NJ company smuggled baby eels out of Europe to factory in China, indictment alleges
The federal government has indicted a seafood distributor and eight of its employees and associates on charges of smuggling valuable eels.
Kittens rescued from sewer in NJ on road to recovery
Animal control officers pulled two kittens from a cold, damp city sewer earlier this month. Thankfully, Leonardo and Donatella are doing better but still need help.
Historic Hinchliffe Stadium could host baseball once again
Hinchliffe Stadium in Paterson, New Jersey, is one of the last remaining ballparks associated with the Negro Leagues. Will a major renovation entice Major League Baseball to hold a future "Field of Dreams" game there?
Teen rescued from rock near Great Falls in Paterson
A teenager got stranded on a boulder near the base of the Great Falls in Paterson on Monday morning. Thankfully, emergency responders were able to get the teen to safety by boat.
NJ apartment fire leaves 5 hospitalized, 2 are children
The 4-alarm fire is under control, but dozens of families are now looking for a place to stay after the building had to be evacuated.
NJ chemical plant fire under control, 'catastrophe' averted
A fire near a New Jersey chemical plant with flames and smoke visible for miles in the night sky has spread to multiple buildings in the complex, threatening to reach the plant’s chemical storage area
Paterson Public Schools COVID-19 test sites
In anticipation of returning to in-person instruction, Paterson, New Jersey public schools are opening 12 COVID-19 testing sites for all district employees and students.
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.
NJ police officer admits having sex with underage girl
A New Jersey police officer has admitted to having sex with an underage girl and exchanging nude photos with her.
Fetty Wap arrested in NYC on federal drug charges
Rapper Fetty Wap has been arrested in New York City on federal drug charges.
Woman who drowned puppy in submerged cage headed to jail
A woman who drowned a 10-week-old puppy that was found submerged inside a weighted cage in a northern New Jersey pond two years ago has been sentenced to six months in jail.
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.
Flooding possible in areas recovering from devastating storm
Some areas still reeling from devastatingly deadly flooding brought on by the remnants of Hurricane Ida could see flooding, again, Wednesday.
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.
DEADLY FLOODING: Bodies pulled, others rescued in NYC, NJ storm waters
At least 13 people died in New York City, while at least 25 people died in New Jersey.
Powerful thunderstorms cause flooding in NY, NJ
A nearly stationary frontal boundary combined with a hot and humid air mass sparked some thunderstorms on Monday. A Flash Flood Watch is in effect for northeast New Jersey, most of southeast New York, and a small portion of southern Connecticut until 10 a.m. on Tuesday.
Sneaker 'game' sees big boost during pandemic
The sneaker 'game' refers to the business of reselling exclusive sneakers – a market, according to Cowen Equity Research, that will be worth $30 billion by 2030.
Starving, emaciated pit bull puppy rescued in Paterson
Fig, a pit bull puppy, has been vomiting, according to veterinary staff. X-rays show several bones in his intestines.
Celebrating St. Patrick's Day a year into pandemic
Restaurants like The Shannon Rose in Clifton, New Jersey are preparing to celebrate St. Patrick's Day in a new way this year due to the pandemic.
2 indicted for election fraud in Paterson council race
Two city council members in Paterson have been indicted for allegedly interfering with a special election last year in a case cited by then-President Donald Trump in his unsuccessful lawsuit to try and invalidate voting by mail in New Jersey.