Halloween candy map reveals which state prefers what

Is your state a “gimme a Break” or a “melts in your mouth, not in your hand” kind of state? Or maybe “there’s no wrong way to eat a Reese’s” is more accurate?

86-year-old woman assaulted at nursing home, son claims

Authorities are currently investigating how an 86-year-old nursing home patient in New Jersey got severe bruises and injuries to her face. Her son claims she was assaulted at the home.

Former union official, Port Authority commissioner indicted

A former carpenters' union official who once served on the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey board of commissioners has been charged with embezzlement.

3 bronze plaques stolen from 9/11 memorial in New Jersey

Three bronze plaques detailing the timeline of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks have been stolen from a memorial site in New Jersey.

New Jersey AG moves to block 2 counties' ICE cooperation

NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — New Jersey's attorney general is ordering two counties to end cooperation agreements with federal immigration authorities.

Chuck Wepner statue fundraiser
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Fans are raising money for a statue for New Jersey boxer Chuck Wepner, who was the inspiration for the movie character Rocky.

New Jersey homeowner gets $380K in dune compensation case

BRICK, N.J. (AP) — A New Jersey homeowner has been awarded $380,000 for the taking of part of his beach for a storm protection project.

NJ horsemen in the money after sports betting appeal ruling

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — New Jersey horsemen could get millions of dollars in damages after a federal appeals court ruled that the horsemen were financially harmed while the legality of sports betting was being litigated.

Missing NJ girl with autism located

Police in New Jersey say they have located a girl with autism who ran off from a family member Wednesday night.

Authorities: Elderly woman repeatedly stabbed by house guest

Authorities say an elderly woman was repeatedly stabbed in her New Jersey home by a Georgia woman who was staying at the residence

Cuomo pushing for NY, NJ, Conn. to have same marijuana policies

On a radio program on Tuesday, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo said it makes sense for New York, New Jersey and Connecticut to have a uniform policy regulating recreational marijuana for adults to avoid users driving from state to state to get the best deal. 

Pilot spends hours in treetops after small plane crashes

A pilot has been rescued uninjured after his plane crashed into treetops as he tried to land at a New Jersey airport.

Newark water tests find lead filters working

Sampling done on the water in hundreds of Newark homes has found that up to 99 percent of city-issued filters are working.

NJ cop sentenced to 5 years for bar code thefts

A police officer accused of using counterfeit bar codes to pay significantly lower prices for collectibles he bought at stores while in his police uniform has been convicted of theft and official misconduct.

AMBER ALERT: Search for Dulce Maria Alavez, 5, enters fourth day; $20K Reward offered

An Amber Alert remains in effect for Dulce Maria Alavez, the 5-year-old girl who police believe was lured from a Bridgeton, New Jersey park earlier this week. Now, a $20,000 reward is being offered for information that helps find Alavez or leads to an arrest.

Jersey City to launch on-demand bus service app
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Many residents in Jersey City don?t have a lot good to say about the city?s bus service, and Mayor Steven Fulop says that he?s been listening.

2 seriously injured when car, train collide in NJ

A car collided with a NJ Transit train in River Edge Thursday seriously injuring two people.

Newark mayor details lead fix plan
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Newark Mayor Ras Baraka says it will take 30 months for the city to replace all water lines.

Newark parents speak out on water crisis
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Parents often have plenty of concerns as a new school year begins, but for those in Newark, the ongoing lead water crisis is just one more worry.