Coronavirus spike hits nightlife in Newark

The resurgence of the new coronavirus in New Jersey has been amplified in Newark, its largest city, and particularly in the Ironbound, the epicenter of Newark’s nightlife.

Feds: Former soldier from NJ provided support to terrorist group

A former American soldier communicated with and sent money to a self-identified member of a terrorist group based in Syria.

NJ man charged in $1.7M theft of armored car outside casino

Authorities say a former guard and two others stole more than $1.7 million from an armored car parked outside an Atlantic City casino earlier this month.

NJ police officer rescues man trapped in burning car

A New Jersey police officer is being hailed a hero after he rescued a man trapped in a burning car, said police.

Service suspension remains following NJ Transit train derailment

New Jersey Transit said train service remained suspended Wednesday in both directions on the North Jersey Coast Line between Penn Station New York and South Amboy.

Raw honey business [Black Entrepreneurs]
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Kam and Summer Johnson run their beekeeping and honey business from their home in a bucolic neighborhood in Hunterdon County, New Jersey. They named their Zach and Zoe Sweet Bee Farm after their children.

NJ voting session canceled amid cannabis bill disagreements

A voting session for Monday in New Jersey’s Assembly that was to include a measure setting up the new recreational marijuana market has been canceled.

Newark Mayor issues stay-at-home advisory for next week

Newark is issuing a 10-day stay at home order beginning next week in order to try and stem a second wave of COVID infections.

NJ could receive 130K doses of Pfizer vaccine next month if emergency use granted, governor says

New Jersey expects to receive 130,000 doses of Pfizer's coronavirus vaccine by next month if it's approved for emergency use by the U.S. government, according to Governor Phil Murphy.

Clock ticking for 110-year-old Hudson River rail tunnel

A new study pinpoints the problems inside the Hudson River rail tunnel and lays out a roadmap for how to fix them.

NY Waterway founder Arthur Imperatore dead at 95

Arthur E. Imperatore, Sr., founder and president of the NY Waterway ferry service, has died at the age of 95, the agency announced.

New Jersey tightens restrictions on gatherings due to COVID-19

Governor Phil Murphy announced new restrictions Monday on gatherings as coronavirus cases reach new records in New Jersey.

Severe storms topple trees, knock out power

People across the Tri-State Region were without power Monday after severe storms knocked down power lines Sunday night.

Northeast governors hold 'emergency summit' on virus surge

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo said he and five other governors were to discuss coordinating certain these types of restrictions.

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.

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.

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.