Search continues for missing alligator in New Jersey

Authorities believe the alligator was somebody’s pet and discarded at the lake, possibly because then lake is teeming with life ranging from turtles to large carp.

Flooding across tri-state as more storms batter region

Flash flooding left drivers and pedestrians stranded in some parts of New Jersey, while parts of the Taconic and Sprain Brook Parkways were closed by flooding in Westchester.

Man struck by lightning, revived in Woodbridge, NJ

A man was miraculously revived after being struck by lightning in Woodbridge Township, New Jersey on Wednesday afternoon.

Puppy sale turns into armed robbery in the Bronx

This is the second puppy theft that Fox 5 NY has reported on this week. In both cases the owners agreed to meet the thieves prior, in order to complete the sale.

Heartbroken French bulldog owner desperate for pet's return after dognapping

A normal day at the dog park turned into a dognapping for one man in New Jersey, with the thieves holding the victim's beloved French Bulldog for $8,000 ransom.

Oodles of noodles dumped in Old Bridge woods

A trail of cooked pasta -- as much as 400 pounds' worth -- was found alongside a creek in Old Bridge, New Jersey last week.

Rutgers University, unions announce agreement; classes to resume

Rutgers University and union representatives have announced an agreement on a framework for new contracts with several faculty unions.

Rutgers faculty strike enters third day

As the strike drags on, some students are growing increasingly concerned about the impact it could have on final exams, which are less than three weeks away.

Slain NJ councilwoman's mother: 'I need justice for my daughter, please'

Over a month after New Jersey Councilwoman Eunice Dwumfour was murdered outside of her home, her family spoke publicly for the first time.

Lawyer: 29-year-old who posed as teen student in NJ was lonely

A woman accused of using false documents to enroll as a New Jersey high school student and attend some classes over a four-day period did so because she longed to return to her days with friends in school.

Perth Amboy HS students hold walkout over stabbing of 11-year-old

Hundreds of Perth Amboy High School students held a walkout to call for more action after an 11-year-old was stabbed while walking home from a nearby middle school.

Confirmed tornado leaves widespread damage in New Jersey

The National Weather Service has confirmed a tornado touched down Tuesday afternoon in the Quaker Bridge area of Mercer County, New Jersey, after quick-moving storms crossed the state.