New Jersey man accused of assaulting cops at Capitol riot

The FBI says images show Christopher Quaglin of New Brunswick attacking several police officers during the pro-Trump riot in Washington on Jan. 6. 

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.

NJ woman accused of sex assault of 6-year-old while 5-year-old watched

A Passaic County woman is accused of sexually abusing a 6-year-old child in the presence of a five-year-old child.  Authorities say the sex attack was captured on video.

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.

Newark woman rescued from vehicle trapped in snow

A woman was rescued by Newark firefighters after she said she was trapped inside her vehicle for five days.

World's first face, double hand transplant recipient addresses media

A 22-year-old man from New Jersey who became the first person in the world to undergo a successful face and double hand transplant addressed the media Wednesday.

Andrew Brooks, who led development of 1st approved COVID-19 spit test, dies at 51

Andrew Brooks, 51, is credited with developing the first saliva-based test for COVID-19. New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy said the test "undoubtedly saved lives."

Manhunt underway for suspect in brutal murder of NJ hunter

An “extensive search” was underway in New Jersey for a man who was charged with stabbing and beating another man to death.

NJ congresswoman claims rioters went on 'reconnaissance' tours prior to attack

Rep. Mikie Sherrill (D-NJ) says that she witnessed people being lead through the Capitol the day before the riot in what looked like a "reconnaissance" tour.

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.

Severe storms topple trees, knock out power

People across the Tri-State Region were without power Monday after severe storms knocked down power lines Sunday night.

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.