Hard Rock boss, Gov. Murphy spoke about casino smoking ban

The chairman of the global Hard Rock casino and entertainment company spoke recently with New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy about the "economic challenges" of banning smoking in casinos.

12-foot-long great white shark spotted off NJ shore

A fisherman captured a video of a great white shark that was half the length of his boat in the waters off of south Jersey.

Pilot injured after helicopter crashes at NJ airport

Authorities say that a Bell Model 407 helicopter crashed to the ground near the north side of Essex County Airport in Fairfield.

New York area thunderstorms: Heavy rain, flooding risk

Another round of showers and thunderstorms through Thursday evening could pose a flood risk in parts of New Jersey and New York that flooded the day before.

Esports at Monmouth Beach School and Jersey Shore Regional High School

Earning a varsity letter in a high school sport has been a rite of passage for generations of student-athletes. Now, that tradition is getting a modern and very technological spin.

Storms roll into NY area to kick off holiday weekend

The Memorial Day weekend kicked off with severe storms bringing gusty winds and possible flash flooding across the NY area.

NJ students honor veterans with Proud to Be an American Day

Somerset VoTech High has held an annual Proud to Be an American Day for the last 15 years. This year, students honored a Marine and an ROTC member who recently died.

No cancer hazards found at NJ high school: Officials

New Jersey officials say there was no trace of radiological contaminants found around Colonia High School, following allegations that such hazards may have led to diagnoses of brain tumors and cancer in former students and staff.

Ray Liotta, ‘Goodfellas’ and ‘Field of Dreams’ star, dies at 67

Ray Liotta, best known for his roles in “Goodfellas” and “Field of Dreams,” had been shooting a movie in the Dominican Republic, according to his publicist.

NJ artist gives veterans preview of sculpture for World War I Memorial

The U.S. World War One Centennial Commission chose New Jersey sculptor Sabin Howard to create a sculpture for the national memorial to remember a war they feared would be forgotten.

Texas school shooting: NY area leaders call for action

Schools all across the NY area are stepping up police patrols in the wake of the horrific school shooting in Texas.

2022 Atlantic hurricane season outlook

The outlook for the 2022 Atlantic Basin season calls for 14 to 21 named storms. Out of all those storms, six to 10 of those are predicted to become hurricanes.

United Airlines worker fired after fight at Newark aiport

A United Airlines worker caught on camera in a brawl with a former NFL player at Newark Liberty International Airport has been fired.

Has the cost of Disney World become unaffordable for the average American family?

A family of four from New Jersey took a recent trip to Disney World and had sticker shock over what they spent on their visit and noticed changes at the park from times past.

Heat advisory issued for NYC, temps expected to hit near-record highs

New York City, the Hudson Valley, northeastern New Jersey and much of Connecticut are under a heat advisory from noon to 8 p.m., as temperatures will rise into the low 90s and feel like nearly 100.

NJ Tornado Watch canceled; strong wind, large hail in storm

Tornado Watches were posted for much of New Jersey on Friday as a line of storms moved east from the Midwest but have been canceled.

NJ Gov. Murphy wants all cops to be licensed

New Jersey is considering legislation that would require prospective police officers to fulfill several requirements before being issued a law enforcement license, including undergoing a psychological evaluation and completing post-academy professional training.