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.
Woman arrested in killing of elderly father, girlfriend inside Surf City home: Prosecutor
A woman from Pennsylvania was arrested in connection with the shocking deaths of her elderly father and his girlfriend in Surf City, announced authorities.
NJ lifeguard killed by lightning identified
A 19-year-old lifeguard from Toms River was identified as one of the victims of a deadly lightning strike Monday afternoon.
Lightning kills lifeguard, injures several others at Jersey Shore
Police responded to reports of lightning strikes in South Seaside Park.
Warden at NYC federal jail charged with murdering husband
he associate warden at the federal jail in New York City has been charged with killing her husband after she shot him in the face in their New Jersey home.
National Weather Service: 7 tornadoes confirmed in NJ, PA during storms
July has turned into a very active month for tornadoes in the Mid-Atlantic. At least five tornadoes touched down in New Jersey on Thursday, according to damage-survey teams. And they're not done surveying.
2 tornadoes hit southern New Jersey, NWS says
A pair of tornadoes caused damage in Ocean County and Cape May County in New Jersey overnight, according to federal weather experts.
Elsa prompted warnings for boaters and beachgoers in NJ, NY
Dangerous, life-threatening marine conditions — including tropical storm-force winds, rough seas, and rip currents — developed over the Atlantic waters off the Jersey Shore and New York as well as the Long Island Sound.
Congressman donates suit he wore to clean up after US Capitol riot to Smithsonian
“While some try to erase history, I will fight to tell the story so it never happens again,” U.S. Rep. Andy Kim of New Jersey posted on Twitter Tuesday.
Golden retriever missing for 2 weeks found swimming in bay by NJSP, reunited with owners
Chunk, a three-year-old golden retriever who had been missing for two weeks, was reunited with his owners Tuesday morning after New Jersey State Troopers pulled him from the waters of Barnegat Bay.
Search crews leave waters off Long Beach Island after no aircraft found
The search for a downed plane reported off Long Beach Island in Ocean County was called off Thursday afternoon after no aircraft was discovered.
VIDEO: Jersey Devil roller coaster's first test run at Six Flags in NJ
Six Flags Great Adventure is testing its newest ride: a 13-story tall roller coaster called Jersey Devil.
Getting the New York pizza taste outside of the city
Before Riccio opened the pizzeria on weekends only at the end of April, he knew to create pies and slices with the crunchy, thin crust the rest of the pizza-eating planet associates with New York City, he needed first to duplicate the natural properties of New York City water that when mixed with flour creates dough with the ideal gluten structure.
New Jersey man gets 40 years in prison for child porn
A federal judge sentenced Sebastien Attar to 40 years in prison and lifetime supervision should he be released for abusing two infants.
Teen impaled by javelin in NJ track-and-field event
A 16-year-old boy from New Jersey was recovering after he was impaled by a javelin during a track-and-field event.
VIDEO: Massive waterspout over Jersey Shore's Barnegat Bay
A large waterspout formed near Seaside Heights, N.J., on a rainy and windy day.
Suspect with lengthy rap sheet charged with murder in Stop & Shop shooting
The suspect in a deadly shooting at a Stop & Shop supermarket on Long Island was arraigned on murder charges Wednesday.
Amtrak worker accused of stealing 77 chain saws
A longtime Amtrak employee in New Jersey is accused of stealing several dozen chain saws and hundreds of parts from the railroad and selling them online.
‘It tastes like candy’: 105-year-old woman beats COVID-19 on gin-soaked raisin diet
Lucia DeClerck credits prayer for surviving the coronavirus at 105 years old, but she also pointed out she has a diet of raisins soaked in gin.
Florida man flew to NJ, posed as attorney, scammed elderly man of $10K: Officials
An arrest warrant has been issued for a Florida man who scammed a senior citizen out of $10,000, officials said.