'Tremendous surge' of whales in waters around New York City

If you're young and hungry, the place to go is New York City — even if you weigh 25 tons and have a blowhole.

NYC mayor warns of bleak days ahead with coronavirus outbreak

The New York City mayor warned that there are dark days ahead as a new outbreak of the coronavirus affects the city.

NJ postal worker accused of throwing away election ballots

A mail carrier in New Jersey was arrested on Wednesday for discarding a large amount of mail, including general election ballots.

3 children among dead in NJ building fire

Authorities on Tuesday were investigating what caused a five-alarm fire in Elizabeth that left three girls and one woman dead. The girls' mother remained in critical condition.

NJ officials contact 206 people at Trump event

State health officials in New Jersey have contacted more than 200 people who attended a campaign fundraiser.

American Dream mall reopens, seeking to regain momentum

The owners of the massive American Dream entertainment and retail complex are hoping to lure visitors back after a six-month closure due to the coronavirus pandemic.

New Jersey governor to introduce bill codifying Roe v. Wade

The bill would protect a woman’s right to “reproductive freedom and remove barriers” that prevent women from being able to get abortions.

NJ catholic school ex-chaplain accused of endangering students

A former chaplain at a Roman Catholic prep school in northern New Jersey faces criminal charges for alleged behavior that threatened the welfare of six students.

NJ haunted house ready for a COVID-safe Halloween

Halloween is looking like a bummer this year due to COVID, but many people are flocking to New Jersey for a taste of the spooky season.

Gov. Murphy urges attendees of Trump Bedminster event to quarantine

Gov. Phil Murphy is urging anyone who attended President Donald Trump's fundraising event in Bedminster to self-quarantine.

Diocese of Camden files for bankruptcy

The Diocese of Camden has filed for bankruptcy, citing revenue losses because of the millions it paid out to clergy abuse victims and the pandemic.

NY, NJ roll out COVID Alert app to notify users of proximity to cases

A new mobile contact tracing app allows users to receive alerts if they have been in close contact with someone who has tested positive for COVD-19.

2nd round of stimulus checks would be in relief bill: Mnuchin

The Treasury Secretary says a potential coronavirus relief package will include another round of checks for Americans.

NJ sounds alarm over uptick in COVID cases

Health officials in New Jersey are sounding the alarm about an uptick in COVID cases, as the positive test rate in the state is now around 3 percent.

NJ law exempts combat pay from income tax

Gov. Phil Murphy on Monday signed bipartisan legislation exempting combat pay earned by members of the military from the state income tax.

NJ set to ban plastic, paper bags and plastic foam containers

While some states impose a fee on paper bags, New Jersey lawmakers say the state would be the first to ban paper bags.

New Jersey is among happiest states, WV worst, study finds

New Jersey, often the brunt of many jokes, is having the last laugh thanks to a new study that ranks it among the happiest states in the country.

Letters between Trump and Nixon made public

Letters between once and future presidents were revealed for the first time in an exhibit that opens Thursday at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library & Museum