Imam shot, killed near Newark, NJ, mosque

An imam was shot and killed outside of a Newark, New Jersey mosque on Wednesday, officials said.

These NJ laws take effect in 2024

Several new laws go into effect in New Jersey in 2024, including a minimum wage increase and tax breaks for several groups.

Edison, NJ, mayor has bus ready to send migrants back to border

Migrant buses are arriving in NJ train stations to circumvent NYC Mayor Adams's' new restrictions. In response, the Edison mayor said he has a charter bus on standby to send migrants back to the U.S.-Mexico border.

2 men killed in tourist areas as Atlantic City bolsters security

One man was fatally stabbed while another was found bleeding to death on New Year's Day in Atlantic City, the gambling resort that's currently adding hundreds of new security cameras to the thousands already keeping an electric eye on this busy tourist destination.

Feds accuse Sen. Bob Menendez of introducing Qatari royal family member to aid NJ businessman

Federal authorities are accusing U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez of introducing a member of the Qatari royal family to a New Jersey businessman seeking investments in a real estate project.

NYC migrant crisis: Buses bound for Big Apple drop migrants off in New Jersey, Secaucus mayor says

Secaucus Mayor Michael Gonnelli said buses of migrants bound for New York City have been stopping at the train station in his town in an apparent effort to evade an executive order by Mayor Eric Adams.

How much New Jersey's minimum wage will increase on Jan. 1, 2024

The NJ minimum wage increase was part of a scheduled hike stemming from a 2019 bill signed by New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy.

Garden State Parkway shooting: Alleged carjacker killed, cop shot after crash

The AG's office has launched an investigation into the fatal police-involved shooting that happened on the Garden State Parkway in New Jersey Thursday night.

Flooding of NJ's Passaic River wreaking havoc in Paterson, Wayne, Little Falls

Following severe flooding in New Jersey, Route 46 eastbound remains closed, Paterson rescue operations are underway and evacuation orders remain in effect in Little Falls.

Ricardo the bull toy now on sale following real-life animal's NJ Transit escapades

Ricardo the bull stood on the tracks last week at Newark Penn Station, prompting a police response and holding up train traffic between New Jersey and New York Penn Station for nearly an hour, according to New Jersey Transit.

NYC weather: Messy Monday commute amid heavy rain, high winds, flooding threat

The city expects 2 to 3 inches of rain across New York City, although some areas could see higher amounts locally along with heavy winds, especially in Brooklyn and in Queens.

NYC power outage tracker: Thousands in the dark across NY, NJ, CT

Thousands of customers across New York, New Jersey and Connecticut are without power following a powerful storm system that continues to slide up the East Coast.

Montclair's Cobras, Giants' Tyree, and DeVito in 'King Cobra' documentary

Now, a documentary film will soon be released in 2024, about the Cobras' legendary founder, the late, Howard Finney III, titled "King Cobra".

NYC weather: Heavy rain, high winds slam East Coast as flooding threat becomes major concern

A powerful storm system will continue to slide up the East Coast, packing threats of flooding, high winds and severe weather that could disrupt pre-Christmas travel for millions in the Northeast, including New York City, New Jersey and Connecticut.

Ricardo the bull, captured after roaming Newark Penn Station tracks, gives 'interview' from animal sanctuary

The Skylands Animal Sanctuary And Rescue shared an exclusive interview with "Ricardo" the 700-pound bull Thursday night, after he was seen on several videos across social media earlier that morning roaming the tracks at Newark Penn Station.

Fuming over setback to casino smoking ban, workers light up in New Jersey Statehouse meeting

Workers angry that a proposed smoking ban in Atlantic City's casinos seems to be going nowhere protested by lighting up during a state government hearing Thursday in Trenton.