Tornado believed to have touched down in southern New Jersey

The National Weather Service issued a tornado warning for Pine Lake Park, Crestwood Village, Barnegat, Toms River, Lakewood, Beachwood until 11:30 AM.

Tropical Storm Warning issued for New York City region ahead of Isaias

A Tropical Storm Warning was issued Monday for New York City, Long Island, parts of New Jersey and Connecticut ahead of the expected arrival of Isaias early this week.

NJ rolls back limit for indoor gatherings to 25 from 100

The restriction on the number of people who can lawfully gather indoors was rolled back Monday in New Jersey as the state continues to see an uptick in positive COVID-19 cases.

Cyclist struck multiple times in deadly incident

A bicyclist died after being struck by “multiple vehicles" last week in New Jersey, authorities said.

Virus expenses nearly triple in NJ to $573M through July

New Jersey’s expenses responding to the coronavirus crisis have nearly tripled since May, climbing from $197 million to $573 million, according to records obtained by The Associated Press.

Federal judge speaks out after shooting death of son

Two weeks after her son was shot and killed and her husband was injured, U.S. District Judge Esther Salas released a video statement about why she believes she was targeted in her North Brunswick home.

Black bear euthanized after attack on man in garage of NJ home

Authorities say a black bear has been euthanized after an attack on an 82-year-old man in the garage of his North Jersey home last month.

Woman thrown to ground in store in dispute over mask

Police in Hackensack said a woman was assaulted in a Staples store after asking a fellow customer to wear her mask correctly.

8-year-old girl attacked by fox in N.J.

An 8-year-old was treated at a hospital after she was attacked by a fox in central New Jersey, police said.

Sanctuary for retired racing horses in NJ in need of financial help

A sanctuary for retired harness-racing horses in New Jersey is struggling to cover the costs of caring for its many residents.

Lawmakers in NJ propose legislation to make remote learning the norm statewide

The debate over reopening schools is intensifying in New Jersey, as three state lawmakers are proposing to begin the new school year with remote-only learning.

Teen sneakerhead and entrepreneur from NJ giving back to his community

13-year-old Joseph Petruzzelli is a young sneaker collector and entrepreneur who is giving back to underprivileged kids in his community.

NJ fire department promotes first African-American officer

Lieutenant Anthony Holland has become the first African-American officer in the history of the Linden Fire Department.

2 men pull unconscious driver from burning vehicle

Two men are being hailed heroes after pulling over at the scene of a burning vehicle and dragging the unconscious driver out to safety before the vehicle burst into flames.

Gym owners who defied closure order face charges

The owners of a New Jersey gym that has repeatedly defied Gov. Phil Murphy’s executive order to remain closed during the COVID-19 pandemic were arrested Monday.