New Jersey's overnight COVID-19 cases skyrocket

Gov. Phil Murphy says New Jersey's COVID-19 overnight caseload surged by almost 4,000 new cases.

New Jersey sues companies over 'forever chemicals' in drinking water

The state Attorney General's Office and the Department of Environmental Protection are accusing three companies of failing to clean up chemicals that have polluted public drinking water.

Local leaders react to projected Biden victory

Officials from across the tri-state area reacted to the projected election of Joe Biden to the presidency of the United States of America.

Some NJ schools shift to remote learning amid virus uptick

Coronavirus cases are steadily rising across New Jersey, especially in northern counties. That has prompted certain schools to switch to remote instruction.

Gov. Murphy names head of panel for legal marijuana

Dianna Houenou will chair New Jersey's Cannabis Regulatory Commission, the governor said.

NJ Rep. Jeff Van Drew wins re-election as a Republican

Van Drew gained national attention when he switched parties after voting against the articles of impeachment as a Democrat.

New Jersey 'close' to new pandemic restrictions

Murphy didn't elaborate on the exact steps the state would take amid new restrictions but said something needs to be done.

New Jersey warns: Marijuana isn't legal yet

Gov. Phil Murphy on Thursday echoed a statement that Attorney General Gurbir Grewal issued the day before: That recreational weed isn't legal yet and may not be for a year or so.

Thousands of NJ prisoners released due to COVID-19 concerns

New Jersey released thousands of inmates who are nearing the end of their sentences due to concerns over the COVID-19 pandemic.

New Jersey voters approve recreational marijuana use

Voters in the Garden State approved a change to the state's constitution that will allow adults to buy and use marijuana.

New Jersey bans single-use bags, foam containers

Gov. Phil Murphy on Wednesday signed a bill into law that prohibits single-use plastic and paper bags and disposable food containers and cups made out of polystyrene foam as of May 2022.

NJ Rep. Tom Malinowski defeats GOP challenger

Freshman Democratic Rep. Tom Malinowski of New Jersey has defeated his GOP challenger.

Sen. Cory Booker wins re-election

Booker is the former mayor of Newark and recently ran for the Democratic nomination for president, bolstering his national profile.

'Trump Train' blocks traffic on major roadways in NY, NJ

Car caravans full of supporters of President Donald Trump hit the road Sunday afternoon, blocking traffic along several major roadways in New York and New Jersey.

Murder charge filed in pregnant NJ woman's death; baby healthy

Authorities have announced an arrest in the death of a New Jersey woman who was eight months pregnant and gave birth to a healthy baby before she died of gunshots.