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.
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.
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.
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.
NY reports highest COVID numbers since May; over 3,000 new cases in NJ
Coronavirus numbers in New York and New Jersey increased again on Friday.
Coronavirus numbers in New York and New Jersey increased again on Friday.
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.
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.
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.
Dianna Houenou will chair New Jersey's Cannabis Regulatory Commission, the governor said.
Trump's fraud claims are 'worst remarks ever' by a president, Gov. Murphy says
Gov. Murphy characterized the president's words as "the worst set of remarks ever delivered by an American president."
Gov. Murphy characterized the president's words as "the worst set of remarks ever delivered by an American president."
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.
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.
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.
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.