NJ Transit staffing problems
New Jersey Transit is working to rebuild its bench of train engineers. Seven people just graduated from training classes. NJ Transit has seven engineer training classes being done concurrently. Previously announced cash within the state budget is allowing the agency to increase hiring efforts.
New Jersey Transit is working to rebuild its bench of train engineers. Seven people just graduated from training classes. NJ Transit has seven engineer training classes being done concurrently. Previously announced cash within the state budget is allowing the agency to increase hiring efforts.
Officials release sketch of possible witness in Dulce Maria Alavez case
Officials have released a sketch of a possible witness in the case of missing five-year-old Dulce Maria Alavez.
Officials have released a sketch of a possible witness in the case of missing five-year-old Dulce Maria Alavez.
New Jersey breaks its monthly sports betting record
Gamblers wagered a record-breaking $445 million on sports in New Jersey in September, the largest monthly total in the state since legal sports betting began.
Gamblers wagered a record-breaking $445 million on sports in New Jersey in September, the largest monthly total in the state since legal sports betting began.
10-year-old dies after being thrown from festival ride
A 10-year-old girl died after plunging from an amusement park ride at a harvest festival in southern New Jersey over the weekend, authorities said.
A 10-year-old girl died after plunging from an amusement park ride at a harvest festival in southern New Jersey over the weekend, authorities said.
Limited direct service to resume on NJ Transit's Raritan Valley rail line
Off-peak direct service into and out of Manhattan on New Jersey Transit's Raritan Valley line will finally be restored after it was suspended a year ago.
Off-peak direct service into and out of Manhattan on New Jersey Transit's Raritan Valley line will finally be restored after it was suspended a year ago.
Scaffolding collapse leaves worker dangling in mid-air
Two people working on a scaffold at a building in Atlantic City were rescued by firefighters after it collapsed, leaving one worker briefly dangling by his safety rope in mid-air.
Two people working on a scaffold at a building in Atlantic City were rescued by firefighters after it collapsed, leaving one worker briefly dangling by his safety rope in mid-air.
Orlando-bound JetBlue flight makes emergency landing at JFK
Officials say a JetBlue Airways flight bound for Orlando has safely landed at John F. Kennedy International Airport after the crew reported smoke in the cockpit and declared an emergency.
Officials say a JetBlue Airways flight bound for Orlando has safely landed at John F. Kennedy International Airport after the crew reported smoke in the cockpit and declared an emergency.
Suspended officer, wife indicated in death of daughter
A suspended New Jersey police officer and his wife have been indicted by a grand jury in the death of their 3-month-old daughter last year, authorities said.
A suspended New Jersey police officer and his wife have been indicted by a grand jury in the death of their 3-month-old daughter last year, authorities said.
New Jersey nonprofit helps women battling breast cancer
Cathy Commesso Juska was feeling particularly lousy one day, in the thick of three months' chemotherapy for breast cancer. All she could stomach, she told a friend, were Gatorade and Teddy Grahams.
Cathy Commesso Juska was feeling particularly lousy one day, in the thick of three months' chemotherapy for breast cancer. All she could stomach, she told a friend, were Gatorade and Teddy Grahams.
NJ denies permits for proposed natural gas pipeline
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy says his administration has rejected a proposed 120-mile long natural gas pipeline that would start in Pennsylvania and end in New Jersey.
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy says his administration has rejected a proposed 120-mile long natural gas pipeline that would start in Pennsylvania and end in New Jersey.
Jury deadlocks in police chief's hate-crime trial
A federal jury has deadlocked in the trial of a white former police chief charged with a hate crime against a handcuffed black suspect.
A federal jury has deadlocked in the trial of a white former police chief charged with a hate crime against a handcuffed black suspect.
Gov. Murphy rejects proposal for natural gas pipeline in NJ
Gov. Phil Murphy says his administration has rejected a proposed 120-mile long natural gas pipeline that would start in Pennsylvania and end in New Jersey.
Gov. Phil Murphy says his administration has rejected a proposed 120-mile long natural gas pipeline that would start in Pennsylvania and end in New Jersey.
Massive fire rips through row of homes in Jersey City
Authorities say a fast-moving fire has damaged at least four homes in a northern New Jersey community, but no injuries have been reported.
Authorities say a fast-moving fire has damaged at least four homes in a northern New Jersey community, but no injuries have been reported.
NJ governor seeks $500M bond to replace lead paint, pipes
New Jersey Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy on Thursday called for borrowing $500 million to pay for the removal of lead paint in homes and the replacement of thousands of lead pipes across the state as part of a "comprehensive strategy" aimed at addressing the public health concern.
New Jersey Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy on Thursday called for borrowing $500 million to pay for the removal of lead paint in homes and the replacement of thousands of lead pipes across the state as part of a "comprehensive strategy" aimed at addressing the public health concern.
Minor derailment snarls PATH Train service
A minor train derailment has seriously affected PATH Train service during the evening commute on Thursday.
A minor train derailment has seriously affected PATH Train service during the evening commute on Thursday.
Worker killed at American Dream Mall: Report
A worker was killed at the American Dream mega-mall in East Rutherford, according to various published reports.
A worker was killed at the American Dream mega-mall in East Rutherford, according to various published reports.
State trooper lowered by rope to rescue lost hiker, dog
A lost hiker and his dog are safe after a New Jersey state trooper was lowered by rope down a cliff to reach the man who was holding on to a tree.
A lost hiker and his dog are safe after a New Jersey state trooper was lowered by rope down a cliff to reach the man who was holding on to a tree.
Reward increases to $52K in search for Dulce Maria Alavez
A reward for information leading to an arrest in the case of 5-year-old Dulce Maria Alavez — who went missing in mid-September — has been increased to $52,000.
A reward for information leading to an arrest in the case of 5-year-old Dulce Maria Alavez — who went missing in mid-September — has been increased to $52,000.
New York bomber convicted in shootout with New Jersey police
An Islamic terrorist already serving a life prison term for a bombing in New York City has been convicted of multiple counts of attempted murder and assault stemming from a shootout with police three years ago.
An Islamic terrorist already serving a life prison term for a bombing in New York City has been convicted of multiple counts of attempted murder and assault stemming from a shootout with police three years ago.
Toys R Us teams up with Target to power online biz
The parent company of Toys R Us is turning to a rival to restart its e-commerce business ahead of the holiday shopping season.
The parent company of Toys R Us is turning to a rival to restart its e-commerce business ahead of the holiday shopping season.