Agency permanently bans fracking in Delaware River basin

An agency that is responsible for the water supply to millions in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Delaware has banned fracking near the Delaware River once and for all.

New Jersey attracts NYC renters seeking space and urban living

New Jersey's urban communities are drawing renters fleeing New York City. These younger professionals are attracted by more affordable rents on spacious apartments with a lot of amenities while still being part of an urban lifestyle.

Woman gives birth to baby in car outside NJ hospital

A baby in New Jersey wasn't waiting to make its debut into the world, instead arriving inside the car outside the hospital.

Active-duty military begins giving vaccines in New York area

Active-duty personnel began to administer coronavirus vaccine shots at new hubs in New York this week and have been staffing sites in New Jersey since earlier this month.

Bruce Springsteen DUI charges dropped; rocker to pay $500 fine

Prosecutors dropped drunken driving and reckless endangerment charges against legendary rocker Bruce Springsteen during his arraignment Wednesday.

Bodies of mother and son found in NJ pond

Police in Morris County responding to a call about an unattended child in Boonton discovered a mother and son dead in a pond.

Murphy signs law decriminalizing adult-use cannabis in NJ

Legislation to decriminalize cannabis and loosen penalties for underage possession of the drug and alcohol was signed into law Monday.

NJ loosens restrictions on some sports, entertainment venues

Fans will be allowed to attend sports and entertainment events at the New Jersey's largest facilities in limited numbers starting next week, Gov. Phil Murphy said Monday.

Man backing pickup out of driveway struck, killed 2-year-old boy

A man backing a pickup truck out of a driveway struck and killed a 2-year-old boy in New Jersey, authorities said.

NJ man guns down cousin during argument, takes him to hospital

A New Jersey man was held in the Burlington County Jail Monday after he was accused of fatally shooting his cousin during an argument.

NJ lawmakers still debating legalized marijuana

For a third time, the Democrat-led Assembly has moved a deadline for Gov. Phil Murphy to act on legislation setting up New Jersey’s recreational marijuana plan.

NYC restaurants can raise capacity to 35% beginning Feb. 26

NY Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced Friday that restaurants in New York City could increase their capacity to 35%.

New Jersey snowfall totals

Snow and freezing rain reports are coming in from several areas in New Jersey, as reported by NWS offices.

Winter storm hits New York area with snow and ice

The worst of the relentless winter weather that crippled parts of Texas and the south is making its way out of our area, but it's still not over yet.

3 NJ mega COVID vaccination sites closed due to snowstorm

A winter storm bringing snow, ice and rain across New Jersey led officials on Thursday to shutter at least three of the state's mass COVID-19 vaccination sites.

Former Trump Plaza Hotel and Casino imploded Wednesday

The dilapidated building that once housed the Trump Plaza Hotel and Casino came crumbling to the ground on Wednesday morning as onlookers came from near and far to watch the implosion of an Atlantic City staple.

NJ university adding more sports while others axe them due to pandemic

The athletic director at Fairleigh Dickinson is planning to increase the number of sports played at the small Division I school a short ride from New York City.