Jersey Shore businesses happy to be open despite rain

After Memorial Day weekend was a washout, the Fourth of July holiday weekend got off to a wet start, too. However, businesses along the Jersey Shore didn't seem to be too worried.

NJ residents say new licenses look 'fake,' 'bootleg,' and are causing them problems

Residents have taken to social media to criticize the state's new driver's licenses, alleging that they look fraudulent and have caused them to be denied service at bars and restaurants.

New Jersey to triple offshore wind power capacity

New Jersey utility regulators approved the state's second and third offshore wind projects, advancing the state's quest to become a national leader in the wind power industry.

Excessive heat warning for New York City region

Con Edison is asking everyone to conserve energy to prevent possible power outages.

New Jersey Attorney General Gurbir Grewal stepping down to join SEC

New Jersey Attorney General Gurbir Grewal, the nation’s first Sikh state attorney general, is resigning to join the Securities and Exchange Commission, the agency and Gov. Phil Murphy said Tuesday.

RECORD BUDGET: Murphy signs $46.4B plan, boosts overall spending 15%

Gov. Phil Murphy signed a record $46.4 billion budget on Tuesday, sending out checks of up to $500 to 760,000 families, making an almost $7 billion pension payment and boosting overall spending by 15% over last year.

Buttigieg tours Hudson River rail tunnel; Gateway project gains steam

Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg toured the century-old rail tunnel connecting New York and New Jersey Monday as a long-delayed project to build a new tunnel gains steam.

NJ schools likely won't require indoor mask-wearing in fall 2021

New Jersey's Health and Education departments released safety guidance to schools for the 2021–2022 academic year. The governor said all schools should start preparing now to fully open for in-person classes in the fall.

Man arrested for hitting boy with jet ski at Jones Beach

A Bronx man was arrested for allegedly hitting an 8-year-old swimmer with a personal watercraft while operating it while he was drunk.

Heat wave bears down on New York City region

Hot temperatures continued across the Tri-State Region Monday, as the second day of a second heatwave of the year was expected to sweep across the region this week.

George Floyd statues vandalized in Brooklyn, Newark

Officials say someone defaced the 6-foot sculpture located at Flatbush Junction with spray paint.

2 NJ towns renaming streets in honor of Isley Brothers

Two New Jersey towns are renaming streets in honor of the Isley Brothers, the legendary R&B group behind songs including "Shout," "Twist and Shout" and "It’s Your Thing."

New video released in shooting that left New Jersey man, woman dead in North Philadelphia

Investigators on Thursday said three people are wanted in connection to a double homicide in North Philadelphia after a woman and man were found shot in the head inside a car last week.

Elton John announces final US dates for his farewell tour

Elton John has announced the final dates for his “Elton John Farewell Yellow Brick Road: The Final Tour,” which includes stops at big U.S. stadiums.