Woman jumps out window to escape 6-hour sex attack

Police in New York were on the hunt for a man wanted for a brutal sexual attack in his Queens home.

Newark fining motorists for giving money to panhandlers

Police in Newark have stepped up enforcement of laws that prohibit motorists from giving cash to panhandlers.

8 tips to know before you go to Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge at Disneyland

Guests are invited to step into the Star Wars universe and live their own adventures when Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge at the Disneyland Resort in Anaheim opens to the public on May 31, 2019.

Tornado touched down in New Jersey, National Weather Service says

A massive cleanup was underway Wednesday in parts of northern New Jersey following a destructive night of storms brought widespread power outages, downed trees, and even a possible tornado.

Family's truck used to transport daughter's wheelchair stolen

A family who just moved to the Houston area a little over a month ago says someone stole their truck, trailer, and a skid steer loader.

Dump truck falls through parking garage roof

One person suffered a minor injury when a dump truck crashed through the roof of a parking garage at the Tonnelle Center complex on Tonnelle Avenue in North Bergen, New Jersey, on Wednesday.

3 NJ officers investigated for video of punching suspect

Three police officers in a northern New Jersey town have been placed on paid administrative leave as authorities investigate a violent arrest that was caught on video.

Helicopter crashes in Hudson River next to heliport

Emergency crews from several agencies responded to a helicopter that crashed in the Hudson River near West 30th Street at around 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, officials said.

Deshi golden raisins recalled due to undeclared sulfites

Queens-based Deshi Distributors LLC recalling certain packages of Deshi golden raisins because they contain undeclared sulfites, which can cause potentially life-threatening reactions in people who are allergic.

Bus crashes into divider at Newark-Liberty International Airport

An airport shuttle bus slammed into a concrete divider at Newark-Liberty International Airport Friday injuring more than half a dozen people, according to the Port Authority.

Former superintendent sues local police for releasing mug shot

A former New Jersey school superintendent who pleaded guilty to defecating on another high school's track has sued the local police department for releasing his mug shot to news outlets.

Sesame Street is now an official place in Manhattan

You can now answer the question, "Can you tell me how to get to Sesame Street?" because it now exists in Manhattan.

Cop, teacher, minister busted in child luring sting

A New Jersey police officer and a New York City high school teacher are among 16 men who allegedly tried to set up sexual encounters with people they thought were teenage boys and girls.

Dozens arrested in Polk County for trafficking meth over US-Mexico border, officials say

A national drug trafficking investigation that involved the Polk County Sheriff’s Office led to 44 arrests and the seizure of 50 pounds of meth, with a street value of $1.4 million.

Diners at NJ restaurant may have been exposed to measles

The NJ Department of Health is warning anyone who visited a Mexican restaurant in Englishtown that they may have been exposed to the measles virus.

New Jersey lawmakers slam Manhattan congestion pricing plan

Two New Jersey congressmen are adding their voices in opposition to New York City's plan to charge motorists a fee for entering Manhattan, a move they say unfairly burdens New Jersey commuters.

Bill requires schools to conduct Pledge of Allegiance

Alabama lawmakers might soon require public schools to start the day with the Pledge of Allegiance.

Students outraged over gun raffle held to pay for graduation party

Students at Brunswick High School in Maryland are upset that a raffle for guns was used to support a party for the graduating seniors.

Autism rates rise in 4-year-old children in NJ: CDC

A new study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found an increase in the number of 4-year-old children with Autism Spectrum Disorder in New Jersey.