Meta’s landmark $18 billion settlement: What It means for NY and NJ
Nearly every U.S. state is set to collect a share of a historic $18 billion payout from Meta, resolving a pivotal, years-long lawsuit over the tech giant's role in the youth mental health crisis.
Nearly every U.S. state is set to collect a share of a historic $18 billion payout from Meta, resolving a pivotal, years-long lawsuit over the tech giant's role in the youth mental health crisis.
Jersey City lawmakers approve 15% property tax hike amid budget crisis
Jersey City lawmakers approved a 15% property tax hike after months of back-and-forth talks over the city's budget crisis.
Jersey City lawmakers approved a 15% property tax hike after months of back-and-forth talks over the city's budget crisis.
Newark airport is getting new nonstop United flights to Europe for spring 2027
United Airlines has announced a massive expansion out of Newark Liberty International Airport, bringing travelers more non-stop options to Europe for the 2027 travel season.
United Airlines has announced a massive expansion out of Newark Liberty International Airport, bringing travelers more non-stop options to Europe for the 2027 travel season.
Rutgers University dean arrested for allegedly filming 'upskirt' videos while working
A high-ranking Rutgers University official has been arrested after state authorities allege he secretly recorded "upskirt" videos using his mobile phone.
A high-ranking Rutgers University official has been arrested after state authorities allege he secretly recorded "upskirt" videos using his mobile phone.
Tree-of-heaven is a spotted lanternfly magnet. Here’s why you shouldn’t just cut it down
The spotted lanternfly’s favorite tree may be growing along a Northeast roadside or in your own backyard. Here’s how to spot tree-of-heaven and why cutting it down can backfire.
The spotted lanternfly’s favorite tree may be growing along a Northeast roadside or in your own backyard. Here’s how to spot tree-of-heaven and why cutting it down can backfire.
Dozens of syringes found at NJ beach prompted temporary swimming ban
A weekend at the Jersey Shore was interrupted when more than 60 syringes washed ashore, forcing local officials to temporarily shut down access to the water.
A weekend at the Jersey Shore was interrupted when more than 60 syringes washed ashore, forcing local officials to temporarily shut down access to the water.
Swimming advisories issued at 12 Jersey Shore ocean beaches after bacteria tests
Swimming advisories have been issued for 12 Jersey Shore ocean beaches after water tests found elevated enterococci levels.
Swimming advisories have been issued for 12 Jersey Shore ocean beaches after water tests found elevated enterococci levels.
Empty Sky Memorial in New Jersey remains incomplete nearly 25 years after 9/11
Nearly a quarter-century after the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, New Jersey’s official memorial at Liberty State Park remains unfinished.
Nearly a quarter-century after the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, New Jersey’s official memorial at Liberty State Park remains unfinished.
These are the best public high schools in NY and NJ for 2026: US News
Families across New York and New Jersey have a fresh benchmark for academic excellence as U.S. News & World Report unveiled its 2026 list of the region’s top public high schools.
Families across New York and New Jersey have a fresh benchmark for academic excellence as U.S. News & World Report unveiled its 2026 list of the region’s top public high schools.
Police followed speeding sedan before it struck, killed juvenile pedestrian in Newark: AG says
A juvenile pedestrian was killed in Newark after a speeding sedan struck her and drove away. An unmarked police SUV had begun following the car moments earlier.
A juvenile pedestrian was killed in Newark after a speeding sedan struck her and drove away. An unmarked police SUV had begun following the car moments earlier.
New Jersey named the second-best state to live in: Here's why
New Jerseyans have always known they live in one of the best states in the country, but now it's official.
New Jerseyans have always known they live in one of the best states in the country, but now it's official.
New Jersey unveils license plates for America’s 250th anniversary
A new license plate is coming to New Jersey to mark a major historic milestone: the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution.
A new license plate is coming to New Jersey to mark a major historic milestone: the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution.
NORAD fighter jets intercept 2 aircraft as Trump visits NJ golf club
U.S. fighter jets were deployed on Sunday to intercept two aircraft that breached restricted airspace near President Donald Trump’s New Jersey golf club while he was attending a tournament on the premises.
U.S. fighter jets were deployed on Sunday to intercept two aircraft that breached restricted airspace near President Donald Trump’s New Jersey golf club while he was attending a tournament on the premises.
NORAD F-16s intercept two aircraft near Trump’s Bedminster Golf Club
The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) said F-16 fighter jets intercepted two general aviation aircraft over Bedminster, New Jersey.
The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) said F-16 fighter jets intercepted two general aviation aircraft over Bedminster, New Jersey.
New Jersey launches civil rights investigation into Delaney Hall, ICE detention center in Newark
Gov. Mikie Sherrill said that ICE and The GEO Group, which operates the facility, have blocked the state's attempts to perform a health inspection at Delaney Hall. Detainees have reported poor living conditions and a lack of healthcare access.
Gov. Mikie Sherrill said that ICE and The GEO Group, which operates the facility, have blocked the state's attempts to perform a health inspection at Delaney Hall. Detainees have reported poor living conditions and a lack of healthcare access.
Severe thunderstorms in NYC area, flooding possible, heat advisory continues
New York City is under a severe thunderstorm watch, heat advisory and air quality alert on Friday.
New York City is under a severe thunderstorm watch, heat advisory and air quality alert on Friday.
Canadian woman accused of attacking teen on NJ boardwalk ordered deported
A Fourth of July weekend confrontation over political sweatpants has ended with a deportation order for a Canadian woman who was caught on video allegedly slapping a New Jersey teenager in the face.
A Fourth of July weekend confrontation over political sweatpants has ended with a deportation order for a Canadian woman who was caught on video allegedly slapping a New Jersey teenager in the face.
New Jersey water departments targeted in cyber incidents; systems now secured
Two New Jersey municipal water systems experienced cyber incidents affecting their control systems, but service was not disrupted and systems have since been secured.
Two New Jersey municipal water systems experienced cyber incidents affecting their control systems, but service was not disrupted and systems have since been secured.
Walgreens closing more stores: These DC, NJ, NY, and Virginia locations are on the list
Walgreens is continuing to close its doors at locations across the country, forcing thousands of customers to find a new place to fill their prescriptions and buy everyday essentials.
Walgreens is continuing to close its doors at locations across the country, forcing thousands of customers to find a new place to fill their prescriptions and buy everyday essentials.
How NYC families can beat back-to-school taxes with a Connecticut trip
For families in the New York City area, back-to-school shopping comes with a unique set of tax rules.
For families in the New York City area, back-to-school shopping comes with a unique set of tax rules.