NJ lawmakers rail against NYC congestion pricing plan

Opponents of the city's congestion pricing plan say that it will increase air pollution in New Jersey and

Newark's Battle of the Wards
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From Redman to Naughty by Nature, Newark has had its fair share of famous rappers. Now, it's using hip-hop as a way to bring the city together.

Newark shooting: 2 dead, including 7-year-old; suspect killed by police

When police arrived, they encountered a man with a gun. Police said he dropped that gun, ran about a block and pulled out a second gun. That’s when police shot and killed him, according to a source.

Councilman Dupré 'DoItall' Kelly celebrates Newark's hip-hop history in battle rap event

The Art After Dark: Battle of the Wards event is set to take place at the Newark Museum of Art, where attendees will determine which two local artists have the talent to win the grand prize in each category.

Oodles of noodles dumped in Old Bridge woods

A trail of cooked pasta -- as much as 400 pounds' worth -- was found alongside a creek in Old Bridge, New Jersey last week.

7-year-old girl among several people shot in Newark

Police say the 7-year-old girl was shot in the chest by a gunman who was later shot and killed by police after a chase.

Muslim NJ mayor blocked from White House decries 'watch list'

The mayor said he has no idea why his name is on the list and that no one in the federal government will tell him.

New chaperone policy begins at Westfield Garden State Plaza Mall

According to the new policy, anyone under the age of 17 must be accompanied by someone 21 or older to enter the mall after 5 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays.

Sayreville still stunned by councilwoman's murder, 3 months later

The day of the murder, witnesses said they saw the shooter run away, hopping a fence bordering the Garden State Parkway. But months later, no motive has been revealed and the search for who pulled that trigger continues.

Hit-and-run driver slams into New Jersey officer helping disabled vehicle: police

Shocking dashboard video captured a hit-and-run driver plow into a New Jersey police officer who was helping a vehicle that became disabled on the highway last weekend. 

New York casinos could lead to Atlantic City closures, industry experts warn

Panelists at a major casino industry conference said the construction of three casinos in New York could cost Atlantic City 20% to 30% of its casino revenue, possibly forcing a return to the days of casino closures.

American Dream gets inspection report after decorative helicopter fall

The mall's water park in East Rutherford spans nearly eight acres and includes 40 slides and attractions, but the report focuses on the intricate decorations hanging from the ceilings -- and some big problems that need to be fixed.

Rutgers University, unions announce agreement; classes to resume

Rutgers University and union representatives have announced an agreement on a framework for new contracts with several faculty unions.