Sports betting, online casinos may expand due to pandemic
Gambling executives, analysts and lawmakers attending a sports betting conference say the lure of new tax revenue from expanding sports betting could prove irresistible to states facing large deficits due to the pandemic.
Gambling executives, analysts and lawmakers attending a sports betting conference say the lure of new tax revenue from expanding sports betting could prove irresistible to states facing large deficits due to the pandemic.
Heavy rains, strong winds hit New York area
A large portion of New Jersey was under a tornado watch until 7 p.m. Monday.
A large portion of New Jersey was under a tornado watch until 7 p.m. Monday.
Murphy announces changes to outdoor gatherings, organized sports
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy announced a new limit on outdoor gatherings and a stop to some organized indoor sports
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy announced a new limit on outdoor gatherings and a stop to some organized indoor sports
Trenton sets new murder record in 2020
New Jersey's capital surpassed its record for homicides set in 2013 with the 38th and 39th slayings over the weekend.
New Jersey's capital surpassed its record for homicides set in 2013 with the 38th and 39th slayings over the weekend.
Child wounded when shots are fired into Newark home
Authorities say a 12-year-old boy was wounded when someone fired at least one shot into a Newark home during an apparent drive-by shooting.
Authorities say a 12-year-old boy was wounded when someone fired at least one shot into a Newark home during an apparent drive-by shooting.
Father and son spend 2 nights outside Cherry Hill GameStop for Playstation 5
How long would you wait outside in the chill of late fall to secure the hottest item of the holiday shopping season? For a father and son from Northeast Philadelphia, the answer is two nights.
How long would you wait outside in the chill of late fall to secure the hottest item of the holiday shopping season? For a father and son from Northeast Philadelphia, the answer is two nights.
Newark stay-at-home advisory goes into effect
A 10-day stay-at-home advisory is underway in New Jersey's largest city.
A 10-day stay-at-home advisory is underway in New Jersey's largest city.
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.
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.
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.
Arthur E. Imperatore, Sr., founder and president of the NY Waterway ferry service, has died at the age of 95, the agency announced.
Georgia election audit results expected to be released Thursday
The total number of uncounted ballots found in the audit of Georgia's 2020 presidential election has increased to nearly 6,000 after two more counties say they've found discrepancies.
The total number of uncounted ballots found in the audit of Georgia's 2020 presidential election has increased to nearly 6,000 after two more counties say they've found discrepancies.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.