Teen dies in freak accident at New Jersey beach
Two siblings were buried in the sand at a Jersey Shore beach when the hole they were digging caved in on them, killing one of them, police said.
Two siblings were buried in the sand at a Jersey Shore beach when the hole they were digging caved in on them, killing one of them, police said.
Controversy over plan to house homeless
Some residents of a neighborhood in Newark, N.J., are angry about the city's plan to temporarily house people in converted shipping containers on a vacant lot.
Some residents of a neighborhood in Newark, N.J., are angry about the city's plan to temporarily house people in converted shipping containers on a vacant lot.
NJ state trooper won't face charges for killing Black motorist
A grand jury has declined to file criminal charges against New Jersey State Police Sgt. Randall Wetzel, who is white, for fatally shooting Maurice Gordon, a Black motorist, during a traffic stop on the Garden State Parkway in 2020. Gordon died two days before the police killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis.
A grand jury has declined to file criminal charges against New Jersey State Police Sgt. Randall Wetzel, who is white, for fatally shooting Maurice Gordon, a Black motorist, during a traffic stop on the Garden State Parkway in 2020. Gordon died two days before the police killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis.
New York severe weather: Storms, flooding, potential tornadoes
Severe weather, including storms and even a chance of tornadoes, is possible for the New York City region through Monday night.
Severe weather, including storms and even a chance of tornadoes, is possible for the New York City region through Monday night.
List: NJ gas stations offer discounted gas Friday
Dozens of New Jersey gas stations are dropping gas prices on Friday in a stunt to show support for self-service gas stations.
Dozens of New Jersey gas stations are dropping gas prices on Friday in a stunt to show support for self-service gas stations.
NJ Supreme Court orders Sundiata Acoli eligible for parole; killed state trooper in 1973
An elderly member of the Black Liberation Army who killed a NJ State Trooper was ordered to be released from prison because the parole board could not show evidence there was a substantial likelihood that he would commit a crime again, the state's high court has ruled.
An elderly member of the Black Liberation Army who killed a NJ State Trooper was ordered to be released from prison because the parole board could not show evidence there was a substantial likelihood that he would commit a crime again, the state's high court has ruled.
Paterson shooting kills 15-year-old girl, wounds 4 others
The victim, who police say was from North Haledon, was shot in the head and killed.
The victim, who police say was from North Haledon, was shot in the head and killed.
NJ abortion access would expand under proposal
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy has proposed legislation to expand abortion access and require insurance companies to pay for the procedure.
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy has proposed legislation to expand abortion access and require insurance companies to pay for the procedure.
NJ fire at garbage transfer building kills one person
Firefighters battled a large fire at a waste-disposal facility in Union County on Tuesday.
Firefighters battled a large fire at a waste-disposal facility in Union County on Tuesday.
Officials investigate car down embankment in Glen Ridge
The Essex County Prosecutor’s Office is investigating a crash involving a vehicle that careened off the road, went down an embankment, and landed on its side in Glen Ridge. There are unconfirmed reports of multiple fatalities.
The Essex County Prosecutor’s Office is investigating a crash involving a vehicle that careened off the road, went down an embankment, and landed on its side in Glen Ridge. There are unconfirmed reports of multiple fatalities.
Camden County to pay $10 million to man left paralyzed running from police
Camden County has agreed to pay $10 million to a man who was left paralyzed after he ran from police during an arrest eight years ago.
Camden County has agreed to pay $10 million to a man who was left paralyzed after he ran from police during an arrest eight years ago.
1,000 pound great white shark named Ironbound pings off New Jersey
A 1,000-pound great white shark named Ironbound recently pinged off of New Jersey.
A 1,000-pound great white shark named Ironbound recently pinged off of New Jersey.
NJ Amber Alert canceled for 4-year-old boy
Authorities in New Jersey have canceled an AMBER Alert for a 4-year-old boy on Monday afternoon.
Authorities in New Jersey have canceled an AMBER Alert for a 4-year-old boy on Monday afternoon.
Video: Woman rescued from car that plunged into Delaware River
Police in New Jersey released body camera video of the rescue of a woman from a car that plunged into the Delaware River. Cops in Gloucester City praised three good Samaritans for helping them safely rescue the woman.
Police in New Jersey released body camera video of the rescue of a woman from a car that plunged into the Delaware River. Cops in Gloucester City praised three good Samaritans for helping them safely rescue the woman.
NJ legal cannabis: Police chiefs want cops banned from using weed
The New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police wants the state to ban off-duty officers from using marijuana. Some municipalities have already said they will ignore state law and fire any cop who tests positive for cannabis.
The New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police wants the state to ban off-duty officers from using marijuana. Some municipalities have already said they will ignore state law and fire any cop who tests positive for cannabis.
NJ coastal storm could cause flooding
A late-season coastal storm will drench New Jersey, potentially causing coastal flooding over the weekend.
A late-season coastal storm will drench New Jersey, potentially causing coastal flooding over the weekend.
NJ man sentenced to 14 years in prison in online dating scam
A New Jersey man allegedly helped dupe dozens of people into sending millions to others posing as U.S. military personnel in an online dating scheme.
A New Jersey man allegedly helped dupe dozens of people into sending millions to others posing as U.S. military personnel in an online dating scheme.
2 children shot inside car in Newark by gunman in stolen vehicle
Two children are recovering, and a 30-year-old man is in critical condition after being shot in Newark while riding in a car, said police.
Two children are recovering, and a 30-year-old man is in critical condition after being shot in Newark while riding in a car, said police.
70-plus concerts across NY area have $25 tickets this week
From Kiss to the Wu-Tang Clan, there is no shortage of available concerts with cheap tickets in New York this summer. See the list here.
From Kiss to the Wu-Tang Clan, there is no shortage of available concerts with cheap tickets in New York this summer. See the list here.
NJ bag ban goes into effect
One of the strictest bans on single-use bags in the country has gone into effect in New Jersey. The ban started at midnight on Wednesday.
One of the strictest bans on single-use bags in the country has gone into effect in New Jersey. The ban started at midnight on Wednesday.