Ida could bring heavy rains, flooding to New York City region
After hitting the United States as a Category 4 hurricane, Ida is pushing north and threatens to bring heavy rain and possible flooding to the New York City region.
Lightning kills lifeguard, injures several others at Jersey Shore
Police responded to reports of lightning strikes in South Seaside Park.
$300 weekly federal jobless aid expires in NJ on Sept. 4
The expiration of the federal unemployment benefit will affect about 500,000 people, according to the New Jersey Department of Labor.
Jersey Shore's Lucy the Elephant will get new skin
The Jersey Shore attraction that is known as Lucy the Elephant will undergo a major $1.4 million restoration project in the off-season.
First group of Afghan refugees arrives in New Jersey
A group of evacuees fleeing the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan arrived earlier this week at a military base in New Jersey.
Happy Retirement, Roxy: K9 crime-fighter ends career with Newark FBI
The FBI office in Newark held a retirement ceremony Thursday for K-9 ‘Roxy’ who joined the force in 2013 and was the office’s only explosives detection canine.
Heat wave grips New York City region
Forecasters expect a heatwave to descend on parts of New Jersey and New York through Friday. Expect a lot of humidity, which will make the real-feel temperatures feel even worse.
Rutgers football player to transfer over school's COVID-19 vaccine requirement
A Rutgers University defensive back will be entering the transfer portal over the school’s COVID-19 vaccine requirement.
NYC man charged with helping transport woman's body in barrel to NJ
An unemployed Queens man is under arrest, accused of helping move a barrel from New York City to New Jersey carrying the remains of a dead woman.
Storm Henri brings severe flooding to portions of tristate area
Storm Henri wasn't done with the tristate area yet. Rain continued to fall Monday in various locations from New Jersey, north and out to Long Island. A Flood Watch was in effect for the entire region.
Newark water rescues in Henri flooding
Rescue crews had to pull drivers and passengers out of cars in Newark as they got trapped in high waters from Tropical Storm Henri.
Henri brings nearly 10 inches of rain, heavy flooding to Central NJ
Multiple posts on social media showed examples of severe, sudden flash flooding caused by the storm.
Wild ride: Car strikes berm, flies through air, lands next to people eating
Police in New Jersey are calling it a ‘miracle’ after a car went airborne into a Wendy's outdoor dining area and no one was seriously injured.
Dangerously hot weather engulfs New York area
The National Weather Service has issued several alerts, including Excessive Heat Warnings and Heat Advisories, for much of New Jersey, New York, and Connecticut.
NJ gym owner pleads guilty to assaulting police officer at Capitol riot
A New Jersey gym owner on Friday became the first person to plead guilty to assaulting a law enforcement officer during the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol.
NJ to require masks in all schools
Gov. Phil Murphy announced on Friday that all students and teachers need to wear masks inside all schools in New Jersey even if they are vaccinated against COVID-19.
New Jersey governor announces mask mandate for K-12 students, school staff
Staff members and students from kindergarten to 12th grade will be required to wear masks in New Jersey schools, regadless of their vaccination status, when the new year begins in a few weeks, Gov. Phil Murphy announced Friday as COVID-19 cases rise in the state.
NJ man charged after allegedly assaulting elderly neighbors, stealing their car
Rhys Lershe, 44, is facing assault, theft, and burglary charges after police say he broke into his elderly neighbor's home in the middle of the night, assaulted them, and stole their car.
New Jersey pastor who stole nearly $517,000 sentenced to prison
A judge has sentenced the longtime pastor of a Catholic church in Somerset who took nearly $517,000 in parish funds to seven years in state prison.
Olympic champion Sydney McLaughlin's NJ hometown cheers from afar
Sydney McLaughlin grew up in Dunellen, New Jersey. Community members beamed with joy following her gold-medal win in hurdles.