These 6 new floats will make debut at Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade

A massive gator and a new reindeer will be among the six new floats to make their debut during the 95th Annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.

Veterans feed fellow veterans and other hungry New Jerseyans

The pandemic has created devastating food insecurity for many vulnerable residents — including veterans — of Bergen County. A Marine Corps veteran has partnered with a food program and a church to help.

NJ man accused of killing ex-girlfriend's dogs and ferret

Authorities say a New Jersey man killed his then-girlfriend's three Chihuahuas and a ferret over the course of their relationship, which lasted about a year.

23 COVID outbreaks reported at schools across New Jersey

There were 23 outbreaks of coronavirus at schools across New Jersey, state officials announced Wednesday.

NJ teacher accused of sexually assaulting student

She is accused of having sex with a student after taking controlled substances with the child.

New Jersey death toll from Ida now 30

Gov. Phil Murphy said Monday that the death toll from the remnants of Hurricane Ida rose to 30.

Flooding possible in areas recovering from devastating storm

Some areas still reeling from devastatingly deadly flooding brought on by the remnants of Hurricane Ida could see flooding, again, Wednesday.

Major disaster declarations for 6 NJ counties, 5 in NY following Ida's destruction

President Joe Biden approved major disaster declarations Monday greenlighting federal aid for people in six New Jersey counties and five New York counties affected by devastating flooding.

NY Giants to retire Michael Strahan No. 92 jersey

The New York Giants are going to retire the No. 92 jersey of Hall of Fame defensive end Michael Strahan this season.

Prosecutors: Sex assault charges fairly filed against NY doc

Federal prosecutors are urging a judge to reject claims by a former New York doctor that his guilty plea to state charges means he can't be prosecuted in federal court on sex assault charges.

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.

Human remains found in plastic container on NJ street

Authorities say human remains were found in a large plastic container left on a New Jersey street.

Noise complaints prompt closures at pickleball courts

Responding to repeated noise complaints, Ridgewood Mayor Susan Knudsen padlocked the village's four brand-new pickleball courts for three months from December through February, during the pandemic winter.

Hackensack River could be cleaned up as a Superfund site

Gov. Phil Murphy's administration is seeking placement of the 23-mile lower Hackensack River on the federal EPA's list of Superfund toxic sites.

Bridget Kelly of 'Bridgegate' fame wants to return to politics

Bridget Kelly, the former aide to Republican ex-Gov. Chris Christie, has been talking about the 'Bridgegate' scandal a lot more these days as she seeks an ambitious political resurrection.

NYPD officer struck in head with glass bottle by suspect with prior cop assaults: Police

The New York City Police Department posted a video of an officer being attacked with a glass bottle. The man had prior arrests related to assaulting police officers, according to the NYPD.

MetLife Stadium hosts first full-capacity event since beginning of pandemic

The event had no social distancing requirements, but masks were recommended for guests that were not fully vaccinated, although there was no enforcement.

New Jersey teacher resigns after student's Hitler assignment

A New Jersey elementary school teacher will resign and a principal will be reinstated following a school board investigation into an incident involving a student who wrote an essay in Adolf Hitler's point of view and later dressed as Hitler for an assignment.

Powerful thunderstorms cause flooding in NY, NJ

A nearly stationary frontal boundary combined with a hot and humid air mass sparked some thunderstorms on Monday. A Flash Flood Watch is in effect for northeast New Jersey, most of southeast New York, and a small portion of southern Connecticut until 10 a.m. on Tuesday.

2 dead in New Jersey house fire

A fast-moving fire roared through a northern New Jersey home early Thursday, killing two people and leaving three firefighters injured.