Jersey City man who spent lifetime helping other immigrants dies from coronavirus
Shafqat Khan, who assisted recent immigrants with how to apply for driver's licenses and hosted events for people of different faiths and cultures to understand each other better after the Sept. 11 attacks, died of COVID-19 on April 14 at age 76. He left behind his wife, three children, seven grandchildren and a legacy of connections.
Shafqat Khan, who assisted recent immigrants with how to apply for driver's licenses and hosted events for people of different faiths and cultures to understand each other better after the Sept. 11 attacks, died of COVID-19 on April 14 at age 76. He left behind his wife, three children, seven grandchildren and a legacy of connections.
New Jersey Department of Health shuts down Atilis Gym
The New Jersey Department of Health has shut down the Atilis Gym in Bellmawr after state officials issued a notice of embargo.
The New Jersey Department of Health has shut down the Atilis Gym in Bellmawr after state officials issued a notice of embargo.
NJ fighting misinformation starting with national lockdown that never happened
The many still unanswered questions about the coronavirus and its origins have fueled a number of misleading and false claims about the outbreak and the government’s response to it, state leaders and misinformation experts say.
The many still unanswered questions about the coronavirus and its origins have fueled a number of misleading and false claims about the outbreak and the government’s response to it, state leaders and misinformation experts say.
Gym cited again for defying New Jersey shutdown order
The owners of a gym in southern New Jersey have again been cited for reopening the business in defiance of a state order that shutdown nonessential businesses to help stem the spread of the coronavirus.
The owners of a gym in southern New Jersey have again been cited for reopening the business in defiance of a state order that shutdown nonessential businesses to help stem the spread of the coronavirus.
South Jersey gym reopens in defiance of governor's order, owners cited
Police in Camden County told the owners of a New Jersey gym that reopened this morning that they were “formally” in violation of the state’s shutdown order before telling them to "have a good day."
Police in Camden County told the owners of a New Jersey gym that reopened this morning that they were “formally” in violation of the state’s shutdown order before telling them to "have a good day."
Construction, curbside retail, drive-in, drive-thru businesses now allowed in NJ
New Jersey will allow some construction and retail businesses to resume soon under certain parameters.
New Jersey will allow some construction and retail businesses to resume soon under certain parameters.
New Jersey couple launches coronavirus fundraiser after wedding postponement
"With this ring, you'll be fed" – that's the tagline Sebastian Cina, Jr. and Jaclyn Hockenjos used to launch a food drive and fundraiser, which took place on what was supposed to be their wedding day.
"With this ring, you'll be fed" – that's the tagline Sebastian Cina, Jr. and Jaclyn Hockenjos used to launch a food drive and fundraiser, which took place on what was supposed to be their wedding day.
5 dead in crash on Route 3 in New Jersey
Police are on the scene of a deadly crash on Route 3 westbound near Ridge Road in Rutherford.
Police are on the scene of a deadly crash on Route 3 westbound near Ridge Road in Rutherford.
NJ cites Katrina-era law to block some virus records
New Jersey Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy’s administration is citing a 2005 emergency powers law enacted after Hurricane Katrina to block some information about the state’s response to the COVID-19 outbreak.
New Jersey Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy’s administration is citing a 2005 emergency powers law enacted after Hurricane Katrina to block some information about the state’s response to the COVID-19 outbreak.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
NJ beaches, lakesides to open beginning Memorial Day weekend, says Murphy
Beaches and lakes in New Jersey will be open beginning Memorial Day weekend, announced Gov. Phil Murphy on Thursday.
Beaches and lakes in New Jersey will be open beginning Memorial Day weekend, announced Gov. Phil Murphy on Thursday.
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.
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
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 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
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.
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.
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.
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.
Gov. Phil Murphy says New Jersey will more than double the number of public health professionals tracing COVID-19 cases.