New Jersey millionaire's tax back on the table as Gov. Phil Murphy submits budget

New Jersey Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy on Tuesday proposed a $40.9 billion budget for fiscal year 2021, boosting overall spending over last year's plan by more than 5% and including tax hikes on incomes over $1 million.

Police: Man paid for gas using movie prop $100 bill

Cops in New Jersey tweeted a photo of counterfeit $100 bill labeled "Motion Picture Use Only."

NJ ranked worst for real estate property taxes

New Jersey is ranked worst in the country when it comes to real estate property taxes and it isn't even close.

3 hurt when NJ Transit bus, truck crash

An early Monday crash involving a truck and a New Jersey Transit bus injured three people aboard the bus, state police said, though none of the injuries were considered life-threatening.

Two men indicted in slaying of woman found dead in NJ park

Two men charged in the stabbing death of a woman found in a southern New Jersey park last year have been indicted on murder charges.

Texas boy, 8, gets special adoption celebration after spending half his life in foster care

In a video posted on Twitter by adoption agency Bucker International, a smiling Nike is seen being embraced by loved ones on his special day and even dancing in celebration.

Dead newborns found at recycling plant in New Jersey

Police officers responded to a commercial facility in New Brunswick and found the bodies of two babies.

New Jersey dad charged in son's accidental shooting

Andrew Mack has been charged with child endangerment and a weapons offense in connection with his son's accidental death.

NJ Transit bus driver charged with killing passenger and covering it up

A New Jersey Transit bus driver accused of killing a pedestrian in a fatal hit-and-run accident last New Year's Eve was captured this week as she tried to board a plane at Newark Liberty International airport, authorities said.

NICU nurse who treated newborn also treated baby’s father decades ago

“We can breathe easy knowing my lil nuggets nurse is the same one that helped the man I love when he was in the same situation.”

NJ Transit to add more board members as delays, cancellations continue

The nation's third-largest transit system is poised to welcome several new board members as it continues to face commuter ire over delays and cancellations and struggles to complete a federally required safety system by year-end.

New Jersey ticket wins $202 Mega Millions jackpot

There was a jackpot-winning ticket from New Jersey for Tuesday night's Mega Millions drawing.

Royal Caribbean imposes ban following coronavirus scare

At least two dozen people were quarantined aboard a Royal Caribbean Cruise ship that docked in Bayonne Friday morning while they waited to be tested for coronavirus.

Super Bowl betting brings big business to sports books

Business was brisk at sports books around the country on Super Bowl Sunday, with customers risking money on everything from the coin toss at the start of the game, to the color of the Gatorade dumped on the winning coach, Kansas City's Andy Reid, at the end of it.