Newark's mayor exploring universal basic income program
Getting a paycheck for doing nothing could be in the future for residents of New Jersey's largest city. Newark Mayor Ras Baraka says the city is going to study a pilot program to provide a universal basic income, or basically guaranteeing income for all residents whether they have a job.
Getting a paycheck for doing nothing could be in the future for residents of New Jersey's largest city. Newark Mayor Ras Baraka says the city is going to study a pilot program to provide a universal basic income, or basically guaranteeing income for all residents whether they have a job.
New Jersey's leaders agree on legislation to legalize weed
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy and legislative leaders said Tuesday they've agreed on legislation to legalize recreational marijuana for adults.
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy and legislative leaders said Tuesday they've agreed on legislation to legalize recreational marijuana for adults.
Girl walking dog finds man tied up in car trunk
Police say a girl walking her dog heard screams coming from a car trunk and helped rescue a man who had been carjacked and robbed the night before.
Police say a girl walking her dog heard screams coming from a car trunk and helped rescue a man who had been carjacked and robbed the night before.
Barking dog ban in NJ town
A New Jersey town is putting some bite in an ordinance that could result in hefty fines and even jail time for owners of barking dogs.
A New Jersey town is putting some bite in an ordinance that could result in hefty fines and even jail time for owners of barking dogs.
Winning Mega Millions ticket sold in New Jersey
Someone woke up a whole lot richer on Saturday. They have the winning ticket for a $267 million Mega Millions jackpot.
Someone woke up a whole lot richer on Saturday. They have the winning ticket for a $267 million Mega Millions jackpot.
Identity of owner wanted after Florida dog is found with mouth taped shut and bleeding
A dog was found in southwest Florida with his mouth taped shut, dehydrated, malnourished, and bleeding. Deputies are attempting to find his owner.
A dog was found in southwest Florida with his mouth taped shut, dehydrated, malnourished, and bleeding. Deputies are attempting to find his owner.
NJ school district bans limos, luxury vehicles at prom
Students attending this year's senior prom for Lakeland Regional High School in Wanaque will not be allowed to arrive in limousine, party buses or any luxury vehicles, according to Superintendent Hugh Beattie.
Students attending this year's senior prom for Lakeland Regional High School in Wanaque will not be allowed to arrive in limousine, party buses or any luxury vehicles, according to Superintendent Hugh Beattie.
Bill seeks to eliminate speed limit restrictions for parts of 5 Freeway, Highway 99
People driving on two busy California highways could drive as fast as they would like if a bill is passed.
People driving on two busy California highways could drive as fast as they would like if a bill is passed.
Dad says NJ cop left pregnant daughter $100 tip
A man took to Facebook to share a photo of a receipt showing a $100 tip a police officer left his pregnant daughter at the diner where she works.
A man took to Facebook to share a photo of a receipt showing a $100 tip a police officer left his pregnant daughter at the diner where she works.
Possibly pregnant suspect spent thousands under victim's identity, detectives say
Hillsborough County detectives are searching for a female suspect who spent up to $40,000 using a fraudulent credit card, they said.
Hillsborough County detectives are searching for a female suspect who spent up to $40,000 using a fraudulent credit card, they said.
Amazon dumps NYC: Drops new headquarters plan
Amazon will not build a new headquarters in New York City, a stunning reversal to an ambitious plan that would have brought an estimated 25,000 jobs to the city.
Amazon will not build a new headquarters in New York City, a stunning reversal to an ambitious plan that would have brought an estimated 25,000 jobs to the city.
NYPD detective killed in friendly fire in Queens
A detective and a sergeant were shot while responding to a call about an armed robbery at a store in Queens on Tuesday evening, the NYPD said. The detective died in the shooting.
A detective and a sergeant were shot while responding to a call about an armed robbery at a store in Queens on Tuesday evening, the NYPD said. The detective died in the shooting.
Bill Cosby, 81, moved to general unit at Pennsylvania prison
Bill Cosby has been moved to a general population unit as he serves three to 10 years in prison for sexual assault in Pennsylvania.
Bill Cosby has been moved to a general population unit as he serves three to 10 years in prison for sexual assault in Pennsylvania.
Trump needles new presidential candidate Warren on Native American claims
President Trump wasted little time Saturday before needling newly declared presidential candidate Elizabeth Warren over her controversial efforts to align herself with Native Americans.
President Trump wasted little time Saturday before needling newly declared presidential candidate Elizabeth Warren over her controversial efforts to align herself with Native Americans.
Boyfriend arrested in brutal murder of pregnant NYC woman
Police have arrested the boyfriend of a pregnant woman who was brutally murdered in the entrance of her Queens apartment building.
Police have arrested the boyfriend of a pregnant woman who was brutally murdered in the entrance of her Queens apartment building.
Stem cell therapy helping once-paralyzed dogs walk again
LEAGUE CITY, Texas (FOX 26) — It was his own illness that got Dr.
LEAGUE CITY, Texas (FOX 26) — It was his own illness that got Dr.
MS-13 subway murder suspect in country illegally
Police in New York say an MS-13 gang member who is in the country illegally is in custody in connection with the killing of another gang member in a Queens subway station. They continue to look for two other men in connection with the attack.
Police in New York say an MS-13 gang member who is in the country illegally is in custody in connection with the killing of another gang member in a Queens subway station. They continue to look for two other men in connection with the attack.
Murphy signs $15 an hour minimum wage bill into law
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy has signed into law a measure that raises the hourly minimum wage to $15 an hour over the next five years.
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy has signed into law a measure that raises the hourly minimum wage to $15 an hour over the next five years.
NJ schools to teach LGBTQ history
Middle schools and high schools in New Jersey will be required to teach about the historical contributions of people in the Lesbian, Gay, Bi-Sexual and Transgender community beginning in the 2020-2021 school year.
Middle schools and high schools in New Jersey will be required to teach about the historical contributions of people in the Lesbian, Gay, Bi-Sexual and Transgender community beginning in the 2020-2021 school year.
JetBlue flight makes emergency landing at LAX after possible lightning strike
A JetBlue flight from Los Angeles to New York had to return to LAX on Thursday after reports that the aircraft was possibly struck by lightning, according to the airline.
A JetBlue flight from Los Angeles to New York had to return to LAX on Thursday after reports that the aircraft was possibly struck by lightning, according to the airline.