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.

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

NJ fire department promotes first African-American officer

Lieutenant Anthony Holland has become the first African-American officer in the history of the Linden Fire Department.

NJ horse rescue organization needs help
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A sanctuary for retired harness-racing horses in New Jersey is struggling to cover the costs of caring for its many residents.

Jersey Mike's spending big bucks to help franchise owners remodel restaurants

The CEO of Jersey Mike's says the company is spending $150 million to retrofit franchise locations despite the coronavirus pandemic hitting the restaurant industry hard. 

Wedding and event planners struggling during pandemic

The extra $600 weekly unemployment benefit is coming to an end unless the federal government extends it. A wedding planner in New Jersey says it's like a punch in the face.

2 men pull unconscious driver from burning vehicle

Two men are being hailed heroes after pulling over at the scene of a burning vehicle and dragging the unconscious driver out to safety before the vehicle burst into flames.

Gym owners who defied closure order face charges

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 were arrested Monday.

More than 2 dozen NJ lifeguards test positive for coronavirus

Authorities say more than two dozen lifeguards from two New Jersey beach towns have tested positive for the coronavirus after having been together socially.