NJ considering expansion of home buy back program after deadly storm Ida

Liz Sawyer called Manville, New Jersey, home for more than two decades when Ida became the latest storm to send flood waters crashing into her house.

$50K to help Atlantic City plan new use of Trump Plaza site

Atlantic City is getting a $50,000 state grant to help it come up with new uses for the site of the former Trump Plaza casino.

Drenching rain making its way out of NYC region

A slow-moving storm was making its way out of the New York City region. A travel advisory was in effect for the city.

Runaway bull captured on Long Island; will live at New Jersey sanctuary

A bull named Barnie ran away from a slaughterhouse in July and evaded capture for more than two months. Although he has been caught, Barnie can now look forward to a better fate.

NJ mom jumps into manhole to save sinking toddler

A mother in New Jersey saved her child after the toddler fell through an open manhole and into two feet of water, according to fire officials.

Gabby Petito disappearance shines light on still-unsolved missing persons cases

The high-profile search for Gabby Petito came to an end this week after the FBI confirmed that her body had been found in Wyoming – but the search is ongoing for many other Americans who remain missing.

YouTuber ‘Omi in a Hellcat’ speaks out after arrest in federal piracy case

Omi in a Hellcat, a YouTuber whose real name is Bill Omar Carrasquillo, is speaking out after he was accused by federal authorities of heading a massive digital piracy scheme.

23 COVID outbreaks reported at schools across New Jersey

There were 23 outbreaks of coronavirus at schools across New Jersey, state officials announced Wednesday.

Family mourns after New Jersey man died while hiking in Arizona

The death of a New Jersey man who was hiking a trail in the Tonto National Forest has left his girlfriend and a family devastated.

NJ teacher accused of sexually assaulting student

She is accused of having sex with a student after taking controlled substances with the child.

NJ daycare workers will need vaccine or be tested

Workers at New Jersey child care centers must be vaccinated against COVID-19 or undergo regular weekly testing, Gov. Phil Murphy said Monday.

Cop catches newborn tossed from second-floor balcony in Jersey City

A police officer in Jersey City is being called a hero after he caught a 1-month-old baby who was tossed from a second-floor balcony.

Dulce Alavez disappearance: Police release second rendering of girl missing for 2 years

Authorities marked the two-year anniversary of the disappearance of Dulce Maria Alavez by sharing updated artist renderings to show what the missing New Jersey girl might look like today.

Damaging storms, tornadoes possible from New York City area storms

A line of thunderstorms could bring damaging wind and heavy rainfall on Wednesday evening and even a slight chance of a tornado.

FBI: Colombo family mobsters shook down union; boss arrested

The feds have arrested 10 members and associates of the Colombo crime family including the family's boss and underboss on Tuesday morning.