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.
Coast Guard crew, good Samaritan rescue 6 from boat off NJ coast
The U.S. Coast Guard and a good Samaritan were able to rescue six people who were trapped on a boat off the coast of Atlantic City.
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.
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.
Gym giving free memberships to those who don't get the COVID-19 vaccine
The gym's offer was met with mixed reactions.
Boy, 3, mauled to death by pit bulls is identified; neighbors had reportedly expressed concerns over dogs
The 3-year-old boy from New Jersey who was mauled to death by a neighbor’s pit bulls has been identified.
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.
Dr. Oz, Port Authority officer revive passenger at Newark airport
A man who went into cardiac arrest at Newark Liberty International Airport was saved due to quick work by Port Authority Police Officers and Dr. Mehmet Oz, who just happened to be in the airport at the same time.
NJ plumber drives 22 hours to help Texas storm victims
A New Jersey plumber and his family drove for more than 20 hours to Texas to help storm victims who otherwise would have faced weeks without clean water.
‘It tastes like candy’: 105-year-old woman beats COVID-19 on gin-soaked raisin diet
Lucia DeClerck credits prayer for surviving the coronavirus at 105 years old, but she also pointed out she has a diet of raisins soaked in gin.
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.
Bruce Springsteen faces drunken driving charge in New Jersey
Bruce Springsteen is facing a drunken driving charge in New Jersey.
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.
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.
NJ police department didn’t fire single shot in 2020 thanks to de-escalation program
Not a single shot was fired by officers in Newark, New Jersey in 2020, and city officials credit the department’s ongoing de-escalation training.
Missing Fort Drum soldier found dead, another soldier held
A 20-year-old soldier from Tennessee who went missing from New York state's Fort Drum was found dead, officials said Sunday, adding that an investigation has been launched.
Atlantic City to auction chance to blow up deserted Trump casino
One of President Donald Trump’s former Atlantic City casinos will be blown up next month, and for the right amount of money, you could be the one to press the button that brings it down.
Father and son spend 2 nights outside Cherry Hill GameStop for Playstation 5
How long would you wait outside in the chill of late fall to secure the hottest item of the holiday shopping season? For a father and son from Northeast Philadelphia, the answer is two nights.
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.