Man in quarantine watches birth of his first child via Zoom

“It’s hard to put into words what it’s like having a baby during the coronavirus pandemic. But it has really enabled us to put this whole thing into perspective,” Stephanie Gandelman, the child’s mother, told Storyful.

Gov. Murphy: Much of $1.8B in federal virus relief 'unusable'

Much of the $1.8 billion earmarked for New Jersey under recent federal COVID-19 relief legislation is likely “unusable” and could have to be returned to the U.S. Treasury, Gov. Phil Murphy said Thursday.

NJ: Call doctor, get tested even if your symptoms are mild

As of Thursday, almost 60% of New Jerseyans who have died of coronavirus-related causes also had cardiovascular disease, about 42% had diabetes, and about 20% had chronic lung disease.

Coast Guard ends search for missing boater in NJ

The Coast Guard has suspended its search for a man who went missing after taking his rowboat into a southern New Jersey waterway shortly before strong storms swept through the area this week.

NJ pays out $1 billion in jobless benefits amid coronavirus outbreak

​​​​​​​New Jersey has paid about $1 billion in unemployment benefits since the COVID-19 outbreak began in March, the Labor Department said Thursday. 

Che-Che the dog looking for new forever home after losing both owners to COVID-19

A New Jersey animal shelter is looking to find a new forever home for a 9-year-old poodle named Che-Che after both her owners passed away due to complications of COVID-19. 

New York-bound Holland Tunnel closed overnight for Sandy repairs

The New York-bound tube of the Holland Tunnel was closed Monday for the start of overnight repairs related to Super Storm Sandy.

New Jersey mom, son die just over week apart from COVID-19

Carolyn Martins-Reitz, 55, of Kearny, New Jersey, was the primary caretaker for her nearly 30-year-old son Thomas Martins, who had Down syndrome. They both started struggling with symptoms of the virus toward the end of March.

Gov. Murphy reports 4,070 deaths, but signs of progress

The state of New Jersey says more than 4,000 people in the state have died during the coronavirus outbreak, but the governor is reporting signs of progress. Gov. Phil Murphy announced Saturday another 231 deaths among those who have tested positive for the coronavirus, bringing the statewide total to 4,070. Another 3,026 cases were announced, bringing the statewide total to 81,420, he said.

NJ boy commended for asking for food donations instead of birthday gifts

Gov. Phil Murphy called attention to Dominic's incredible efforts to help during the COVID-19 pandemic in a press conference Saturday.

Classes on TV in New Jersey drawing students

Using his cat’s blanket as green screen, history teacher Bill Smith recorded himself teaching a lesson on New Jersey’s underground railroad, taking student viewers on a tour of sites including a river where slave hunters would try to reenslave people attempting crossings.

Cops: Stop dumping gloves, masks on street; they're COVID hazards

Several police departments in New York and New Jersey want folks to knock it off because discarded gloves and masks aren't just unsightly—they could increase the risk of spreading the coronavirus.

Gov. Murphy: Death toll is rising but social distancing is working

The number of positive tests for the virus and deaths in New Jersey continue to climb daily but the governor said some signs point to social distancing working.

Dog looking for forever home after losing owners to COVID-19

The Monmouth County SPCA says Che-Che ended up in their care over the weekend after two members of her family passed away from the virus.

Body found in burning car in New Jersey

A body was found inside a burning car parked in a lot off a major highway in southern New Jersey, authorities said.

Trains, buses, ferries blow horns to honor transit workers | #SoundTheHorn

More than 4,000 long-haul trains, commuter trains, subways, buses, ferries, and other transit vehicles sounded their horns at 3 p.m. Thursday, April 16, to pay tribute to the employees who are keeping the region moving during the coronavirus pandemic.