Joe Clark, no-nonsense NJ school principal who inspired movie ‘Lean on Me,’ dead at 82
Joe Clark, the no-nonsense, baseball-bat-wielding New Jersey high school principal who inspired the 1989 movie "Lean on Me," died Tuesday at age 82, his family announced.
NJ police officer rescues man trapped in burning car
A New Jersey police officer is being hailed a hero after he rescued a man trapped in a burning car, said police.
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.
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.
Chris Christie hospitalized hours after announcing positive coronavirus test
Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie has tweeted that he’s checked himself into a hospital, hours after confirming he had tested positive for the coronavirus.
Police search for suspects after home of 2 Camden County police officers struck by gunfire with baby inside
Camden County police say the home was struck by six rounds. The officers and baby were not injured.
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.
FBI links ambush on New Jersey federal judge's family to killing of San Bernardino County lawyer
Federal investigators have unspecified evidence linking the killing of a men’s rights lawyer in California to the suspect in the ambush shooting of a federal judge’s family in New Jersey, authorities said Wednesday.
FBI: Federal judge's son killed, husband injured by 'men's rights' lawyer dressed as FedEx driver
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.
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, including CA, due to fear of COVID-19 spread
A mandatory quarantine of 14 days has been extended to travelers entering New York, New Jersey and Connecticut from another eight states, up from the original number when the advisory was first issued last week.
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.
Police: NJ man arrested after attacking, attempting to kidnap nurse inside her home
When officers arrived, they were met by a woman who displayed signs of a violent assault -- her clothing had been torn and she was bleeding while holding ice to her face.
New Jersey woman accused of fatally beating wife with wine chiller caught in Texas
Authorities have not said what prompted the attack.
NJ man intentionally removes mask, repeatedly coughs on police officers
Authorities say that officers were responding to a report of domestic dispute on April 28 when the incident happend.
NJ boy commended for asking for food donations instead of birthday gifts
Gov. Phil Murphy called attention to Dominic's incredible efforts to help during the COVID-19 pandemic in a press conference Saturday.
Woman gave fake name, tested positive for coronavirus and then disappeared
Mayor Ras J. Baraka says authorities have located the woman who went missing after she tested positive for coronavirus.
7-Eleven store owner arrested after 4 boys were burned by sanitizer
The owner of a New Jersey 7-Eleven location was arrested after allegedly selling spray sanitizer that burned several children.
13-year-old boy makes bow ties for shelter animals to help them get adopted
Since starting his mission, Sir Darius estimates he has made 400 to 500 bow ties, helping more than 100 animals find their forever home.
NICU nurse who treated newborn also treated baby’s father decades ago
“We can breathe easy knowing my lil nuggets nurse is the same one that helped the man I love when he was in the same situation.”