Hundreds of salons, spas may defy NJ governor's order and reopen

Salons and spas are classified as "recreational," which are considered "nonessential" businesses, and must stay shuttered.

Sen. Booker on Minneapolis unrest, expanding voters rights
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Senator Cory Booker spoke with FOX 5 NY about the ongoing unrest in Minneapolis, Minnesota after the death of George Floyd and on expanding voters rights in the upcoming election.

NJ jobless claims drop off, but record 1.1M getting help

New Jersey is reporting its lowest weekly total of people seeking jobless benefits since the coronavirus outbreak struck.

20 years later, Long Island serial killer victim gets a name and a face

A woman previously known as "Jane Doe No. 6" was a victim of a serial killer in 2000. She finally has a name, 20 years later. It is Valerie Mack.

Assisted-living homes deploy robots to help residents

For the elderly residents at Maplewood Senior Living, Temi is the perfect blend of high-tech gadget and best friend.

Peter Manfredonia, fugitive Connecticut college student wanted in 2 slayings is captured

A man matching the description of a fugitive college student wanted in the killings of two people in Connecticut was seen in northeastern Pennsylvania, sparking a new search that lasted several hours but came up empty, authorities said Wednesday.

Outdoor graduations get the go-ahead in NJ

New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy has announced that high schools can have outdoor graduations this summer.

Murphy approves outdoor graduations for NJ high school seniors
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High school seniors in New Jersey may not get to walk across the stage, but they will get to celebrate graduation this year, after Governor Phil Murphy approved of schools holding outdoor graduations that obey social distancing guidelines.

Showboat owner planning $100 million water park in Atlantic City

A developer is planning to build a $100 million year-round indoor water park next door to the Showboat in Atlantic City.

Online extra-curricular gym classes provide a measure of routine

It is unclear when gyms, dojos, and other facilities like this will be allowed to fully reopen. In the meantime, they are offering pay-what-you-can classes online.

NJ judge whose anti-rape advice was 'close your legs' loses job

In court filings and at a hearing in December, Russo expressed remorse for his comments to the woman and for joking about the exchange with court personnel afterward.

Machete victim's wife: Fugitive Peter Manfredonia was looking for neighbor

The wife of a man killed in a machete attack said that Peter Manfredonia, the college student suspected in that and another killing, was looking for a young woman he knew when he began his rampage. 

Murphy approves activities for pro teams in New Jersey

Gov. Phil Murphy said on Tuesday that as long as the NFL’s Giants and Jets and the NHL’s Devils follow health and medical protocols, they could open training camps or even hold competition.

NJ governor allows outdoor graduation ceremonies

New Jersey's class of 2020 can celebrate in-person graduations, announced Gov. Phil Murphy Tuesday.

NJ State Police identify two men shot to death over holiday weekend

State authorities have released the names of two men shot to death in separate encounters with police over the Memorial Day weekend in New Jersey.

Rats growing more aggressive, even eating each other during pandemic

The lack of available food sources due to the shutdown of bars, restaurants, and other businesses during the coronavirus pandemic has reportedly lead to an increase in aggressiveness in rats as they become desperate for food.

COVID-19 outbreak devastates American veterans

American veterans are a significant portion of those who died in the U.S. outbreak of COVID-19.