New Jersey issues State of Emergency for 5 counties ahead of winter storm
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy on Sunday issued a State of Emergency for five counties ahead of a winter storm that could bring significant snowfall to parts of the state.
NJ congressman tells unvaxxed to 'get off your butt' after he tests COVID positive
Rep. Bill Pascrell Jr., who is 84, fully vaccinated, and tested positive for COVID-19, has a message for any of you who still haven't gotten vaccinated: "Get off your butt" and get your shots.
NJ Supreme Court throws out conviction of mother in son's killing 25 years ago
The court said that despite the jury’s verdict, prosecutors failed to present enough evidence to prove she had purposely caused the boy’s death.
Princeton delays campus return; requires boosters for undergrads
Princeton University is delaying undergraduate students' return to campus by at least one week and is bringing them back on a staggered schedule.
TSA agent saves choking baby at Newark-Liberty Airport
A TSA agent at Newark-Liberty International Airport is being hailed a hero after saving a baby who was choking.
NJ COVID: 42% increase in cases in single day
New Jersey saw a 42% increase in COVID cases in a single day as coronavirus surged in the region.
Newark mask mandate returns
New Jersey’s largest city is requiring that masks be worn in all public indoor spaces as coronavirus cases rise.
Large building fire on Jackson Street in Hoboken
Video from the scene showed massive plumes of smoke rising from the fire on Jackson Street.
Newark police officer shot; suspect arrested
A Newark police officer was shot on Tuesday night, an official said. He was taken to University Hospital for treatment and is in stable condition.
NJ mom allegedly killed infant daughter to 'fulfill the last of her sins'
A New Jersey mom allegedly admitted to killing her 5-month-old daughter to “fulfill the last of her sins, murder,” according to court documents.
Wind causes partial building collapse in Jersey City, official says
The Jersey City Fire Department evacuated several homes when a three-story building that was under construction partially collapsed.
Snow expected in New York area on Wednesday
The New York City area could see the first snowfall of the season this week. How much are we going to get?
Cops at New Jersey capitol boost COVID rule enforcement
New Jersey State Police have stepped up enforcement of a requirement that statehouse visitors show proof of a COVID-19 vaccination or negative test. Troopers stood guard at entrances around the statehouse complex, including little-used doorways.
NJ mom charged with murder in fatal stabbing of infant daughter
Prosecutors say officers responding to a 911 call about a distance on Friday found the body of Kristhie Alcazar's 5-month-old daughter with multiple stab wounds.
New Jersey omicron case confirmed; out-of-state resident in isolation
A woman who lives in Georgia tested positive for COVID-19 while visiting New Jersey. Gene sequencing confirms she has the omicron variant of the coronavirus.
New Jersey student arrested after posting photo of Airsoft rifle on Snapchat, cops say
A student from Howell High School was arrested after he posted a photo of what appeared to be a rifle to Snapchat, said police.
Toys R Us to open flagship store in New Jersey mall with 2-story slide, ice cream parlor
The American Dream mall will be home to the Toys R Us flagship store complete with a two-story slide and an ice cream parlor.
Man arrested for gun at Newark-Liberty International
Police arrested a Florida man after he was stopped with a gun at a security checkpoint at Newark Liberty International Airport.
Century-old Wildwood boardwalk under major repair
One of the Jersey Shore's most popular boardwalks is undergoing repairs designed to better prepare it for summer crowds next year. has begun repairing several blocks of its century-old wooden walkway, as famous for the motorized tram cars that carry people up and down it as for the gigantic expanses of sand that stretch to the ocean. The first $4 million of what could eventually be a $30 million to $40 million project is being done solely with state funds included in this year's budget.
Bally's facade is rosy again; can the casino's future be, too?
A year after new owners took over Bally's casino in Atlantic City, a $100 million facelift is underway involving hotel rooms, the casino floor and more. Rhode Island-based Bally's Corporation bought the Boardwalk property last November.