Day care fined $48K for kicking out girl, 3, with Down syndrome over potty training
The New Jersey preschool expelled the girl with Down syndrome because she was not potty trained by a certain date, authorities said.
The New Jersey preschool expelled the girl with Down syndrome because she was not potty trained by a certain date, authorities said.
Federal charges link New Jersey man to synagogue vandalism
A New Jersey man faces allegations he conspired to carry out spray paint vandalism attacks two months ago against synagogues in Michigan and Wisconsin.
A New Jersey man faces allegations he conspired to carry out spray paint vandalism attacks two months ago against synagogues in Michigan and Wisconsin.
Alleged gunman, victim among 6 charged after NJ football game shooting
Authorities have charged five men, including the alleged gunman, in connection with a shooting at a New Jersey high school football game that they said Saturday was the result of “petty vengeance.” Three people were wounded, including two seriously.
Authorities have charged five men, including the alleged gunman, in connection with a shooting at a New Jersey high school football game that they said Saturday was the result of “petty vengeance.” Three people were wounded, including two seriously.
Search continues for Dulce Maria Alavez 2 months after disappearance
Law enforcement officials continue their search for a 5-year-old girl who they say was abducted from a Cumberland County park in mid-September.
Law enforcement officials continue their search for a 5-year-old girl who they say was abducted from a Cumberland County park in mid-September.
ACLU: NJ marijuana arrests jump about 35% over 4 years
Marijuana-related arrests in New Jersey jumped about 35% over a four-year period ending in 2017, according to a report released Friday by the American Civil Liberties Union of New Jersey.
Marijuana-related arrests in New Jersey jumped about 35% over a four-year period ending in 2017, according to a report released Friday by the American Civil Liberties Union of New Jersey.
NTSB report describes final seconds of NJ plane crash into home
A preliminary report describes the final seconds of a small plane’s crash into a house New Jersey last month.
A preliminary report describes the final seconds of a small plane’s crash into a house New Jersey last month.
Former corrections officer admits taking bribes for contraband
A former corrections officer has admitted smuggling drugs and other contraband to inmates at a federal prison in return for cash bribes.
A former corrections officer has admitted smuggling drugs and other contraband to inmates at a federal prison in return for cash bribes.
US-born Alabama woman who joined ISIS is not an American citizen, judge rules
A federal judge ruled Thursday that an American-born woman who traveled to Syria to join the Islamic State (ISIS) group and now wants to return to her family in Alabama is not a U.S. citizen.
A federal judge ruled Thursday that an American-born woman who traveled to Syria to join the Islamic State (ISIS) group and now wants to return to her family in Alabama is not a U.S. citizen.
Aggressive coyote bites man near Rutgers campus
Rutgers University officials in New Jersey are warning students there may be an aggressive coyote in the area that bit someone walking near campus.
Rutgers University officials in New Jersey are warning students there may be an aggressive coyote in the area that bit someone walking near campus.
New Jersey seeks $640M from Uber for misclassifying workers
New Jersey is seeking more than $640 million from Uber in taxes and penalties, saying the ride-hailing company misclassified its drivers as independent contractors.
New Jersey is seeking more than $640 million from Uber in taxes and penalties, saying the ride-hailing company misclassified its drivers as independent contractors.
Scientists searching for Chinese-American burial ground in NJ
Students and scientists from Rutgers University are searching for a burial ground of Chinese-American settlers in Belleville, New Jersey.
Students and scientists from Rutgers University are searching for a burial ground of Chinese-American settlers in Belleville, New Jersey.
NJ town, developer reach agreement on prized Hudson River land
A settlement has been reached in a dispute between a developer and a town along the Hudson River over a coveted piece of real estate.
A settlement has been reached in a dispute between a developer and a town along the Hudson River over a coveted piece of real estate.
Man who traveled to NJ to have sex with ‘child’ gets 20-year term
A Massachusetts man who traveled to New Jersey to have sex with someone he thought was an 8-year-old girl has been sentenced to nearly 20 years in prison.
A Massachusetts man who traveled to New Jersey to have sex with someone he thought was an 8-year-old girl has been sentenced to nearly 20 years in prison.
Turkeys running wild in Toms River will be trapped
New Jersey has drumsticked up a plan to deal with flocks of wild turkeys that are ruffling some feathers in a Jersey Shore neighborhood.
New Jersey has drumsticked up a plan to deal with flocks of wild turkeys that are ruffling some feathers in a Jersey Shore neighborhood.
Accusations against Bishop DiMarzio
A former altar boy is accusing Brooklyn Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio of molesting him when he was a parish priest in Jersey City in the mid-1970s. Reported by Sharon Crowley
A former altar boy is accusing Brooklyn Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio of molesting him when he was a parish priest in Jersey City in the mid-1970s. Reported by Sharon Crowley
Brooklyn Bishop DiMarzio, who investigated sex abuse, accused of sex abuse
A Roman Catholic bishop named by Pope Francis to investigate the church’s response to clergy sexual abuse in Buffalo, New York, has himself been accused of sexual abuse of a child, an attorney for the alleged victim notified the church this week.
A Roman Catholic bishop named by Pope Francis to investigate the church’s response to clergy sexual abuse in Buffalo, New York, has himself been accused of sexual abuse of a child, an attorney for the alleged victim notified the church this week.
Rapper Eric B. released from jail after time on 17-year-old warrant
Rapper and actor Eric B. has been released from a New Jersey jail after spending two weeks behind bars on a 17-year-old warrant.
Rapper and actor Eric B. has been released from a New Jersey jail after spending two weeks behind bars on a 17-year-old warrant.
Murphy signs executive order aimed at creating nation's second publicly run bank
Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy has signed an executive order aimed at making New Jersey the second state to establish a publicly run bank.
Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy has signed an executive order aimed at making New Jersey the second state to establish a publicly run bank.
NJ country club drops waiter from ruined handbag lawsuit
A New Jersey country club no longer intends to sue a waiter accused of spilling wine and ruining a woman's handbag that she claims is worth $30,000.
A New Jersey country club no longer intends to sue a waiter accused of spilling wine and ruining a woman's handbag that she claims is worth $30,000.
Lawmakers probing NJ Transit hear litany of complaints
Balky apps, bus windows that don't shut, rude staff and delayed and overcrowded trains were among a lengthy litany of complaints New Jersey lawmakers heard from advocates and commuters Wednesday night as they kicked off a probe of the state's troubled transit system.
Balky apps, bus windows that don't shut, rude staff and delayed and overcrowded trains were among a lengthy litany of complaints New Jersey lawmakers heard from advocates and commuters Wednesday night as they kicked off a probe of the state's troubled transit system.