NJ introduces some of U.S.'s strictest gun carry laws

Lawmakers say the bill is a direct response to the Supreme Court decision overturning New York's concealed carry law.

Rapper Tsu Surf arrested on federal charge in NJ

Federal authorities on Thursday arrested rapper Tsu Surf on a federal RICO charge in connection with a DEA case, FOX 5 News has learned.

New York weather: Thunderstorms, heavy rain Thursday into Friday

A cold front is bringing thunderstorms, potentially heavy rainfall, and gusty winds to parts of New Jersey, New York, and Connecticut on Thursday into Friday. Be prepared for the possibility of flash flooding and downed branches.

NJ towns declare water emergency after main break

A major water main break in Nutley caused Montclair and Glen Ridge to prohibit non-essential uses of water until the problem is fixed.

NJ bike ride raises money for Alzheimer's Association

A 10-mile bike ride in New Jersey helps raise money to develop treatments for Alzheimer's disease.

Biden visits NY and NJ

President Biden is making several stops in the New York City region, including some fundraising events.

How death doulas help people and families with the dying process

Just as a birth doula helps bring a new life into the world, a death doula helps patients and families as they prepare for the end.

Teen basketball star shot and killed in New Jersey

Letrell Duncan, a highly-touted basketball player from New Jersey, was shot and killed just blocks from his high school in East Orange, New Jersey this week.

DEA finds candy-like fentanyl pills in LEGO box in NYC

Federal authorities say they have arrested a woman concealing colorful fentanyl pills in a LEGO box in order to hide them for distribution.

Amber Alert canceled for Maine boy and girl

State police in Maine have issued an Amber Alert for a boy and a girl who were allegedly kidnapped by their mother in Maine and may be somewhere in Newark, New Jersey.

New York weather: Remnants of Ian affecting area

Hurricane Ian has fallen apart but the storm's remnants are still affecting the greater New York City region.

NJ woman convicted of killing wife with wine chiller

Mayra Gavilanez-Alectus was found guilty of murder in connection with the death of her wife, Rebecca Gavilanez-Alectus.

Tracking Ian for NY and NJ impacts

The remnants of Hurricane Ian could start to impact parts of New Jersey on Friday night and the New York City area on Saturday.

'Boom parties' in NJ keeping people up all night on Staten Island

Staten Island residents have grown frustrated with the ground-shaking vibrations from ‘boom parties’ but they haven't been able to do anything about them because they're not taking place in New York.

Army: Building seawalls, storm gates will protect NYC area amid climate change

In a report on its coastal resiliency study, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has laid out its plans to protect New York Harbor from flooding. The plan is to build seawalls, levees, and storm surge gates.

NJ lottery player wins $1M

Someone who bought a lottery ticket in New Jersey is a lot richer today.

Former NJ Gov. Jim Florio dies at 85

Former New Jersey Gov. James Florio, who enthusiastically backed a plan that substantially raised the state's sales and income taxes — a stance that cost him his job — died Sunday. He was 85.