NJ voting session canceled amid cannabis bill disagreements
A voting session for Monday in New Jersey’s Assembly that was to include a measure setting up the new recreational marijuana market has been canceled.
A voting session for Monday in New Jersey’s Assembly that was to include a measure setting up the new recreational marijuana market has been canceled.
Newark Mayor issues stay-at-home advisory for next week
Newark is issuing a 10-day stay at home order beginning next week in order to try and stem a second wave of COVID infections.
Newark is issuing a 10-day stay at home order beginning next week in order to try and stem a second wave of COVID infections.
NJ could receive 130K doses of Pfizer vaccine next month if emergency use granted, governor says
New Jersey expects to receive 130,000 doses of Pfizer's coronavirus vaccine by next month if it's approved for emergency use by the U.S. government, according to Governor Phil Murphy.
New Jersey expects to receive 130,000 doses of Pfizer's coronavirus vaccine by next month if it's approved for emergency use by the U.S. government, according to Governor Phil Murphy.
Clock ticking for 110-year-old Hudson River rail tunnel
A new study pinpoints the problems inside the Hudson River rail tunnel and lays out a roadmap for how to fix them.
A new study pinpoints the problems inside the Hudson River rail tunnel and lays out a roadmap for how to fix them.
NY Waterway founder Arthur Imperatore dead at 95
Arthur E. Imperatore, Sr., founder and president of the NY Waterway ferry service, has died at the age of 95, the agency announced.
Arthur E. Imperatore, Sr., founder and president of the NY Waterway ferry service, has died at the age of 95, the agency announced.
NJ police officer's quick thinking helps rescue dog from second-floor deck during house fire
A New Jersey police officer is being hailed a hero for rescuing a dog from a second-floor deck during a house fire over the summer.
A New Jersey police officer is being hailed a hero for rescuing a dog from a second-floor deck during a house fire over the summer.
Jury trials suspended in New Jersey due to coronavirus spike
Jury trials in New Jersey have been suspended as COVID-19 cases in the state make a resurgence.
Jury trials in New Jersey have been suspended as COVID-19 cases in the state make a resurgence.
New Jersey tightens restrictions on gatherings due to COVID-19
Governor Phil Murphy announced new restrictions Monday on gatherings as coronavirus cases reach new records in New Jersey.
Governor Phil Murphy announced new restrictions Monday on gatherings as coronavirus cases reach new records in New Jersey.
Severe storms topple trees, knock out power
People across the Tri-State Region were without power Monday after severe storms knocked down power lines Sunday night.
People across the Tri-State Region were without power Monday after severe storms knocked down power lines Sunday night.
Northeast governors hold 'emergency summit' on virus surge
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo said he and five other governors were to discuss coordinating certain these types of restrictions.
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo said he and five other governors were to discuss coordinating certain these types of restrictions.
Many challenges remain as US casinos financially recover from virus
America's casinos are recovering from months of closures necessitated by the coronavirus outbreak, having regained 81% of the gambling revenue they saw in the third quarter of last year.
America's casinos are recovering from months of closures necessitated by the coronavirus outbreak, having regained 81% of the gambling revenue they saw in the third quarter of last year.
Across party lines, Americans embrace marijuana legalization in 2020 election
Recreational marijuana initiatives passed in four states this year, from liberal New Jersey to conservative Montana and South Dakota. The results prove how broadly accepted marijuana has become.
Recreational marijuana initiatives passed in four states this year, from liberal New Jersey to conservative Montana and South Dakota. The results prove how broadly accepted marijuana has become.
Amputee lifeguard saves man from sinking car
A lifeguard who is also an amputee is being hailed a hero after he rescued a man who accidentally drove into Newark Bay.
A lifeguard who is also an amputee is being hailed a hero after he rescued a man who accidentally drove into Newark Bay.
Cannabis bill delayed while New Jersey's leaders talk taxes
New Jersey lawmakers say legislative leaders and the governor are discussing tax rates on recreational marijuana, delaying a vote on a legalization measure.
New Jersey lawmakers say legislative leaders and the governor are discussing tax rates on recreational marijuana, delaying a vote on a legalization measure.
Newark imposes curfew as virus surges
Residents in some parts of New Jersey's largest city are facing a 9 p.m. curfew for at least the rest of the month as officials seek to stop a surge in coronavirus infections.
Residents in some parts of New Jersey's largest city are facing a 9 p.m. curfew for at least the rest of the month as officials seek to stop a surge in coronavirus infections.
'Stark and sobering' NJ coronavirus numbers
New Jersey is on the verge of returning to coronavirus-related closures and restrictions like that in the spring.
New Jersey is on the verge of returning to coronavirus-related closures and restrictions like that in the spring.
Interstate youth hockey competitions suspended in several states
The governors in the six New England states and in New Jersey have suspended interstate youth hockey competitions through the end of the year.
The governors in the six New England states and in New Jersey have suspended interstate youth hockey competitions through the end of the year.
New Jersey dining curfew takes effect Thursday night
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy announced new rules involving bars, restaurants, casinos, and youth sports due to rising coronavirus cases in the state.
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy announced new rules involving bars, restaurants, casinos, and youth sports due to rising coronavirus cases in the state.
NJ attorney general quarantining after staffer tests positive for coronavirus
The attorney general of New Jersey is quarantining at home after a staff member tested positive for coronavirus, a spokesperson said Wednesday.
The attorney general of New Jersey is quarantining at home after a staff member tested positive for coronavirus, a spokesperson said Wednesday.
Atlantic City wants exclusive deal on pot sales
The mayor says the city should get first dibs on tax money that recreational marijuana would generate because it currently gets nothing from state-imposed parking, luxury, hotel and sports betting taxes.
The mayor says the city should get first dibs on tax money that recreational marijuana would generate because it currently gets nothing from state-imposed parking, luxury, hotel and sports betting taxes.