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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

NJ coastal storm could cause flooding

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.

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.

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.

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.

'Melrose Place' actor loses bid to reduce crash sentence

Actress Amy Locane, who appeared in the 1990s prime-time soap opera “Melrose Place,” has lost a bid to have her sentence in a 2010 fatal New Jersey auto crash reduced.

How New York, New Jersey, Connecticut protect abortion rights

Abortions have been legal in New York ever since legislation was signed into law by Gov. Nelson Rockefeller in 1970 — three years prior to Roe v. Wade — and will remain legal even if the landmark decision is overturned. New Jersey and Connecticut also have laws protecting access to abortion care.

Gillian's Wonderland Pier death:  Worker dies in fall

A worker died after he fell while he was working on a Ferris wheel at a popular Jersey Shore amusement park.

100-year-old NJ native and WWII veteran runs in Penn Relays

A typical start to race and, just like that, 100-year-old Lester Wright was off to the races, running in the Penn Relays, bringing the 1,000s in attendance to their feet.

Garden State Plaza active shooter reports were false: Police

Police say that reports on social media claiming that there was an active shooter in the mall were unfounded and no shooting occurred.