Two Newark police officers shot; gunman at large

Two cops were shot on Tuesday afternoon in Newark prompting a massive response from several local, county, state, and even federal law enforcement agencies. The gunman remained at large.

Missing Princeton student Misrach Ewunetie found dead, prosecutor says

Authorities say the body of Misrach Ewunetie, 20, was discovered at around 1 p.m. on Thursday on the grounds of Princeton University.

Video: Breaching whale nearly lands in fishing boat off New Jersey

A pair in a boat off the coast of New Jersey got quite a surprise when a whale breached and knocked against their boat. The close encounter was all caught on video.

Pandemic lessons for casinos: 'Do you need a buffet?'

The COVID pandemic forced most U.S. casinos to close for months, causing payrolls, revenue and earnings to tumble. But the forced shutdowns and highly regulated recoveries also taught some useful lessons that will endure even after the pandemic is a distant memory.

Ex-Jet Frank Gore assaulted woman in Atlantic City, police say

Former NFL star Frank Gore is accused of assaulting a woman in a "domestic violence incident" at the Tropicana Atlantic City.

NJ police locate woman seen yelling for help from tractor cab

South Brunswick police say a woman seen yelling for help from a white tractor cab has been found safe, along with the cab's driver and the truck itself.

No sign of Jimmy Hoffa under New Jersey bridge, FBI says

Another dead end: Jimmy Hoffa has been missing since 1975 when he was last seen near Detroit. The FBI says it found no evidence of his remains during a search of land under a New Jersey bridge.

Watch: Heavy rains, flash flooding wreak havoc across New Jersey and New York

Cars were submerged in floodwater in northern New Jersey and New York City subway stations turned into impromptu waterfalls after heavy rain drenched the area Monday. 

NJ property tax relief: Here's how much you'll get back this year

The New Jersey budget provides $2 billion in property tax relief. Here is how much you will get if you are a homeowner or a renter.

'Melrose Place' actor loses bid to reduce crash sentence

Actress Amy Locane, who appeared in the 1990s prime-time soap opera “Melrose Place,” has lost a bid to have her sentence in a 2010 fatal New Jersey auto crash reduced.

New Jersey diocese agrees to $87.5M deal to settle sex abuse suits

A New Jersey Catholic diocese has agreed to pay $87.5 million to settle claims involving clergy sex abuse with some 300 alleged victims in one of the largest cash settlements involving the Catholic Church in the United States.

Video shows NJ teacher save student choking on water bottle cap

Janiece Jenkins, a teacher at East Orange Community Charter School, is being hailed a hero after springing into action and saving her student who was choking on a water bottle cap.

New Jersey approves 7 facilities for recreational cannabis sales

New Jersey regulators gave a green light Monday to seven facilities that already sell medical marijuana to also sell recreational cannabis, although it's not clear exactly when sales would begin.

NJ state bird is now the middle finger, governor says

Gov. Phil Murphy signed an executive order on Friday changing one of the state's symbols to "reflect New Jersey's culture and values" — the state bird is now the middle finger.

NJ cops and firefighters catch baby dropped from 2nd floor of burning building

Firefighters and police officers in New Jersey caught a baby that a frantic dad dropped out of a burning second-story apartment. A cop's body-worn camera captured the tense moments.