Merck to help produce rival J&J's COVID-19 vaccine, official says

Merck will help produce rival Johnson & Johnson’s newly approved coronavirus vaccine in an effort to expand supply more quickly.

Official: Merck to help produce rival J&J's COVID-19 vaccine

Drugmaker Merck & Co. will help produce rival Johnson & Johnson’s newly approved coronavirus vaccine in an effort to expand supply more quickly, a Biden administration official confirmed Tuesday.

NJ woman accused of sex assault of 6-year-old while 5-year-old watched

A Passaic County woman is accused of sexually abusing a 6-year-old child in the presence of a five-year-old child.  Authorities say the sex attack was captured on video.

New York and New Jersey embrace arrival of Johnson & Johnson vaccine

Nearly 4 million doses of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine are being shipped across the country. New York and New Jersey are expected to receive tens of thousands of doses.

Gov. Murphy: Allegations against Gov. Cuomo 'deeply troubling'

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy said he supports an investigation into sexual harassment allegations made against his New York counterpart and fellow Democrat Andrew Cuomo.

EXPLAINER: What can, can't you do with cannabis in NJ now?

New Jersey’s recreational marijuana market is now voter approved and in effect under legislation signed last week by Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy.

NJ man admits coordinating neo-Nazi plot to deface synagogues

A New Jersey man admitted Friday to coordinating a neo-Nazi group’s plot to vandalize two Midwestern synagogues and cause other damage across the country.

NJ plumber drives 22 hours to help Texas storm victims

A New Jersey plumber and his family drove for more than 20 hours to Texas to help storm victims who otherwise would have faced weeks without clean water.

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.