Heat wave grips New York City region

Forecasters expect a heatwave to descend on parts of New Jersey and New York through Friday. Expect a lot of humidity, which will make the real-feel temperatures feel even worse.

NYC man charged with helping transport woman's body in barrel to NJ

An unemployed Queens man is under arrest, accused of helping move a barrel from New York City to New Jersey carrying the remains of a dead woman.

New Jersey's gas tax to fall 8.3 cents a gallon on Oct. 1

New Jersey's gas tax will go from 50.7 cents a gallon to 42.4 on Oct. 1, according to the governor's administration.

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.

NJ to require COVID vaccine or regular tests for all school employees

New Jersey will require all preschool through grade 12 teachers, staff and personnel for preschool through grade 12 to be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus by Oct. 18

Henri lingers over US Northeast, bringing more rain and flood risk

Tropical Depression Henri was lingering over the U.S. Northeast on Monday, bringing more rain and the threat of flooding to some areas.

How much rain did we get from Henri?

Rain totals from across New York, New Jersey and Connecticut from the weekend storm continue to rise.

Storm Henri brings severe flooding to portions of tristate area

Storm Henri wasn't done with the tristate area yet. Rain continued to fall Monday in various locations from New Jersey, north and out to Long Island. A Flood Watch was in effect for the entire region.

Newark water rescues in Henri flooding

Rescue crews had to pull drivers and passengers out of cars in Newark as they got trapped in high waters from Tropical Storm Henri.

Tropical Storm Henri: What to know as storm hits Northeast U.S.

A hurricane named Henri is making its way up and is expected to make landfall in New York or New England at some point Sunday. Effects could be felt sooner.

Teen lifeguard dies after accident off NJ shore beach

The Cape May city government said Saturday that 16-year-old Norman Inferrera III died after an accident Thursday off the Reading Avenue beach.

Jails barred from deals to detain noncitizens under NJ law

New Jersey prisons and jails can no longer enter into contracts to detain immigrants who aren’t United States citizens under a law Gov. Phil Murphy has signed.

NJ regulators approve rules for recreational cannabis market

New Jersey’s Cannabis Regulatory Commission has approved rules to set up the state's recreational marijuana marketplace.

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.

New Jersey Marathon canceled again due to pandemic

The New Jersey Marathon has been canceled for the second year in a row because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Human remains found in plastic container on NJ street

Authorities say human remains were found in a large plastic container left on a New Jersey street.