NJ ending coronavirus public health emergency

Gov. Phil Murphy is ending the COVID-19 public health emergency that has been in place in New Jersey for more than a year.

NJ bills to help casinos, expand sports and other betting

New Jersey lawmakers are considering an array of bills that would give Atlantic City casinos some financial relief from COVID-related declines, as well as expanding sports betting, raffles and other gambling.

New Jersey to close 6 mass vaccination sites

New Jersey will be shutting down its six mass COVID-19 vaccination sites as the state moves from a mega-site model to relying on about 1,800 community inoculation sites.

Jersey shore town backs off resident-only parking near beach

The Board of Commissioners of Deal, N.J., was set to vote on an ordinance limiting parking on several streets near the beach to residents only. The vote has been postponed. 

Police: NJ woman stole police cruiser, totaled it in crash

Police say a woman stole a police car in New Jersey’s capital city and led law enforcement on a chase through a nearby township before she crashed and was arrested.

NJ, nation's gas prices remain steady for holiday weekend

Gas prices remained steady in New Jersey and around the nation heading into the Memorial Day weekend, but drivers are paying more than $1 per gallon more than they were last year.

Firehouse dedicated to Newark's first three African-American firefighters

A big honor for three heroes in Newark who also made history breaking racial barriers. A firehouse was dedicated Friday to the city's first three African-American firefighters.

NJ ends indoor mask mandate in most public places

The unofficial start of summer signals the official end of New Jersey’s indoor mask mandate.

$11 billion Hudson River rail tunnel gets key federal approval

The project to build a new Hudson River tunnel connecting New York and New Jersey can push ahead with engineering and design work after receiving a key approval from the deferral government.

Busier summer seen at Jersey Shore in Year 2 of COVID-19

The second summer of COVID-19 at the Jersey Shore is shaping up to be busier than last year. Many rentals are already booked, beaches are crowded and badges are selling fast.

Wounded NJ veteran receives 'smart home'

In New Jersey, a veteran who lost both of his legs in combat in Afghanistan received a brand-new smart home custom-designed to help him and his daughter live a happier, pain-free life.

Judge orders community mediation for vice principal who threw beer

A New Jersey judge is turning to community mediation to try to resolve the case of a middle school vice principal who threw beer at people.

Pandemic's mental health toll on minorities | Resources

Online networks and other groups are trying to help minorities connect with therapists who look like them.

Black Lives Matter flag raised at City Hall in Jersey City

The nonprofit group Blacks in Law Enforcement Servicing the Community hosted a raising of the Black Lives Matter flag at City Hall in honor of George Floyd.

Woman wounded in NJ mass shooting has died

Braylin Holmes, 19, was shot at a house party in New Jersey over the weekend. Police said she died of her injuries on Monday night.

FBI: Interstate burglary crew targeted Asian homeowners

A coordinated interstate burglary crew targeted people of Asian descent in New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, and Delaware, stealing cash, jewelry, and even guns, federal authorities said.

Smoke from Jersey City recycling plant fire seen 15 miles away

A fire at a metal recycling plant along the waterfront in Jersey City continued to burn Tuesday morning and the smoke could be seen 15 miles away.

14-year-old girl hands newborn baby to strangers at NJ restaurant

The couple who took care of the baby before police arrived said the teenage girl had asked for help from employees at the restaurant before they intervened.