US to lease nearly 500K acres off NY, NJ for wind power development
The federal government will lease an area larger than half the size of Rhode Island off New Jersey's and New York's coasts for wind power development.
Gov. Murphy re-declares public health emergency, continues mask mandates in schools
In his fourth state of the state address, New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy said he is declaring a public health emergency again in light of COVID-19's omicron variant.
Paterson Public Schools COVID-19 test sites
In anticipation of returning to in-person instruction, Paterson, New Jersey public schools are opening 12 COVID-19 testing sites for all district employees and students.
Child rape suspect may have victims in NJ, NY and other states, DA says
A prosecutor in Tennessee says a man arrested on child rape charges in December could have victims in nine other states, including New Jersey and New York. U.S. Homeland Security agents are investigating.
COVID-19 hospitalizations in NJ highest since start of pandemic
New Jersey hospitals now have the most coronavirus patients at any point since April 2020.
A taste of southern soul food in Montclair at Sweet T's Southern Eatery
Sweet T's Southern Eatery aims to offer a selection of southern soul food favorites with a healthy twist.
How a TikTok-famous motel in New Jersey helps people in their time of need
Brian Arya never wanted to manage a motel, let alone work 12-hour overnight shifts. So he made the best of it by sharing entertaining videos of his experiences on TikTok, which garnered him an audience. Then the pandemic happened — and Brian used his platform to help people in their time of need.
Snowfall totals for New York City, New Jersey, Connecticut, Long Island, Hudson Valley
Forecasted totals of snowfall for New York City tracked on the higher end Friday from the fast-moving winter storm that hit the region. The National Weather Service shared the following totals for New York City, Long Island, the Lower Hudson Valley, New Jersey, and Connecticut.
WINTER STORM: New York City area snowfall ends; cold remains
A fast-moving and intense low-pressure system brought moderate to heavy snow to the New York City metropolitan area Friday morning. The cold temperatures are expected to cause freezing on the roads and prevent the snow from melting anytime soon.
Flights cancelled: Snow storm in NYC region cancels hundreds of flights at JFK, Newark, LaGuardia
A fast-moving snowstorm brought several inches of snow to the New York City region Friday forcing the cancellation of hundreds of flights at JFK, LaGuardia and Newark-Liberty international airports.
School closings and delayed openings for Friday, January 7, 2022
There are school closures and delayed openings across the Tri-State Region due to a snowstorm Friday. The New York City Public School system remained open.
Freezing rain causes deadly accidents across New York City region
Light freezing rain was making icy road conditions across the New York City region on Wednesday morning.
Rutgers University students, faculty, staff must get COVID vaccine booster
Rutgers University officials are now requiring all students, faculty, and staff to get a COVID-19 vaccine booster as soon as they become eligible.
NJ top state to move out of during pandemic
People fled high-tax states during the pandemic according to a new survey.
NJ SNOWFALL TOTALS: Winter storm drops a foot of snow on parts of New Jersey
A winter storm dumped a significant amount of snow on parts of New Jersey with some areas getting more than a foot of accumulation.
New Jersey bear attack wounds dog, 81-year-old woman
An 81-year-old woman and her dog were injured in a bear attack in New Jersey.
'Staggering' number of COVID-19 cases in New Jersey
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy is warning of a 'tsunami' of cases across the state possibly taxing the health care system.
Winter storm bears down on southern NJ
A winter storm is expected to bring significant snowfall to some parts of our area Monday
NJ First Lady Tammy Murphy tests positive for COVID-19
Officials say Tammy Murphy, has tested positive for COVID-19 but Gov. Phil Murphy and other family members have tested negative.
New Jersey's minimum wage increases to $13 effective Jan. 1
New Jersey’s statewide minimum wage will increase to $13 per hour for most employees effective Saturday.