Gas prices edge up in New Jersey, around nation

Gas prices have edged up in New Jersey and around the nation, with analysts citing decreased inventories in the northeastern United States, increased demand and fluctuating crude oil prices.

Wild turkeys roam retirement community in New Jersey

As he makes his way to his shed each day, John Magsamen is typically not by himself. He said he has counted about 35 wild turkeys hanging out in his backyard.

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As he makes his way to his shed each day, John Magsamen is typically not by himself. He said he has counted about 35 wild turkeys hanging out in his backyard.

More than $400K in opioids shipped from India to New Jersey

Authorities say they have seized more than $400,000in opioids and painkillers that were shipped from India to a home in New Jersey.

New Jersey casinos taking bets on video tournament industry

New Jersey's casinos and racetracks are now taking bets on competitive video game tournaments, looking to expand the state's fast-growing sports betting industry to the $1 billion video tournament market.

NJ man sentenced in slip and fall insurance scam

A New Jersey man is not going to prison for orchestrating a slip and fall insurance scam.

Bizarre road rage incident with angry mom dubbed 'Kidz Bop Karen' goes viral

A New Jersey woman is “still processing” the dramatic moment when an enraged driver stuck her head in her car last week, spitting out a profanity-laced rant that's since gone viral and earned the angry woman the name “Kidz Bop Karen.”

Somerset County offers vaccinations after hepatitis scare

Somerset County is offering free hepatitis A vaccinations after a deli worker at a supermarket was found to have the virus.

Election Day in New Jersey: Jersey City voters pass limits on Airbnb, short-term rentals

Voters in a New Jersey city that's a train stop away from tourist-packed Manhattan have approved restrictions on Airbnb and other short-term rental companies. Jersey City lawmakers passed the restrictions in June but short-term rental advocates gathered enough signatures to force a referendum.

Brothers who served in WWII honored in New Jersey

Vincent and Leslie Hynes are brothers who also served in the Navy during World War II. Officials in Madison, New Jersey, honored the veterans for their service.

Tornado confirmed as source of NJ Halloween night damage

Weather authorities have confirmed that it was a tornado that damaged homes and vehicles in northern New Jersey on Halloween night.

Macy's Thanksgiving parade balloons already tested in flight

Thanksgiving is more than three weeks away, but this year's new giant balloons for the Manhattan parade were already out for a test flight.

NJ ex-teacher gets 17 years in child pornography case

A former New Jersey elementary school teacher who pleaded guilty to recording boys with a hidden camera at a summer camp has been sentenced to 17 years in prison.

Gun-shaped toilet paper roller found in bag at airport

Transportation Security Administration agents at New Jersey's Newark Liberty Airport uncovered a more decorative than deadly item when they checked a passenger's carry-on.

Power outages across the region following Halloween storm

Storms that began on Halloween killed at least two people, caused flooding, downed trees and power lines and damaged homes across the Northeast on Friday.

Rutgers softball coaches accused of intimidation, abuse

Two Rutgers softball coaches, a husband and wife, have been accused of fostering a climate of fear, intimidation and abuse on the team.

Severe weather washes out Halloween for some tri-state communities

You might not see a lot of trick-or-treaters out tonight in New Jersey, as several towns across the state have called off holiday events due to bad weather.

William Hughes, longtime New Jersey congressman, dies at 87

William J. Hughes, a longtime congressman from New Jersey who went on to become U.S. ambassador to Panama, has died at 87.