Only one Princeton student still being assessed amid outbreaklating amid China virus

Princeton University says only one student who recently traveled to China is still being assessed among those required to self-isolate amid the rapidly spreading coronavirus outbreak in that country.

Amtrak tries to explain what happened during commuting nightmare

Amtrak is trying to explain what happened during a meltdown during Monday evening's commute that left thousands of commuters stranded in New York's Penn Station for an extended period of time.

Police K-9 finds missing child in NJ

Remi, a three-year-old Bloodhound, helped police track down a child missing for more than 10 hours, according to the Maywood PD.

Major delays in NJ Transit rail service

A train that became disabled in one of the Hudson River Tunnels has caused significant delays in New Jersey rail service on Monday night.

DNA helps solve 1991 Asbury Park murder case

Authorities say new DNA tests have allowed them to solve the rape and murder of a woman whose body was found at the boardwalk of a seaside city in New Jersey nearly three decades ago.

Landlord sentenced to 3 years in 2016 blaze that killed 2

A landlord accused of knowingly violating New Jersey's fire code before a 2016 blaze killed a woman and her grandfather has been sentenced to three years in prison.

NJ takes up ban on plastic, paper bags after bill stalled

Legislation to phase out and then prohibit single-use plastic and paper bags along with plastic foam containers is back again in New Jersey after failing to advance in the Legislature's last session.

How to bet on the Super Bowl as legal sport betting spreads

With legal sports betting continuing to spread in the U.S., this year's Super Bowl is likely to be among the most wagered-on championship games ever.

Year after catastrophic fire, Marcal paper plant reopens

A northern New Jersey paper plant is operating again, a year after a massive fire destroyed most of it.

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Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy was among the guests Friday at the Marcal plant in Elmwood Park for a ceremony at one of the few buildings that wasn't leveled by the January 2019 fire.

Ambulance crashes into NJ house

Police are investigating what caused an ambulance to slam into a house in Somerset County.

10 ways to reduce your chances of a coyote attack or encounter

Coyotes are native to North America and are common in the tristate New York area. Here are tips to reduce your chances of encountering one.

NJ man accused of bribing postal workers to steal mail

Between May 2019 and September 2019, a New Jersey man allegedly offered bribes to postal workers to steal various items from envelopes and packages.

Casino execs: Atlantic City needs to be cleaner, safer

Top executives of most of Atlantic City's casinos say the city needs to become cleaner and safer, with a better public perception in order for business conditions to truly improve.

New Rutgers president to make $1.2M in first year, report says

The new president of New Jersey's flagship university will make nearly $1.2 million in the next school year as part of a compensation package that includes a house, a car, and other perks, according to a published report.

NJ sets up Coronavirus hotline

 New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy said Wednesday his administration has set up a 24-hour hotline to answer the public's questions about the deadly virus that has hit China.

Thousands flock to Wildwood for Trump rally

President Donald Trump held a "Keep America Great" rally in Wildwood, New Jersey.

Police use Snapchat geolocation to find drug suspect

Police in New Jersey used the geolocation feature on Snapchat to arrest a man on drug, weapon and harassment charges.

Supporters line up for Trump rally in South Jersey

Hundreds of supporters camped overnight ahead of President Donald Trump's Tuesday rally in Wildwood, New Jersey.