July 4th fireworks light up sky above New York and New Jersey
Massive crowds gathered along the East River in New York City and along the waterfronts of Lower Manhattan and Hudson County, N.J., to watch separate fireworks shows on Monday night.
Flo Rida, Shaquille 'Diesel' O'Neal, Funk Flex perform at Jersey City 4th of July celebration
Jersey City pulled out all the stops for this year's Fourth of July celebration with its own party complete with big-name acts, food trucks, and lots of fun. Among the performers: Flo Rida, DJ Diesel (also known as Shaquille O'Neal), and DJ Funk Flex.
17-year-old arrested in Newark shooting that injured 9
Newark Police announced the arrest Monday of a 17-year-old male in connection with a stolen vehicle used during the shooting of nine people in the Brick City last month.
Severe thunderstorms roll through NYC area
Large parts of the NYC area were under a severe thunderstorm watch Saturday evening as severe, possibly dangerous thunderstorms rolled through the region.
July 4 fireworks: Where to watch near you
Communities all across the region will be lighting up the sky this weekend to celebrate America. Here's where you can go to see some fireworks!
Shark attack on Long Island investigated
Police in Nassau County say they are investigating a possible shark attack.
Medieval Times workers seek to unionize
Could that knight be in a union? Performers at a medieval-themed dinner theater show in New Jersey are seeking to form a union.
9 people shot outside Newark bodega
A person driving a stolen white Honda Pilot drove up to a bodega on the corner of Clinton Place and Shephard Avenue and opened fire, striking nine people.
Rapper Lil Tjay improving after Edgewater shooting
Rapper Lil Tjay is conscious and able to talk after being shot multiple times in Edgewater, New Jersey last week.
Murphy signs New Jersey's nearly $51 billion budget
New Jersey Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy signed a record $50.6 billion budget that pours $2 billion into property tax relief for homeowners and renters and lifts spending 9% over last year. The giveback to taxpayers reflects Democrats' desire to address what they and others call an "affordability crisis" in the state, whose property taxes top most states' and where typically low gas prices are teetering toward $5 a gallon.
Over 30 pounds of cocaine found inside man's electric wheelchair at BWI Airport
More than 30 pounds of cocaine was found inside a man's electric wheelchair at Baltimore Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport last week.
Homeschooling popularity remains as pandemic eases
It's graduation season and this year, more and more kids will receive their diplomas from their parents.
Edgewater Shooting: Rapper Lil Tjay wounded, three arrested
Police say three men have been charged with attempted murder, weapons possession, and armed robbery in connection to the shooting of rapper Lil Tjay.
Illegal campfire caused massive Wharton State Forest wildfire, officials say
Officials say the massive wildfire that broke out at Wharton State Forest Sunday morning is mostly contained as it reaches 13,500 acres.
Dog owners: End ban on pets in NJ town's parks
Dog-loving residents of Fanwood, N.J., are lobbying the mayor and borough council to change the 20-year-old ban on pets in its parks.
NJ monkeypox case investigated
The first suspected monkeypox case in New Jersey is being investigated by state health officials.
Wharton State Forest wildfire in South Jersey
Firefighters are battling a large wildfire in Wharton State Forest, in South Jersey.
NJ Transit blames train service cancellations, suspension on 'illegal job action'
NJ Transit says "an illegal job action" forced the cancellation of more than 30 trains for the Friday morning commute and the suspension of rail service in and out of New York City on Friday evening.
Jersey Shore towns on alert for unsanctioned pop-up parties
Police in Asbury Park, Long Branch, and Point Pleasant Beach are stepping up patrols this weekend because of social media posts calling on people to come to the shore, bring booze and weed, and have fun.
New York-area Juneteenth celebrations and commemorations
Juneteenth is being marked, celebrated, and commemorated all weekend in the New York City area.