These NJ cities ranked among US safest, richest to live in 2024

Six cities in New Jersey were ranked among the top 30 safest and wealthiest in the United States. Here's an in-depth look at them.

4-year-old stabbed multiple times in Paterson: Police

Police are investigating after a 4-year-old was reportedly stabbed multiple times in Paterson,

EXCLUSIVE: Father of Victoria Lee speaks out after police shooting

The father of Victoria Lee, who was fatally shot by Fort Lee police during a mental health crisis, is speaking out, demanding justice and accountability for what he calls a "senseless loss."

Belmar, NJ police bodycam details surfer arrest: 'Drop the surfboard'

Belmar Police Chief Tina Scott is defending the actions of her officers over the rough arrest of a surfer on a NJ beach, and the department says police bodycam video justifies the charges.

Woman jumps NJ zoo fence, begins ‘enticing the tiger’: police

Police in NJ say a woman jumped over a wooden fence at the tiger enclosure at Cohanzick Zoo in Bridgeton – and was caught on camera.

Search underway for men accused of abandoning cats in NJ suburbs

Police are searching for a pair of men accused of abandoning 14 cats in various locations across Sussex and Morris counties in New Jersey.

Winning Mega Millions ticket worth $1M sold in NJ

A second-tier prizewinning Mega Millions ticket sold in NJ for Friday’s lottery drawing matched five of the five white balls drawn, winning the $1 million prize.

New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez resigns from Senate after bribery convictions

New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez’s Senate career has come to a close, about a month after a jury convicted him on federal bribery charges.

NJ Gov. Phil Murphy announces major $100M medical debt relief

NJ Gov. Phil Murphy announced he is eliminating $100 million in medical debt for almost 50,000 New Jersey residents.

NJ ANCHOR program 2024 starts today: Are you eligible for property tax relief?

NJ's ANCHOR property tax relief program begins today. Letters will be mailed to around 1.5 million residents to confirm their eligibility for this season's benefit. Here's what you need to know.

NJ Attorney General releases bodycam footage in fatal police shooting of Victoria Lee

The New Jersey Attorney General’s Office has released bodycam footage and 911 call recordings related to the fatal police shooting of 25-year-old Victoria Lee in Fort Lee last month.

Family demands justice for Victoria Lee, NJ woman fatally shot by police

The family of 25-year-old Victoria Lee is demanding justice, transparency and accountability, saying she was not armed when she was shot and killed by police in Fort Lee in July.

Man found dead at Hoboken, New Jersey park

A man was found dead at a park in Hoboken, New Jersey Thursday morning, the Hudson County Prosecutor's Office said.

New Jersey woman fatally shot inside own home

A New Jersey woman was shot at her house Thursday morning, the Bergen County Prosecutor's Office said.

NJ school district prohibits all wireless devices: New policy explained

One NJ public school district is cracking down on wireless devices this year, but they aren't stopping at just phones and tablets.