Paterson city councilman, 3 others face voting fraud charges

New Jersey's attorney general says a Paterson city councilman, a councilman-elect and two other men face criminal voting fraud charges stemming from the May 12 special election in the city.

New Jersey reports nearly 1,900 probable COVID-19 deaths
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Nearly 1,900 people likely died of COVID-19 in New Jersey but were not initially counted in the state's death, though they now will be, Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy said Thursday.

New Jersey adds nearly 1,900 suspected COVID-19 deaths

New Jersey Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy says nearly 1,900 people likely died of COVID-19 in New Jersey but were not initially counted in the state’s death toll.

Electricity ruled out as factor in pool drowning deaths of 3 in NJ

Authorities on Tuesday were searching for answers in the deaths of three family members who were found unresponsive in a backyard above-ground swimming pool.

Fireworks are booming before July 4, but why the ruckus?

Fireworks are a symbol of celebration, but they're not being saved for Fourth of July festivities in the U.S. Nightly blasts from Connecticut to California have angered residents and alarmed officials.

NY, NJ, and CT order quarantine for visitors from states with high infection numbers

The governors of New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut are ordering a mandatory 14-day quarantine on visitors from states with high COVID-19 cases.  They made the announcement on Wednesday morning in a joint news conference.

Tri-state area issues quarantine order for visitors from quarantine hotspots
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The Governors of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut have announced that anyone from a state where the positive test rate has been above 10 percent for a 7-day rolling average must quarantine for two weeks if they come to the tri-state area.

NJ aquariums, libraries, museums to reopen from COVID-19

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy says aquariums, libraries, museums and some indoor recreation can reopen from their coronavirus pause on July 2. Murphy said Wednesday that masks will be required, and capacity must be limited to 25%.

Man arrested after climbing amusement ride at Casino Pier

A man climbed to the top of a 17-story tower in Seaside Heights on Monday. Christopher Angulo, 45, of Lavallette, was reportedly arrested after he safely made it down.

NJ to allow camping at 12 parks, forests, other areas

Environmental officials in New Jersey have announced that camping will be allowed as of Monday in a dozen state parks, forests and recreation areas amid social distancing and mask-wearing guidelines.

Gym reopening order declined amid challenge to NJ governor

A federal judge has declined to allow a southern New Jersey gym to reopen as it continues a constitutional challenge to the state order that shut down businesses deemed non-essential in order to help stem the spread of the coronavirus.

Carjacker sits on driver, leads officers on chase, police say

A man forced his way into a vehicle, sat on the motorist and drove off, pinning her on the seat while leading officers on a chase that began in New Jersey and ended in Pennsylvania, police said.

NJ shopping malls set to reopen on June 29
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Dozens of malls across New Jersey will reopen on June 29, but under a list of requirements like face coverings and having capacity capped at 50 percent.