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In this episode of NJ Now, we take look at some of the most inspirational New Jersey stories of 2024 as we celebrate some of the people here in the Garden State who are making a real difference in our communities! From real-life hero first responders in Mahwah, New Jersey who saved the life of a local resident, to two girls in Freehold who used their sewing skills to create gowns for children with cancer, these are just some of the stories that uplifted us in the last year.

New Year's Eve in New York! There?s nothing like it. We take you back to the 80s, 90s and early 2000s to show you how the city prepped and partied before the famous Times Square ball dropped.

A look at some of the more notable crimes across the New York City area this week, including the return of CEO killer Luigi Mangione to NYC plus a former advisor to Mayor Eric Adams is accused of accepting payments in exchange for favors.

As we get ready to say goodbye to 2024, we look at past year-in-review reports from the 70s, 80s and 90s.

Reporters from New York, Philadelphia, Washington and Dallas discuss the biggest stories around the NFC East on Week 16.

In this episode of NJ Now, we take a look back at the top New Jersey political stories of 2024 including the Senate Primary race, the lawsuit filed by then-candidate Andy Kim over balloting, the election won by Democratic Congressman Kim over Republican challenger Curtis Bashaw, the conviction of former Senator Bob Menendez on corruption charges, the indictment of political powerbroker George Norcross, and the November election which nearly went red for President-elect Donald Trump. The panel, including Republican Strategist Jeanette Hoffman, Democratic Strategist Brendan Gill, Dan Cassino ? Executive Director of the Fairleigh Dickinson University Poll, and Brent Johnson ? State House Reporter for NJ Advance Media for NJ.com.

It was the New York City murder that sent shockwaves across our country: Brian Thompson, the CEO of UnitedHealthcare, gunned down in a cold-blooded killing. In this week?s special edition of Crime in the City, we?ll take you step-by-step, from the murder on an open city sidewalk to the capture of suspect Luigi Mangione.

Reporters from New York, Philadelphia, Washington and Dallas discuss the biggest stories around the NFC East on Week 15.

Top New Jersey stories of the week including how Governor Murphy will work with incoming President Donald Trump, former Senator Bob Menendez and his efforts to seek another trial in his corruption case, the raising of the gas tax set to begin January 1st and how affordability will be an issue in the upcoming Governor’s race. The panel, including Republican Strategist Jeanette Hoffman, Democratic Strategist Brendan Gill, Dan Cassino – Executive Director of the Fairleigh Dickinson University Poll, and Brent Johnson – State House Reporter for NJ Advance Media for NJ.com discuss. Also, with the holiday season comes spending! It serves as a major driver of the state’s economy. While many may be inclined to just shop on-line, it’s important to also shop local and support our smaller mom and pops in our communities. Christina Fuentes, Vice President of Community and Business Development for the New Jersey Economic Development Authority talks about the positive impact on the state’s economy. And, nearly 1 in 10 people living in New Jersey face poverty, and 13% of those are children. It’s why the Salvation Army is there to support and help the most vulnerable. Major Carl Avery of the Salvation Army Montclair Citadel talks about their efforts.

In this special edition of Crime in the City, FOX 5 NY's Dan Bowens takes us back to the decade that saw a peak in crime. From random acts of violence to planned attacks, New York witnessed some of the most brutal crimes in this turning-point decade. This is Crime in the City: 90s Edition