Miracle or trend? Saint Peter's a sign of parity in NCAA

While the run to the cusp of the Final Four by tiny Saint Peter's has been riveting, it's also the latest example of how something that once felt like a miracle at the NCAA Tournament might be growing more common in years to come.

Saint Peter's Peacocks bring confidence, swagger to game against Purdue

The Saint Peter's University Peacocks — the darlings of the sports world for the last week — are getting ready to play Purdue in the Sweet 16. The players say they appreciate all the support they've garnered as this year's Cinderella story.

Saint Peter's players enjoy spotlight amid improbable run

Saint Peter's, the surprise of this year's NCAA Tournament, is in the Sweet 16 this week against No. 3 seed Purdue in Philadelphia. But Peacocks' star KC Ndefo almost missed it all.

March Madness: Saint Peter's defeats Kentucky in NCAA tournament

St. Peter's University, the tiny Jesuit school from Jersey City, got 27 points from Daryl Banks III as it took down basketball royalty, beating second-seeded Kentucky 85-79 in overtime and sending countless brackets into the digital wastebasket.

Bayonne covers up Vladimir Putin's name on 9/11 memorial

A city in northern New Jersey is covering up Vladimir Putin's name on its Sept. 11 memorial in protest of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. So why was Putin's name on the memorial in the first place?

'Ms. Marvel' trailer drops; Muslim teen superhero is from Jersey City

The full trailer for the Disney+ show Ms. Marvel dropped this week, showing Iman Vellani in the lead role as Kamala Khan, a Pakistani American teenager from Jersey City who idolizes the Avenger Captain Marvel.

While NYC restaurants struggle, some good news from suburbs

Reservations at Manhattan restaurants were down more than 60% in January 2022 compared to January 2020 but some restaurants in New Jersey and Long Island are actually seeing an uptick in business, thanks to looser pandemic rules.

Jersey City fire damages several homes

A four-alarm fire in Jersey City damaged six homes on Friday afternoon.

NYC nightclub murder suspect arrested in NJ

A man wanted in connection with a murder in a Manhattan nightclub has been arrested in New Jersey.

Dog, owner rescued from frigid waters in bay near Bayonne park

A dog and its owner were back on dry land after they were rescued from the icy waters off a park in Bayonne, said city officials.

How a TikTok-famous motel in New Jersey helps people in their time of need

Brian Arya never wanted to manage a motel, let alone work 12-hour overnight shifts. So he made the best of it by sharing entertaining videos of his experiences on TikTok, which garnered him an audience. Then the pandemic happened — and Brian used his platform to help people in their time of need.

NJ congressman tells unvaxxed to 'get off your butt' after he tests COVID positive

Rep. Bill Pascrell Jr., who is 84, fully vaccinated, and tested positive for COVID-19, has a message for any of you who still haven't gotten vaccinated: "Get off your butt" and get your shots.

Large building fire on Jackson Street in Hoboken

Video from the scene showed massive plumes of smoke rising from the fire on Jackson Street.

Wind causes partial building collapse in Jersey City, official says

The Jersey City Fire Department evacuated several homes when a three-story building that was under construction partially collapsed.

President Biden visits New Jersey to push infrastructure bill, education agenda

President Joe Biden continues to push his Infrastructure Deal and Build Back Better Agenda with stops in Newark, Kearny and North Plainfield on Monday.

80-foot sculpture of a woman's head installed on Hudson River waterfront

Artist Jaume Plensa created a sculpture for Jersey City's Newport waterfront. The artist said he hopes the work becomes a landmark that visually connects Newport to Manhattan across the river.