Troopers help deliver Tennessee woman's baby on NJ Turnpike

According to officials, the woman’s husband, a truck driver, led troopers to the cab of his tractor where his wife was lying in a bunk preparing to give birth.

Beaches across the region begin to open as NYC beaches remain closed

Select beaches across the region are doing what they are calling a "soft opening," but local leaders can still decide to opt-out, which is what New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio has done. However, his decision has come under some criticism.

Thousands flock to local beaches as coronavirus restrictions begin to lift
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Select beaches across the area are doing what they are calling a "soft opening," but local leaders can still decide to opt out, which is what New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio has done. However, his decision has come under some criticism.

Fishing charters, watercraft rentals to resume at NJ shore

Fishing charters and other chartered boat services and watercraft rentals have been cleared to resume at the New Jersey shore beginning Sunday amid easing of coronavirus restrictions.

Atlantic City casinos shatter revenue-drop record

April was the cruelest month — ever — for Atlantic City casinos, as state earnings figures released Wednesday shattered a record in revenue declines that had been set just a month ago.

Murphy reopening New Jersey businesses for curbside pickup
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New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy says that starting next week nonessential businesses can reopen for curbside pickup and nonessential construction projects can resume statewide.

New legislation requires NJ long-term care facilities to take more steps to stop coronavirus
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In the aftermath of a wave of deaths in New Jersey at long-term care facilities and veterans' homes, officials have issued new directives and introduced new legislation to fight the spread of COVID-19 at such locations.

Inflammatory condition reported in kids in New Jersey, Connecticut

New Jersey Health Commissioner Judith Persichilli said that hospitals in New Jersey reported 18 cases of a new inflammatory syndrome in children as of Wednesday morning.

Atlantic City voters reject government overhaul

Atlantic City's mayor declared victory Tuesday night in a special election in which early returns showed voters strongly rejecting a proposal to eliminate a mayor in favor of an appointed manager.

Gov. Murphy: NJ doubling coronavirus contact tracers

Gov. Phil Murphy says New Jersey will more than double the number of public health professionals tracing COVID-19 cases. 

Report: Anti-Semitic incidents in US hit record high in 2019

The Jewish civil rights group counted the highest annual tally since the New York City-based group began tracking anti-Semitic incidents in 1979.

NJ Air National Guard salutes frontline coronavirus workers with flyover

The New Jersey Air National Guard is honoring first responders, health workers, food banks and the community with a flyover on Tuesday.

Urine and feces being left behind in NJ parks

The head of the state police reported an "inordinate amount" of urine and feces was being left behind in bottles in state parks.

Shore businesses looking to reopen as summer approaches
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With the unofficial start of summer on the horizon, shore businesses across the region are hoping that states will reopen soon.

4-year-old child in NJ dies from COVID-19-related causes

Health Commissioner Judith Persichilli said a 4-year-old child with an underlying condition died from COVID-related causes.

Virus numbers improve as New Jersey weighs beach openings

New Jersey has more than 150 new deaths from COVID-19, including a 4-year-old child, even as a continuing decline or leveling in the number of cases and hospitalizations gives cause for cautious optimism.