Free parking lots in Newark during snow storm

Newark, New Jersey, is providing free parking for city residents who do not have off-street parking. That way, snow removal operations won't be impeded by cars parked on streets marked "No Parking When Road is Snow Covered" along designated Snow Emergency Routes.

Hoboken tows cars from snow routes

Don't say you weren't warned. Exactly as the street signs in Hoboken, New Jersey, read, the city began towing cars off all of its snow routes starting at 9 p.m. Monday ahead of Tuesday expected snow storm.

Ice-covered streets, snow remain from March storm

A powerful Nor'Easter predicted to bring record snow totals and fierce winds to New York City tracked slightly west on Tuesday morning, lessening its impact on the area and Long Island, while slamming the region north and west of New York.

NJ grandfather granted temporary stay in deportation

Catalino Guerrero, 59, of Union City, New Jersey, was granted a 60-day extension in his deportation case by a judge in Newark on Friday. Guerrero surrendered himself as he was ordered but he did not come alone.  The Archbishop of Newark, other members of the clergy and a U.S. senator marched to the federal building in support.

Frigid air brings snow into NYC area

The snow was making its way out of the New York City area Friday afternoon and leaving behind frigid temperatures.

Girl found begging for food walked several blocks to store

A daycare worker accused of leaving a 5-year-old girl alone to wander the streets of New York City is facing criminal charges.

Pizza chain imports NYC water to Africa

The Famous Famiglia pizza chain is bringing New York pizza to Ghana. They're also shipping a special ingredient: NYC tap water.

3 Paterson workers charged with conspiracy paid $272K in overtime

Three men indicted with Paterson Mayor Jose 'Joey' Torres on corruption charges were reportedly paid $272,000 in overtime with the New Jersey city.

ATF investigating NJ fire that killed boy, 1

Federal authorities have joined the investigation of a fire that claimed the life of a 1-year-old and damaged several buildings and a church in Union City.

Young entrepreneur creates concierge service in Newark

Carey Yee was a teenager in Jamaica when he felt like he could get more out of life while simultaneously making life easier for others.

Zoo feeds animals with road kill

The lions and tigers at Space Farms Zoo and Museum in Wantage, N.J. owe their healthy teeth and shiny coats to a unique type of cat chow: roadkill deer.

FBI: Man threatened Jewish centers to frame ex-girlfriend

A former reporter was arrested Friday in connection with a bomb threat made against the New York City headquarters of the Anti-Defamation League and other Jewish institutions in recent months.

Massive fire engulfs homes at Jersey Shore

Firefighters are trying to save a condominium building after flames have gutted four homes and a vacant hotel in a historic New Jersey shore community. Flames broke out early Friday morning in the Ocean Grove section of Neptune Township and the flames quickly ignited adjacent structures in the community, where homes are close together. Flames and embers then spread to the upper floors of the...

91-year-old World War II veteran works at supermarket

If you stop by the ShopRite in Flemington, New Jersey, a piece of American history might bag your groceries. Archie Fagan is 91 and full of life. The supermarket employee sold his business in 1989, so he doesn't have to work but he wants to.

Water main sinkhole swallows car in Hoboken

Police in Hoboken blocked traffic to Willow Ave. between 6th St. and 4th St. after a water main ruptured, again, in the Mile Square City Tuesday morning.

Media outlets welcome encrypted leaks via apps

Technology makes it easier than ever before to privately share information. The Washington Post, New York Times and ProPublica are among the news organizations pointing potential tipsters to encrypted apps and services to anonymously share information.

Controversial new marijuana plan unveiled for Harris County

Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg who campaigned on taking a "diversion" stance about marijuana cases is now facing heat over a policy to change the way her office handles misdemeanor marijuana cases.

Drone crashes into NYC apartment

The NYPD is are looking for the owner of a drone that crashed through a window on a high-rise apartment building.