Lakewood murder: NJ mom charged with drowning her two children

A mother in Lakewood, NJ – identified as Naomi Elkins – has been charged with murder in the deaths of her two children at a home on Shenandoah Drive, Ocean County authorities said.

NJ man fatally struck by lightning on beach while warning kids of storm

Seaside Park police officials told local news outlets Patrick Dispoto was found unresponsive on the J Street beach on Sunday in NJ.

TSA unveils 3D scanners to speed up checkpoints at Newark Airport

In addition to better detection, the new technology allows travelers to leave electronics inside their carry-ons, saving them time in line.

NJ man caught with loaded gun at Newark Airport

A New Jersey man was caught with a loaded gun inside his book bag at Newark Liberty International airport last week, authorities said.

Why is Jersey Shore water so crystal clear lately?

The water at the Jersey Shore is looking rather different these days - it's clear, and even a little more blue!

NJ Transit rail service in and out of Penn Station facing more delays

New Jersey Transit trains heading in and out of New York Penn Station are facing up to 60 minute delays due to AMTRAK overhead wire issues in one of the Hudson River tunnels, officials say.

Large fire near NJ Turnpike in Secaucus put out after slowing traffic, halting rail service

A large brush fire that had burned in Secaucus near the New Jersey Turnpike portion of I-95 has been put out, after causing traffic and transit delays throughout the NYC area.

State Fair Meadowlands 2024: Your guide for rides, food and fun

The State Fair Meadowlands is set to kick off on Thursday at the MetLife Stadium parking lots in East Rutherford, NJ. Here's what you need to know about the annual tradition.

Gov. Phil Murphy announces major clemency plan in New Jersey

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy announced a major clemency plan that would wipe out the criminal convictions of thousands of people. 

NJ police warning: Burglars using Wi-Fi jammers to disable home security, 911 calls

Police in Florham Park, New Jersey are warning that burglars are using Wi-Fi jamming devices to stop victims from using their cellphones to dial 911 before breaking into homes.

NYPD, NJ officers shot at Raritan Hotel in Woodbridge: What we know

An NYPD officer, as well as a New Jersey officer, were shot overnight at the Raritan Hotel on King Georges Post Road in Woodbridge.

Man ID'd, arrested after West Carteret, NJ shooting

Police say they have taken a man into custody after a woman was shot and killed and another was wounded outside a New Jersey home Wednesday morning.

Police demand accountability for parents after Jersey Shore boardwalk chaos

A group of New Jersey police chiefs and Republican lawmakers says parents should be held civilly or criminally responsible for the actions of their children that create disturbances or damage in public places.