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12:55 New Jersey forest fire forces thousands to evacuate and temporarily closed a major highway

A wildfire burning in New Jersey has forced thousands of people to evacuate and temporarily closed a stretch of a major highway.

07:41 Ocean County fire: Wildfire in Lacey, Waretown grows to 8,500 acres; 3,000 evacuated

Local roads have been closed and evacuation orders both mandatory and voluntary have been put in place,

03:52 New Jersey forest fire prompts evacuations and closes a major highway

A wildfire burning in New Jersey has forced some residents to evacuate and closed a stretch of a major highway.

12/04 What we know about the New York City helicopter crash investigation

Six people were killed on April 10 when a sightseeing helicopter plummeted into the Hudson River upside down, officials said.

12/04 Drop the needle: It's Record Store Day! These shops still strike a chord in streaming age

Secrets to their success include being nimble, creating communities built around music and building loyalty among staff and shoppers.

11/04 Fire that swept through New Jersey neighborhood, killing 2 girls, apparently started in their home

Authorities say a fire that raced through a southern New Jersey neighborhood, killing two young sisters, apparently started in their duplex.

10/04 Two kids are missing after a fire races through a New Jersey neighborhood

Authorities say a fire raced through a southern New Jersey neighborhood, destroying at least two homes and leaving two children unaccounted for.

06/04 'This has got to be a moment in America,' Cory Booker tells 1st town hall since record speech

Democratic Sen. Cory Booker is taking a version of his record-breaking Senate floor speech on the road.

04/04 Fake NYC doctor charged after botched butt implant procedure leaves woman brain dead

Felipe Hoyos Foronda is charged with assault and unauthorized practice of a profession. Police said they caught him at JFK trying to flee the country.

02/04 Man gets six months in jail for vandalizing an Islamic center at Rutgers University

A New Jersey man has been sentenced to six months in jail for breaking into a Rutgers University Islamic center on the Muslim holiday of Eid-al-Fitr and vandalizing it.

01/04 New Jersey Sen. Cory Booker launches talking filibuster to protest Trump's agenda

New Jersey Democratic Sen. Cory Booker has carried an all-night speaking filibuster in protest of President Donald Trump’s agenda into a new day.

30/03 Duke's great D sends Blue Devils to their 18th Final Four with an 85-65 win over Alabama

Duke’s stream of NBA-ready standouts used smothering defense and other options on offense to paper over Cooper Flagg’s rough shooting night and lift the Blue Devils to the program’s 18th Final Four with an 85-65 victory over Alabama.

29/03 New Jersey's GOP primary for governor could pivot on Trump, a part-time resident

The most important Republican in New Jersey’s race for governor this year might well be a part-time resident who burnished his reputation and his brand near the Atlantic City Boardwalk.

29/03 Renovation revelation: Letter linked to abolitionist found in historic NJ church

A church in a historic New Jersey town was being restored for a theater company's use. Contractors found a letter from 1891 in its rafters.

10/03 Supreme Court rejects Republican-led effort to halt climate change lawsuits in Democratic-led states

The Supreme Court has rejected a lawsuit from Republican attorneys general in 19 states aimed at blocking climate change suits against the oil and gas industry from Democratic-led states.

09/03 Ind vs NZ Live Streaming: India and New Zealand will see the match here. See LIVE telecast on mobile

India vs NZ Champions Trophy 2025 Final Live Streaming: India and New Zealand can see the Champions Trophy compete with the Champions Trophy on where the fans can watch online and on TV, where you can watch it absolutely free. Let us tell you about this.

08/03 14-year-old charged in fatal shooting of New Jersey police officer

One Newark police officer was fatally shot and another seriously injured in the city Friday night, according to the New Jersey State PBA.

27/02 Ex-college soccer player charged in killing of younger brother in Princeton, New Jersey

Prosecutors allege that Matthew Hertgen, an ex-soccer payer for Wesleyan University, killed his brother and a cat.

23/02 Casey DeSmith stops 31 shots to lead the Stars to a 4-2 win over the Devils

Evgenii Dadonov and defenseman Thomas Harley scored first-period goals and Casey DeSmith made 31 saves as the Dallas Stars defeated the New Jersey Devils 4-2.

17/02 Jackson Shelstad, Nate Bittle lead Oregon to 75-57 victory over Rutgers

Jackson Shelstad had 19 points, Nate Bittle added a double-double and Oregon cruised to a 75-57 victory over Rutgers in the first meeting between the schools in 40 years.

11/02 Teams with multiple top-five draft picks have generally been contenders for the Final Four

Rutgers is struggling this season despite having two potential top-five draft picks in Dylan Harper and Ace Bailey.

03/02 American bald eagles are having a moment, ecologically and culturally

America’s national bird, the bald eagle, is having a moment. The eagles find themselves in a sort of environmental updraft since the early 2000’s when the federal government took the thriving birds off its endangered species list, with more states following suit, and culturally, too, they’re soaring

31/01 In win for Trump, oil giant Shell walks away from major New Jersey offshore wind farm

In the first serious fallout from President Donald Trump’s early actions against offshore wind power, oil and gas giant Shell is walking away from a major project off the coast of New Jersey.

30/01 Former USPS worker stole over $100K of sports memorabilia, including Michael Jordan cards

Shelby Dozier, a 34-year-old former USPS worker, admitted to stealing over $100,000 worth of sports memorabilia from September 2022 to December 2022.

26/01 Tyrese Maxey has 31 points and 9 assists in the 76ers' 109-97 victory over the Bulls

Tyrese Maxey had 31 points and nine assists, Kelly Oubre Jr. added 22 points and 12 rebounds and the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Chicago Bulls 109-97 on Saturday night for their second straight victory.

24/01 New Jersey Devils goaltender Jacob Markstrom out 4-6 weeks with knee injury

New Jersey Devils goaltender Jacob Markstrom will be out 4-6 weeks with a knee injury. The Swede was injured in a 5-1 win over the Bruins on Wednesday.

24/01 Trump expands use of fast-track deportation, which critics say is prone to mistakes

The Trump administration is expanding the use of a fast-track deportation authority nationwide. “Expedited removal” gives enforcement agencies broad authority to deport people without appearing before an immigration judge.

24/01 New Jersey mayor says ICE detained veteran, US citizens in immigration raid

Newark Mayor Ras Baraka confirmed in a statement that the federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement raided a business establishment in the city.

17/01 Ozempic, Wegovy and other new drugs are selected for Medicare's price negotiations

The Biden administration says popular weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy have been added to Medicare’s list of medications that will be negotiated directly between the government and drug manufacturers.

16/01 Inside ‘Succession’ Actor David Rasche’s Home in New Jersey

The “Succession” actor and his wife, Heather Rasche, have made their home in Maplewood, N.J., all about family.

05/01 Embiid powers 76ers to a 123-94 victory over the short-handed Nets

Joel Embiid had 28 points and 12 rebounds, and the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Brooklyn Nets 123-94 on Saturday night.

31/12 Still unable to find equipment makers, New Jersey offshore wind project seeks 2nd delay

A New Jersey offshore wind project is seeking a second delay because it still can't find someone to build equipment for its turbines.

29/12 Roslovic scores twice in Hurricanes' four-goal third in 5-2 win over Devils

Jackson Blake scored a power-play goal with 9:17 remaining to give Carolina the lead, and Jack Roslovic scored twice as the Hurricanes beat the New Jersey Devils 5-2.

28/12 Mystery NJ drone sightings drop after early December surge

The drone activity over New Jersey has taken a holiday.

25/12 How one little Christmas tree on a NJ beach branched into a beloved tradition

Ocean City, New Jersey, calls itself \

22/12 Zach Ertz is playing for Commanders against the Eagles a week after being concussed

Zach Ertz is playing for the Washington Commanders against the Philadelphia Eagles a week after leaving their last game because of a concussion.

22/12 Last straw: New Jersey drone drama shows we’re fed up with government gaslighting

The public’s initial curiosity about the night-flying drones spotted over New Jersey and beyond soon turned to fear and finally to anger at the Biden administration’s silence, lame excu…

19/12 LI cops can shoot down drones as new high-tech command center unveiled: ‘We don’t want to wait’

“I have 30 of the best, world-renowned snipers in the country that can hit a quarter a mile away,” said Nassau County Police Commissioner Patrick Ryder.

19/12 Miranda Devine: If Joe Biden can pardon his son Hunter, why can’t he do the same for ‘best friend’ Devon Archer?

The shamelessness of the first family was writ large at the White House this week as the president’s final whirl of Christmas parties attracted social media “influencers” whose biggest thrill was p…

18/12 Aaron Kaplowitz: Israel’s hard-won tech can solve New Jersey drones mystery — and protect US skies

Some of the most effective tools for addressing the challenge of hostile and unidentified drones may come from Israel, which has honed cutting-edge advances during its ongoing war.

17/12 AP's top music documentaries of 2024: Taylor Swift, ABBA, the Boss and more — and where to watch

Here are some of The Associated Press’ favorite music documentaries of the year — in no particular order — along with where to find them.

14/12 Nearly 1K drone sightings reported in NJ in less than a month

There have been nearly 1,000 reported drone sightings in New Jersey in less than a month, according to data collected by the state’s Office of Emergency Management.

14/12 Sorry, team Biden — Americans don’t trust you on the drones or anything else

The UFOs were first spotted on Nov. 18. Since then, there have been 3,000 reported sightings in New Jersey alone, and the objects have spread to Staten Island and The Bronx.

13/12 Drones, planes or UFOs? Americans abuzz over mysterious New Jersey sightings

It’s unclear if that buzzing sound coming out of New Jersey is drones or something else, but for sure the nighttime sightings are producing tons of talk, a raft of conspiracy theories and craned necks looking skyward.

13/12 $73.5M beach replenishment project starts in January at Jersey Shore

A $73.5 million beach replenishment project will kick off at the Jersey Shore next month. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers said Friday that work to widen beaches in Ocean County will begin in January, the vanguard of a project that will pump 2.1 million cubic yards of sand onto the shoreline between

13/12 Drone operators worry that anxiety over mystery sightings will lead to new restrictions

The popularity of drones has exploded in recent years, as small unmanned aircraft have become cheap enough for many hobbyists to buy.

12/12 New Jersey, Minnesota sue Glock over switch that allows pistols to fire like machine gun

New Jersey and Minnesota sued Glock on Thursday, calling on the gunmaker to stop selling firearms that can be adapted with dime-sized switches to fire up to 1,200 rounds a minute.

09/12 Numerous drone sightings in New Jersey frustrating but don't pose safety concern, governor says

Dozens of reported drone sightings across New Jersey in recent weeks can be frustrating, but they don’t appear to pose a public safety concern. That's what Gov.

05/12 Memphis says it won't agree to federal oversight of police department ahead of investigation report

The city of Memphis says will not agree to negotiate federal oversight of its police department until can review and challenge results of a yet-to-be-released Department of Justice investigation into how its officers use force and treat minorities.

04/12 Drone sightings reported over New Jersey, now FBI involved. Here's what we know so far

The FBI issued a statement Tuesday about the sightings, noting that drones have been reportedly seen flying in several areas.

03/12 New Jersey interim Sen. George Helmy stepping down for Andy Kim to be sworn in early

New Jersey interim Sen. George Helmy, a Democrat appointed when Bob Menendez resigned after a federal corruption conviction, is stepping down this weekend.

03/12 10 years and $42 million later, Jersey Shore town ends battle over its eroding beaches

A New Jersey resort community that has lived in fear of being wiped out by the next big storm is ending its decadelong battle with the state over the condition of its beaches and protective sand dunes.

01/12 No. 20 Texas A&M survives Rutgers, earns 5th-place finish at Players Era Festival with 81-77 win

Wade Taylor IV scored 24 points and No. 20 Texas A&M defeated Rutgers 81-77 Saturday in the fifth-place game of the Players Era Festival.

30/11 Trump wants pardoned real estate developer Charles Kushner to be ambassador to France

President-elect Donald Trump wants pardoned real estate developer Charles Kushner, father of Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner, to serve as ambassador to France.

27/11 Seahawks look to continue their MetLife Stadium mastery when they take on Aaron Rodgers and the Jets

Seattle is 6-0 all time at MetLife Stadium and the Seahawks will look to continue their mastery there Sunday when they face Aaron Rodgers and the New York Jets.

27/11 LIV Golf will hire sports and entertainment leader Scott O'Neil to replace Greg Norman, report says

Scott O'Neil is set to become the next CEO of Saudi-funded LIV Golf. The Athletic is reporting the move for the former head of the Philadelphia 76ers and New Jersey Devils.

27/11 More sand is in sight for a Jersey Shore resort town's deteriorating beaches

A decadelong conflict over the condition of a New Jersey resort town’s beaches involving tens of millions of dollars in litigation and fines could be ending soon.

26/11 Court hears legal arguments in sex assault case of 5 hockey players

Lawyers in the sexual assault case of five members of Canada’s 2018 world junior hockey team began what are expected to be several weeks of legal arguments on Monday, ahead of next year’s trial.

22/11 Bratt scores 2 goals, assists another in Devils' 4-2 win over Hurricanes

Jesper Bratt scored twice, Jack Hughes had three assists and the New Jersey Devils downed the Carolina Hurricanes 4-2.

22/11 Democrats strike deal to get more Biden judges confirmed before Congress adjourns

The Senate won’t hold votes on four of President Joe Biden’s appellate court nominees as part of a deal with Republicans to allow for speedier consideration of other judicial nominations.

21/11 Ace Bailey's 23 points leads No. 24 Rutgers over Merrimack 74-63

Freshman Ace Bailey scored 23 points and grabbed 10 rebounds to lead No. 24 Rutgers to a 74-63 win over Merrimack on Wednesday night.

20/11 Officials looking into 'drone activity' reported in New Jersey; FAA says no evidence found

Officials said patrolmen from law enforcement saw the drones Monday and there is \

19/11 Jersey Mike's sandwich chain is acquired by private equity firm Blackstone

Jersey Mike’s, the quickly expanding sandwich chain, is being acquired by the private equity firm Blackstone.

18/11 Grocery chains vie for a place on Thanksgiving tables with turkey dinner deals and store brands

With Thanksgiving less than two weeks away, food retailers are trying to tempt Americans who haven't recovered from recent price inflation.

16/11 Freshman stars Harper, Bailey help No. 24 Rutgers beat Monmouth 98-81

Dylan Harper scored 20 points, fellow freshman Ace Bailey had 17 in his college debut and No. 24 Rutgers beat Monmouth 98-81 on Friday night.

15/11 Democratic US Rep. Josh Gottheimer announces run for New Jersey governor

Democratic U.S. Rep. Josh Gottheimer of New Jersey has launched a long-expected campaign for governor. He pledged Friday to make the state more affordable.

14/11 Nebraska's home streak reaches 15, Gary scores 19 in 86-60 win over Fairleigh Dickinson

Juwan Gary scored 19 points and Nebraska led for all but 19 seconds en route to an 86-60 win over Fairleigh Dickinson for the Cornhuskers’ 15th-straight win at home.

14/11 No. 22 St. John's beats Wagner 66-45 for 1st win as a ranked team in nearly 10 years

Deivon Smith drained a 3-pointer midway through the second half to start an 18-0 spurt that propelled No. 22 St.

12/11 Judge extends the time to indict the driver accused of killing Johnny Gaudreau and his brother

A New Jersey judge has granted prosecutors a 30-day extension in which to bring formal charges against the driver accused of killing NHL hockey player Johnny Gaudreau and his brother, Matthew, while they were cycling in August.

11/11 Kalkbrenner misses only 1 shot, scores 24 in No. 15 Creighton's 96-70 win over Fairleigh Dickinson

Ryan Kalkbrenner scored 24 points, Steven Ashworth added 15 points on five 3-pointers and No. 15 Creighton rolled past Fairleigh Dickinson 96-70.

09/11 Officials say 1 of several New Jersey wildfires threatens 55 structures; no evacuations ordered

Authorities say one of several wildfires burning in New Jersey is threatening dozens of structures, but no evacuations were immediately ordered.

06/11 15 homes evacuated as crews battle another wildfire in New Jersey

The latest forest fire to break out in New Jersey has spurred authorities to evacuate more than a dozen homes.

06/11 Atlantic City mayor is charged with asking daughter to say he did not injure her

Atlantic City’s mayor faces a new accusation that he asked his daughter to lie about how she sustained a head injury.

04/11 If these 4 players had played, India would not have played. New Zealand would have lost 3-0, Team India had axed its own feet.

Before the start of the India vs New Zealand Test series, if someone had said that Team India would lose the Test series 3-0 against the Kiwi team on its own soil, it would have seemed a joke, but now seeing this result turning into reality, world cricket is shocked. Have gone.

03/11 IND vs AUS: Doubt over Rohit playing in the first test against Australia, Hitman said - I don't know..

At the end of this month, the Indian team has to tour Australia for a five-Test series. This series is also called Border-Gavaskar Trophy. There is doubt over captain Rohit Sharma's playing in the first match of this series. Will Rohit play the first test against Australia? The first Test match between India and Australia will be played in Perth from 22 November. For this match...

03/11 WTC Points Table: New Zealand ended Team India's reign, playing WTC final became very difficult

Sports Desk, New Delhi. New Zealand created history in India by defeating Team India 3-0 in the three-match Test series. The Kiwi team defeated India by 25 runs in the third test match played in Mumbai. This is the first time that a team has clean swept India in three or more Test series in India. With this, India's ICC World...

01/11 Bobby Brink breaks late tie, Flyers beat Blues 2-1 for 2nd straight victoiry

Bobby Brink redirected Joel Farabee’s feed past goalie Jordan Binnington with 3:01 left in the Philadelphia Flyers’ 2-1 victory over the St.

30/10 New Jersey's largest daily newspaper ending print editions, but will continue online

The owner of New Jersey’s largest newspaper says it will stop publishing a daily print version of the paper early next year, but its online version will continue.

25/10 IND W vs NZ W: Captain Mandhana was elated after defeating world champion New Zealand, praised the bowlers

The Indian women's team defeated T20 World Cup winners New Zealand by 59 runs on Thursday to take a 1-0 lead in the three-match ODI series. Acting captain Smriti Mandhana expressed happiness after the victory in this match. He praised the efforts made for bowling and fielding. Let us tell you that India recently had to be eliminated from the group stage in the T20 World Cup. Whereas, new...

25/10 Red-cockaded woodpeckers' recovery in southeast leads to status change from endangered to threatened

The red-cockaded woodpecker, an iconic bird in southeastern forests, has recovered enough of its population to be downlisted from an endangered species to a threatened one.

24/10 Video: Rohit could not stand the stubbornness of Sarfaraz-Kohli, everyone was surprised when he took DRS.

India vs New Zealand 2nd Test: The second match of the three-match Test series between India and New Zealand is being played at the MCA Stadium in Pune. During this match, an occasion came when captain Rohit Sharma could not stand the stubbornness of Sarfaraz Khan and Virat Kohli and he was forced to take DRS review.

24/10 IND vs NZ: Gavaskar did not like 3 changes in Team India, got angry at the exclusion of this player

In the second test match against New Zealand, India made three changes in the playing-11. Washington Sundar, Shubman Gill and Akashdeep were included in place of Kuldeep Yadav, KL Rahul and Mohammed Siraj. Indian legend Sunil Gavaskar did not seem happy with this decision of the team.

18/10 Boston College to honor Gaudreau brothers and Tony Voce during the season

Boston College will honor former hockey players Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau and Tony Voce with uniform patches, a sign on the boards in front of the team bench and other tributes this season.

18/10 IND vs NZ: How can Team India still win the Bengaluru Test, these 3 things will have to be done on the fourth day

India vs New Zealand Test Series: The Indian team has made a great comeback in the Bengaluru Test match. In response to New Zealand's 402 runs, India has scored 231/3 runs in the second innings till the end of the third day's play. Team India can still win this match. For this, India will have to do three things.

17/10 Ind vs Nz Test: Team is reduced to 46 runs and Rohit Sharma said - '...it goes on'

Ind vs Nz 1st Test: Indian captain Rohit Sharma admitted that he is 'sad' to see the team being reduced to a minimum score of 46 runs on the second day of the first Test against New Zealand. After the first day's play was canceled due to rain, Rohit won the toss and decided to bat on the second day. India's innings was limited to 31.2 overs and five batsmen could not even open their account.

17/10 IND vs NZ: India lost six wickets for 34, this happened for the first time in 55 years, know here the team's lowest score at home.

The first match of the three-match Test series between India and New Zealand is being played in Bengaluru. In this match which started on the second day due to rain, the Indian team has decided to bat first. Rohit Sharma's men are seen struggling in the first innings. In this match being played at M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Team India took six wickets with the score of 34 runs.

16/10 A veteran detective was fatally shot during a home invasion in New Jersey

A veteran detective with a county prosecutor’s office in New Jersey was fatally shot during an apparent home invasion. State police say Bridgeton police found Sgt.

16/10 IND vs NZ 1st Test Day 2 Timings: BCCI made a big change in the timing of the second day's play, know at what time the match will start.

Sports Desk, New Delhi. India vs New Zealand 1st Test Day 2 Timings. The three-match Test series between India and New Zealand was to start from today i.e. October 16, but the first day's play was canceled due to rain in Bengaluru. The play on the first day of the first Test was to start at 9:30 am, but due to rain before 9 am, the toss was delayed and...

15/10 Ex-husband of 'Real Housewives' star gets seven years for hiring mobster to assault her boyfriend

The ex-husband of “Real Housewives of New Jersey” cast member Dina Manzo has been sentenced to seven years in prison for hiring a reputed mobster to assault her boyfriend in exchange for the defendant hosting a lavish wedding reception for the attacker.

14/10 Operator dies and more than a dozen passengers hurt as New Jersey commuter train hits tree

A train operator is dead and more than a dozen passengers injured after a New Jersey Transit commuter train struck a tree on the tracks.

10/10 Man is charged with hate crime for vandalizing Islamic center at Rutgers University

A man accused of vandalizing an Islamic center at New Jersey’s flagship university on the Muslim holiday of Eid-al-Fitr has admitted to a hate crime.

10/10 Atlantic City mayor and his wife plead not guilty to beating their daughter

The first couple of New Jersey's Atlantic City have pleaded not guilty to beatings and other abuse of their teenage daughter.

06/10 Even with up to 24 cameras, MLB didn't have clear enough angle to reverse Chisholm steal

Even with up to 24 video cameras, Major League Baseball didn’t have a precise picture showing whether Michael Massey’s glove slapped Jazz Chisholm Jr.’s left foot before it touched the corner of second base.

06/10 Meals on Wheels rolling at 50, bringing food, connections, sunshine to seniors

Meals on Wheels is marking its 50-year anniversary at a time of rising food prices and other challenges.

04/10 Contractors hired to replace Newark's lead pipes charged with conspiracy to commit wire fraud

Federal prosecutors say New Jersey contractors hired to replace lead water pipes in the state’s largest city left lines in the ground and then fraudulently collected payment for work they didn’t do.

30/09 Donald Trump suggests 'one rough hour' of policing will end theft

Donald Trump has suggested that “one rough hour” of law enforcement action would tamp down retail theft, an echo of his thematic campaign support for more aggressive policing measures.

27/09 Safety board says pedals pilots use to steer Boeing Max jets on runways can get stuck

Federal safety investigators are making urgent recommendations to Boeing and the Federal Aviation Administration to prevent certain 737s from veering off the runway after landing.

27/09 Flyers goalie prospect Alexei Kolosov is reporting to training camp, his agent says

The agent for goaltending prospect Alexei Kolosov says his client is joining Philadelphia Flyers training camp.

23/09 Father of Gaudreau brothers helps out on the ice at Philadelphia Flyers practice

The Philadelphia Flyers and coach John Tortorella welcomed the father of the late John and Matthew Gaudreau as an invited guest to training camp.

19/09 Oldest horse racing track in US is closing. Freehold Raceway shutting down on Dec .28

Freehold Raceway, the oldest horse racing track in the United States, is shutting down at the end of the year.

19/09 Rizzo drives in 2 runs as Yankees earn playoff berth with 2-1 win over Mariners in 10 innings

Anthony Rizzo hit a tiebreaking double in the 10th inning and drove in both runs for New York as the Yankees clinched a playoff spot with a 2-1 win over the Seattle Mariners.

18/09 Panthers star Matthew Tkachuk opens up about the death of his friend Johnny Gaudreau

Matthew Tkachuk estimates that he tells a story about Johnny Gaudreau’s exploits, both the on-ice and off-ice variety, to somebody at least once a week.

18/09 Atlantic City mayor, wife indicted for allegedly beating and abusing their teenage daughter

Atlantic City Mayor Marty Small Sr. and his wife, La’Quetta, the city’s superintendent of schools, have been indicted on child endangerment and other charges for allegedly beating their teenage daughter on numerous occasions.

13/09 PWHL New York Sirens making the move to play home games out of the NHL Devils' Prudential Center

The New York Sirens are making the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, their primary home entering the PWHL’s second season.

13/09 Driver charged with killing NHL's Johnny Gaudreau and his brother had .087 blood-alcohol level

Prosecutors say the driver charged with killing NHL hockey player Johnny Gaudreau and his brother Matthew as they bicycled on a rural road had a blood-alcohol level of .087.

12/09 Principal indicted, accused of not reporting alleged child abuse by Atlantic City mayor

The principal of Atlantic City High School has been indicted on charges including official misconduct and child endangerment.

11/09 New Jersey Pinelands forest fire is mostly contained, official says

Crews have mostly contained a forest fire in the southern New Jersey Pinelands. The New Jersey Forest Fire Service reports that the blaze in Berkeley Township was 80% contained as of midday Wednesday.

10/09 Firefighters battling wildfire near Garden State Parkway in southern New Jersey

Firefighters in southern New Jersey are trying to contain a forest fire burning in Berkeley Township that has thus far not threatened any structures.

10/09 New Jersey Democrat George Helmy sworn in as replacement for Menendez in the Senate

New Jersey has a new U.S. senator after the August resignation of Democrat Bob Menendez. Sen. George Helmy was sworn in on Monday and will serve in office for about two months until the November election.

08/09 The Gaudreau brothers left a legacy at Boston College and beyond

Grief over the deaths of John and Matthew Gaudreau filled the hockey community around the world from their hometown in New Jersey to Columbus and Calgary.

06/09 Workers take their quest to ban smoking in Atlantic City casinos to a higher court

Workers seeking to ban smoking in Atlantic City’s casinos are asking an appeals court to consider their request, saying a lower court judge who dismissed their lawsuit did so in error.

31/08 Catholic diocese sues US government, worried some foreign-born priests might be forced to leave

For more than a year, religious organizations have lobbied Congress and the Biden administration to fix a sudden procedural change in how the government processes green cards for religious workers from abroad.

30/08 Have you seen this dress? Why a family's search for a 1994 wedding gown is going viral

Christina Pereira had her wedding dress preserved in 1994 in Newark. She opened the dress 30 years later and realized the company mixed up her gown.

26/08 Pennsylvania museum to sell painting in settlement with heirs of Jewish family that fled the Nazis

A Pennsylvania museum has agreed to sell a 16th century portrait that once belonged to a Jewish family that was forced to part with it while fleeing Nazi Germany.

26/08 EEE, West Nile, malaria: Know the difference between these mosquito-borne diseases

Diseases spread by mosquitoes are in the spotlight again because of recent U.S. illnesses. People in some areas of Massachusetts have been warned to stay indoors when mosquitoes are most active after a rare case of eastern equine encephalitis was discovered.

24/08 Lights, camera, cars! Drive-in movie theaters are still rolling along

Once a staple of summer nights, drive-in cinemas are drawing young families in search of a night outdoors.

18/08 Tropical Storm Ernesto sends powerful swells, rip currents to US East Coast

Tropical Storm Ernesto churned away from Bermuda and headed further into the Atlantic but sent powerful swells rolling toward the U.S.

15/08 Trump scheduled to hold news conference at his New Jersey golf resort

Former President Donald Trump has invited reporters to his New Jersey golf club for his second news conference in as many weeks.

09/08 U.S. men win volleyball bronze medal at the Paris Olympics, beating Italy in straight sets

Four-time U.S. Olympians Matt Anderson and David Smith are medalists once more. The Americans are taking home men’s volleyball hardware from the Paris Olympics, outlasting Italy in a wild, back-and-forth battle for bronze.

08/08 Third person dies in listeria outbreak tied to Boar's Head deli meats

Federal food safety officials say three people have now died in a listeria food poisoning outbreak linked to Boar’s Head deli meats.

01/08 Texas youth lockups are beset by abuse and mistreatment of children, Justice Department report says

A new Justice Department report says youth lockups in Texas remain beset by sexual abuse, excessive use of pepper spray and other mistreatment including the prolonged isolation of children in their cells.

28/07 OF Jesse Winker excited to join Mets in playoff race after reported trade from Nationals

The New York Mets acquired outfielder Jesse Winker from the Washington Nationals on, adding a left-handed bat in their push for the playoffs.

18/07 US reporter Evan Gershkovich appears in court in Russia for second hearing on espionage charges

Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich has appeared in court in Russia for the second hearing in his trial on espionage charges.

17/07 Forest fire at New Jersey military base 80% contained after overnight rain

Heavy rain overnight has helped firefighters gain more control over a forest fire burning at a military bombing range in the New Jersey Pinelands.

17/07 Man swept out to sea from NYC beach rescued by fisherman 2 miles off NJ coast

Police said the victim, Pete Ordane, 34, of New York City, told officers he was caught in an outgoing tide in Queens late Sunday night.

17/07 Forest fire breaks out at major military gunnery range in New Jersey

Crews are battling a fast-moving forest fire that broke out at a major military gunnery range in southern New Jersey. No injuries or property damage has been reported.

10/07 Pennsylvania is getting a new license plate that features the Liberty Bell

A new state license plate design refers to Pennsylvania’s critical role in establishing the United States' independence from England.

10/07 Isaac Paredes hits 3-run HR, Rays beat Yankees 5-3 for New York's 17th loss in 23 games

All-Star Isaac Paredes hit a three-run homer and the Tampa Bay Rays held on to beat struggling AL East rival New York 5-3 — the Yankees’ 17th loss in 23 games.

09/07 Biden's low-profile doctor has been thrust into the spotlight after the president's debate disaster

Few outside the White House would know Kevin O'Connor, President Joe Biden's doctor. O'Connor keeps a low profile but is always around the Democratic president to provide care or consult when needed.

09/07 A woman who received a pig kidney transplant plus a heart pump has died

A woman who received a pig kidney transplant has died. Lisa Pisano received both the kidney and an implanted device to pump her failing heart in April at NYU Langone Health.

09/07 Sparked by fireworks, New Jersey forest fire is 90% contained, authorities say

Firefighting crews have managed to contain 90% of a forest fire that burned 6.7 square miles in the New Jersey Pinelands.

08/07 New Jersey fines DraftKings $100K for reporting inaccurate sports betting data to the state

New Jersey gambling regulators have fined DraftKings $100,000 for reporting inaccurate sports betting data to the state.

08/07 New Jersey forest fire that was sparked by fireworks is 75% contained

A forest fire that has burned 6.3 square miles in the New Jersey Pinelands was 75% contained as of midmorning on Monday.

07/07 July 4 fireworks set New Jersey forest fire that burned thousands of acres

Authorities say fireworks sparked a fast-moving forest fire that has consumed thousands of acres in southern New Jersey.

06/07 Forest fire has burned 4,000 acres in New Jersey but is now 60 percent contained, officials say

Authorities say a fast-moving forest fire that has burned thousands of acres in southern New Jersey is now 60 percent contained.

26/06 Baby cousin with cancer inspires girls to sew hospital gowns for sick kids across U.S. and Africa

Sick children across the country and in Africa are having their hospital stays brightened somewhat by the efforts of two young sisters from New Jersey, who make and donate brightly colored, kid-themed hospital gowns for kids.

19/06 New Jersey governor announces clemency program to let some offenders seek early release from prison

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy is using the Juneteenth holiday to announce the creation of a clemency program that will allow some young and nonviolent offenders to apply to leave prison early.

19/06 Ben Rice has the scoop for his major league debut with Yankees

Ben Rice was ready with the scoop for his major league debut. After running to first base, the 25-year-old turned to the Bleacher Creatures during his first Yankee Stadium Roll Call.

18/06 Turmoil rocks New Jersey's Democratic political bosses just in time for an election

Being a political boss in New Jersey ain’t what it used to be. Monday’s indictment on racketeering charges of Democratic power broker George E.

18/06 Brooklyn pastor 'Bling Bishop' sentenced to 9 years in prison for fraud, extortion

Bishop Lamor Miller-Whitehead, 45, was sentenced Monday to nine years in prison for several financial fraud schemes, federal prosecutors said.

11/06 Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto to have knee surgery, placed on 10-day injured list

The Philadelphia Phillies placed catcher J.T. Realmuto on the 10-day injured list and said he will need surgery to remove cartilage in his right knee.

08/06 Nasa Hataoka disqualified after first round of the ShopRite LPGA Classic

Nasa Hataoka was disqualified from the ShopRite LPGA Classic after tournament officials reviewed videotape of her final hole in the first round and found she took too long searching for a lost ball.

07/06 Parker Valby wins 10,000 meters to help Florida take team lead at NCAA outdoor championships

Florida junior Parker Valby won the 10,000 meters in a meet-record time and the Gators took the women’s team lead Thursday in the NCAA outdoor track and field championships.

06/06 Washington man sentenced for 20 'swatting' calls of false threats in US, Canada

A Washington state man who pleaded guilty to making 20 false reports of bombs and shootings around the U.S. and in Canada has been sentenced to three years in prison.

05/06 New Jersey adopts public records law critics say tightens access to documents

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy has signed legislation overhauling access to the state’s public records, likely making it harder for the public and media to access some documents, according to critics.

05/06 Ex-husband of 'Real Housewives' star convicted of hiring mobster to assault her boyfriend

The ex-husband of a “Real Housewives of New Jersey” cast member has been convicted on charges he hired a reputed mobster to assault the woman’s boyfriend in exchange for a free, lavish wedding reception.

04/06 The giant spiders that will be seen in New York this summer: Are they dangerous?

Ecologist José Ramírez-Garofalo indicates that there is a possibility of seeing the invasive species Triconephila clavata in parts of New York and New Jersey due to the summer season.

04/06 The Memorial and LIV Houston are the final stops before the US Open

The best players in golf are getting ready for the U.S. Open by playing in two tournaments on two circuits.

03/06 New Jersey plans to drop the bald eagle from its endangered species list

New Jersey is citing a rebound in bald eagle populations as it proposes removing the national symbol from its endangered species list.

03/06 Music Review: Bon Jovi takes a victory lap, assessing a 40-year career on new album 'Forever'

Forty years after they ran away with our hearts and into rock history, Bon Jovi is back with a reflective new album taking stock of all the boys from New Jersey have accomplished.

31/05 Makhachev doesn't want to retire Poirier at UFC 302, just beat him in the lightweight title clash

Islam Makhachev defends his UFC lightweight championship against Dustin Poirier in the main event of UFC 302 on Saturday in New Jersey.

31/05 At 35, Dustin Poirier knows time is running out to win UFC lightweight crown

Dustin Poirier won 30 MMA fights overall and has at least one more left. It's shaping up as career-defining bout when he gets a third try at the UFC lightweight championship.

30/05 Roberts rejects Senate Democrats' request to discuss Supreme Court ethics and Alito flag controversy

Chief Justice John Roberts has declined an invitation to meet with Democratic senators to talk about Supreme Court ethics and flags that flew outside Justice Samuel Alito's homes.

29/05 Alito rejects calls to quit Supreme Court cases on Trump and Jan. 6 because of flag controversies

Justice Samuel Alito is rejecting calls to step aside from Supreme Court cases involving former President Donald Trump and Jan. 6 defendants because of the controversy over flags that flew over his homes.

29/05 Taylor Ward's 2-run double in the 8th inning propels Angels to 4-3 victory over Yankees

Taylor Ward’s two-run double into the left-center gap scored the go-ahead run in the eighth inning, Kevin Pillar had three hits, including a two-run homer, and the Los Angeles Angels rallied for a 4-3 victory over the New York Yankees to snap a three-game losing streak.

28/05 New coach Sheldon Keefe embraces Stanley Cup expectations with the Devils

Sheldon Keefe said his expectations in taking over as the New Jersey Devils coach are no different than they were coaching the Toronto Maple Leafs the past five seasons: winning the Stanley Cup.

28/05 15-year-old boy stabbed after large fight breaks out on NJ boardwalk over Memorial Day Weekend

The Ocean City Fire Department treated the boy and he was taken to the Atlantic City Regional Medical Center.

25/05 Dolphin stuck in NJ creek dies after 'last resort' rescue attempt, officials say

Animal welfare officials say a dolphin stuck in a New Jersey creek for more than a week has died after a rescue attempt they say was attempted as a “last resort.”

23/05 Former Maple Leafs coach Sheldon Keefe gets the New Jersey Devils top job, source tells AP

The New Jersey Devils have hired Sheldon Keefe as coach less than two weeks after he was fired by the Toronto Maple Leafs.

22/05 Defrocked in 2004 for same-sex relationship, a faithful Methodist is reinstated as pastor

Twenty years ago, Beth Stroud was defrocked as a United Methodist Church pastor after telling her Philadelphia congregation that she was in a committed same-sex relationship.

16/05 Anita Goyal, wife of Jet Airways founder Naresh Goyal, dies of cancer, breathed her last in Mumbai.

Anita Goyal, wife of Jet Airways Founder Naresh Goyal, died in a hospital in Mumbai in the morning and her last rites will be held in Mumbai today. In the Goyal family, after Anita Goyal, there is her husband and two children Namrata and Nivan Goyal.

15/05 New Jersey quintuplets celebrate their graduation from same college

A set of quintuplets from New Jersey are now all graduates of the same school in their home state — albeit with different majors.

13/05 Nimmo shakes off injury, comes off bench to hit 2-run HR in 9th to lift Mets past Braves, 4-3

Brandon Nimmo came off the bench to hit a two-run homer in the ninth inning that gave the New York Mets a 4-3 victory over the Atlanta Braves.

12/05 Local governments struggle to distribute their share of billions from opioid settlements

Local governments across the country are receiving money from opioid settlements, but not all of them know how to use it.

12/05 Randy Arozarena homers and drives in 4 runs, Rays beat Yankees 7-2

Randy Arozarena homered and drove in four runs, Yandy Díaz hit a leadoff shot, and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the New York Yankees 7-2.

11/05 Trump heading to Jersey Shore to rally 'mega crowd' in weekend break from hush money trial

Donald Trump is heading to the Jersey Shore after a long week in court. The presumptive Republican presidential nominee expects to draw what his campaign is calling a “mega crowd” to a Saturday evening rally in the southern New Jersey resort town of Wildwood.

11/05 Clarke Schmidt shuts down Rays, Anthony Rizzo drives in both runs in Yankees' 2-0 win

Clarke Schmidt allowed five hits in 6 2/3 innings, Anthony Rizzo homered and drove in two runs, and the New York Yankees beat the Tampa Bay Rays 2-0.

09/05 Yankees slugger Giancarlo Stanton hits 119.9 mph home run, hardest-hit ball in majors this season

Yankees slugger Giancarlo Stanton has hit a 119.9 mph home run against the Houston Astros, the hardest-hit ball in the majors this season.

07/05 Boy Scouts of America changing name to more inclusive Scouting America after years of woes

The Boy Scouts of America is changing its name for the first time in its 114-year history. The Texas-based organization is announcing at its annual meeting in Florida on Tuesday that it will become Scouting America.

03/05 'Horrific scene': New Jersey home leveled by explosion, killing 1 and injuring another

An explosion killed one man and left another seriously injured at a central New Jersey home on Thursday. The cause is under investigation.

01/05 Abuse allegations against former Olympic rower, coach found to be credible, US Rowing probe says

U.S. Rowing stripped honors from a two-time Olympic medalist and nine-time Olympic coach after an investigation found allegations that he sexually abused a teenager more than 50 years ago to be credible.

30/04 Severino finds his old form and takes a no-hitter into the 8th inning for the Mets at Citi Field

New York Mets starter Luis Severino knew he had special stuff from the first pitch of the game. Severino made his sixth start with his new team and held the Chicago Cubs hitless until Dansby Swanson singled on the right-hander’s 89th delivery with nobody out in the eighth inning.

30/04 Gunnar Henderson homers in 1st inning and Orioles defeat Yankees 2-0 in series opener

Gunnar Henderson homered to lead off the first inning and the Baltimore Orioles defeated the New York Yankees 2-0 in the opener of a four-game series.

30/04 Morel hits tiebreaking HR off Díaz in 9th and Cubs top Mets 3-1 after spoiling Severino's no-hit bid

Christopher Morel hit a two-run homer off Edwin Díaz to snap a ninth-inning tie and the Chicago Cubs beat the New York Mets 3-1 after being held hitless by Luis Severino into the eighth.

25/04 Firefighters fully contain southern New Jersey forest fire that burned hundreds of acres

Firefighters have completely contained a forest fire that burned several hundred acres in southern New Jersey.

25/04 Yankees third baseman DJ LeMahieu shut down at least another week due to swelling in his right foot

New York Yankees third baseman DJ LeMahieu will be shut down for at least another week after an MRI and CT scan showed continued swelling on his fractured right foot.

24/04 Doctors combine a pig kidney transplant and a heart device in a bid to extend woman's life

A New Jersey woman who was near death has received a transplanted pig kidney, part of a dramatic pair of surgeries that also stabilized her failing heart.

24/04 DJ LeMahieu leaves 1st minor league rehab game in 2nd inning with sore right foot

Infielder DJ LeMahieu left his first rehab game with Double-A Somerset in the second inning due to soreness in his right foot, which he fractured on a foul ball during a spring training game on March 16.

20/04 A rabbi serving 30 years to life in his wife's contract killing has died, prison officials say

Authorities say the New Jersey rabbi serving a decadeslong sentence in a 1994 murder-for-hire plot targeting his wife has died.

19/04 John Tortorella says he failed to get Flyers to 'close the deal' in wake of late-season collapse

Philadelphia Flyers general manger Danny Briere and coach John Tortorella are prepared for a rebuilding process.

19/04 Probe underway into highway school bus fire that sent 10 students fleeing in New Jersey

Authorities in New Jersey are investigation what caused a school bus to burst into flames on a busy highway with 10 students aboard.

17/04 Appeals court leaves temporary hold on New Jersey's county line primary ballot design in place

A federal appeals court has affirmed a lower court’s decision to order New Jersey Democrats to scrap a ballot design widely viewed as helping candidates with establishment backing.

17/04 Trains, Trucks and Tractors: The Race to Reroute Goods From Baltimore

Since the collapse of the Key Bridge, other East Coast ports have absorbed the cargo previously handled in Baltimore, but some parts of the supply chain like trucking are struggling.

16/04 Atlantic City mayor and his wife charged with abusing, assaulting teenage daughter

Atlantic City Mayor Marty Small Sr. and his wife, La'Quetta Small, were charged on Monday with abusing their teenage daughter on several occasions.

12/04 Dead whale in New Jersey had a fractured skull among numerous injuries, experts find

A post-mortem examination of a whale that washed ashore on New Jersey’s Long Beach Island shows the animal sustained numerous blunt force injuries including a fractured skull and vertebrae.

11/04 Dead whale on New Jersey's Long Beach Island is first of the year, stranding group says

A marine mammal rescue group says a dead humpback whale that has washed ashore on New Jersey’s Long Beach Island was the first such death in the state this year.

11/04 A Principal Confronted a Teenage Girl. Now He’s Facing Prison Time.

Behind the “maelstrom” at a high-achieving, racially diverse school in a liberal New Jersey suburb.

11/04 Magnitude 2.6 New Jersey aftershock hits less than a week after larger earthquake

The New Jersey aftershock was recorded at 10:22 a.m. ET, according to the USGS, in about 3.1 miles southwest of Gladstone in Somerset County.

10/04 New Jersey officials say they are probing hate crime after Islamic center is vandalized at Rutgers

An Islamic center at New Jersey’s Rutgers University was vandalized on the Muslim holiday of Eid-al-Fitr. Authorities say they are investigating it as a hate crime.

10/04 New Jersey Transit approves a 15% fare hike, the first increase in nearly a decade

New Jersey Transit’s board of directors has unanimously approved a 15% fare increase for bus and train riders.

10/04 Devils All-Star Jack Hughes out for the rest of the season, will have shoulder surgery

New Jersey Devils All-Star forward Jack Hughes is going to miss the rest of the season because of a shoulder injury that will require surgery this week.

08/04 Transgender Catholics say new Vatican document shows no understanding of their lives

Transgender Catholics are voicing disappointment with a new Vatican document rejecting the fundamental concept of changing one’s biological sex.

08/04 O'Reilly's shootout goal lifts Predators past the Devils 3-2

Ryan O'Reilly scored the decisive goal in the shootout and added two assists to give the Nashville Predators a 3-2 win over the New Jersey Devils on Sunday.

08/04 Over 120 dogs rescued, 8 arrested in suspected dogfighting network in New Jersey

During a news conference, New Jersey Attorney General Matthew Platkin described the operation as the state's largest bust of a dogfighting ring.

06/04 Earthquake Rattles New York and New Jersey, but Does Little Damage

An earthquake struck the Northeast on Friday, rippling from Philadelphia to Boston.

05/04 Red Bulls withdraw youth teams from MLS Next event following racist incidents at recent GA Cup

The New York Red Bulls have withdrawn their Under-15 and U17 teams from an upcoming MLS Next tournament because of “racist incidents against players.”

05/04 Seton Hall scores final nine points to rally past Indiana State 79-77 to win NIT championship

Dre Davis scored on a layup with 16 seconds left to cap Seton Hall’s decisive late run, giving the Pirates a 79-77 victory over Indiana State and their first NIT championship since 1953.

29/03 Federal judge blocks New Jersey ballot design, saying it favors party-backed candidates

A federal judge is agreeing to block New Jersey’s unique primary ballot design. The design has been widely criticized as boosting the prospects of party-backed candidates.

29/03 New Jersey father charged after 9-year-old son's body found in burning car

Authorities say a 9-year-old boy was found dead inside a burning car after his father doused the vehicle with gasoline and set it on fire at a New Jersey high school following a domestic dispute at their family home.

28/03 One Problem With Making Bridges Stronger? Ships Getting Bigger.

Experts have long pondered the question of improving protections, and several bridges have undergone adjustments. But the size of today’s vessels leads to immense challenges.

27/03 Hischier's 3-point game leads Devils past Maple Leafs 6-3; Matthews scores NHL-leading 59th goal

Nico Hischier had a goal and two assists, Jake Allen made 42 saves and the New Jersey Devils beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 6-3.

26/03 Bruce Springsteen becomes first international songwriter made a fellow of Britain's Ivors Academy

Bruce Springsteen is the first international songwriter to be named a fellow of The Ivors Academy, the U.K’s professional association of music creators.

26/03 Willie Nelson's Fourth of July Picnic lands in the Philadelphia area for the first time

Willie Nelson’s Fourth of July Picnic is two-stepping out of Texas to the Philadelphia area. The country luminary’s mostly annual mega-concert, hosted in his native Texas for most of its 50-year-history, will be held for the first time in the Northeast this July at Freedom Mortgage Pavilion in Camde

25/03 Firefighters in New Jersey come to the rescue of a yellow Labrador stuck in a spare tire

Firefighters in southern New Jersey came to the rescue of a dog who got stuck in a spare tire. The Franklinville Volunteer Fire Company crew found Daisy when they responded to a Franklin Township home last Thursday.

21/03 New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez says he won't run in Democratic primary

Sen. Bob Menendez is leaving open the possibility that he would reenter the race as an independent later this year if he is exonerated at a trial.

21/03 New-look Saint Peter's will try to bust brackets again 2 years after making NCAA Tournament history

Saint Peter’s is back in the NCAA Tournament. But this Peacocks squad bares no resemblance to the one that shocked the country two years ago by reaching the Elite Eight as a No. 15 seed.

17/03 Man faces charges in 2 states after fatal Pennsylvania shootings: 'String of violent acts'

Andre Gordon Jr. faces murder charges in Pennsylvania, and carjacking and weapons charges in New Jersey after allegedly killing three people Saturday.

16/03 Shootings prompt shelter-in-place orders, event cancellations in Philadelphia suburbs

A St. Patrick's Day celebration parade was canceled and residents of suburban Philadelphia were told to shelter in place. Latest updates.

15/03 Devils' second-period barrage overwhelms Stars 6-2 in Jake Allen's New Jersey debut

Dawson Mercer, Timo Meier and Tomas Nosek all scored within 2 1/2 minutes early in the second period and the New Jersey Devils broke open a close game for a 6-2 win over the Dallas Stars.

13/03 GOP candidate for Senate in New Jersey faced 2020 charges of DUI, leaving scene of accident

A New Jersey Republican candidate for U.S. Senate was arrested in 2020 and charged with driving under the influence of alcohol and leaving the scene of an accident.

13/03 Brooklyn's 'Bling Bishop' convicted for stealing from parishioner, extortion attempt

Lamor Miller-Whitehead, a 45-year-old Brooklyn pastor known as the \

11/03 Dog kills baby boy, injures mother at New Jersey home, the latest fatal mauling of 2024

The fatal attack on the 3-month-old boy took place at the family's home in Woodbridge in northern Middlesex County. The mother was also attacked.

11/03 Choice Hotels surrenders its $8 billion hostile takeover attempt of rival chain, Wyndham

Choice Hotels is abandoning its hostile $8 billion takeover bid for Wyndham Hotels & Resorts. Choice said Monday that while it received support from some Wyndham shareholders, it wasn’t sufficient enough to conclude that a deal could be done with Wyndham board already in opposition.

11/03 Sen. Bob Menendez enters not guilty plea to latest criminal indictment

Sen. Bob Menendez and his wife have pleaded not guilty to new obstruction of justice charges in a New York court.

11/03 A Showcase for Israeli Property Creates Rancor in a Diverse Town

A synagogue in Teaneck, N.J., hosted a show promoting real estate in Israel. Muslim American groups organized angry demonstrations outside.

09/03 Bad-angle goal by Jesperi Kotkaniemi gives Hurricanes a 4-2 win over the Devils

Jesperi Kotkaniemi broke a tie with a bad-angle shot early in the third period and Pyotr Kochetkov made 24 saves to lead the Carolina Hurricanes to a 4-2 victory over the New Jersey Devils.

09/03 Big goaltending moves were again hard to come by at the NHL trade deadline

A handful of goaltenders traded places before the NHL trade deadline. The New Jersey Devils were involved in moves with three of them.

08/03 Two groups appeal the selection of new offshore wind projects for New Jersey, citing cost

Two New Jersey homeowners' groups are appealing the state's preliminary approval of two new offshore wind power projects, saying they would be unlawfully costly to electricity customers.

04/03 Tony’s Booth From the ‘Sopranos’ Finale Sets Off Online Bidding War

The New Jersey ice cream parlor where “The Sopranos” abruptly cut to black in 2007 put the booth on eBay, hoping to fetch $10,000. Within days, bidders had pushed the price above $82,000.

26/02 Should You Consider Buying Your Childhood Home?

It might be a sensitive subject to bring up, but a path to homeownership for adult children could also make financial sense for their parents.

25/02 Powerball TODAY, Saturday, February 24 LIVE: draw and winning numbers

Check LIVE the official results of one of the most interesting lotteries in the United States. Watch LIVE the winning Powerball numbers for TODAY, February 24.

22/02 Federal lawsuit alleges harrowing conditions, abuse in New Jersey psychiatric hospitals

Disability Rights New Jersey said patients at four hospitals — Greystone Park, Ancora, Trenton, and Ann Klein — are treated like prisoners.

16/02 Using Opera to Shine a Light on Wrongful Imprisonment

“Blind Injustice,” which is being staged at Montclair State University, tells the stories of people freed with the help of the Ohio Innocence Project.

16/02 How 2 American Families Became Activists After Hamas Captured Their Sons

Omer Neutra and Edan Alexander, young men from the New York area who joined Israel’s military, were taken prisoner near Gaza. Their families now share one urgent goal: to free them.

10/02 Andy Kim Wins a Vote Rich in Symbolism in Race to Replace Menendez

The third-term congressman won key Democratic support Saturday in his run for U.S. Senate in New Jersey, beating the state’s first lady, Tammy Murphy, on her home turf.

09/02 ‘New York New Jersey’ Got the World Cup Final. Now Comes the Hard Part.

Officials are already preparing for the logistical challenge of hosting eight games of the immensely popular soccer tournament at MetLife Stadium.

01/02 The Young Black Conservative Who Grew Up With, and Rejects, D.E.I.

Coleman Hughes wants a colorblind society. In his new book, he recounts how schools emphasized his racial identity — and other students’ white privilege.

31/01 Police: Pennsylvania man faces charges after decapitating father, posting video on YouTube

A Pennsylvania man, Justin Mohn, was arrested hours after police say he allegedly decapitated his father and posted about it on YouTube.

29/01 Opinion | The Promises and Problems of Buying Local

There’s no right answer to whether buying local is better. It’s a matter, instead, of trade-offs.

25/01 New Jersey officials push mental health resources after sheriff's death: 'It is OK to ask for help'

In the wake of Passaic County Sheriff Richard Berdnik's death, state officials emphasized that mental health resources are available for officers.

20/01 Homes for Sale in New Jersey and New York

This week’s properties are four-bedroom homes in Millstone, N.J., and Yorktown Heights, N.Y.

19/01 A look back at some of the Sopranos’ New Jersey locations, why they were chosen and what’s there today

The show captured a snapshot of the Garden State in the late 1990s and 2000s, beguiling viewers with its regional authenticity

15/01 Joseph Zadroga, advocate for 9/11 first responders, struck and killed in New Jersey parking lot

Joseph Zadroga was the father of James Zadroga, an NYPD detective who died in 2006 of a respiratory disease attributed to his work at Ground Zero.

15/01 A new 'purpose': On 2024 MLK Day of Service, some say volunteering changed their life

Giving back can bring rewards, but sometimes it can also lead to unexpected places. Here are some people who found new passions from doing good.

10/01 Severe Weather in U.S., and Crisis in Ecuador

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07/01 The Voice of the Subway Speaks for Herself, at Last

The bearer of one of New York City’s most ubiquitous voices revealed a secret: She was a woman.

05/01 Father, former boxer, anti-violence activist: New Jersey community mourns death of imam

After a man pulled a gun on him previously, New Jersey imam Hassan Sharif hoped the man would see Allah’s mercy and turn his life around.

03/01 A Hapless Robber, Exposed by a Cloud of Dye, Gets His Day in Court

Nobody disputed that the defendant had handed over a note demanding money — please — from a Newark bank. The only remaining question: How dangerous had he been, really?

03/01 Imam shot outside Masjid Muhammad-Newark mosque in New Jersey, police say

An imam was shot and critically wounded outside a mosque Wednesday morning in Newark, New Jersey, police said.

03/01 Imam Is Critically Wounded in Shooting Outside New Jersey Mosque

The shooting took place early Wednesday morning outside a mosque in Newark.

27/12 How a construction worker impaled on the job was saved by EMS workers

Paramedics in Paterson, New Jersey, were honored recently for their December 2022 rescue of a man impaled at a construction site.

20/12 A Prince Exhibition, Curated by Teens Who Don’t Especially Like Prince

The show in Newark, which includes 300 artifacts on loan for the first time from a private collector, has been a big hit.

19/12 13,000 people watched a chair fall in New Jersey: Why this story has legs (or used to)

Chair Watch started because of a crumbling house on the way to the Jersey shore. So why did so many people care? And what's next now that it's fallen?

15/12 Tommy DeVito Loves New Jersey, and New Jersey Loves Him Back

Tommy DeVito, the N.F.L. team’s rookie star quarterback, is beloved by his state’s Italian Americans. He’s billed as “the Passing Paisan.”

14/12 Sorry for the Delay. The Train Has to Steer Clear of a Bull.

New Jersey Transit commuters were confronted with a long-horned obstacle on the tracks on Thursday morning.

05/12 In a Place Called Little Palestine, People Feel Afraid. And Forgotten.

Long before the temporary cease-fire ended in Gaza, the mood in Paterson, N.J., home to one of the largest communities of Palestinians outside the Middle East, was tense.

26/11 Janet Evanovich Can Laugh at Her Own Mistakes

As her Stephanie Plum series hits a milestone with “Dirty Thirty,” the prolific octogenarian looks back on a few bloopers.

16/11 Kaitlin Armstrong Found Guilty in Murder of Cyclist Moriah Wilson

Kaitlin Armstrong fled the United States after she was named as a suspect in the killing of Moriah Wilson, a 25-year-old professional cyclist.

04/11 Mother sues New Jersey school board, educators over young daughter's suicide

According to the lawsuit, Felicia LoAlbo-Melendez repeatedly asked school officials to help protect her from harassment before her death.

03/11 Hoboken Is Building for a Very Rainy Day

This flood-prone city on the Hudson River has bundled water-absorbing infrastructure into benefits residents asked for, like parks and safer streets.