Former NJ Gov. Jim McGreevey announces Jersey City mayoral run
The former New Jersey governor stepped down back in 2004 after announcing he was a “gay American" – admitting to having an extramarital affair with another man.
Amber Alert issued in NJ after car stolen with 3-year-old inside; Child safe, suspect at large
An Amber Alert was issued following a carjacking that began in Newark and ended in Jersey City. The 3-year-old child is safe, and police are searching for the suspect.
Driver charged in Jersey City crash that left 3 dead, others injured
Data recovered during the preliminary investigation found Ziyang Wang was operating the vehicle in excess of 100 miles per hour in the seconds leading up to the collision in Jersey City.
3 killed, several injured following Jersey City multi-vehicle crash
The crash happened on Paterson Plank Road and involved a BMW SUV and a Kia.
Jersey City vigil held for man shot, killed by police
EMS workers first on the scene called for police and instead of being treated for a mental illness, family members said one of the responding officers shot and killed Andrew Washington, who went by the nickname 'Drew.'
52-year-old having mental episode killed by Jersey Police, Mayor stands by use of force
Police say officers responded to a call of an emotionally disturbed person at an apartment on Randolph Avenue.
Fire at NJ recycling plant suspends light rail service
The fire broke out just after 3 p.m., near the Richard Street NJ Transit station.
Man charged with murder in death of Jersey City kindergarten teacher
A man has been charged with murder in the death of a Jersey City kindergarten teacher, whose body was found earlier this month in a shallow grave in Kearny, authorities said.
1 arrested, 1 sought in death of Jersey City kindergarten teacher
Police have arrested one man, and issued an arrest warrant for another, in connection with the death of a Jersey City kindergarten teacher whose body was found in a shallow grave in Kearny, authorities announced.
New Jersey kindergarten teacher's body found in shallow grave
The body of Jersey City kindergarten teacher Luz Hernandez was found in a shallow grave.
Rapper Tsu Surf indicted on racketeering charge
A Newark grand jury has indicted battle rapper Tsu Surf, whose real name is Rahjon Cox, as part of a racketeering case. He is one of ten people named in the indictment.
Rapper Tsu Surf arrested on federal charge in NJ
Federal authorities on Thursday arrested rapper Tsu Surf on a federal RICO charge in connection with a DEA case, FOX 5 News has learned.
Ice T to open marijuana dispensary in Jersey City
Actor, rapper, and New Jersey native Ice T is going into the legal marijuana business in Jersey City — and he needs workers. His dispensary, a partnership with The Medicine Woman founder Charis B, wants to hire former cannabis offenders from the area.
Jersey City councilwoman not resigning after hitting cyclist
A Jersey City councilwoman has no plans to resign after allegedly smashing into a bicyclist in an intersection in an apparent hit-and-run accident.
This NJ city has been named U.S.'s most expensive for renters
A city in New Jersey has been named the most expensive for renters in the U.S., while a recent report says the Garden State is the seventh most expensive state in the nation for renters.
2 new monkeypox vaccine sites open in NJ
Two new monkeypox vaccine sites opened on Friday in New Jersey in an effort to make the shots more widely available. The sites are in Paramus and Camden. Here is how to make an appointment.
FBI: No sign of Jimmy Hoffa under New Jersey bridge
The FBI says it found no evidence of missing Teamsters boss Jimmy Hoffa during a search of land under a New Jersey bridge. Hoffa has been missing since 1975 when he was last seen in suburban Detroit.
July 4th fireworks light up sky above New York and New Jersey
Massive crowds gathered along the East River in New York City and along the waterfronts of Lower Manhattan and Hudson County, N.J., to watch separate fireworks shows on Monday night.
Flo Rida, Shaquille 'Diesel' O'Neal, Funk Flex perform at Jersey City 4th of July celebration
Jersey City pulled out all the stops for this year's Fourth of July celebration with its own party complete with big-name acts, food trucks, and lots of fun. Among the performers: Flo Rida, DJ Diesel (also known as Shaquille O'Neal), and DJ Funk Flex.
'Ms. Marvel' stars super fan Iman Vellani — and Jersey City
The new Disney+ series "Ms. Marvel" features a Muslim superhero — a Pakistani American teenage girl who is the first character of South Asian descent to lead a Marvel Cinematic Universe series or movie.