Marijuana, ‘magic mushrooms’: NJ, Arizona, DC voters approve legalization, decriminalization
Cannabis-related propositions were on the ballot in New Jersey, Arizona, Montana and South Dakota. Medical marijuana initiatives were also being decided in Mississippi and South Dakota.
'Trump Train' blocks traffic on major roadways in NY, NJ
Car caravans full of supporters of President Donald Trump hit the road Sunday afternoon, blocking traffic along several major roadways in New York and New Jersey.
'I love you': Atlantic City officers rescue distressed man from roof of parking garage
If you or a loved one is feeling distressed, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255.
Man wins $1.3M jackpot at Atlantic City casino
A New Jersey man became an instant millionaire at an Atlantic City casino.
Ex-NJ governor Chris Christie says he's out of the hospital
Christie announced Oct. 3 that he had tested positive and said hours later that he had checked himself into the hospital after deciding with his doctors that doing so would be “an important precautionary measure," given his history of asthma.
NJ postal worker accused of throwing away election ballots
A mail carrier in New Jersey was arrested on Wednesday for discarding a large amount of mail, including general election ballots.
Elderly NJ man beat wife to death, cops say
An elderly New Jersey man is accused of beating his wife to death.
Authorities: Mother drowns while trying to rescue 3 children in North Wildwood
Authorities were able to rescue two boys, ages 8 and 10, and a 19-year-old woman, but their 49-year-old mother was soon found face down off the shoreline.
Search for Dulce Maria Alavez continues 1 year since disappearance
Despite the passage of time, community members are still holding out hope Dulce Maria Alavez will be returned home safely.
Police break up NJ house party with 300 guests
Police arrested the owner of a house in Howell where a party attended by about 300 people took place despite a state order banning indoor gatherings of more than 25 people due to coronavirus concerns.
Federal judge speaks out after shooting death of son
Two weeks after her son was shot and killed and her husband was injured, U.S. District Judge Esther Salas released a video statement about why she believes she was targeted in her North Brunswick home.
New Jersey federal judge's son killed, husband shot
A self-described “anti-feminist” lawyer found dead in the Catskills of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound is the prime suspect in the shooting of a federal judge's family in New Jersey, the FBI said Monday.
NY, NJ, CT restrict access to travelers from 16 states due to fear of coronavirus spread
A mandatory quarantine of 14 days has been extended to travelers entering New York, New Jersey and Connecticut to 16 from the 8 states listed when the advisory was first issued last week.
Princeton drops Woodrow Wilson's name from school due to 'racist thinking'
Princeton University will remove President Woodrow Wilson’s name from its public policy school and a residential college, the school’s president announced.
Electricity ruled out as factor in pool drowning deaths of 3 in NJ
Authorities on Tuesday were searching for answers in the deaths of three family members who were found unresponsive in a backyard above-ground swimming pool.
NY, NJ, and CT order quarantine for visitors from states with high infection numbers
The governors of New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut are ordering a mandatory 14-day quarantine on visitors from states with high COVID-19 cases. They made the announcement on Wednesday morning in a joint news conference.
NJ prison guard who mocked George Floyd killing suspended
A New Jersey corrections officer has been suspended after a video surfaced showing him participating in a counterprotest to a Black Lives Matter demonstration in New Jersey in which people reenacted the death of George Floyd.
‘Beautiful moment’: Protesters cheer for NJ police officers kneeling during Black Lives Matter rally
While many have criticized local law enforcement for their tactics against demonstrators in protests over the death of George Floyd, some police and deputies are being praised for crossing the line and participating in the protests.
Protesters dance together to ‘Cupid Shuffle’ during peaceful NJ demonstrations
Protesters in New Jersey dance to the "Cupid Shuffle" during peaceful demonstrations on Saturday.
New Jersey woman accused of fatally beating wife with wine chiller caught in Texas
Authorities have not said what prompted the attack.