NJ police officer rescues man trapped in burning car
A New Jersey police officer is being hailed a hero after he rescued a man trapped in a burning car, said police.
Service suspension remains following NJ Transit train derailment
New Jersey Transit said train service remained suspended Wednesday in both directions on the North Jersey Coast Line between Penn Station New York and South Amboy.
NY Waterway founder Arthur Imperatore dead at 95
Arthur E. Imperatore, Sr., founder and president of the NY Waterway ferry service, has died at the age of 95, the agency announced.
Jury trials suspended in New Jersey due to coronavirus spike
Jury trials in New Jersey have been suspended as COVID-19 cases in the state make a resurgence.
New Jersey tightens restrictions on gatherings due to COVID-19
Governor Phil Murphy announced new restrictions Monday on gatherings as coronavirus cases reach new records in New Jersey.
Severe storms topple trees, knock out power
People across the Tri-State Region were without power Monday after severe storms knocked down power lines Sunday night.
Northeast governors hold 'emergency summit' on virus surge
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo said he and five other governors were to discuss coordinating certain these types of restrictions.
'Stark and sobering' NJ coronavirus numbers
New Jersey is on the verge of returning to coronavirus-related closures and restrictions like that in the spring.
Interstate youth hockey competitions suspended in several states
The governors in the six New England states and in New Jersey have suspended interstate youth hockey competitions through the end of the year.
New Jersey dining curfew takes effect Thursday night
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy announced new rules involving bars, restaurants, casinos, and youth sports due to rising coronavirus cases in the state.
NJ attorney general quarantining after staffer tests positive for coronavirus
The attorney general of New Jersey is quarantining at home after a staff member tested positive for coronavirus, a spokesperson said Wednesday.
Atlantic City wants exclusive deal on pot sales
The mayor says the city should get first dibs on tax money that recreational marijuana would generate because it currently gets nothing from state-imposed parking, luxury, hotel and sports betting taxes.
New Jersey's overnight COVID-19 cases skyrocket
Gov. Phil Murphy says New Jersey's COVID-19 overnight caseload surged by almost 4,000 new cases.
New Jersey sues companies over 'forever chemicals' in drinking water
The state Attorney General's Office and the Department of Environmental Protection are accusing three companies of failing to clean up chemicals that have polluted public drinking water.
NJ Rep. Jeff Van Drew wins re-election as a Republican
Van Drew gained national attention when he switched parties after voting against the articles of impeachment as a Democrat.
New Jersey 'close' to new pandemic restrictions
Murphy didn't elaborate on the exact steps the state would take amid new restrictions but said something needs to be done.
New Jersey warns: Marijuana isn't legal yet
Gov. Phil Murphy on Thursday echoed a statement that Attorney General Gurbir Grewal issued the day before: That recreational weed isn't legal yet and may not be for a year or so.
New Jersey voters approve recreational marijuana use
Voters in the Garden State approved a change to the state's constitution that will allow adults to buy and use marijuana.
New Jersey bans single-use bags, foam containers
Gov. Phil Murphy on Wednesday signed a bill into law that prohibits single-use plastic and paper bags and disposable food containers and cups made out of polystyrene foam as of May 2022.
'Trump Train' blocks traffic on major roadways in NY, NJ
Car caravans full of supporters of President Donald Trump hit the road Sunday afternoon, blocking traffic along several major roadways in New York and New Jersey.