Search continues for missing alligator in New Jersey

Authorities believe the alligator was somebody’s pet and discarded at the lake, possibly because then lake is teeming with life ranging from turtles to large carp.

Flight attendants push for legislation against passenger violence

Tuesday at Newark Liberty International, flight attendants, and union reps held a day of action calling for stronger federal policies to protect airline workers from violent customer behavior.

Beaches, boardwalks and bad traffic: New Jersey tops list of worst state to drive in

According to a new study by Moneygeek, New Jersey snagged the unenviable title of the worst state in the entire country to drive in. Congestion, cost and infrastructure are the worst issues for the state.

NJ bill will require schools to offer free menstrual products for grades 6-12

Under the bill, school districts are required to ensure that students in schools with students from grade six through 12 have access to free menstrual products in at least half of the female and gender-neutral bathrooms.

Rock legends Shinedown set to blaze the stage at Prudential Center

Shinedown’s creator and lead singer, Brent Smith sat down with FOX 5’s Ryan Kristafer to preview their upcoming concert at Prudential Center in New Jersey,

Rekindling love at 93 and 84: Joseph and Mary's story

Joseph Potenzano and Mary Elkind first met in 1959 at a wedding. Now, 64 years later, they're planning one of their own.

NJ congressman announces plan to lower cost of youth sports through tax credits

The average family pays $883 a year on just one child's primary sport. The new proposal is an initiative to make youth sports more accessible for everyone.

NYC weather: Monday night storms could produce damaging winds, flash flooding

Damaging winds and flash flooding is possible Monday night into Tuesday morning across the tri-state area. FOX 5 NY's Raegan Medgie has the details.

Last New Jersey Kmart closing, leaving only 2 open in the U.S.

Attention Kmart shoppers! One of the discount chain's last remaining locations is getting ready to close its doors. Shoppers in Bergen County, New Jersey are ready to snatch up one last blue light special.

Community outrage as Plainfield, NJ families evicted from unfit buildings

80 families in Plainfield, New Jersey are still trying to figure out where they’re going to live after their apartment building was suddenly condemned earlier this week.

Two stabbed in Newark, suspect in custody

Police were called to the scene in the 400 block of South 18th Street a little after 1 p.m.

Jersey businessman hailed a hero following boat rescue caught on camera

A New Jersey man rescued four people off the Jersey Shore. "The opportunity that God have me to be in be water to kill them out and save them was the most amazing opportunity I’ve ever had in my life."

NYC weather: Severe storms, heavy downpours possible Monday

The threat of severe weather is possible across the tri-state area, bringing the potential for heavy downpours, severe thunderstorms and even an isolated tornado.