over a Facebook post from someone who lived at the home.
Bed Bath & Beyond stock soars as RC Ventures takes a big stake
The investment firm of billionaire Ryan Cohen has taken a large stake in Bed Bath & Beyond and is recommending that the struggling retailer sell all or part of its business.
Car theft ring accused of stealing $787,000 in luxury vehicles
A New Jersey car theft ring has stolen 22 vehicles worth over $787,000 including more than a dozen high-end Mercedes, BMWs, Land Rovers, and Audis, authorities say.
Newark wants to shut down Lukoil gas stations
The Newark City Council voted unanimously to ask the city’s business administrator to suspend the service stations' operating licenses, citing Lukoil's base in Moscow.
TikTok investigation: Eight states look at effect on young people
TikTok is under investigation by eight states to find out if the popular platform harms its youngest users and violates consumer protection laws.
Newark drops public mask and vaccination mandates
You will no longer need to wear a mask indoors in public places or show proof of vaccination in Newark, Mayor Ras Baraka announced on Wednesday.
NJ property tax relief to expand including renters under new Murphy plan
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy announced more homeowners and renters would receive property tax relief under his new proposal.
Borgata casino to renovate rooms, install new slot machines, new boss says
Atlantic City's market-leading Borgata casino has a new boss who is planning some significant investments, including renovating the hotel rooms and bringing in hundreds of new slot machines.
Teen rescued from rock near Great Falls in Paterson
A teenager got stranded on a boulder near the base of the Great Falls in Paterson on Monday morning. Thankfully, emergency responders were able to get the teen to safety by boat.
NY Weather: Strong, damaging winds expected through Friday morning
A powerful storm that is sweeping through the New York area is expected to have many potentially dangerous effects, especially on Long Island and southeastern Connecticut where winds of 30 mph to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph could hit through late Friday morning.
Newark extends mask mandate but eases proof-of-vax rule
Newark Mayor Ras Baraka has extended the mandatory mask-wearing requirement for all indoor public facilities through at least Feb. 28. But if COVID numbers continue to decline, he will end the mandate after that.
How NJ cops broke up a fight between Black and white teens under investigation
Video shows a Black teen and a white teen physically fighting at the Bridgewater Commons Mall on Saturday, Feb. 12. Cops who broke up the fight treated the two teens very differently, prompting an internal affairs investigation.
While NYC restaurants struggle, some good news from suburbs
Reservations at Manhattan restaurants were down more than 60% in January 2022 compared to January 2020 but some restaurants in New Jersey and Long Island are actually seeing an uptick in business, thanks to looser pandemic rules.
NJ man admits taking Pelosi's microphones during Capitol Riot
A New Jersey man has admitted stealing two microphones from House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s lectern during the Jan. 6 Capitol riot.
Woman with loaded handgun arrested at Newark-Liberty Airport
Port Authority Police arrested a woman at Newark-Liberty International Airport for carrying a loaded handgun in her bag as she attempted to board a flight.
Remote schooling means snow days could become optional in NJ
The unfettered joy of waking up to the news of a snow day is a rite of passage for many kids. But New Jersey may soon let schools opt-out of snow days and make students do remote learning instead.