Local charities help Afghan refugees rebuild their lives in New Jersey

Thousands of refugees from Afghanistan are in the process of rebuilding their lives in the U.S. after escaping the country now controlled by the Taliban.

NJ offers unemployed people $500 to get a job

New Jersey is offering a $500 incentive to unemployed people who go back to work at businesses with 100 or fewer employees and receive job training.

Man found dead in exhaust fan on building's roof

A man who tried to break into a restaurant in southern New Jersey was found dead in the exhaust fan on the roof, according to police.

Police probe machete attack inside Walmart in NJ

Officers responding to a 911 call found a man inside a Walmart in Kearny who'd suffered a deep cut to the back of his head. The machete-wielding attacker got away.

NJ considering expansion of home buy back program after deadly storm Ida

Liz Sawyer called Manville, New Jersey, home for more than two decades when Ida became the latest storm to send flood waters crashing into her house.

NJ mom jumps into manhole to save sinking toddler

A mother in New Jersey saved her child after the toddler fell through an open manhole and into two feet of water, according to fire officials.

Runaway bull captured on Long Island, taken to New Jersey sanctuary

A bull named Barnie ran away from a slaughterhouse in July and evaded capture for more than two months. Although he has been caught, Barnie can now look forward to a better fate.

23 COVID outbreaks reported at schools across New Jersey

There were 23 outbreaks of coronavirus at schools across New Jersey, state officials announced Wednesday.

Family mourns after New Jersey man died while hiking in Arizona

The death of a New Jersey man who was hiking a trail in the Tonto National Forest has left his girlfriend and a family devastated.

NJ teacher accused of sexually assaulting student

She is accused of having sex with a student after taking controlled substances with the child.

NJ daycare workers will need vaccine or be tested

Workers at New Jersey child care centers must be vaccinated against COVID-19 or undergo regular weekly testing, Gov. Phil Murphy said Monday.

Cop catches newborn tossed from second-floor balcony in Jersey City

A police officer in Jersey City is being called a hero after he caught a 1-month-old baby who was tossed from a second-floor balcony.

US to require incoming foreign travelers to be vaccinated against COVID-19

Beginning in November, all foreign travelers flying to the U.S. will need to show proof of vaccination before boarding, as well as proof of a negative COVID-19 test taken within three days of the flight.

Dulce Alavez disappearance: Police release second rendering of girl missing for 2 years

Authorities marked the two-year anniversary of the disappearance of Dulce Maria Alavez by sharing updated artist renderings to show what the missing New Jersey girl might look like today.

Damaging storms, tornadoes possible from New York City area storms

A line of thunderstorms could bring damaging wind and heavy rainfall on Wednesday evening and even a slight chance of a tornado.

Traveling Bruce Springsteen exhibit to open in NJ, head to California

Bruce Springsteen’s most memorable artifacts including his favorite Fender guitar and stage outfits will be on display in a traveling interactive exhibit.

New Jersey death toll from Ida now 30

Gov. Phil Murphy said Monday that the death toll from the remnants of Hurricane Ida rose to 30.