Government shutdown starts: Here's what closes during a shutdown

The U.S. government shut down early Wednesday morning after Congress failed to pass a funding bill. Here’s what it means for federal workers, key services, and everyday Americans.

Government Shutdown 2025: Dems vote down Republican funding bill

Senate Democrats voted down a Republican funding bill to keep the government open Tuesday evening; with this development, the federal government will shut down just past midnight on Wednesday. 

SNAP benefits increasing Oct. 1: here are the new amounts in New Jersey

New Jersey households enrolled in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) will see larger monthly benefits starting tomorrow, Oct. 1, under the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s annual cost-of-living update.

SNAP benefits increasing Oct. 1: here are the new amounts in New York

New York households enrolled in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) will see larger monthly benefits starting tomorrow, Oct. 1, under the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s annual cost-of-living update.

Hurricanes Imelda and Humberto fuel rip current dangers along East Coast

Officials are warning people along the East Coast about rip currents, which are being produced by swells from both Hurricane Imelda and Hurricane Humberto.

Taylor Swift celebrates 'The Life of a Showgirl' release with NYC pop-up

Taylor Swift's 12th album "The Life of a Showgirl," drops on Oct. 3. New York City will be celebrating the release all this week with a pop-up event.

Cranford, NJ, hit-and-run leaves 2 dead; alleged driver in custody

The alleged driver involved in a hit-and-run crash in Cranford, NJ, that left two people dead is in custody, the Union County Prosecutor's Office said.

Decapitated California sea lion: $20K reward issued

The National Marine Fisheries Service on Monday announced a $20,000 reward for information leading to a balding man with a hunting knife whom they say was observed decapitating a dead sea lion.

Four IEDs found in Grand Blanc Church shooter's pickup truck, ATF says

The ATF confirms four crude homemade IEDs were found in the pickup truck of the man who attacked and killed members of the Grand Blanc Township Church of Latter-Day Saints.

Coney Island casino plan rejected as Bronx proposal advances

A community advisory committee voted Monday against a casino proposal in Coney Island, rejecting it in a 4-2 vote.

Austin yogurt shop murders linked to known serial killer, rapist through DNA

After more than three decades, Austin police investigators on Monday identified a dead serial killer as the man they believe is responsible for the unsolved 1991 quadruple murder at an Austin yogurt shop.

Grand Blanc church shooter: Attacker's home searched by ATF, police

Authorities have finished searching the home of Thomas 'Jake' Sanford but have not released many new details about the investigation.