New Jersey woman cleared of coronavirus diagnosis

The New Jersey Department of Health says a woman who was brought to Hackensack University Medical Center to be evaluated for symptoms consistent with coronavirus does not have it after further tests. 

Fairway market files for bankruptcy protection, all stores to be sold

A day after refuting reports that it was filing for bankruptcy, Fairway market announced Thursday it had filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and would sell all of its stores.

NJ mandates severance pay for mass layoffs

New Jersey has become the first state in the nation to guarantee severance pay for mass layoffs, according to the bill's sponsors and the governor's office.

NJ cop kills himself while responders attempt to pull him from car wreck

A police officer with a local department in Union County, N.J., died after getting in a car crash over the weekend. Authorities said the officer took his own life.

New Jersey taxpayers have $8M bill for tax break task force

The taxpayer tab for Gov. Phil Murphy's task force investigating corporate tax breaks has reached $8 million, according to invoices obtained by The Associated Press.

Flavored vaping products now illegal in New Jersey

The sale of flavored vaping products is banned in New Jersey under legislation Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy signed Tuesday.

Waze app directs casino-bound drivers into New Jersey wilderness

An ad in the Waze navigation app is misdirecting motorists headed to Atlantic City's Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa into the wilderness of New Jersey's Pinelands, police said.

New Jersey passes laws to preserve 'Obamacare'

New Jersey Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy has signed a handful of measures aimed preserving the Affordable Care Act. Murphy signed the bills Thursday.

Man in GoFundMe scheme pleads not guilty to federal charges

A New Jersey man who authorities said was the ringleader in a scheme that raised more than $400,000 with a bogus tale involving a homeless veteran rescuing a woman from the side of a highway pleaded not guilty Thursday to federal charges.

Atlantic City 'going in wrong direction,' Hard Rock CEO says

Hard Rock CEO Jim Allen said the company is willing to be part of the solution in Atlantic City but is not encouraged by recent developments.

Flames in engine force emergency landing at Newark-Liberty

A United Airlines plane headed to Los Angeles from New Jersey was forced to make an emergency landing soon after takeoff on January 15 due to what the carrier said was a mechanical problem.

South Jersey 3-year-old invites entire class to adoption ceremony

A South Jersey 3-year-old's life was changed forever Friday when his foster parents who have known him since he was a newborn adopted the child in front of a courtroom full of his classmates.

Preservationists want to stop expansion plans at Liberty National

Caven Point, on the edge of Jersey City, across the Hudson River from New York City, with views of the Statue of Liberty, boasts a mile-long stretch of beach that can feel light years away from the hustle and bustle of urban life. 

Food delivery driver gets lost in woods for 5 hours

A food delivery driver in New Jersey got lost trying to deliver food in a rural area and was found after wandering in the woods for five hours.

Bed Bath & Beyond fights for its survival

Things have gone from bad to worse for New Jersey-based Bed Bath & Beyond.

Woman angry about long lines assaults MVC worker, cops say

A woman angry about long lines at a New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission office smashed computer equipment, assaulted two staffers and kicked police officers as they tried to arrest her, authorities said.