New Jersey

$4M winning Mega Millions ticket sold in New Jersey

February 1, 2023 1:02pm EST

A $4,000,000 second-tier prizewinning Mega Millions ticket was sold for Tuesday's drawing.

Girl, 5, killed in Newark hit-and-run crash; father and sister injured

February 1, 2023 11:40am EST

A 5-year-old girl was killed in a hit-and-run crash in Newark that also left her father and younger sister with injuries, authorities said.

Downed utility pole, live wires shuts down Route 3 in Secaucus

February 1, 2023 10:04am EST

A downed utility pole with live wires has shut down Route 3 in Secaucus in both directions, officials said.

Proposed NJ 'Seinfeld bill' to crack down on telemarketers

January 31, 2023 9:35pm EST

NJ Sen. Jon Bamnick told lawmakers this bill reminds him of an episode of the hit sitcom

President Biden visits NYC to tout funding for Gateway Tunnel

January 31, 2023 6:05pm EST

President Biden visited New York City on Tuesday to announce $292 million in funding for part of the Gateway Tunnel project that will build a new train tunnel under the Hudson River to New Jersey.

Biden highlights grant for Hudson tunnel, takes aim at GOP

January 31, 2023 2:54pm EST

President Joe Biden is showcasing a $292 million mega grant that'll be used to help build a rail tunnel beneath the Hudson River.

Man wanted for throwing Molotov cocktail at New Jersey synagogue

January 30, 2023 9:43am EST

Police are looking for a man they sat lit and threw a Molotov cocktail at a synagogue in Bloomfield, New Jersey.

Man who attacked Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick on Jan. 6 gets prison sentence

January 28, 2023 7:59am EST

Brian Sicknick suffered two strokes and died a day after he and other officers tried to hold off the mob that stormed the Capitol on Jan. 6.

Woman poses as child for days at NJ school

January 27, 2023 7:51pm EST

A 29-year-old woman has been arrested after posing as a child to enroll at New Brunswick High School in central New Jersey.

Bus crashes into NJ home

January 27, 2023 5:24pm EST

A school bus crashed into a home in West Caldwell, New Jersey on Friday morning.

NJ lottery players win more than $1M on "7-7-7" Pick-3 drawing

January 27, 2023 4:09pm EST

Lucky 7s brought a big payday to Pick 3 lottery players in New Jersey.

Iconic Dom's Bakery Grand in Hoboken set to close

January 27, 2023 2:32pm EST

Iconic Hoboken establishment Dom's Bakery Grand, which was a favorite of Frank Sinatra, will close its doors later this month as the owners are retiring.

Bed Bath & Beyond can't pay creditors, bankruptcy looms

January 27, 2023 7:10am EST

Bed Bath & Beyond said it can't pay debt that suddenly came due when credit administrator JPMorgan slapped the company with a notice of default and acceleration of payment.

NY storm: Heavy rain, snow in parts of NYC region

January 25, 2023 9:57pm EST

Some areas of New York and New Jersey will see several inches of snow from a winter storm on Wednesday.

Retiring NJ K9 gets standing ovation

January 25, 2023 9:11pm EST

A retiring police dog in New Jersey received a standing ovation.

Here are the dirtiest cities in the U.S.

January 25, 2023 5:18pm EST

Here are what has been named the dirtiest cities in America.

$1M Mega Millions ticket sold in NJ

January 25, 2023 5:03pm EST

Someone in New Jersey woke up richer Wednesday morning. They are holding a Mega Millions ticket worth $1M.

Suspect held in $100 million fraud case involving small NJ deli

January 20, 2023 4:02pm EST

A suspect wanted in connection with an alleged stock manipulation scheme that led a small New Jersey delicatessen to be listed as a public company worth $100 million will be extradited back to the U.S.