NJ man charged with federal hate crimes for attacks against Orthodox Jewish community in Lakewood, Jackson

A New Jersey man who is accused of attacking several members of the Orthodox Jewish community in Lakewood and Jackson is now facing federal hate crimes charges. If convicted, he faces the possibility of a life sentence for each charge.

New Jersey diocese agrees to $87.5M deal to settle sex abuse suits

A New Jersey Catholic diocese has agreed to pay $87.5 million to settle claims involving clergy sex abuse with some 300 alleged victims in one of the largest cash settlements involving the Catholic Church in the United States.

Mask rules at airports and on mass transit vary across NYC area

Call it "mask confusion" as a dizzying set of rule updates on mask mandates in the New York City region are leaving travelers unclear where and when they need to mask up.

NJ Transit drops mask requirement

NJ Transit has announced that it will no longer enforce a mask mandate on its trains and buses.

Supreme Court rejects SALT cap challenge that limits tax deductions in New York

The Supreme Court Monday rejected an appeal from several states challenging Congress's cap on state and local taxes that can be deducted from federal taxable income.

NYC storm could bring strong winds, coastal flooding

A strong coastal storm moving across the New York City region could bring heavy rains, strong winds, and coastal flooding.

Could NJ recreational marijuana sales affect medical patients?

New Jersey is about to launch its recreational cannabis market. But will the rush of buyers affect the medical marijuana market?

NJ man ran over woman twice in horrific road rage incident, prosecutors say

A New Jersey man faces multiple charges after he allegedly ran over a woman, repeatedly, when she attempted to take pictures of his vehicle following a collision.

NJ recreational marijuana sales to begin next week

Beginning April 21, adults over the age of 21 will be able to purchase cannabis and cannabis products legally without a medical card in the Garden State.

Video shows NJ teacher save student choking on water bottle cap

Janiece Jenkins, a teacher at East Orange Community Charter School, is being hailed a hero after springing into action and saving her student who was choking on a water bottle cap.

NJ recreational marijuana sales approved, could begin within weeks

New Jersey officials have given approval to seven companies to sell recreational marijuana to adults meaning sales could start within weeks.

Airfares skyrocket due to jet fuel costs but travelers don't care

Domestic airfare costs $330 on average per round trip. Travel website Hopper was not expecting the U.S. air travel market to hit that number until June.

NJ man gets 375 years for killing woman, 2 kids over Facebook post

Jeremy Arrington, 31, was convicted of three counts of murder and attempted murder as well as burglary, criminal restraint and weapons charges.

Once a retail giant, Kmart down to three U.S. stores after NJ closing

Once the Kmart in Avenel, New Jersey, shutters, the number of Kmarts in the U.S. -- once well over 2,000 – will be down to three last holdouts. In its heyday, Kmart sold product lines endorsed by celebrities Martha Stewart and Jaclyn Smith, sponsored NASCAR auto races and was mentioned in movies like "Beetlejuice."

Atlantic City casino earnings in 2021 surpassed pre-pandemic levels

Atlantic City's casino earnings have surpassed where they were before the coronavirus pandemic broke out. Eight of the nine casinos posted a gross operating profit last year, according to New Jersey officials.

NJ flooding after severe storms

Flooding rescues and evacuations were underway Friday morning in New Milford, New Jersey after the Hackensack River flooded the area after Thursday night's storms.