NJ: Business capacity limits lifted, masks must continue to be worn indoors

As New Jersey lifts capacity limits for most businesses and outdoor gatherings, Gov. Murphy is not completely adopting new CDC guidance, saying indoor mask rules and social distancing will still be in place for now.

Most COVID capacity restrictions, some mask mandates lifted across NY, NJ, CT

Most COVID-related capacity restrictions were lifted in the Tri-State Region Wednesday. Indoor mask mandates were eased up in New York and Connecticut. 

CEO: Colonial paid $4.4 million to pipeline hackers, report says

Colonial Pipeline CEO Joseph Blount told the Wall Street Journal he authorized the payment after the May 7 ransomware attack because the company didn't know the extent of the damage and wasn't sure how long it would take to bring the pipeline's systems back.

Man opens fire on 5 intruders, killing NJ man

A 23-year-old New Jersey man was killed after Pennsylvania State Police say he and five others tried to burglarize an East Stroudsburg home.

Gov. Murphy ends virtual learning in fall, defends mask mandate

NJ Gov. Phil Murphy lifted the state's travel advisory on Monday during a briefing on the pandemic that included an announcement about an end to virtual learning next school year.

Newark named best city for barbecue in the northeast

In what could be described as a "controversial" choice, a website ranked Newark's barbecue scene ahead of well-known hot spots like Kansas City, Memphis, and anywhere in Texas.

NJ teen steals car with 2-year-old inside, cops say

Authorities say a teenage boy who stole a car with a toddler inside has been charged with kidnapping and numerous other counts.

NJ Gov. Murphy keeps indoor mask mandate for now

Gov. Phil Murphy's announcement that New Jersey will retain an indoor mask requirement butts up against new CDC guidance that vaccinated Americans can ditch masks outdoors and in many indoor situations.

Getting the New York pizza taste outside of the city

Before Riccio opened the pizzeria on weekends only at the end of April, he knew to create pies and slices with the crunchy, thin crust the rest of the pizza-eating planet associates with New York City, he needed first to duplicate the natural properties of New York City water that when mixed with flour creates dough with the ideal gluten structure.

NJ Transit settles suits in deadly crash at Hoboken commuter station

NJ Transit has reached settlements in lawsuits filed by the family of a woman killed and several people injured in a 2016 crash when a train slammed into a station in Hoboken, New Jersey.

Truck goes off road in Palisades Park

Video from SkyFOX showed the vehicle among some trees just off the Henry Hudson Drive in Palisades Interstate Park just after 5 p.m.

New Jersey man gets 40 years in prison for child porn

A federal judge sentenced Sebastien Attar to 40 years in prison and lifetime supervision should he be released for abusing two infants.

Teen impaled by javelin in NJ track-and-field event

A 16-year-old boy from New Jersey was recovering after he was impaled by a javelin during a track-and-field event.

Colonial Pipeline restarts operations, says return to normal service will take 'several days'

Colonial Pipeline announced Wednesday it has restarted operations after being hit by a cyberattack last week, but said it will take “several days” for its delivery supply chain to return to normal.

Hindu group paid workers from India $1.20 per hour to build NJ temple, lawsuit says

A lawsuit says workers from marginalized communities in India were lured to New Jersey and forced to work more than 12 hours per day at ultra-low wages to help build a Hindu temple.

Amber Alert in NJ canceled after infant found safe

Authorities canceled an Amber Alert after the infant at the center of the search was found safe.

15-year-old girl sees void, publishes coding book for kids

Danielle Park, a student at Paramus High, was inspired to make the subject she loves more accessible for everyone so she wrote and published a computer science book and designed a course, too.