Virus expenses nearly triple in NJ to $573M through July

New Jersey’s expenses responding to the coronavirus crisis have nearly tripled since May, climbing from $197 million to $573 million, according to records obtained by The Associated Press.

Federal judge speaks out after shooting death of son

Two weeks after her son was shot and killed and her husband was injured, U.S. District Judge Esther Salas released a video statement about why she believes she was targeted in her North Brunswick home.

Black bear euthanized after attack on man in garage of NJ home

Authorities say a black bear has been euthanized after an attack on an 82-year-old man in the garage of his North Jersey home last month.

Defiant NJ gym again opens despite closure order amid virus

The owners of a New Jersey gym that has repeatedly defied Gov. Phil Murphy’s executive order to remain closed during the COVID-19 pandemic have once again reopened the facility less than a week after their arrests on contempt charges.

NJ gym owners defy closure order
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The owners of Atilis Gym in Bellmawr kicked down plywood boards covering their gym Saturday to let in customers for workouts, defying Gov. Phil Murphy's order to remain closed.

Gov. Murphy: Rise in NJ COVID-19 cases ‘setting off alarms’

The number of COVID-19 cases in New Jersey are continuing to climb and are “setting off alarms,” according to New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy.

Alarm over spike in COVID-19 cases in NJ
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Officials say they are raising the alarm over a recent spike in coronavirus cases in New Jersey.

Murphy addresses rise in COVID-19 cases in NJ
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Governor Phil Murphy says the rise in coronavirus cases in New Jersey are setting off alarms.

Woman thrown to ground in store in dispute over mask

Police in Hackensack said a woman was assaulted in a Staples store after asking a fellow customer to wear her mask correctly.

Rise in COVID-19 cases in NJ draws concern
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While COVID-19 has been on the decline in New York, a recent increase in cases in New Jersey is drawing serious concern.

8-year-old girl attacked by fox in N.J.

An 8-year-old was treated at a hospital after she was attacked by a fox in central New Jersey, police said.

8-year-old girl bitten by fox in New Jersey
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An 8-year-old was treated at a hospital after she was attacked by a fox in Essex County, police said.

Sanctuary for retired racing horses in NJ in need of financial help

A sanctuary for retired harness-racing horses in New Jersey is struggling to cover the costs of caring for its many residents.

Lawmakers in NJ propose legislation to make remote learning the norm statewide

The debate over reopening schools is intensifying in New Jersey, as three state lawmakers are proposing to begin the new school year with remote-only learning.

School reopening debate in New Jersey
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The debate over reopening schools is intensifying in New Jersey, as three state lawmakers are proposing to begin the new school year with remote-only learning.

Teen sneakerhead and entrepreneur from NJ giving back to his community

13-year-old Joseph Petruzzelli is a young sneaker collector and entrepreneur who is giving back to underprivileged kids in his community.