NY, NJ listed among America's top 5 states to live in, but which is best?
Both New York and New Jersey are ranked among the five best states to live in, but which one managed to finish higher than the other?
Both New York and New Jersey are ranked among the five best states to live in, but which one managed to finish higher than the other?
Author Salman Rushdie stabbed on stage in NY
Novelist Salman Rushdie was stabbed in the neck and abdomen just as he about to give a lecture in western New York on Friday. He suffered serious injuries and underwent surgery.
Novelist Salman Rushdie was stabbed in the neck and abdomen just as he about to give a lecture in western New York on Friday. He suffered serious injuries and underwent surgery.
Climate change: New Jersey isn't ready, official says
New Jersey is not ready for the worsening effects of climate change and rising seas, says the state's top environmental official.
New Jersey is not ready for the worsening effects of climate change and rising seas, says the state's top environmental official.
Catching up with college basketball player Doug Edert
It's hard to forget the magical run of the Saint Peter's Peacocks from Jersey City. Including sharpshooter Doug Edert, whose play off the bench and that famous mustache made him an instant star nationwide.
It's hard to forget the magical run of the Saint Peter's Peacocks from Jersey City. Including sharpshooter Doug Edert, whose play off the bench and that famous mustache made him an instant star nationwide.
Ex-Jet Frank Gore assaulted woman in Atlantic City hotel, police say
Former NFL star Frank Gore is accused of assaulting a woman in a "domestic violence incident" at the Tropicana Atlantic City.
Former NFL star Frank Gore is accused of assaulting a woman in a "domestic violence incident" at the Tropicana Atlantic City.
New Jersey Turnpike crash: Bus overturns, killing 2
A bus overturned and crashed on the New Jersey Turnpike on Tuesday evening, leaving two people dead and several people hurt, police said.
A bus overturned and crashed on the New Jersey Turnpike on Tuesday evening, leaving two people dead and several people hurt, police said.
Atlantic City casino partial smoking ban not good enough, dealers say
Atlantic City casino dealers opposed to smoking indoors are rejecting an idea being floated among state legislators to create designated outdoor smoking areas that employees could opt out of staffing.
Atlantic City casino dealers opposed to smoking indoors are rejecting an idea being floated among state legislators to create designated outdoor smoking areas that employees could opt out of staffing.
NJ lawmakers: Incentives could counter Manhattan congestion toll
New Jersey continues to push back against the forthcoming Manhattan congestion pricing toll. Some New Jersey lawmakers are proposing legislation that would give incentives to businesses that reduce the commute time for employees from New Jersey.
New Jersey continues to push back against the forthcoming Manhattan congestion pricing toll. Some New Jersey lawmakers are proposing legislation that would give incentives to businesses that reduce the commute time for employees from New Jersey.
Newark water emergency due to water main break
A very large water main break in Belleville is affecting Newark. The city warned residents that they might experience no water or low pressure but that normal pressure was returning.
A very large water main break in Belleville is affecting Newark. The city warned residents that they might experience no water or low pressure but that normal pressure was returning.
NYC weather: Heat wave continues
The heat index will make it feel like it is in the triple digits in much of the New York City region on Monday and Tuesday as yet another heat wave continues. It could feel as hot as 105 degrees at times.
The heat index will make it feel like it is in the triple digits in much of the New York City region on Monday and Tuesday as yet another heat wave continues. It could feel as hot as 105 degrees at times.
Spotted lanternfly glue traps pose risk to birds
Authorities in New York and New Jersey want residents to kill the invasive spotted lanternfly, which can devastate agriculture. But popular glue traps have an unintended consequence: they can also trap and injure birds.
Authorities in New York and New Jersey want residents to kill the invasive spotted lanternfly, which can devastate agriculture. But popular glue traps have an unintended consequence: they can also trap and injure birds.
NY Blood Center offering beer for blood
With a blood shortage in the New York City region, the New York Blood Center is teaming up with more than 25 local breweries to help support the critical need for blood donations.
With a blood shortage in the New York City region, the New York Blood Center is teaming up with more than 25 local breweries to help support the critical need for blood donations.
New trial ordered for NJ man in woman's 2011 stabbing death
A new trial has been ordered for a New Jersey man sentenced to six decades in prison in the stabbing death of his girlfriend more than a decade ago.
A new trial has been ordered for a New Jersey man sentenced to six decades in prison in the stabbing death of his girlfriend more than a decade ago.
NJ car theft rings recruiting teens, lawmakers propose tougher penalties
Officials say there has been a 37% increase in car thefts in New Jersey in 2022, and at the current pace, the state could see twice as many car thefts as in 2021.
Officials say there has been a 37% increase in car thefts in New Jersey in 2022, and at the current pace, the state could see twice as many car thefts as in 2021.
Mark D'Amico, accused GoFundMe scam ringleader, sentenced to 5 years in prison
A Burlington County judge sentenced Mark D'Amico to 5 years in state prison for concocting a fundraising scam with his former girlfriend, then using the lie to raise hundreds of thousands of dollars in donations online.
A Burlington County judge sentenced Mark D'Amico to 5 years in state prison for concocting a fundraising scam with his former girlfriend, then using the lie to raise hundreds of thousands of dollars in donations online.
'See it, squish it': Officials asking New Jersey residents to kill spotted lanternflies
The spotted lanternfly is an insect known as a planthopper, which originates in China and can cause devastating damage to agricultural crops and forests.
The spotted lanternfly is an insect known as a planthopper, which originates in China and can cause devastating damage to agricultural crops and forests.
Two elderly people feared dead after house fire in New Jersey
Two elderly people are feared dead after a fire tore through their home in Morris Township, New Jersey.
Two elderly people are feared dead after a fire tore through their home in Morris Township, New Jersey.
NJ police locate woman seen yelling for help from tractor cab
South Brunswick police say a woman seen yelling for help from a white tractor cab has been found safe, along with the cab's driver and the truck itself.
South Brunswick police say a woman seen yelling for help from a white tractor cab has been found safe, along with the cab's driver and the truck itself.
Air quality index in NJ at unhealthy levels
New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) has issued an Air Quality Alert for areas across the state.
New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) has issued an Air Quality Alert for areas across the state.
NJ extending outdoor dining through late 2024
Governor Phil Murphy signed a bill extending permissions for outdoor dining through November 2024.
Governor Phil Murphy signed a bill extending permissions for outdoor dining through November 2024.