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.

Portions of NY, NJ face ice storm

Another winter storm brought freezing rain to New York City.  Total ice accumulations could reach around one-tenth of an inch, according to the National Weather Service.

Woman in labor on George Washington Bridge

On little Jordan Goldfarb's birth certificate, "front car seat" is listed as the place of birth.

Mental health experts reach out to help as pandemic drags on

The pandemic has not only taken a toll on people's physical health, but also our mental health. One local support group in New Jersey shows FOX 5 NY how the program as helped people get through this last year.