Loose bull at Newark Penn Station contained after roaming tracks, disrupting NJ Transit

A bull was seen on several videos across social media Thursday morning roaming the tracks at Newark Penn Station, disrupting New Jersey Transit service and snarling rail traffic.

Watch: 'Rudolph' leads police on chase through NJ elementary school

Bodycam footage shows the deer running through hallways and wreaking havoc inside a classroom. Local police said it was "last seen headed North."

Explosion in New Jersey leaves five people injured

Authorities in West Milford, New Jersey, said the structure collapsed, but it's still not clear what caused the explosion.

Last New Jersey Kmart closing, leaving only 2 open in the U.S.

Attention Kmart shoppers! One of the discount chain's last remaining locations is getting ready to close its doors. Shoppers in Bergen County, New Jersey are ready to snatch up one last blue light special.

Deadly Newark cargo ship fire still burning

Family and fellow firefighters continue to mourn the lives of Augusto "Augie" Acabou, 45, and Wayne "Bears" Brooks Jr., 49, who died battling the fire in the ship.

How coconuts are being used to save New Jersey beaches from erosion

Coconut fiber logs now line more than 2,000 feet of the Jersey Shore with the goal of keeping the sand in place in an economical and sustainable way.

Oodles of noodles dumped in Old Bridge woods

A trail of cooked pasta -- as much as 400 pounds' worth -- was found alongside a creek in Old Bridge, New Jersey last week.

Muslim NJ mayor blocked from White House decries 'watch list'

The mayor said he has no idea why his name is on the list and that no one in the federal government will tell him.

Video shows dramatic rescue of 4-year-old boy, dog lost in NJ woods

Dramatic video from a state trooper’s body-worn camera shows the moment a terrified 4-year-old boy and his dog were rescued in the woods.

Man charged for holding woman hostage for nearly a year, traveling cross country

The woman’s year-long “nightmare” spanned several states across the country before she was finally able to escape to a gas station in New Jersey.

Ewing schools abruptly close after threat found in pocket of alleged Michigan State shooter, police say

Public schools in Ewing, New Jersey were abruptly closed on Tuesday after authorities found a note threatening two district schools in the pocket of a man accused of a mass shooting at Michigan State University. 

A puppy named Bear swims across Hudson River from NY to NJ

Talk about an adventure for one pet! A dog escaped from his owner while out for a walk in Manhattan and swam across the Hudson River to New Jersey, where he was rescued a few days later.