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.
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.
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.
Debt collectors can now use email, text, social media to seek repayment
The rules, which took effect on Tuesday, address the use of newer communication technologies in debt collection.
The rules, which took effect on Tuesday, address the use of newer communication technologies in debt collection.
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.
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.
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.
Biden: Omicron variant ‘cause for concern’ but not panic, pushes COVID-19 shots
President Joe Biden urged Americans to get vaccinated against COVID-19 and to receive a booster shot amid the new omicron variant.
President Joe Biden urged Americans to get vaccinated against COVID-19 and to receive a booster shot amid the new omicron variant.
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.
Police arrested a Florida man after he was stopped with a gun at a security checkpoint at Newark Liberty International Airport.
Merriam-Webster declares 'vaccine' as 2021 word of the year
Merriam-Webster has declared an omnipresent truth as its 2021 word of the year: vaccine. Last year, it chose “pandemic.”
Merriam-Webster has declared an omnipresent truth as its 2021 word of the year: vaccine. Last year, it chose “pandemic.”
Matthew McConaughey announces he is not running for Texas governor
The actor announced in a video he posted to Twitter that he will not be running for governor against Greg Abbott.
The actor announced in a video he posted to Twitter that he will not be running for governor against Greg Abbott.
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.
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.
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.
New Jersey Devils unveil new 'Jersey' jersey
Try to keep up: The New Jersey Devils have unveiled a new jersey with the word "Jersey" on the front to show off their Jersey pride.
Try to keep up: The New Jersey Devils have unveiled a new jersey with the word "Jersey" on the front to show off their Jersey pride.
COVID-19 boosters: CDC director OKs shots for all adults after FDA approval
The FDA has authorized Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 booster shots to all U.S. adults, ahead of approval from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
The FDA has authorized Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 booster shots to all U.S. adults, ahead of approval from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Student from NJ dies after falling 11 stories down trash chute at Penn State
A 19-year-old Penn State student who had been reported missing probably died after falling 11 stories down a trash chute in her dorm.
A 19-year-old Penn State student who had been reported missing probably died after falling 11 stories down a trash chute in her dorm.
NJ Transit adds buses, trains for Thanksgiving holiday weekend
Early getaway rail and bus service will be available starting Wednesday to accomodate increased travel and to provide additional capacity to Newark Liberty International Airport and for those leaving work.
Early getaway rail and bus service will be available starting Wednesday to accomodate increased travel and to provide additional capacity to Newark Liberty International Airport and for those leaving work.
Julius Jones: Oklahoma governor commutes death sentence on day of scheduled execution
Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt has agreed to commute the death sentence of condemned inmate Julius Jones, who was convicted of murder for a 1999 killing.
Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt has agreed to commute the death sentence of condemned inmate Julius Jones, who was convicted of murder for a 1999 killing.
Former NJ cop admits to making methamphetamine at home
Under terms of a plea agreement with the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office, Christopher Walls, 50, faces up to 10 years in prison when he is sentenced in January.
Under terms of a plea agreement with the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office, Christopher Walls, 50, faces up to 10 years in prison when he is sentenced in January.
NJ smashes own monthly sports betting record with $1.3B in bets
New Jersey’s red-hot sports betting industry smashed its own national record in October for the highest amount of bets taken in a single month, topping $1.3 billion.
New Jersey’s red-hot sports betting industry smashed its own national record in October for the highest amount of bets taken in a single month, topping $1.3 billion.
TSA preparing for Thanksgiving travel to hit pre-pandemic levels
Administrator David Pekoske said Wednesday he expects agency staffing to be sufficient for what's traditionally TSA's busiest travel period.
Administrator David Pekoske said Wednesday he expects agency staffing to be sufficient for what's traditionally TSA's busiest travel period.
OSHA suspends enforcement of COVID-19 vaccine mandate amid legal challenges
OSHA said it is currently not taking steps to implement or enforce President Joe Biden’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate for big businesses as long as the mandate is tied up in court.
OSHA said it is currently not taking steps to implement or enforce President Joe Biden’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate for big businesses as long as the mandate is tied up in court.