Historic Hinchliffe Stadium could host baseball once again
Hinchliffe Stadium in Paterson, New Jersey, is one of the last remaining ballparks associated with the Negro Leagues. Will a major renovation entice Major League Baseball to hold a future "Field of Dreams" game there?
Hinchliffe Stadium in Paterson, New Jersey, is one of the last remaining ballparks associated with the Negro Leagues. Will a major renovation entice Major League Baseball to hold a future "Field of Dreams" game there?
Borgata casino to renovate rooms, install new slot machines, new boss says
Atlantic City's market-leading Borgata casino has a new boss who is planning some significant investments, including renovating the hotel rooms and bringing in hundreds of new slot machines.
Atlantic City's market-leading Borgata casino has a new boss who is planning some significant investments, including renovating the hotel rooms and bringing in hundreds of new slot machines.
Underground railroad went through NJ restaurant
In the basement of the Bloomfield Steak and Seafood House in Bloomfield, NJ there is something truly remarkable. Deep in the cellar, it is a link to the roots of American history.
In the basement of the Bloomfield Steak and Seafood House in Bloomfield, NJ there is something truly remarkable. Deep in the cellar, it is a link to the roots of American history.
NJ urges COVID vaccine booster shots
Gov. Phil Murphy announced on Wednesday that he will soon end his regular COVID-19 pandemic briefings because of the overall progress against illnesses. But he and health officials are still urging residents to get boosted.
Gov. Phil Murphy announced on Wednesday that he will soon end his regular COVID-19 pandemic briefings because of the overall progress against illnesses. But he and health officials are still urging residents to get boosted.
Teen rescued from rock near Great Falls in Paterson
A teenager got stranded on a boulder near the base of the Great Falls in Paterson on Monday morning. Thankfully, emergency responders were able to get the teen to safety by boat.
A teenager got stranded on a boulder near the base of the Great Falls in Paterson on Monday morning. Thankfully, emergency responders were able to get the teen to safety by boat.
NY Weather: Strong, damaging winds expected through Friday morning
A powerful storm that is sweeping through the New York area is expected to have many potentially dangerous effects, especially on Long Island and southeastern Connecticut where winds of 30 mph to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph could hit through late Friday morning.
A powerful storm that is sweeping through the New York area is expected to have many potentially dangerous effects, especially on Long Island and southeastern Connecticut where winds of 30 mph to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph could hit through late Friday morning.
Newark extends mask mandate but eases proof-of-vax rule
Newark Mayor Ras Baraka has extended the mandatory mask-wearing requirement for all indoor public facilities through at least Feb. 28. But if COVID numbers continue to decline, he will end the mandate after that.
Newark Mayor Ras Baraka has extended the mandatory mask-wearing requirement for all indoor public facilities through at least Feb. 28. But if COVID numbers continue to decline, he will end the mandate after that.
Mask Mandates: States ease rules but CDC holds firm on guidance
The CDC continues to recommend that you wear a mask indoors in areas with high transmission rates — that's nearly every county in the U.S. But more and more states are dropping mask mandates.
The CDC continues to recommend that you wear a mask indoors in areas with high transmission rates — that's nearly every county in the U.S. But more and more states are dropping mask mandates.
Hard Rock NYC casino sites explored
Hard Rock is looking at three potential sites in New York City on which it could build a $2 billion casino — but it won't be built at the location of its soon-to-open half-billion-dollar hotel in Manhattan.
Hard Rock is looking at three potential sites in New York City on which it could build a $2 billion casino — but it won't be built at the location of its soon-to-open half-billion-dollar hotel in Manhattan.
NJ 4th grade student takes her plea against mask mandates to Gov. Phil Murphy: 'I am only a kid once'
Elementary school student Maci Young declined to wear a mask and was sent home — now, she tells the governor: 'I don't want to wear the mask anymore.'
Elementary school student Maci Young declined to wear a mask and was sent home — now, she tells the governor: 'I don't want to wear the mask anymore.'
How NJ cops broke up a fight between Black and white teens under investigation
Video shows a Black teen and a white teen physically fighting at the Bridgewater Commons Mall on Saturday, Feb. 12. Cops who broke up the fight treated the two teens very differently, prompting an internal affairs investigation.
Video shows a Black teen and a white teen physically fighting at the Bridgewater Commons Mall on Saturday, Feb. 12. Cops who broke up the fight treated the two teens very differently, prompting an internal affairs investigation.
Newark high schoolers get training, stipend to become teachers one day
Students enter the program freshman year of high school. During their junior year, they begin additional course training with professors from Montclair State University. They will earn 30 college credits along with admission to Montclair State.
Students enter the program freshman year of high school. During their junior year, they begin additional course training with professors from Montclair State University. They will earn 30 college credits along with admission to Montclair State.
New record for NJ sports betting; $1.34B in bets made
New Jersey surpassed its best month in January, taking in $1.34 billion in bets, up more than 40% from January 2021.
New Jersey surpassed its best month in January, taking in $1.34 billion in bets, up more than 40% from January 2021.
While NYC restaurants struggle, some good news from suburbs
Reservations at Manhattan restaurants were down more than 60% in January 2022 compared to January 2020 but some restaurants in New Jersey and Long Island are actually seeing an uptick in business, thanks to looser pandemic rules.
Reservations at Manhattan restaurants were down more than 60% in January 2022 compared to January 2020 but some restaurants in New Jersey and Long Island are actually seeing an uptick in business, thanks to looser pandemic rules.
NJ man admits taking Pelosi's microphones during Capitol Riot
A New Jersey man has admitted stealing two microphones from House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s lectern during the Jan. 6 Capitol riot.
A New Jersey man has admitted stealing two microphones from House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s lectern during the Jan. 6 Capitol riot.
Woman with loaded handgun arrested at Newark-Liberty Airport
Port Authority Police arrested a woman at Newark-Liberty International Airport for carrying a loaded handgun in her bag as she attempted to board a flight.
Port Authority Police arrested a woman at Newark-Liberty International Airport for carrying a loaded handgun in her bag as she attempted to board a flight.
Winter storm: NYC, NJ get snow, falling temperatures
Some parts of the region saw 4 inches of snow from Sunday 's storm.
Some parts of the region saw 4 inches of snow from Sunday 's storm.
NJ reaches $20.5M settlement with bus firm over missed trips
The settlement stems from when the state joined a whistleblower lawsuit in 2020 against Hoboken-based Academy Bus LLC, which bills itself as the largest privately owned and operated transportation company in the country.
The settlement stems from when the state joined a whistleblower lawsuit in 2020 against Hoboken-based Academy Bus LLC, which bills itself as the largest privately owned and operated transportation company in the country.
Jersey City fire damages several homes
A four-alarm fire in Jersey City damaged six homes on Friday afternoon.
A four-alarm fire in Jersey City damaged six homes on Friday afternoon.
Vice President Harris hails Newark as model for lead replacement
Newark struggled with high levels of lead in drinking water for years, prompting outrage. But on Friday, Vice President Kamala Harris visited Newark to praise the city for replacing all lead water pipes in just three years — much, much sooner than anticipated.
Newark struggled with high levels of lead in drinking water for years, prompting outrage. But on Friday, Vice President Kamala Harris visited Newark to praise the city for replacing all lead water pipes in just three years — much, much sooner than anticipated.