Columbia, NYU, Fordham, other campuses empty over COVID-19 concerns
Dozens of universities have canceled in-person classes and moved instruction online amid fears over the new coronavirus,
Dozens of universities have canceled in-person classes and moved instruction online amid fears over the new coronavirus,
First coronavirus death reported in New Jersey
The first New Jersey death in a case of the new coronavirus was announced Tuesday.
The first New Jersey death in a case of the new coronavirus was announced Tuesday.
New Jersey governor declares state of emergency
The governor of New Jersey has declared a state of emergency.
The governor of New Jersey has declared a state of emergency.
Port Authority executive director tests positive for coronavirus
Port Authority boss Rick Cotton has the novel coronavirus and is working from home.
Port Authority boss Rick Cotton has the novel coronavirus and is working from home.
Plane diverted after passengers become disruptive over sneezing
A commercial flight from Colorado ski country to Newark, New Jersey made an unscheduled stop in Denver after several passengers became disruptive because they were seated next to someone who they thought was sick, officials said.
A commercial flight from Colorado ski country to Newark, New Jersey made an unscheduled stop in Denver after several passengers became disruptive because they were seated next to someone who they thought was sick, officials said.
Bust in international scheme to drug horses to race faster
More than two dozen horse trainers, veterinarians and others have been charged in what authorities describe as a widespread international scheme to drug horses to race faster.
More than two dozen horse trainers, veterinarians and others have been charged in what authorities describe as a widespread international scheme to drug horses to race faster.
Booker endorses Biden, says he'll 'restore honor' to office
Former Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Cory Booker of New Jersey has endorsed Joe Biden. Booker announced on Twitter early Monday that Biden will “restore honor to the Oval Office and tackle our most pressing challenges.”
Former Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Cory Booker of New Jersey has endorsed Joe Biden. Booker announced on Twitter early Monday that Biden will “restore honor to the Oval Office and tackle our most pressing challenges.”
NJ governor back in state, has resumed duties after surgery
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy is back in the state and has resumed his duties as governor following surgery last week to remove what officials said was likely a cancerous tumor on his kidney.
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy is back in the state and has resumed his duties as governor following surgery last week to remove what officials said was likely a cancerous tumor on his kidney.
NJ officials announce 2 more coronavirus cases; total now 6
New Jersey officials have announced two more presumptive positive tests for the new coronavirus, bringing the total number of patients in the state to six.
New Jersey officials have announced two more presumptive positive tests for the new coronavirus, bringing the total number of patients in the state to six.
NJ man sentenced to 18 years in death of mother when he was 17
A New Jersey man who pleaded guilty to aggravated manslaughter in the death of his mother last year when he was 17 years old has been sentenced to 18 years in prison.
A New Jersey man who pleaded guilty to aggravated manslaughter in the death of his mother last year when he was 17 years old has been sentenced to 18 years in prison.
Travelers concerned over coronavirus screening at Newark Liberty Airport
Some passengers arriving at Newark Liberty Airport on Friday say they were questioned about where they had traveled from, while other say they were not asked anything, which some found concerning.
Some passengers arriving at Newark Liberty Airport on Friday say they were questioned about where they had traveled from, while other say they were not asked anything, which some found concerning.
New Jersey has presumptive 3rd, 4th coronavirus cases
A man in his 60s has been in a hospital in Camden County since March 3 and is in stable condition. A man in his 50s has been hospitalized at Englewood Hospital in Bergen County since March 5.
A man in his 60s has been in a hospital in Camden County since March 3 and is in stable condition. A man in his 50s has been hospitalized at Englewood Hospital in Bergen County since March 5.
Dune-hating Jersey Shore town to poll residents on boardwalk
Residents in a Jersey Shore town that hates its new sand dunes will get a chance to say whether they support building a boardwalk.
Residents in a Jersey Shore town that hates its new sand dunes will get a chance to say whether they support building a boardwalk.
New Jersey Senate votes to ban plastic, paper bags
New Jersey is again looking to change the way customers take home food and beverages. The state Senate on Thursday voted 22-14 to ban single-use plastic and paper bags along with foam containers. The bill would not ban plastic straws, but customers would have to request them.
New Jersey is again looking to change the way customers take home food and beverages. The state Senate on Thursday voted 22-14 to ban single-use plastic and paper bags along with foam containers. The bill would not ban plastic straws, but customers would have to request them.
New Jersey schools prepare to teach kids at home if coronavirus outbreak worsens
Officials in New Jersey are urging community leaders to not delay making contingency plans for a worsening public health crisis. That includes possibly closing schools.
Officials in New Jersey are urging community leaders to not delay making contingency plans for a worsening public health crisis. That includes possibly closing schools.
New Jersey announces 2nd positive case of new coronavirus
A man in his 30s who's hospitalized in Bergen County has New Jersey's first positive test for COVID-19.
A man in his 30s who's hospitalized in Bergen County has New Jersey's first positive test for COVID-19.
First presumptive coronavirus cases found in NJ
New Jersey has announced its first two positive tests for the new coronavirus.
New Jersey has announced its first two positive tests for the new coronavirus.
New Jersey eyes wider betting on esports video game tourneys
In a state that's constantly looking for new things to bet on, New Jersey lawmakers are moving forward with a proposal to authorize wider wagering on competitive video game tournaments, also known as esports.
In a state that's constantly looking for new things to bet on, New Jersey lawmakers are moving forward with a proposal to authorize wider wagering on competitive video game tournaments, also known as esports.
Officials: NJ woman used tape dispenser, shower rod to kill man
Authorities say a woman fatally beat her male roommate with a tape dispenser, a shower rod and other items during a dispute.
Authorities say a woman fatally beat her male roommate with a tape dispenser, a shower rod and other items during a dispute.
New Jersey announces first presumptive case of COVID-19 coronavirus
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy announced in a statement on Wednesday that New Jersey has found its first presumptive positive case of the novel coronavirus, or COVID-19 in the state.
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy announced in a statement on Wednesday that New Jersey has found its first presumptive positive case of the novel coronavirus, or COVID-19 in the state.