Man killed by lightning strike on New Jersey golf course identified

Authorities have identified a 70-year-old man who was killed after he was struck by lightning on a Burlington County golf course Wednesday as storms moved through the area.

Emotional Eric Adams says he lives in Brooklyn despite owning co-op in Fort Lee

Eric Adams acknowledges that he must cross a bridge to get to City Hall from his primary residence, but it's the Brooklyn Bridge, not the George Washington.

Backlog of weddings creates a supply shortage

With less than two weeks until her wedding day, Jazlyn Amador learned the six bridesmaids' dresses she ordered won't be arriving in time or at all.

Race for NJ governor: Democrat Phil Murphy to face Republican Jack Ciattarelli

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy has won the Democratic primary, all but a formality since he ran unopposed. He will take on Jack Ciattarelli, the small business founder and former Assembly member, who the Republican primary.

Storms hit New York area, triggering some flash floods

The National Weather Service issued Severe Thunderstorm Warnings and Flash Flood Warnings for several counties in New Jersey and New York.

1 student killed, another injured at NJ sports field

The Essex County Prosecutor's Office is investigating the death of a student at an athletic field in Maplewood and an injury to another.

NYPD, FDNY face off at annual 'Fun City Bowl'

Some of New York's bravest and finest faced off for bragging rights on Sunday, as the NYPD and FDNY played the annual Fun City Bowl.

NJ Republicans wrestle with devotion to Trump in primary

New Jersey Republicans decide Tuesday if their standard-bearer to take on Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy will be a strong supporter of Donald Trump or a well-funded, establishment-backed candidate who hardly mentions the former president.

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.