NJ cold case: Detectives seek to ID abandoned newborn found dead in wicker basket in 1986

The Essex County Prosecutor’s Office said sanitation workers found the baby atop a trash can behind an apartment building at 5 Cottage St. back on Nov. 28, 1986 in South Orange.

New Jersey's first lady Tammy Murphy running for U.S. Senate

New Jersey first lady Tammy Murphy has launched a bid for the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate in next year’s contest.

Hair discrimination lawsuit: Black NJ police officer says she was disciplined for Bantu knots

Maplewood Police Department Officer Chian Weekes-Rivera said that she faced discrimination for wearing her hair in a natural Bantu knots style. Her lawyer argues this is a violation of the CROWN Act.

NJ lawmaker calls for water bead ban

Rep. Frank Pallone is calling for a national ban on water beads after thousands of children were hospitalized due to ingesting the toys nationwide.

Nashville college freshman from NJ dies after being hit by stray bullet

According to police, Jillian Ludwig, who attended Belmont University in Nashville, was shot while walking on the track in Edgehill Community Memorial Gardens Park. Police are now in discussion concerning modified charges against the suspect, Shaquille Taylor.

Former NJ Gov. Jim McGreevey announces Jersey City mayoral run

The former New Jersey governor stepped down back in 2004 after announcing he was a “gay American" – admitting to having an extramarital affair with another man.

2023 election results for NY, NJ, CT

At stake are all 51 seats for the New York City Council, several races for New Jersey's senate and assembly, tumultuous mayoral contests in Connecticut.

NJ election results 2023: Democrats retain control in senate, assembly

New Jersey Democrats have kept control of their legislative majorities, holding the line against Republican challenges as well as flipping seats in pivotal Senate races and Assembly contests.

School bus crashes into Howell, New Jersey house

The accident happened on Asbury Road in Howell, police said. The driver was taken to Jersey Shore Medical Center.

Newark mother in custody after 5-year-old boy stabbed

A strong police presence surrounded a home on the corner of Murray and Brunswick streets in Newark after police said the child was stabbed, authorities said.

New York, New Jersey vigils call for release of Israeli hostages

There was a sense of grief, sadness and anger in the air in Plainview. In Montclair, New Jersey – the organization, Bring Them Home, decorated a large table, set for dinner, with no guests attending the metaphorical dinner party.

Westfield High School student accused of creating AI nude images of classmates

Reports indicate that male students at Westfield High School in New Jersey utilized Artificial Intelligence to produce explicit images of female students using their original photos during the summer.

New Kids on the Block coming to New Jersey, Long Island

New Kids on the Block announced Monday the Magic Summer Tour, with stops at Jones Beach, Long Island, and the PNC Bank Center in New Jersey.