Army identifies soldiers killed in Black Hawk helicopter crash off California

The U.S. Army has identified two U.S. soldiers killed in a Black Hawk helicopter crash during a training exercise Thursday night in Southern California.

New Jersey mayor rescinds $2,500 police OT bill sent to BLM protest organizer: report

The mayor of a northern New Jersey Town rescinded a bill for police overtime reportedly totaling $2,500 that was sent to the teenaged organizer of a Black Lives Matter rally last month.

NJ gas tax to rise 30 percent in October

New Jersey drivers will be paying 50 cents a gallon in state taxes starting in October.

NJ raising gas tax on October 1
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New Jersey used to have some of the cheapest gas prices in the nation, but that's no longer the case thanks to rising gas taxes in the state.

Man admits killing brother in Atlantic City casino

A Philadelphia man who fatally beat his younger brother in an Atlantic City casino hotel room last year has pleaded guilty to aggravated manslaughter.

1st Black female justice confirmed to NJ high court

New Jersey’s state Senate has confirmed the nomination of the first Black woman to sit on the state's Supreme Court.

Powerful storms roll through region, bringing damaging winds, heavy rain

A line of powerful thunderstorms roared across the Northeast U.S. on Thursday, dumping sheets of rain on New York City, although only a handful of power outages were reported in Queens in Westchester. 

Severe storms roll through region
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Heavy rain, and downed trees and power lines in Connecticut after a series of strong storms rolled through the area Thursday evening.

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.

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.

CDC issues new coronavirus testing guidelines
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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
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Restaurants in New Jersey are still hoping that the state’s decision to open gyms means indoor dining rooms might soon reopen as well.

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,

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.

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.

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.