Concert series canceled over piping plovers
The rare birds have federally protected status so the discovery of a nest near the venue doomed the concert series.
Youths beat the odds on graduation day
Fifteen at-risk Newark youths graduated from high school Friday thanks to Leaders for Life. Monica Guy was there.
Cuba surrenders, Rihanna's pop-up and more
Dyana Williams has the scoop on allegations against Cuba Gooding Jr., Mira Sorvino's admission, American Bandstand and Rihanna's pop-up.
Bill to legalize surrogacy stalls in NY
NY is one of only three states to ban surrogacy. We talk to a Brooklyn woman who became a mom via surrogacy and our A+ panel weighs in.
At least 100 dogs rescued from hoarding situation
The dogs were rescued from the home of a prominent NJ breeder. We talked to Ross Licitra of the Monmouth County SPCA.
Girl makes sure hospitalized kids have a friend
When Alex Walker was in the hospital, she noticed not all the kids had teddy bears. She's changing that with Alex's Fluffy Buddies.
Landmark designation irks famous bookstore's owner
Nancy Bass Wyden says the landmark status of the Strand Bookstore in the East Village is a terrible idea.
Man bitten by copperhead snake in Paterson
A man made the near fatal mistake of picking up a venomous snake he saw in Paterson. Monica Guy talked to the team who captured it.
Expert: Helicopter pilot wasn't properly certified
Aviation expert Anthony Roman says the pilot who crashed his helicopter on a Manhattan building rooftop shouldn't have been in the air.
NJ lifeguard saves choking 10-month-old's life
Peter Laquaglia has saved many lives in his five years as a lifeguard, but this boardwalk save in Seaside Heights was a first for him.
Flags and fishnets for the Fourth of July
A NJ dentist is bringing sexy back with a July Fourth-themed lawn display featuring Playboy bunny mannequins. Monica Guy checked it out.
Proposed law would allow food at funeral homes
NJ is the only state that bans food service at funeral homes. We talk to the owner of The Crabiel Home for Funerals & our panel weighs in.
Are millennials afraid of lunch breaks?
A study shows millennials are afraid they will be judged if they take lunch breaks. We talk to millennial Jane Burnett who says it's true.
Monster Jam returns to Meadowlands
Monster Jam is tearing up the track in NJ this weekend. Monica Guy got a sneak peek at how the monster truck drivers are preparing.
Lindsay Lohan, Beyonce's side-eye and more
Celebrity insider Dyana Williams has the scoop on Lindsay Lohan baring all, Nike's push for plus-size apparel and Beyonce's side-eye.
Brooklyn library hosts Drag Queen Story Hour
Drag queens are reading stories at public libraries. We talk to drag queen Towner Blake Hagan and our A+ panel weighs in.
Central Park Five controversy hits case prosecutor
Netflix series "When They See Us" leads Linda Fairstein, who prosecuted the case, to resign from charity boards. Our A+ panel weighs in.
NJ teen dies in his sleep
Heartbreak after a teen baseball player dies suddenly. Monica Guy talked to community members.
Group reports 96% increase in lice cases
With head lice on the rise, find out how parents could be making things worse.
Historian uncovers explosive MLK allegations
He discovered shocking info about MLK in FBI documents. Will it change your opinion of the civil rights leader? Our A+ panel debates.