Average NJ property tax bill tops $10K; thousands of homeowners challenge billions in assessed value
More than 15,700 property tax appeals were filed in NJ in 2025, challenging nearly $25B in assessed value. County boards reduced about $2B. Here’s what that means for taxpayers.
More than 15,700 property tax appeals were filed in NJ in 2025, challenging nearly $25B in assessed value. County boards reduced about $2B. Here’s what that means for taxpayers.
Two New Jersey lottery players split nearly $2 million Jersey Cash 5 jackpot
Two people in northern New Jersey have split a nearly $2 million Jersey Cash 5 lottery prize after matching all five numbers in a recent drawing.
Two people in northern New Jersey have split a nearly $2 million Jersey Cash 5 lottery prize after matching all five numbers in a recent drawing.
What happens if you can’t afford to pay your taxes in 2026? IRS options explained
If you can’t pay your tax bill in full, the IRS offers payment plans, settlements and hardship options — but penalties and interest can grow quickly.
If you can’t pay your tax bill in full, the IRS offers payment plans, settlements and hardship options — but penalties and interest can grow quickly.
When are New Jersey income taxes due in 2026? Filing deadlines, refund timeline
New Jersey taxpayers have until April to file their state income tax return. Here’s a breakdown of key 2026 deadlines.
New Jersey taxpayers have until April to file their state income tax return. Here’s a breakdown of key 2026 deadlines.
Fire crews battle fire at home in Bergenfield, NJ
It is unclear when the fire broke out or what may have caused it. There is also no word yet on injuries.
It is unclear when the fire broke out or what may have caused it. There is also no word yet on injuries.
Who is Analilia Mejia? AOC-backed progressive candidate could win NJ seat in Congress
Who is Analilia Mejia? A special election in New Jersey may result in a major upset if this progressive candidate maintains her lead in the race.
Who is Analilia Mejia? A special election in New Jersey may result in a major upset if this progressive candidate maintains her lead in the race.
These NYC area schools were named among top universities in the world
Time Magazine recently released its list of the "World's Top Universities of 2026," featuring schools from New York and New Jersey.
Time Magazine recently released its list of the "World's Top Universities of 2026," featuring schools from New York and New Jersey.
NJ school district delays opening Monday amid extreme cold
The National Weather Service issued rare extreme cold warnings for New York City, with similarly frigid conditions impacting parts of New Jersey.
The National Weather Service issued rare extreme cold warnings for New York City, with similarly frigid conditions impacting parts of New Jersey.
NJ Transit ticket policy causing disorder at Penn Station, The Post reports
A new NJ Transit ticket policy is causing major issues at Penn Station, The New York Post reports.
A new NJ Transit ticket policy is causing major issues at Penn Station, The New York Post reports.
Live NJ-11 special election Democratic primary results
Track live Democratic primary results for New Jersey's 11th Congressional District (NJ-11) special election.
Track live Democratic primary results for New Jersey's 11th Congressional District (NJ-11) special election.
Amtrak cancels 20 Acela, Northeast Regional, Keystone trains due to winter weather issues
Amtrak said it has canceled seven Acela trains, 10 Northeast Regional trains and three Keystone Service trains due to winter weather-related equipment issues.
Amtrak said it has canceled seven Acela trains, 10 Northeast Regional trains and three Keystone Service trains due to winter weather-related equipment issues.
Driving with snow and ice on your car could be illegal: See what happens in NJ, NY and CT
Snow and ice left on a vehicle can block visibility and break loose at highway speeds, putting other drivers at risk. Several states have specific “snow/ice removal" laws, while others rely on broader equipment and visibility rules.
Snow and ice left on a vehicle can block visibility and break loose at highway speeds, putting other drivers at risk. Several states have specific “snow/ice removal" laws, while others rely on broader equipment and visibility rules.
NJ-11 special primary to fill Sherrill’s vacant House seat: Meet the candidates
Meet the candidates vying to replace NJ Gov. Mikie Sherrill in the U.S. House of Representatives.
Meet the candidates vying to replace NJ Gov. Mikie Sherrill in the U.S. House of Representatives.
NY and NJ sue Trump admin. over Gateway Tunnel Project funding
The project calls for building a new rail tunnel under the Hudson River to carry Amtrak and regional transit trains between New Jersey and New York City.
The project calls for building a new rail tunnel under the Hudson River to carry Amtrak and regional transit trains between New Jersey and New York City.
You need this much money to 'comfortably afford' childcare in New York, New Jersey
Working parents need childcare, but as costs skyrocket across the United States, the options are becoming even more limited.
Working parents need childcare, but as costs skyrocket across the United States, the options are becoming even more limited.
Strong winds, dangerous cold linger as nor’easter snow largely misses NYC area
A coastal storm is bringing snow and strong winds to parts of New Jersey and Connecticut Sunday, while New York City sees limited accumulation as the system stays offshore.
A coastal storm is bringing snow and strong winds to parts of New Jersey and Connecticut Sunday, while New York City sees limited accumulation as the system stays offshore.
NJ earthquake: 2.4 magnitude quake reported in New Jersey
A small earthquake was reported in New Jersey on Friday as the region braces for more bitter cold and continues to clean up after this past weekend's snowstorm.
A small earthquake was reported in New Jersey on Friday as the region braces for more bitter cold and continues to clean up after this past weekend's snowstorm.
Will snow hit or miss NYC? What to know for Nor'easter this weekend
A developing nor’easter could bring snow and strong winds to parts of New Jersey and Connecticut this weekend, while New York City may see limited accumulation if the storm stays offshore.
A developing nor’easter could bring snow and strong winds to parts of New Jersey and Connecticut this weekend, while New York City may see limited accumulation if the storm stays offshore.
Dangerous cold grips New York, New Jersey and Connecticut this weekend as snow threat fades
New York, New Jersey and Connecticut face another bitterly cold weekend, with dangerous wind chills and limited snow chances.
New York, New Jersey and Connecticut face another bitterly cold weekend, with dangerous wind chills and limited snow chances.
Shirley Raines, 'Beauty 2 The Streetz' founder, dies at 58
Beauty 2 The Streetz founder and activist Shirley Raines, affectionately known as "Ms. Shirley," has died, leaving behind a profound legacy of advocacy for the homeless in Los Angeles and Nevada.
Beauty 2 The Streetz founder and activist Shirley Raines, affectionately known as "Ms. Shirley," has died, leaving behind a profound legacy of advocacy for the homeless in Los Angeles and Nevada.