Woman charged in the deaths of her children found bound in car

A New Jersey woman faces murder charges after her children's bodies were found bound and restrained inside her car.

New York, New Jersey, Connecticut agree on federal transit aid sharing

After months of negotiations, New York and its two neighboring states have finally agreed on how to divide up billions in federal COVID-19 relief money aimed at public transit. New York will receive about $10.8 billion, New Jersey will get about $2.6 billion and Connecticut will receive about $474 million.

U.S. casinos have best quarter ever, fueled by online and sports bets

America's commercial casinos are marking the industry's best quarter ever and pushing U.S. casino revenue past what it was for all of 2020. Figures released Tuesday by the American Gaming Association show U.S. casinos are poised to have their best year ever in 2021 as more consumers feel comfortable visiting casinos amid the ongoing COVID19 pandemic, and as online and sports betting revenues continue to grow.

Ciattarelli campaign not alleging fraud but says recount possible

New Jersey Republican Jack Ciattarelli's campaign denies that there was fraud in this year's governor's election but says the margin could shrink enough to warrant a recount.

NJ state troopers kill man who shot dog inside car

The Attorney General's Office is investigating after two New Jersey state troopers shot and killed a motorist who they said had opened fire on a dog inside a vehicle that had just crashed.

After drinking water crisis, Newark is winning war on lead

An ambitious program to replace thousands of residential lead water lines in New Jersey's largest city is about to be completed years ahead of schedule.

Rapper Fetty Wap released on $500K bail after drug trafficking charges

Rapper Fetty Wap appeared before a judge again on Friday after being arrested last week, accused in a drug smuggling ring distributing heroin, fentanyl and cocaine across New Jersey and Long Island.

Surprise NJ Senate winner says sorry amid scrutiny of posts

A truck driver who ousted the powerful New Jersey Senate president in the election has apologized for social media posts including ones where he called Islam “a false religion,” compared vaccine mandates to the Holocaust and defended rioters at the Capitol.

2,500-pound pet bison bolts through New Jersey town

Police in Monmouth County had a big job on their hands earlier this week when a pet bison bolted from its home and roamed through Marlboro Township.

Truck driver Durr unseats longest-tenured NJ legislator Sweeney

Republican newcomer Edward Durr, who spent less than $200 on the primary run and about $10,000 on his entire campaign, defeated State Senate President Steve Sweeney.

Edward Durr, GOP truck driver who spent $150 on primary in NJ, defeats Sweeney

New Jersey’s longtime state Senate president, Democrat Steve Sweeney, has lost reelection, falling to Edward Durr, a Republican newcomer who spent little on his campaign.

MURPHY WINS: Gov. Phil Murphy wins narrow reelection in New Jersey

Democrat Phil Murphy defeated Republican challenger Jack Ciattarelli, becoming the first Democratic governor to win reelection in New Jersey since 1977.

Election 2021: NJ Gov. Murphy holds post, Virginia governorship goes to GOP

Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy of New Jersey narrowly won reelection in his reliably blue state while a Republican political newcomer delivered a stunning upset in the Virginia governor’s race, sending a warning to Democrats that their grip on power in Washington may be in peril.

Murphy, Ciattarelli in a tight race for New Jersey governor

Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy and Republican Jack Ciattarelli were locked in what amounts to a tie in the New Jersey governor's race.

Rutgers' The RAC renamed Jersey Mike's Arena

Rutgers and Jersey Mike’s Subs announced Wednesday they have reached a multi-year agreement to make the sub sandwich franchise an official naming rights partner of Rutgers Athletics.

Key takeaways from election results 2021, Youngkin’s Virginia win

Here are some key takeaways from Tuesday’s election, including what the results from Virginia and New Jersey governor races could mean down the line.

TOO CLOSE TO CALL: Tight race for NJ governor between Murphy and Ciattarelli

A tight race for governor is unfolding in New Jersey. Gov. Phil Murphy was trying to win reelection against Republican former State Assembly member Jack Ciattarelli in a race that was also too early to call. If successful, Murphy would be the first Democrat reelected as the state's governor in 44 years.

Murphy, Ciattarelli tour NJ as campaign comes to close

In the closing hours of New Jersey's campaign for governor, Democratic incumbent Phil Murphy is traveled the state touting the progressive accomplishments during his first term and Republican Jack Ciattarelli is also on tour railing against high property taxes and mask mandates in schools.