Serial killer lured by fake social account sentenced to 160 years
A New Jersey man who used dating apps to lure and kill three women was sentenced to 160 years in prison after a trial in which it was revealed that friends of one victim did their own detective work on social media to ferret out the suspect.
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, said fire officials.
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.
DEADLY FLOODING: Bodies pulled, others rescued in NYC, NJ storm waters
At least 13 people died in New York City, while at least 25 people died in New Jersey.
NJ mother found dead in Tenn. after she, toddler were kidnapped
Authorities say that Tyler Rios, 27, of Highland Park, abducted his son, Sebastian Rios, 2, and Sebastian's mother, Yasemin Uyar, 24. Sebastian was found safe, but investigators later located Uyar's body in a wooded area.
Golden retriever missing for 2 weeks found swimming in bay by NJSP, reunited with owners
Chunk, a three-year-old golden retriever who had been missing for two weeks, was reunited with his owners Tuesday morning after New Jersey State Troopers pulled him from the waters of Barnegat Bay.
700-pound statue of George Floyd unveiled in Newark
A new statue of George Floyd was unveiled at Newark's City Hall.
New Jersey school district removes names of all holidays from school calendar
After an outcry at a raucous public meeting over a previous decision to rename Columbus Day as Indigenous Peoples Day, the board of education at a New Jersey school district decided to strip all holiday names off of the school calendar.
New Jersey breweries will offer free beer to people who get vaccinated
More than a dozen breweries in New Jersey are going to be offering free beers to the newly vaccinated as part of a program announced on Monday.
Puppy rescued after paw gets stuck in PATH station escalator
Police came to the rescue of a pup named 'Scott' at the Journal Square PATH Station.
NJ server receives almost $2,000 after customer refuses to tip over COVID-19 rules
The server, who is also a registered nurse, plans to use the money to give back to the community.
Child killed, mom hurt when dogs attack in New Jersey
Authorities in New Jersey on Wednesday were investigating after a child was killed and his mother was injured in an attack by two dogs.
Former Trump Plaza Hotel and Casino imploded Wednesday
The dilapidated building that once housed the Trump Plaza Hotel and Casino came crumbling to the ground on Wednesday morning as onlookers came from near and far to watch the implosion of an Atlantic City staple.
NJ Congresswoman tests positive for COVID-19 following Capitol lockdown
Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman made the announcement of her positive COVID-19 test Monday.
PGA votes to cut ties with Trump, won't hold PGA championship at his course in New Jersey next year
"Our feeling was given the tragic events of Wednesday that we could no longer hold it at [Trump National in] Bedminster. The damage could have been irreparable. The only real course of action was to leave," said the PGA CEO.
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.
New York, New Jersey and Connecticut requiring Californians to quarantine before visiting
The tri-state area added California back to its quarantine list because of an increase in the state's testing positivity rate.
Teens allegedly broke into zoo, let animals loose
Three 17-year-old boys, three 17-year-old girls and one 18-year-old male were charged with criminal mischief, trespassing and "overloading animals," an animal cruelty offense.
New Jersey boat parade in support of Trump, police and vets attempts to break world record
A New Jersey boat parade supporting police officers, veterans and President Trump is attempting to break a Guinness world record Saturday.
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.