New Jersey omicron case confirmed; out-of-state resident in isolation
A woman who lives in Georgia tested positive for COVID-19 while visiting New Jersey. Gene sequencing confirms she has the omicron variant of the coronavirus.
A woman who lives in Georgia tested positive for COVID-19 while visiting New Jersey. Gene sequencing confirms she has the omicron variant of the coronavirus.
First Georgia case of omicron variant identified, quarantined in New Jersey
A Georgia resident who is currently in New Jersey has tested positive for the omicron variant of COVID-19, the Georgia Department of Public Health announced late Friday.
A Georgia resident who is currently in New Jersey has tested positive for the omicron variant of COVID-19, the Georgia Department of Public Health announced late Friday.
Deadline for for N.J. residents to register for FEMA aid from Hurricane Ida extended
The deadline for New Jersey homeowners and renters to apply for federal aid due to damage and losses from the remnants of Hurricane Ida has been extended.
The deadline for New Jersey homeowners and renters to apply for federal aid due to damage and losses from the remnants of Hurricane Ida has been extended.
Here's where 11,000 Afghan refugees are staying in New Jersey
11,000 Afghan refugees are being temporarily housed at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst in Central New Jersey. 40% of them are children under the age of 14.
11,000 Afghan refugees are being temporarily housed at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst in Central New Jersey. 40% of them are children under the age of 14.
New Jersey student arrested after posting photo of Airsoft rifle on Snapchat, cops say
A student from Howell High School was arrested after he posted a photo of what appeared to be a rifle to Snapchat, said police.
A student from Howell High School was arrested after he posted a photo of what appeared to be a rifle to Snapchat, said police.
Toys R Us to open flagship store in New Jersey mall with 2-story slide, ice cream parlor
The American Dream mall will be home to the Toys R Us flagship store complete with a two-story slide and an ice cream parlor.
The American Dream mall will be home to the Toys R Us flagship store complete with a two-story slide and an ice cream parlor.
Cardboard Christmas tree is talk of Jersey Shore town
Opinions are flying about a cardboard Christmas tree display on Asbury Park's boardwalk. Convention Hall typically has a large fresh-cut Christmas tree in its grand open space. But this year, two local artists created a display that is drawing strong opinions.
Opinions are flying about a cardboard Christmas tree display on Asbury Park's boardwalk. Convention Hall typically has a large fresh-cut Christmas tree in its grand open space. But this year, two local artists created a display that is drawing strong opinions.
Age-progressed image of missing girl Dulce Maria Alavez released
Authorities in New Jersey have released a rendering of what a girl who has been missing for more than two years might look like now.
Authorities in New Jersey have released a rendering of what a girl who has been missing for more than two years might look like now.
Man arrested for gun at Newark-Liberty International
Police arrested a Florida man after he was stopped with a gun at a security checkpoint at Newark Liberty International Airport.
Police arrested a Florida man after he was stopped with a gun at a security checkpoint at Newark Liberty International Airport.
NJ officer killed pedestrian, then took the body home, prosecutor says
Authorities say a former officer fatally struck a pedestrian earlier this month. And instead of stopping and calling 9-1-1, he allegedly loaded the body into his car, took it home, discussed with his mother what to do with the remains, and took it back to the scene of the incident.
Authorities say a former officer fatally struck a pedestrian earlier this month. And instead of stopping and calling 9-1-1, he allegedly loaded the body into his car, took it home, discussed with his mother what to do with the remains, and took it back to the scene of the incident.
Century-old Wildwood boardwalk under major repair
One of the Jersey Shore's most popular boardwalks is undergoing repairs designed to better prepare it for summer crowds next year. has begun repairing several blocks of its century-old wooden walkway, as famous for the motorized tram cars that carry people up and down it as for the gigantic expanses of sand that stretch to the ocean. The first $4 million of what could eventually be a $30 million to $40 million project is being done solely with state funds included in this year's budget.
One of the Jersey Shore's most popular boardwalks is undergoing repairs designed to better prepare it for summer crowds next year. has begun repairing several blocks of its century-old wooden walkway, as famous for the motorized tram cars that carry people up and down it as for the gigantic expanses of sand that stretch to the ocean. The first $4 million of what could eventually be a $30 million to $40 million project is being done solely with state funds included in this year's budget.
Bally's facade is rosy again; can the casino's future be, too?
A year after new owners took over Bally's casino in Atlantic City, a $100 million facelift is underway involving hotel rooms, the casino floor and more. Rhode Island-based Bally's Corporation bought the Boardwalk property last November.
A year after new owners took over Bally's casino in Atlantic City, a $100 million facelift is underway involving hotel rooms, the casino floor and more. Rhode Island-based Bally's Corporation bought the Boardwalk property last November.
VIDEO: Police seek suspects in string of violent street robberies in NJ
According to authorities, between two and four men are believed to be using stolen cars and targeting lone Hispanic men in morning and daytime robberies across the city.
According to authorities, between two and four men are believed to be using stolen cars and targeting lone Hispanic men in morning and daytime robberies across the city.
NJ man pleads guilty in $400,000 GoFundMe scam
A New Jersey man who conspired with his girlfriend to concoct a feel-good story about a helpful homeless man and then used the lie to raise hundreds of thousands of dollars in donations online pleaded guilty
A New Jersey man who conspired with his girlfriend to concoct a feel-good story about a helpful homeless man and then used the lie to raise hundreds of thousands of dollars in donations online pleaded guilty
New USFL reveals team names, cities, logos for 2022 season
The new United States Football League (USFL) is launching in the spring of 2022, and on Monday the league revealed the city affiliations, names and logos for the eight teams that will take the field in April.
The new United States Football League (USFL) is launching in the spring of 2022, and on Monday the league revealed the city affiliations, names and logos for the eight teams that will take the field in April.
Man sets himself on fire, walks into Atlantic City convenience store
Police said the 24-year-old Somers Point man doused himself with rubbing alcohol and used a lighter to set himself on fire before going into the store.
Police said the 24-year-old Somers Point man doused himself with rubbing alcohol and used a lighter to set himself on fire before going into the store.
FBI conducts new search for Jimmy Hoffa's remains in New Jersey
The FBI has carried out a new search in New Jersey for the remains of missing labor leader Jimmy Hoffa.
The FBI has carried out a new search in New Jersey for the remains of missing labor leader Jimmy Hoffa.
Build Back Better bill: Latest on the SALT deduction battle
Residents of high-tax states — such as New York and New Jersey — are looking for some relief on their tax bills via the Democrats' sweeping legislation that would raise the cap on the SALT deduction.
Residents of high-tax states — such as New York and New Jersey — are looking for some relief on their tax bills via the Democrats' sweeping legislation that would raise the cap on the SALT deduction.
Starbucks worker in New Jersey contracts hepatitis A
A Starbuck store in New Jersey was closed after a worker tested positive for hepatitis A and everyone who visited the store over a several day period are being urged to get tested.
A Starbuck store in New Jersey was closed after a worker tested positive for hepatitis A and everyone who visited the store over a several day period are being urged to get tested.
Student from NJ dies after falling 11 stories down trash chute at Penn State
A 19-year-old Penn State student who had been reported missing probably died after falling 11 stories down a trash chute in her dorm.
A 19-year-old Penn State student who had been reported missing probably died after falling 11 stories down a trash chute in her dorm.