NJ mask mandate in schools to end March 7
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy announced Monday he will lift the state’s school and childcare mask mandates beginning March 7.
Weather predicting Milltown Mel dies just before Groundhog Day
Milltown Mel, a weather-predicting groundhog in New Jersey, died just before his annual big day.
Ian Smith, co-owner of Atilis Gym, announces plans to run for Congress
Ian Smith, co-owner of Atilis Gym, has announced plans to run for Congress after his lengthy battle over New Jersey's coronavirus lockdowns made national headlines.
Prosecutors: NJ man sexually abused horse on video, possessed child sex abuse materials
Mitchell Richtman, 31, is facing charges after authorities say he was found to be in possession of videos that showed him sexually assaulting a horse, in addition to child sexual abuse material.
NY, NJ weather turns bitter cold after winter storm
Dangerously cold wind chills mean temperatures will feel well below zero as the process of digging out from Saturday's blizzard continues.
NJ winter storm State of Emergency as blizzard hits
A state of emergency is in effect in New Jersey as a nor'easter winter storm hit that could bring well more than a foot of snow to portions of the state.
Snow storm NY: Nor'easter NYC weather update
Winter Storm Warnings are posted for much of the New York City region ahead of a potential nor'easter winter storm that could bring a foot of snow, wind, and coastal flooding.
Snowstorm NYC: Nor'easter targets NY
Winter Storm Warnings and Blizzard Warning are posted for the New York City region ahead of a nor'easter winter storm that will bring snow, wind, and coastal flooding. With the storm tracking on a more westerly track the expected snow totals are higher than originally forecast.
Juveniles charged with setting Garden State Parkway fire
State police say two juveniles were charged with arson, burglary, criminal mischief, interference with transportation and defiant trespass. They were released pending a future court date.
NJ political consultant pleads guilty in murder-for-hire plot
A political consultant in New Jersey has admitted paying two men to kill a longtime associate who worked with him on various campaigns.
Hoboken High School vote: New school plan rejected
Hoboken voters overwhelmingly rejected a costly high school project on Tuesday.
New Jersey mother and two young children missing
Authorities in New Jersey were asking for the public's help finding a mother and her two young children who were missing for several days.
4 children dead from COVID in NJ since Christmas
There have been four COVID-19 related deaths of children including three infants in New Jersey since Christmas, state officials say.
NJ to allow betting on eSports games
New Jersey has approved its first company to take bets on competitive video games, a fast-growing activity known as eSports that is popular with young people around the world
NY Giants name Joe Schoen of Buffalo Bills as their new GM
The New York Giants hired Buffalo Bills assistant general manager Joe Schoen as their new general manager, the team announced Friday.
Daniel Jones gives Super Bowl tickets to QB who scored 8 TDs after mom’s death
Giants quarterback Daniel Jones surprised New Jersey high school quarterback Alex Brown with tickets to Super Bowl 2022. It came two months after the teen threw six touchdown passes and ran for two in a game following his mother’s death.
Fire that closed Garden State Parkway may be arson: NJ State Police
State police say several people were seen running from the fire into a nearby apartment complex next to the Parkway.
NJ requiring vaccination for health care workers, ending test option
The order means that health care workers who are unvaccinated will have until Jan. 27 to get their first shot and until Feb. 28 for the second.
Dog, owner rescued from frigid waters in bay near Bayonne park
A dog and its owner were back on dry land after they were rescued from the icy waters off a park in Bayonne, said city officials.
Car in NJ pond had woman and baby inside
A woman and her baby were found dead inside a vehicle floating on a New Jersey pond on Tuesday.