NJ sets new record with over 6,000 COVID-19 cases

6,046 new positive COVID-19 cases were reported on Sunday, a major jump from Saturday when 5,367 new cases were reported.

Planned park in Jersey City would honor victims of COVID-19

There are plans underway in Jersey City to turn a former toxic dump site into a park in memory of those who had died from COVID-19.

Murphy, lawmakers say they reached deal on cannabis bill

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy says he and legislative leaders have reached a deal on legislation to set up the new recreational marijuana marketplace.

As COVID-cases increase, hospital capacity concerns rise in NJ

With soaring COVID-19 cases in New Jersey, hospital capacity is becoming a huge concern as a number of facilities in the state are no longer accepting patients.

Murphy orders flags at half-staff through Sunday for fallen NJ State Police recruit

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy on Friday ordered all flags in the state to be flown at half-staff through Sunday in honor of state police recruit Lucas Homeijer who tragically died during a training exercise last week. 

Full service to resume on NJ Transit North Jersey Coast Line

Commuters who ride New Jersey Transit's North Jersey Coast Line are getting back on track following repairs because of last week's derailment.

Search for suspect in deadly NJ shopping center shooting

 Authorities on Friday were seeking a suspect after a shooting at a New Jersey shopping center left one person dead.

Murphy warns that pandemic is 'nowhere near over' in NJ

Gov. Murphy said he’s keeping “all options on the table” when it comes to closing parts of New Jersey’s economy again, as he ordered in the spring.

NJ police officer rescues driver from burning vehicle

A policeman rescued a driver trapped in a fiery overturned vehicle on November 26 in Monroe Township, New Jersey, officials said.

Small earthquake rattles parts of NJ, PA

A small earthquake was felt early Thursday in parts of northwestern New Jersey and eastern Pennsylvania, though no damage or injuries were reported.

NJ State Police recruit dies after being injured during training exercise

A New Jersey State Police recruit has died after officials say he fell unconscious during a boxing exercise last week at the state police academy in Sea Girt.

Firefighters respond to large commercial building fire in NJ

Emergency crews are responding to a fire in Englewood, New Jersey. There are unconfirmed reports of an explosion at the location.

New Jersey weighs 'social equity' tax on marijuana

A social equity fee would help fund programs aimed at reducing racial disparities caused by drug laws.

Sports betting, online casinos may expand due to pandemic

Gambling executives, analysts and lawmakers attending a sports betting conference say the lure of new tax revenue from expanding sports betting could prove irresistible to states facing large deficits due to the pandemic.

Heavy rains, strong winds hit New York area

A large portion of New Jersey was under a tornado watch until 7 p.m. Monday.

Trenton sets new murder record in 2020

New Jersey's capital surpassed its record for homicides set in 2013 with the 38th and 39th slayings over the weekend.

Child wounded when shots are fired into Newark home

Authorities say a 12-year-old boy was wounded when someone fired at least one shot into a Newark home during an apparent drive-by shooting.