NJ reports another 49 COVID-related deaths; toll now 13,578

New Jersey is reporting another 49 deaths associated with COVID-19 in the state, pushing the number of deaths associated with the virus to 13,578.

Citing term’s racist roots, NJ to stop calling county leaders Freeholders

New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy announced this week his support for a bill that would phase out the use of the word “Freeholder” to describe the politicians who lead New Jersey’s counties, citing the word’s racist past.

Fay moves out, becomes post-tropical cyclone over eastern NY

Tropical Storm Fay is weakening after making landfall in New Jersey on Friday amid heavy, lashing rain that closed beaches and flooded shore town streets.

Jersey Shore towns see flooding from Tropical Storm Fay

Some shore towns in New Jersey saw significant flooding as Tropical Storm Fay battered the region on Friday.

NJ residents brave the elements during Tropical Storm Fay
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The wind, the rain and the humidity weren?t enough to stop some New Jersey residents from braving the elements during Tropical Storm Fay, despite Governor Phil Murphy?s urging for people to stay inside.

Streets flood in Newark as Tropical Storm Fay strikes region
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Parts of Newark, New Jersey, were under water on Friday, July 10, as Tropical Storm Fay hit the East Coast, according to the National Hurricane Center.

Calls to boycott Goya after the CEO praises President Trump

Politicians and celebrities are boycotting Goya, which claims to be the largest Hispanic-owned food company in the country, after its CEO, Robert Unanue, praised President Donald Trum

Tropical Storm Fay brings flooding to New Jersey
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Roadways flooded and made streets passable but nothing other than watercraft as Tropical Storm Fay pummeled the Jersey coastline on Friday.

Finding new homes for the pets left behind by COVID-19

Pets have also been affected by the coronavirus pandemic, as the growing death toll has left many dogs and cats without owners.

Pets left behind by COVID-19
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The coronavirus pandemic has left many pets without families as it continues to burn through the United States.

Bed, Bath & Beyond to close 200 stores due to coronavirus fallout

New Jersey-based Bed, Bath & Beyond will close more than 200 stores over the next two years as part of a restructuring effort due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Camp Nejeda caters to children with diabetes

Camp Nejeda is a safe haven in Stillwater, New Jersey for kids-- ages 7 to 16-- living with Type 1 Diabetes.

4 men dead, 3 injured in Paterson shooting

 A street shooting in a northern New Jersey city left four men dead and three others wounded, authorities said Wednesday.

NJ to require masks outdoors when social distancing not possible

NJ Gov. Phil Murphy says he will sign an executive order requiring people in the state to wear a face mask outside when social distancing is not possible.

Primary Day in New Jersey means get those ballots mailed in

New Jersey Democrats and Republicans will choose their candidates for president, Senate and House on Tuesday, but because of the COVID-19 outbreak, they'll be doing it mostly by mail-in ballots.

NY, NJ, CT add three more states to restricted access list

People arriving to New York, New Jersey and Connecticut from three more states will have to quarantine for 14-days due to concerns over the spread of COVID-19.

Coronavirus transmission rates up in New Jersey as clusters form

The rate of transmission of COVID-19 in New Jersey has exceeded 1.0 for the first time in a month and a half, Gov. Phil Murphy said on Monday.

Rutgers University plans to reopen mostly remotely for fall semester

Rutgers University announced Monday it plans to offer mostly remote classes with a limited number of in-person classes when it opens for the fall semester.