15-year-old boy drowns, 5 others rescued from ocean in NJ
Officials said it happened at about 4:30 p.m. Sunday at Sandy Hook in the Gateway National Recreation Area.
NJ sculptor Sabin Howard finishing national WWI Memorial
Sculptor Sabin Howard is nearly done completing what will be America's World War I memorial, a bronze tableau entitled "A Soldier's Journey."
Wildwood bans alcohol on beach, boardwalk ahead of Memorial Day Weekend
One of New Jersey's most popular shore towns has banned alcohol on the beach and boardwalk just days before the unofficial start of summer.
NJ beaches 'ready for summer season'
A mild winter, along with sustained state and federal efforts to maintain the state's beaches through beach nourishment mean that the Garden State's beaches will be in good contrition all across the state.
Paterson shop owner attacked with bats, machete
The shocking attack, which was caught on video, shows a group of men armed with a machete and baseball bats attacking a mechanic shop owner and one of his employees.
Teen surfer recalls shark attack off New Jersey coast: 'It pulled me down a little bit'
A local girl is recovering from what officials believe to be a shark bite she suffered while surfing along the Jersey coast days before beachgoers head to the water for the unofficial start of summer.
Emergency beach repairs start in New Jersey shore town amid $33M legal fight
Heavy equipment crews are moving sand along a stretch of badly eroded beach in North Wildwood where a bitter fight over how to protect its rapidly shrinking beaches has led to $33 million worth of litigation.
MetLife Stadium set to make history as host venue for 2026 FIFA World Cup
New York and New Jersey have been chosen as one of the host cities for the 2026 World Cup and revealed the new branding.
NJ total gambling revenue up 9.5% in April but in-person casino revenue was down 1.6%
New Jersey’s casinos, racetracks that accept sports bets and their online partners won over $462 million in April, an increase of 9.5% from a year earlier.
How coconuts are being used to save New Jersey beaches from erosion
Coconut fiber logs now line more than 2,000 feet of the Jersey Shore with the goal of keeping the sand in place in an economical and sustainable way.
Possible meteorite strikes house in New Jersey, police say
Police say an object believed to be a meteorite struck the roof of a residence in Hopewell Township, N.J.
Newark shooting: 2 dead, including 7-year-old; suspect killed by police
When police arrived, they encountered a man with a gun. Police said he dropped that gun, ran about a block and pulled out a second gun. That’s when police shot and killed him, according to a source.
Councilman Dupré 'DoItall' Kelly celebrates Newark's hip-hop history in battle rap event
The Art After Dark: Battle of the Wards event is set to take place at the Newark Museum of Art, where attendees will determine which two local artists have the talent to win the grand prize in each category.
Muslim NJ mayor blocked from White House decries 'watch list'
The mayor said he has no idea why his name is on the list and that no one in the federal government will tell him.
Tri-state residents clean up after major flooding in New York, New Jersey
There are still flooded streets and partially submerged cars in Newark and in sections of Queens since Monday.
New chaperone policy begins at Westfield Garden State Plaza Mall
According to the new policy, anyone under the age of 17 must be accompanied by someone 21 or older to enter the mall after 5 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays.
Sayreville still stunned by councilwoman's murder, 3 months later
The day of the murder, witnesses said they saw the shooter run away, hopping a fence bordering the Garden State Parkway. But months later, no motive has been revealed and the search for who pulled that trigger continues.
New Jersey grandma of 10 plans to take grandkids to Disney with winnings from $1M Powerball
The millionaire grandma winner, who purchased the ticket on her phone, said she plans to spend most of her winnings on her grandchildren.
Man found dead outside of smoke shop in Jersey City
When police arrived they found a man had died inside Allstars Smoke Shop & Lounge.
Mother and daughter found dead inside home in Roselle, NJ
Police say a suspect has reportedly been taken into custody out of state.