F-15 intercepts plane in no-flight zone near Trump’s NJ golf course, officials say

A fighter jet and helicopter from the North American Aerospace Defense Command intercepted a small plane flying near President Trump’s New Jersey golf course Saturday, officials said.

Coast Guard frees turtle from fishing line off NJ coast

A US Coast Guard crew freed a sea turtle that was entangled in fishing trap line off the coast of Cape May, New Jersey, on Thursday.

Pres. Trump to NYPD cops: 'No one will be safe in Biden's America'

Seeking to amplify his law-and-order message, President Donald Trump told hundreds of New York Police Department officers that “no one will be safe in Biden’s America" if the former Democratic vice president defeats him in November.

New Jersey to mail all voters ballots for Nov. election, still offer in-person option

The governor was discussing the changes made by the state during their postponed and nearly all-mail primary on July 7 and announced they would be expanding on that model for the general election.

NJ police officer saves choking baby

A police officer rushed to save a choking baby turning blue on July 5, successfully clearing the child’s airway using “back blows and chest thrusts to dislodge the object,” said the Summit Police Department.

NJ allows all-remote start for schools

In a reversal of plans, NJ Gov. Phil Murphy announced Wednesday that school districts can start the academic year in an all-remote learning environment.

NJ schools may go fully remote if they wish
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New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy has cleared the way for all schools in the Garden State to start with 100 percent remote learning should they choose.

NJ Supreme Court allows state to borrow $10M to close budget gap

Calling it an “unprecedented" ruling, New Jersey's Supreme Court on Wednesday unanimously upheld a law authorizing the governor to borrow nearly $10 billion to close budget gaps opened by the coronavirus outbreak.

Wild emu caught wandering streets of Paterson

A wayward emu was taken to an animal shelter after it was captured while running through the streets of a northern New Jersey city.

Pac-12, Big Ten officials put 2020 season on hold

The Big Ten and Pac-12 won't play football this fall because of concerns about COVID-19, taking two of college football's five power conferences out of a crumbling season amid the pandemic.

Heat wave returns before electricity for thousands across New York City region

Another heatwave was rolling into the New York region as more than 300,000 residents and businesses waited for electricity to return after last week’s tropical storm.

Wegmans recalls oranges, lemons, prepared foods due to listeria risk

Wegmans Food Markets is recalling 4-pound bags of Valencia oranges, 2-pound bags of lemons, bulk lemons, and several in-store produced seafood and restaurant food items that contain fresh lemon.

States, cities face big deficits if federal aid doesn't come through

The negotiation meltdown raises the prospect of more layoffs and furloughs of government workers and cuts to health care, social services, infrastructure and other core programs.

Gov. Murphy reports positive signs in COVID-19 trends

New Jersey's COVID-19 trends are going in the right direction after rising slightly for about a week.

Police break up NJ house party with 300 guests

Police arrested the owner of a house in Howell where a party attended by about 300 people took place despite a state order banning indoor gatherings of more than 25 people due to coronavirus concerns.