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NJ Transit's frequent delays enrage commuters as 15% fare hike set to take hold — and 'nothing is being done about it'
This month’s series of holdups, slowdowns and outright cancellations — combined with aging train cars, ancient infrastructure and an ironically timed 15% fare hike that starts July 1 — has...
Trump may be first Republican to win NY, NJ in decades after Biden debate debacle, GOP leaders say
President Biden's debate debacle has giddy New York and New Jersey Republican leaders believing that their nominee — former President Donald Trump — could win their states for the first...
New Jersey woman hails boyfriend killed by lightning strike while warning kids of storm
The chances of being struck are slim, but given the severe physical and cognitive trauma lightning strikes cause, any odds are far too much.
NYC man charged in international 'grandparent scam' that preyed on elderly from NY, NJ
A Bronx man was charged in an international “grandparent scam” that preyed on elderly people with grandchildren.
NJ special ed teacher accused of sexually assaulting student: prosecutor
Allison Havemann-Niedrach, a 43-year-old special education teacher at Freehold Intermediate School, was charged with sexual assault and child welfare endangerment.
100-year-old NJ woman still works 50 hours a week at family business: 'My faith is the whole thing'
A centenarian from New Jersey who still works more than 50 hours a week is sharing what keeps her going as she continues employment at her family's business.
Former ‘American Ninja Warrior’ champ sentenced to 10 years for child porn, exploitation
Andrew Drechsel, 35, must additionally serve 15 years of supervised release and pay the victim $100,000 in restitution, a judge ruled Wednesday.
NJ toddler nearly gobbled up when 10-foot-deep sinkhole opens near splash pool: ‘I saw him almost go into the ground’
A 20-month-old New Jersey boy was splashing around in an inflatable pool on his front lawn on Monday when the ground opened up and he almost went tumbling into the...
Pride flag fight pits veterans against gay rights advocates in NJ town as mayor says he's 'not in the flag business'
The proposed rule would reportedly declare that only the state, national and POW/MIA flags could fly in front of the Borough Hall in Sayreville, New Jersey.
NJ mom worked at day care same day she drowned her toddlers for 'religious purposes': cops
Naomi Elkins, 27, was arrested at her home in Lakewood on Tuesday afternoon.
The 7 worst states to buy a home in right now, experts reveal
Whether you’re saving for a house, waiting for mortgage rates to drop, or planning a big move, diving into market research now is the smartest move.
Mom accused of drowning, stabbing toddler daughters at NJ home
Naomi Elkins, 27, was arrested on Tuesday.
Heroic NJ beachgoer dies trying to get kids out of the ocean ahead of lightning storm
"He says, 'I'm just going to warn these kids because the sky is going to open. I'm just going to warn these kids, one minute.' I said, 'No.'"
Boy, 6, drowns in New Jersey day camp pool: 'Absolutely devastated and heartbroken'
“Our thoughts at this most difficult time are with our camper’s family, friends and loved ones."
RFK Jr. hit with lawsuit that seeks to boot him from New Jersey ballot
Independent presidential hopeful Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s chances of making it onto the New Jersey ballot are being threatened by a lawsuit from a Democratic election lawyer.
Here are all the new venues Steve Vai and Adrian Belew's BEAT are headed to
The formally inventive rockers are slated to shred at Brooklyn's Kings Theatre on Dec. 8.
NJ video game nut flies to Florida overnight to attack online rival with hammer: cops
Edward Kang is facing attempted murder and burglary charges after flying to Florida overnight to attack a rival gamer with a hammer in his own home, authorities said.
NJ dad known for 'crazy antics' drowns in cranberry reservoir
The body of Frank Guadagnini, 55, was retrieved from the body of water used in local cranberry operations and located the Brendan T. Byrne State Forest in Whitesbog in Pemberton...
Own a piece of 'Sopranos' history — TV-famous Newark home hits the market for $579K
Ever dream of living in Tony Soprano's world? Now's your chance. A TV-famous house in Newark — where the fictional mob boss on HBO's "The Sopranos" dug up the yard in...
How much are tickets to see Matchbox Twenty at the Prudential Center?
Floor seats to see the '90s hitmakers live are surprisingly affordable.