No cancer hazards found at NJ high school: Officials
New Jersey officials say there was no trace of radiological contaminants found around Colonia High School, following allegations that such hazards may have led to diagnoses of brain tumors and cancer in former students and staff.
NJ legal cannabis: Police chiefs want cops banned from using weed
The New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police wants the state to ban off-duty officers from using marijuana. Some municipalities have already said they will ignore state law and fire any cop who tests positive for cannabis.
Radiation testing at Colonia High School amid brain cancer cluster
A medical mystery apparently links more than 100 people diagnosed with rare cancers to a New Jersey high school.
Once a retail giant, Kmart down to three U.S. stores after NJ closing
Once the Kmart in Avenel, New Jersey, shutters, the number of Kmarts in the U.S. -- once well over 2,000 – will be down to three last holdouts. In its heyday, Kmart sold product lines endorsed by celebrities Martha Stewart and Jaclyn Smith, sponsored NASCAR auto races and was mentioned in movies like "Beetlejuice."
NJ snow squall alert: Snow squalls, snow showers expected
Heavy snow showers and snow squalls are possible in parts of New Jersey through Monday evening, according to the National Weather Service.
Infiniti driver who ran over man doing donuts surrenders to NYPD
The driver of a car that ran over a spectator while doing illegal stunts in Lower Manhattan over the weekend is in police custody.
NJ Pepsi plant fire
A fire engulfed part of a Pepsi warehouse in Piscataway, New Jersey, on Tuesday night, sending thick smoke into the sky.
NJ cops and firefighters catch baby dropped from 2nd floor of burning building
Firefighters and police officers in New Jersey caught a baby that a frantic dad dropped out of a burning second-story apartment. A cop's body-worn camera captured the tense moments.
Weather predicting Milltown Mel dies just before Groundhog Day
Milltown Mel, a weather-predicting groundhog in New Jersey, died just before his annual big day.
Car in NJ pond had woman and baby inside
A woman and her baby were found dead inside a vehicle floating on a New Jersey pond on Tuesday.
Rutgers University students, faculty, staff must get COVID vaccine booster
Rutgers University officials are now requiring all students, faculty, and staff to get a COVID-19 vaccine booster as soon as they become eligible.
Rutgers' The RAC renamed Jersey Mike's Arena
Rutgers and Jersey Mike’s Subs announced Wednesday they have reached a multi-year agreement to make the sub sandwich franchise an official naming rights partner of Rutgers Athletics.
CEO murdered after being followed home with casino winnings
A Pennsylvania man has been charged in connection with the fatal shooting of a 54-year-old Plainsboro, New Jersey man during, what officials say, was an attempted robbery.
Jersey Shore beach widening is a waste, groups say
New Jersey should drop a plan to double the amount of money it spends on beach replenishment, according to a coalition of environmental and fishing groups. They say that money would be better spent on measures to address repetitive flooding in the northern and central parts of the state.
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.
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.
Rutgers football player to transfer over school's COVID-19 vaccine requirement
A Rutgers University defensive back will be entering the transfer portal over the school’s COVID-19 vaccine requirement.
Cleanup underway after Henri triggers severe flooding
The smell of sewage filled the air in a New Jersey retirement community as people returned to their soaked homes and possessions on Monday after Tropical Storm Henri blew through the region.
Henri brings nearly 10 inches of rain, heavy flooding to Central NJ
Multiple posts on social media showed examples of severe, sudden flash flooding caused by the storm.
Wild ride: Car strikes berm, flies through air, lands next to people eating
Police in New Jersey are calling it a ‘miracle’ after a car went airborne into a Wendy's outdoor dining area and no one was seriously injured.