Over half of NJ towns opting out of cannabis business
Many towns and cities across New Jersey are voting not to allow cannabis businesses in their communities - at least not yet.
Many towns and cities across New Jersey are voting not to allow cannabis businesses in their communities - at least not yet.
Dangerously hot weather engulfs New York area
The National Weather Service has issued several alerts, including Excessive Heat Warnings and Heat Advisories, for much of New Jersey, New York, and Connecticut.
The National Weather Service has issued several alerts, including Excessive Heat Warnings and Heat Advisories, for much of New Jersey, New York, and Connecticut.
'Modern Family' star Julie Bowen, sister revive New Jersey woman who passed out in Utah hike
Minnie John said she passed out and woke up to "Modern Family" star Julie Bowen and her doctor sister reviving her.
Minnie John said she passed out and woke up to "Modern Family" star Julie Bowen and her doctor sister reviving her.
UPS worker ‘gloated’ about role in US Capitol riot, DOJ says
Donald Smith is accused of taking part in the U.S. Capitol riot after his UPS co-workers turned him into FBI authorities.
Donald Smith is accused of taking part in the U.S. Capitol riot after his UPS co-workers turned him into FBI authorities.
School mask mandates spark confusion, conflict in NY and NJ
New York state is leaving it up to individual districts to set their own rules, locally. New Jersey, on the other hand, will implement a mask mandate statewide.
New York state is leaving it up to individual districts to set their own rules, locally. New Jersey, on the other hand, will implement a mask mandate statewide.
NJ gym owner pleads guilty to assaulting police officer at Capitol riot
A New Jersey gym owner on Friday became the first person to plead guilty to assaulting a law enforcement officer during the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol.
A New Jersey gym owner on Friday became the first person to plead guilty to assaulting a law enforcement officer during the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol.
NJ to require masks in all schools
Gov. Phil Murphy announced on Friday that all students and teachers need to wear masks inside all schools in New Jersey even if they are vaccinated against COVID-19.
Gov. Phil Murphy announced on Friday that all students and teachers need to wear masks inside all schools in New Jersey even if they are vaccinated against COVID-19.
New Jersey governor announces mask mandate for K-12 students, school staff
Staff members and students from kindergarten to 12th grade will be required to wear masks in New Jersey schools, regadless of their vaccination status, when the new year begins in a few weeks, Gov. Phil Murphy announced Friday as COVID-19 cases rise in the state.
Staff members and students from kindergarten to 12th grade will be required to wear masks in New Jersey schools, regadless of their vaccination status, when the new year begins in a few weeks, Gov. Phil Murphy announced Friday as COVID-19 cases rise in the state.
NJ man charged after allegedly assaulting elderly neighbors, stealing their car
Rhys Lershe, 44, is facing assault, theft, and burglary charges after police say he broke into his elderly neighbor's home in the middle of the night, assaulted them, and stole their car.
Rhys Lershe, 44, is facing assault, theft, and burglary charges after police say he broke into his elderly neighbor's home in the middle of the night, assaulted them, and stole their car.
New Jersey pastor who stole nearly $517,000 sentenced to prison
A judge has sentenced the longtime pastor of a Catholic church in Somerset who took nearly $517,000 in parish funds to seven years in state prison.
A judge has sentenced the longtime pastor of a Catholic church in Somerset who took nearly $517,000 in parish funds to seven years in state prison.
Olympic champion Sydney McLaughlin's NJ hometown cheers from afar
Sydney McLaughlin grew up in Dunellen, New Jersey. Community members beamed with joy following her gold-medal win in hurdles.
Sydney McLaughlin grew up in Dunellen, New Jersey. Community members beamed with joy following her gold-medal win in hurdles.
Sydney McLaughlin sets world record and wins gold in Olympic 400-meter hurdles
New Jersey's Sydney McLaughlin set a world record and won the gold medal in the Olympic 400-meter hurdles.
New Jersey's Sydney McLaughlin set a world record and won the gold medal in the Olympic 400-meter hurdles.
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.
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.
Mountain Creek hosts adrenaline-packed mountain bike trails
Mountain Creek in Vernon, New Jersey hosts adrenaline-packed mountain bike trails.
Mountain Creek in Vernon, New Jersey hosts adrenaline-packed mountain bike trails.
NJ mandates vaccines or testing for many healthcare workers
Employees in certain state and private healthcare facilities and other high-risk congregate settings in New Jersey must either be vaccinated or undergo regular testing according to a new mandate.
Employees in certain state and private healthcare facilities and other high-risk congregate settings in New Jersey must either be vaccinated or undergo regular testing according to a new mandate.
Police: 4 killed in crash in front of NJ car dealership
Four people were killed in a crash in front of a southern New Jersey car dealership over the weekend, authorities said.
Four people were killed in a crash in front of a southern New Jersey car dealership over the weekend, authorities said.
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.
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.
Man once on FBI's Ten Most Wanted list sentenced for killing fiancée, dog
A man who was on the FBI's Ten Most Wanted list is going to prison for 31 and a half years for killing his fiancée and her dog because he did not want her to know that he had lost his job.
A man who was on the FBI's Ten Most Wanted list is going to prison for 31 and a half years for killing his fiancée and her dog because he did not want her to know that he had lost his job.
Tornado touchdowns confirmed as severe storms hit tristate area
Fast-moving severe storms rolled through the New York area on Thursday evening, causing several tornado warnings and bringing drenching rain and tornadoes to parts of New Jersey and Pennsylvania.
Fast-moving severe storms rolled through the New York area on Thursday evening, causing several tornado warnings and bringing drenching rain and tornadoes to parts of New Jersey and Pennsylvania.
Noise complaints prompt closures at pickleball courts
Responding to repeated noise complaints, Ridgewood Mayor Susan Knudsen padlocked the village's four brand-new pickleball courts for three months from December through February, during the pandemic winter.
Responding to repeated noise complaints, Ridgewood Mayor Susan Knudsen padlocked the village's four brand-new pickleball courts for three months from December through February, during the pandemic winter.



















