Costumed characters get painted into boxes in Times Square
Elmo, Elsa and other costumed characters are getting boxed in at Times Square.
Elmo, Elsa and other costumed characters are getting boxed in at Times Square.
Bear walking on two-legs in New Jersey
A black bear that walks upright on its two hind legs and has become a social media darling has emerged months after its last sighting.
A black bear that walks upright on its two hind legs and has become a social media darling has emerged months after its last sighting.
Police officer helps get man a new wheelchair after his was stolen
A police officer in Westminster is being praised on social media for a random act of kindess.
A police officer in Westminster is being praised on social media for a random act of kindess.
Vigil for slain 'Voice' singer in New Jersey hometown
Family, friends and fans gathered for a candlelight vigil in the New Jersey hometown of a singer who was shot dead as she signed autographs for fans following a Florida concert.
Family, friends and fans gathered for a candlelight vigil in the New Jersey hometown of a singer who was shot dead as she signed autographs for fans following a Florida concert.
Special Olympics New Jersey
On June 10, 2015, Special Olympics New Jersey kicked of the 2016 Summer Games. Nearly 2,500 Special Olympics athletes from throughout New Jersey competed in aquatics, bocce, gymnastics, powerlifting, softball, tennis and track & field at venues in Mercer County.
On June 10, 2015, Special Olympics New Jersey kicked of the 2016 Summer Games. Nearly 2,500 Special Olympics athletes from throughout New Jersey competed in aquatics, bocce, gymnastics, powerlifting, softball, tennis and track & field at venues in Mercer County.
First of 276 rescued dogs from hoarding case adopted
On Wednesday afternoon, Alaina Casha adopted the first dog, out of 276 rescued, from an animal hoarding couple in Howell, N.J. Alaina said the family has not decided on a name, but "Lucky" or "Second Chance" are possibilities.
On Wednesday afternoon, Alaina Casha adopted the first dog, out of 276 rescued, from an animal hoarding couple in Howell, N.J. Alaina said the family has not decided on a name, but "Lucky" or "Second Chance" are possibilities.
NJ man not allowed to park car overnight
But the problem is that Midland Park has a borough ordinance banning all cars from being parked on any street from 2 to 6 a.m.
But the problem is that Midland Park has a borough ordinance banning all cars from being parked on any street from 2 to 6 a.m.
276 dogs found in New Jersey home
276 dogs were rescued from a Howell, New Jersey home in what local authorities were calling one of the worst animal hoarding cases they’ve ever seen. The SPCA took 15 hours to rescue all of the dogs from the home.
276 dogs were rescued from a Howell, New Jersey home in what local authorities were calling one of the worst animal hoarding cases they’ve ever seen. The SPCA took 15 hours to rescue all of the dogs from the home.
Company designs robot 'assistant'
Budgee, the friendly robotic assistant, was designed with one thing in mind: helping you carry your stuff.
Budgee, the friendly robotic assistant, was designed with one thing in mind: helping you carry your stuff.
Miss DC, Deshauna Barber, is the new Miss USA!
The newly crowned Miss USA is a 26-year-old Army officer from the District of Columbia who gave perhaps the strongest answer of the night when asked about women in combat.
The newly crowned Miss USA is a 26-year-old Army officer from the District of Columbia who gave perhaps the strongest answer of the night when asked about women in combat.
Nothing suspicious aboard British Airways plane
Airport police have received an unspecified threat about a flight from London that landed in New Jersey.
Airport police have received an unspecified threat about a flight from London that landed in New Jersey.
Judge releases man charged with killing wife's attempted rapist
A 61-year-old man was arrested in the Morrisania section of the Bronx after severely beating and killing a man who had broken into his home and struck the man's wife, according to police.
A 61-year-old man was arrested in the Morrisania section of the Bronx after severely beating and killing a man who had broken into his home and struck the man's wife, according to police.
New Jersey lawmakers vote to ban smoking at beaches
Lawmakers in New Jersey have sent a measure to Gov. Chris Christie's desk to ban smoking on public beaches and parks.
Lawmakers in New Jersey have sent a measure to Gov. Chris Christie's desk to ban smoking on public beaches and parks.
Questions about striking Verizon workers trip to Philippines
Verizon landline workers remain on strike six weeks into a contract dispute which the union said is less about wages and more about the corporation's practices of increasing jobs being performed overseas.
Verizon landline workers remain on strike six weeks into a contract dispute which the union said is less about wages and more about the corporation's practices of increasing jobs being performed overseas.
New images of baby gorillas at the Bronx Zoo
The Wildlife Conservation Society has released new photos and video of baby western lowland gorillas born at the Bronx Zoo in 2014 and 2015 showing their progress and growth.
The Wildlife Conservation Society has released new photos and video of baby western lowland gorillas born at the Bronx Zoo in 2014 and 2015 showing their progress and growth.
Hoboken councilman tagged as terrorist on Twitter
Hoboken City Councilman Ravinder Bhalla received a racist tweet: "How the hell did Hoboken allow this guy to be a councilman? Shouldn't even be allowed in the U.S. #terrorist," the person wrote.
Hoboken City Councilman Ravinder Bhalla received a racist tweet: "How the hell did Hoboken allow this guy to be a councilman? Shouldn't even be allowed in the U.S. #terrorist," the person wrote.
Miracle baby turns one
Hayden Spratt celebrated her first birthday in Jackson, New Jersey last weekend. While Hayden and her parents Kim and Fred Spratt were all smiles, this past year has not been easy. In May 2015, Kim and Fred took a babymoon to Portugal. Kim was pregnant with twins and the trip was approved by her doctors.
Hayden Spratt celebrated her first birthday in Jackson, New Jersey last weekend. While Hayden and her parents Kim and Fred Spratt were all smiles, this past year has not been easy. In May 2015, Kim and Fred took a babymoon to Portugal. Kim was pregnant with twins and the trip was approved by her doctors.
Can collectors of New York City
In Bushwick, Brooklyn, hundreds of can collectors sort through their treasures, turning garbage into wads of cash. They congregate at the nonprofit, Sure We Can, a redemption center created in 2007 as a place for collectors to exchange cans and bottles for 5 cents each.
In Bushwick, Brooklyn, hundreds of can collectors sort through their treasures, turning garbage into wads of cash. They congregate at the nonprofit, Sure We Can, a redemption center created in 2007 as a place for collectors to exchange cans and bottles for 5 cents each.
Escaped prisoner captured along Garden State Parkway
The mayor of a New Jersey town that was the center of a search for an escaped prisoner says the state has told him the convict is no longer there
The mayor of a New Jersey town that was the center of a search for an escaped prisoner says the state has told him the convict is no longer there
Police ID man with feet encased in concrete
Police say the body of a man who washed ashore in New York City with his arms tied around his back and his feet encased in concrete has been identified as a known gang member with a criminal record.
Police say the body of a man who washed ashore in New York City with his arms tied around his back and his feet encased in concrete has been identified as a known gang member with a criminal record.