Claims for unemployment benefits fall in New Jersey
The state's jobless claims have soared to more than 1.5 million, primarily because of the response to the COVID-19 outbreak.
The state's jobless claims have soared to more than 1.5 million, primarily because of the response to the COVID-19 outbreak.
NY Jets, other NFL teams cancel practice in protest over Jacob Blake shooting
The New York Jets, Indianapolis Colts, Washington Football Team and Green Bay Packers all canceled practices in an apparent response to the shooting of Jacob Blake, a Black man, in Wisconsin.
The New York Jets, Indianapolis Colts, Washington Football Team and Green Bay Packers all canceled practices in an apparent response to the shooting of Jacob Blake, a Black man, in Wisconsin.
CDC issues new coronavirus testing guidelines
The CDC has issued new coronavirus guidelines that some say will put Americans at risk. Meanwhile, the Department of Justice is examining New York and New Jersey for COVID-19 nursing home deaths.
The CDC has issued new coronavirus guidelines that some say will put Americans at risk. Meanwhile, the Department of Justice is examining New York and New Jersey for COVID-19 nursing home deaths.
Restaurants hope for return of indoor dining in NJ
Restaurants in New Jersey are still hoping that the state’s decision to open gyms means indoor dining rooms might soon reopen as well.
Restaurants in New Jersey are still hoping that the state’s decision to open gyms means indoor dining rooms might soon reopen as well.
Invasive 'Frankenfish' spotted in Delaware River in Catskills
The northern snakehead is such an effective hunter it can threaten the populations of trout and shad.
The northern snakehead is such an effective hunter it can threaten the populations of trout and shad.
21 arrests made in NJ child sexual exploitation sweep
An extensive investigation that targeted people who sexually exploited children online has netted 21 arrests in New Jersey,
An extensive investigation that targeted people who sexually exploited children online has netted 21 arrests in New Jersey,
Unemployed NJ residents could get $300 extra per week, Murphy says
New Jersey will apply for FEMA's Lost Wages Supplemental Payment Assistance program.
New Jersey will apply for FEMA's Lost Wages Supplemental Payment Assistance program.
NJ gyms allowed to reopen at limited capacity starting Sept. 1
Gyms, health fitness centers, and indoor amusements across New Jersey will be allowed to reopen at 25 percent capacity starting Sept. 1 and must follow other safety guidelines, announced Gov. Phil Murphy Wednesday.
Gyms, health fitness centers, and indoor amusements across New Jersey will be allowed to reopen at 25 percent capacity starting Sept. 1 and must follow other safety guidelines, announced Gov. Phil Murphy Wednesday.
New Jersey governor proposes cash giveaway to babies
New Jersey is facing a budget shortfall due to the coronavirus pandemic but that isn't stopping the governor from proposing a new entitlement program.
New Jersey is facing a budget shortfall due to the coronavirus pandemic but that isn't stopping the governor from proposing a new entitlement program.
Costa Rica will begin allowing American tourists from 6 states to visit
Starting Sept. 1, Costa Rica said it will allow residents from six U.S. states to visit.
Starting Sept. 1, Costa Rica said it will allow residents from six U.S. states to visit.
Murphy unveils $40B budget, seeks tax hikes, some cuts, more debt
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy proposed a nearly $40.1 billion budget, which slashes about $1 billion in spending but also calls for higher taxes on millionaires and $4 billion in new debt to close gaps stemming from the coronavirus pandemic.
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy proposed a nearly $40.1 billion budget, which slashes about $1 billion in spending but also calls for higher taxes on millionaires and $4 billion in new debt to close gaps stemming from the coronavirus pandemic.
TSA returns wedding dress in time for ceremony
Transportation Security Administration employees saved a bride's big day after her wedding dress was left behind at an airport security checkpoint.
Transportation Security Administration employees saved a bride's big day after her wedding dress was left behind at an airport security checkpoint.
Many fitness studios and gyms still waiting for green light
New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut have mostly made decisions and imposed restrictions in unison the last six months. One exception to that strategy pertains to the reopening of gyms, which reopened in parts of New York state on Monday but not in New York City.
New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut have mostly made decisions and imposed restrictions in unison the last six months. One exception to that strategy pertains to the reopening of gyms, which reopened in parts of New York state on Monday but not in New York City.
Centenarian sisters survive COVID-19 and Spanish flu
A pair of sisters have lived through two pandemics more than a century apart.
A pair of sisters have lived through two pandemics more than a century apart.
Gov. Murphy: Most schools in New Jersey planning hybrid start
Most of the state's school districts are planning a hybrid start to the academic year, the governor says.
Most of the state's school districts are planning a hybrid start to the academic year, the governor says.
Shelter in place order for NJ town after chemical leak
Authorities in a New Jersey community told residents to shelter in place after a chemical leak at a plant that manufactures polypropylene plastic resins.
Authorities in a New Jersey community told residents to shelter in place after a chemical leak at a plant that manufactures polypropylene plastic resins.
Kellyanne Conway to leave post in the White House to focus on her family
Kellyanne Conway, the counselor to the president and one of the longest fixtures in the Trump White House, will leave her position at the end of the month to focus on her family, she tweeted late Sunday.
Kellyanne Conway, the counselor to the president and one of the longest fixtures in the Trump White House, will leave her position at the end of the month to focus on her family, she tweeted late Sunday.
Murphy signs law abolishing 'freeholder' title
Gov. Phil Murphy has signed legislation abolishing the county-level title of freeholder, which sponsors say alludes to a time when Black people and women were excluded from government.
Gov. Phil Murphy has signed legislation abolishing the county-level title of freeholder, which sponsors say alludes to a time when Black people and women were excluded from government.
NJ woman accused in texting-while-driving case sentenced
A New Jersey woman has been sentenced to five years in prison in the death of a pedestrian that prosecutors said occurred as the driver was texting, an accusation the defendant denied on the stand.
A New Jersey woman has been sentenced to five years in prison in the death of a pedestrian that prosecutors said occurred as the driver was texting, an accusation the defendant denied on the stand.
NJ school district offering virtual night classes for working parents
As schools finalize plans for remote or in-person learning, Long Branch Public Schools are offering another option, virtual night classes for working parents.
As schools finalize plans for remote or in-person learning, Long Branch Public Schools are offering another option, virtual night classes for working parents.