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.
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.
FDA approves home saliva test for COVID-19 developed by Rutgers University
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration gave approval Friday to a home saliva-collection test for COVID-19 diagnosing.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration gave approval Friday to a home saliva-collection test for COVID-19 diagnosing.
Convictions thrown out for Christie aides Baroni, Kelly
The Supreme Court on Thursday threw out the convictions of two political insiders involved in New Jersey’s “Bridgegate” scandal, saying that “not every corrupt act by state or local officials is a federal crime.”
The Supreme Court on Thursday threw out the convictions of two political insiders involved in New Jersey’s “Bridgegate” scandal, saying that “not every corrupt act by state or local officials is a federal crime.”
Officials balancing tensions between coronavirus mitigation and frustration over lockdowns
Officials across the northeast are trying to manage the coronavirus outbreak itself and growing tensions over closed economies.
Officials across the northeast are trying to manage the coronavirus outbreak itself and growing tensions over closed economies.
Protesters rally to reopen NJ
Officials are trying to find a delicate balance between lowering coronavirus numbers in New Jersey versus tensions over lockdowns, which have been growing.
Officials are trying to find a delicate balance between lowering coronavirus numbers in New Jersey versus tensions over lockdowns, which have been growing.
NJ sending National Guard to long-term care facilities amid coronavirus crisis
The New Jersey National Guard will deploy 120 members to long-term care facilities to help in the fight against COVID-19, announced Gov. Phil Murphy Thursday.
The New Jersey National Guard will deploy 120 members to long-term care facilities to help in the fight against COVID-19, announced Gov. Phil Murphy Thursday.
Polar vortex, scorching heat on tap for Mother’s Day weekend
Absent for the entire winter, the polar vortex is blasting in with bitter Arctic cold across the eastern U.S. for Mother's Day weekend, and setting the stage for a possible historic May snowstorm in the Northeast.
Absent for the entire winter, the polar vortex is blasting in with bitter Arctic cold across the eastern U.S. for Mother's Day weekend, and setting the stage for a possible historic May snowstorm in the Northeast.
NJ extends public health emergency for another month
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy on Wednesday extended the public health emergency declaration stemming from the coronavirus outbreak for another month.
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy on Wednesday extended the public health emergency declaration stemming from the coronavirus outbreak for another month.
Gov. Murphy extends shutdown in NJ until June
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy announced that the state was extending its public health emergency declaration until June 1.
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy announced that the state was extending its public health emergency declaration until June 1.
States with few COVID-19 cases get big haul of relief money
An Associated Press analysis shows Alaska, Hawaii, Montana and Wyoming took in an outsized proportion of the $150 billion in federal money that was designed to address coronavirus-related expenses when measured by the number of positive tests for the COVID-19 disease.
An Associated Press analysis shows Alaska, Hawaii, Montana and Wyoming took in an outsized proportion of the $150 billion in federal money that was designed to address coronavirus-related expenses when measured by the number of positive tests for the COVID-19 disease.
Gov. Murphy signs bill preventing NJ schools from 'lunch shaming', denying students meals
Governor Phil Murphy signed the Hunger Free Students’ Bill of Rights Act for to help students who are having trouble paying for school lunches in New Jersey on Monday.
Governor Phil Murphy signed the Hunger Free Students’ Bill of Rights Act for to help students who are having trouble paying for school lunches in New Jersey on Monday.
Casino workers call for coronavirus protections before gaming resumes
Workers from casinos in Las Vegas, Atlantic City, New Orleans and Mississippi are calling for casinos to pay for testing them for the coronavirus before they return to their jobs.
Workers from casinos in Las Vegas, Atlantic City, New Orleans and Mississippi are calling for casinos to pay for testing them for the coronavirus before they return to their jobs.
NJ schools to remain closed for remainder of academic year
All schools and universities in New Jersey will remain closed for the remainder of the academic year, Gov. Phil Murphy announced.
All schools and universities in New Jersey will remain closed for the remainder of the academic year, Gov. Phil Murphy announced.
Coronavirus testing available to all Jersey City residents
All Jersey City residents who would like to be tested for COVID-19 can do so beginning this week.
All Jersey City residents who would like to be tested for COVID-19 can do so beginning this week.
NJ medical center plays ‘Celebration’ each time COVID-19 patient is discharged
Two New Jersey medical center registration workers are seen dancing after a COVID-19 patient is discharged with a clean bill of health.
Two New Jersey medical center registration workers are seen dancing after a COVID-19 patient is discharged with a clean bill of health.
Manageable, well-behaved crowds hit NJ beach on 1st day back
New Jersey's governor has a verdict on how the first day of reopening one of the state's largest and most popular beaches went: So far, so good.
New Jersey's governor has a verdict on how the first day of reopening one of the state's largest and most popular beaches went: So far, so good.
So far, so good as NJ reopens beaches, golf courses
New Jersey's governor has a verdict on how the first day of reopening one of the state's largest and most popular beaches went: So far, so good.
New Jersey's governor has a verdict on how the first day of reopening one of the state's largest and most popular beaches went: So far, so good.
Murphy: 53 NJ hospitals to share $1.7 billion in federal aid
Dozens of hospitals in New Jersey who have been treating coronavirus patients will be getting a large cash infusion from the federal government, which is providing billions of dollars to hospitals hardest hit by the pandemic.
Dozens of hospitals in New Jersey who have been treating coronavirus patients will be getting a large cash infusion from the federal government, which is providing billions of dollars to hospitals hardest hit by the pandemic.
NJ man intentionally removes mask, repeatedly coughs on police officers
Authorities say that officers were responding to a report of domestic dispute on April 28 when the incident happend.
Authorities say that officers were responding to a report of domestic dispute on April 28 when the incident happend.
Murphy urges NJ residents to observe social distancing as state prepares to open parks and golf courses
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy’s plan to reopen parks and golf courses this weekend relies on how appropriately residents follow social distancing guidelines.
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy’s plan to reopen parks and golf courses this weekend relies on how appropriately residents follow social distancing guidelines.