NJ failed vets in state-run homes hit by COVID-19: federal report
A scathing federal report found New Jersey's two state-run veterans homes were unprepared to keep residents safe during the COVID-19 outbreak, violating their constitutional rights to reasonable care while in state custody.
A scathing federal report found New Jersey's two state-run veterans homes were unprepared to keep residents safe during the COVID-19 outbreak, violating their constitutional rights to reasonable care while in state custody.
Mother charged with abandoning newborn in NJ park nearly 40 years ago
The infant, dubbed "Baby Mary" by a police chaplain, was found by two young boys in a secluded park in Mendham Township in 1984, Morris County Prosecutor Robert Carroll said.
The infant, dubbed "Baby Mary" by a police chaplain, was found by two young boys in a secluded park in Mendham Township in 1984, Morris County Prosecutor Robert Carroll said.
Rescue operation of NJ explorer trapped in Turkish cave could soon start
Mark Dickey became suddenly ill with stomach bleeding during an expedition with a handful of others in the Morca cave in southern Turkey’s Taurus Mountains.
Mark Dickey became suddenly ill with stomach bleeding during an expedition with a handful of others in the Morca cave in southern Turkey’s Taurus Mountains.
NJ explorer trapped 3,000 feet deep in Turkish cave awaits difficult rescue
Rescuers from across Europe rushed to a cave in Turkey to save Mark Dickey, who became trapped around 3,000 feet below the cave's entrance after suffering stomach bleeding.
Rescuers from across Europe rushed to a cave in Turkey to save Mark Dickey, who became trapped around 3,000 feet below the cave's entrance after suffering stomach bleeding.
Dangerous rip currents along Atlantic coast spur rescues, at least 8 deaths
Rip current warnings issued by the National Weather Service remained in effect Tuesday from New York to North Carolina.
Rip current warnings issued by the National Weather Service remained in effect Tuesday from New York to North Carolina.
1 killed in South Brunswick helicopter crash
The crash happened around 3:30 p.m. Thursday in a wooden area off of Lake Carnegie.
The crash happened around 3:30 p.m. Thursday in a wooden area off of Lake Carnegie.
Several New Jersey homes at risk of falling into creek
Residents in Middlesex say continued erosion from rainfall means their homes are on the brink of falling into a nearby brook.
Residents in Middlesex say continued erosion from rainfall means their homes are on the brink of falling into a nearby brook.
Jersey City vigil held for man shot, killed by police
EMS workers first on the scene called for police and instead of being treated for a mental illness, family members said one of the responding officers shot and killed Andrew Washington, who went by the nickname 'Drew.'
EMS workers first on the scene called for police and instead of being treated for a mental illness, family members said one of the responding officers shot and killed Andrew Washington, who went by the nickname 'Drew.'
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.
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.
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.
52-year-old having mental episode killed by Jersey Police, Mayor stands by use of force
Police say officers responded to a call of an emotionally disturbed person at an apartment on Randolph Avenue.
Police say officers responded to a call of an emotionally disturbed person at an apartment on Randolph Avenue.
Eunice Dwumfour murder case: Suspect to remain behind bars
Bynum is accused of killing Sayreville NJ city councilwoman Eunice Dwumfour back in February.
Bynum is accused of killing Sayreville NJ city councilwoman Eunice Dwumfour back in February.
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.
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.
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,
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.
Joseph Potenzano and Mary Elkind first met in 1959 at a wedding. Now, 64 years later, they're planning one of their own.
NJ police looking for woman who allegedly threw ball that hit child during arcade argument
Police in New Jersey are looking for a woman who allegedly threw a hard arcade ball that wound up hitting a child on the back of the head during an argument.
Police in New Jersey are looking for a woman who allegedly threw a hard arcade ball that wound up hitting a child on the back of the head during an argument.
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.
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.
Suspect in New Jersey councilwoman's slaying indicted on murder, weapons charges
A church associate charged with gunning down a New Jersey councilwoman has been indicted on murder and weapons charges.
A church associate charged with gunning down a New Jersey councilwoman has been indicted on murder and weapons charges.
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.
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.