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.
Finding Faith: Jim McGreevey's second life
New Jersey Gov. Jim McGreevey's stunning resignation 12 years ago catapulted him into the national spotlight when he proclaimed himself a "gay American." at the time, the married governor had been backed into a corner facing a possible sexual harassment lawsuit from his homeland security adviser, Golen Cipel.
New Jersey Gov. Jim McGreevey's stunning resignation 12 years ago catapulted him into the national spotlight when he proclaimed himself a "gay American." at the time, the married governor had been backed into a corner facing a possible sexual harassment lawsuit from his homeland security adviser, Golen Cipel.
Winter Storm Flight Travel Updates & Delays
The winter storm that's already taking its toll on the East Coast could impact airlines. This is what you can expect if you're traveling to, from, or through the Northeast region of the U.S.:
The winter storm that's already taking its toll on the East Coast could impact airlines. This is what you can expect if you're traveling to, from, or through the Northeast region of the U.S.:
Deadly shooting at NJ fraternity house
One man is dead in a shooting at a fraternity house on the campus of NJ Institute of Technology in Newwark, according to the Essex County Prosecutor's Office.
One man is dead in a shooting at a fraternity house on the campus of NJ Institute of Technology in Newwark, according to the Essex County Prosecutor's Office.
Trash-filled encampments line New Jersey river
The conditions under the Ackerman Avenue Bridge in Clifton, New Jersey can only be described as deplorable. Clifton is grappling with how and where to get the tent city dwellers there to move.
The conditions under the Ackerman Avenue Bridge in Clifton, New Jersey can only be described as deplorable. Clifton is grappling with how and where to get the tent city dwellers there to move.
Teacher refuses to quit over anti-Trump video
Middletown South High School history teacher Joe Ventre showed his class a satirical video from the HBO show "Last Week Tonight" starring John Oliver.
Middletown South High School history teacher Joe Ventre showed his class a satirical video from the HBO show "Last Week Tonight" starring John Oliver.
Intersex fish found in New Jersey waters
Intersex fish, male fish with signs of female reproductive organs, have been found in rivers and lakes in New Jersey, according to a new US Geological Survey study of 19 National Wildlife Refuges throughout the Northeast.
Intersex fish, male fish with signs of female reproductive organs, have been found in rivers and lakes in New Jersey, according to a new US Geological Survey study of 19 National Wildlife Refuges throughout the Northeast.
Gallery sues over fines for artwork of partially nude woman
A New Jersey gallery has filed a federal lawsuit over a city code violation it received for displaying artwork of a partially nude woman in its store window.
A New Jersey gallery has filed a federal lawsuit over a city code violation it received for displaying artwork of a partially nude woman in its store window.
Brush fires in New Jersey
A brush fire was sending thick smoke over New Jersey on Tuesday afternoon. The fire was centered in Kearney.
A brush fire was sending thick smoke over New Jersey on Tuesday afternoon. The fire was centered in Kearney.
Driving while black study
"Driving while black" refers to racial profiling of non-Caucasian drivers resulting in questioning or traffic stops of an individual just based on their skin color.
"Driving while black" refers to racial profiling of non-Caucasian drivers resulting in questioning or traffic stops of an individual just based on their skin color.
Veteran sets himself on fire outside VA clinic
On March 19, Charles Ingram III drove from his home in Egg Harbor Township to the Veterans Affairs facility in Northfield, New Jersey, where he had previously sought medical treatment. Police said the Navy veteran then doused himself with gallons of gasoline and lit himself on fire.
On March 19, Charles Ingram III drove from his home in Egg Harbor Township to the Veterans Affairs facility in Northfield, New Jersey, where he had previously sought medical treatment. Police said the Navy veteran then doused himself with gallons of gasoline and lit himself on fire.
NJ Transit recording audio and video on trains
NJ transit has been quietly recording audio of people's private personal conversations on the River Line light rail trains, as it plans to do on the Hudson-Bergen and Newark light rail trains.
NJ transit has been quietly recording audio of people's private personal conversations on the River Line light rail trains, as it plans to do on the Hudson-Bergen and Newark light rail trains.