Firefighters respond to large commercial building fire in NJ

Emergency crews are responding to a fire in Englewood, New Jersey. There are unconfirmed reports of an explosion at the location.

New Jersey sues companies over 'forever chemicals' in drinking water

The state Attorney General's Office and the Department of Environmental Protection are accusing three companies of failing to clean up chemicals that have polluted public drinking water.

2 restaurants find early success launching during pandemic

During a pandemic might not seem like the best time to open a restaurant. Thousands of restaurants have had to close over the past several months. But in September, two new spots opened just minutes from each other in Fort Lee. They're hoping to make it through the pandemic and beyond.

2 men murdered in Meadowlands Racetrack parking lot

Two people were killed and four people were take into custody following a shooting in the parking lot of the Meadowlands Racetrack, New Jersey State Police said.

Democrats aiming to win back Obama voters who flipped to Trump in NJ

Democrats are working hard to win over voters who voted for Barack Obama but then flipped to vote for Donald Trump in 2016.

NJ black bear hunt off to wet start

New Jersey's annual black bear hunt got off to wet start Monday as remnants from Hurricane Delta soaked the state with wind-whipped rain.

How to vote by mail in New Jersey

You can vote by mail in New Jersey. Here is how to get and then submit your ballot for the 2020 general election.

Century 21 closing after nearly 60 years in business

Century 21 Stores — a destination for bargain hunters looking for fat deals on designer dresses and shoes, cosmetics and housewares for nearly 60 years — has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and is winding down its business, shutting all 13 stores across New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Florida.

Navy cancels F/A-18 flyover of Hudson River

The U.S. Navy has canceled a planned F/A-18 military jet flyover in New York City that was tied to the commemoration of the 19th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks.

Apple orchards opening despite pandemic for fall picking season

It’s September 1, and that means its pumpkin and apple picking season, but this year due to the coronavirus pandemic things will look and feel different at many farms.

Spotted lanternfly warning in NJ and Staten Island

Officials in parts of New Jersey and on Staten Island are warning residents about the highly invasive spotted lanternfly.

More than 349,000 homes, businesses without power in NJ

Crews on Thursday continued working to restore electricity to hundreds of thousands of homes and businesses in New Jersey days after Tropical Storm Isaias downed trees and power lines.

Woman thrown to ground in store in dispute over mask

Police in Hackensack said a woman was assaulted in a Staples store after asking a fellow customer to wear her mask correctly.

Community rallies to save NJ’s longest-running gay nightclub

New Jersey’s longest-running gay nightclub, Club Feathers, may soon be forced to close for good, in what would be yet another casualty of the pandemic.