FBI: Capitol Riot suspect busted after mom said something to friend

A New Jersey man who allegedly breached the Capitol building on Jan. 6 got on the FBI's radar because of a comment his mom made to a friend, the feds said.

NJ workers dig through huge pile of trash to recover wedding ring

Thinking he was being helpful, a New Jersey boy threw out a plastic bag. But turns out, his mother's wallet and wedding ring were inside.

Tick populations on the rise

Experts say we could be overrun by ticks this summer.

Atlantic City casinos reinvesting millions despite pandemic

Atlantic City casinos are looking to a post-pandemic future when gamblers will be eager for the latest thing. Hard Rock plans to spend $20 million to renovate suites, buy new slots and table games, upgrade its beachfront, and more.

New Jersey governor relaxes coronavirus restrictions

The governor of New Jersey plans to ease coronavirus restrictions as cases and hospitalizations decrease and coronavirus vaccinations increase.

New Jersey breweries will offer free beer to people who get vaccinated

More than a dozen breweries in New Jersey are going to be offering free beers to the newly vaccinated as part of a program announced on Monday.

NJ gov. vows 'major' announcement on virus restrictions

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy is promising a “major announcement" Monday on easing restrictions imposed in the Garden State due to COVID-19.

Many parents eager to get their children vaccinated

Richard Brewer of Long Island said he and his wife are counting down the days until their kids, ages 7 and 10, can get the COVID-19 vaccine.

New Jersey tops list of 'best pizza states'

New Jersey, not New York, is the big cheese at the top of an influential food publication's list of the 10 best states for pizza.

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.

New Jersey to increase capacity limits for proms, graduations, more

Indoor and outdoor capacity limits are set to increase in New Jersey under a new executive order Gov. Phil Murphy is expected to sign.

Report: Five of the 10 worst small U.S. cities for small businesses are in NJ

The report compared more than 1,300 small American cities to determine which would foster the most growth for small businesses based on 20 different factors.

Man, 90, accused of shooting neighbor in Trenton

Authorities say a 90-year-old man has been arrested in the shooting death of his neighbor on a side street across from police headquarters in New Jersey’s capital city.

Distribution of J&J vaccine resumes as officials battle hesitancy

Use of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine is starting up again in New York after federal authorities announced they were lifting a pause on the shots.

NJ mother who held baby's chest down until he stopped breathing is sentenced

A New Jersey couple is headed to prison for their roles in the death of their newborn baby who was killed and tossed into an outdoor trash bin.

Truck hauling watermelons crashes killing 2 people on NJ Turnpike

State police on Friday were investigating after a tractor-trailer hauling watermelons crashed on the New Jersey Turnpike, killing two people and spreading its cargo over the toll road.

New Jersey to bake climate change risk into policies, share costs

New Jersey will incorporate the impacts of climate change and rising seas into all its major policy decisions in the near future, and will seek to share the costs of protecting the state among all levels of government and the private sector.