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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
New Jersey grandma of 10 plans to take grandkids to Disney with winnings from $1M Powerball
The millionaire grandma winner, who purchased the ticket on her phone, said she plans to spend most of her winnings on her grandchildren.
The millionaire grandma winner, who purchased the ticket on her phone, said she plans to spend most of her winnings on her grandchildren.
‘God must have put you in my car!’: Uber driver donates kidney to passenger
A New Jersey man’s Uber ride turned into a trip that would save his life.
A New Jersey man’s Uber ride turned into a trip that would save his life.
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.
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.
Singer-songwriter Bobby Caldwell dies at 71
Caldwell was behind classic hits as “What You Won't Do for Love."
Caldwell was behind classic hits as “What You Won't Do for Love."
New Jersey man attempted to board plane with handguns, AR-15, Taser, fake US Marshal badge
The man tried to board a flight at Newark Liberty International Airport on Dec. 30. Officials said he pleaded guilty to unlawful possession of a weapon in 2016.
The man tried to board a flight at Newark Liberty International Airport on Dec. 30. Officials said he pleaded guilty to unlawful possession of a weapon in 2016.
Lawsuit: Transgender Wells Fargo teller says managers ‘laughed’ as customers mocked her
The former teller said customers abused and bullied her while her managers stood by, laughing or “playing silent.”
The former teller said customers abused and bullied her while her managers stood by, laughing or “playing silent.”
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.
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.
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.
Man wanted for throwing Molotov cocktail at New Jersey synagogue
Police are looking for a man they sat lit and threw a Molotov cocktail at a synagogue in Bloomfield, New Jersey.
Police are looking for a man they sat lit and threw a Molotov cocktail at a synagogue in Bloomfield, New Jersey.
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.
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.
FBI warns of 'broad threat' to NJ synagogues
The FBI's Newark field office said agents are investigating a "broad threat" against synagogues in New Jersey. The state attorney general said you'll see increased police patrols in sensitive areas "in an abundance of caution."
The FBI's Newark field office said agents are investigating a "broad threat" against synagogues in New Jersey. The state attorney general said you'll see increased police patrols in sensitive areas "in an abundance of caution."
Nationwide multimillion-dollar catalytic converter theft ring busted
Federal authorities carried out raids in New York and New Jersey as part of a nationwide bust of a catalytic converter theft ring.
Federal authorities carried out raids in New York and New Jersey as part of a nationwide bust of a catalytic converter theft ring.
Two Newark police officers shot; gunman at large
Two cops were shot on Tuesday afternoon in Newark prompting a massive response from several local, county, state, and even federal law enforcement agencies. The gunman remained at large.
Two cops were shot on Tuesday afternoon in Newark prompting a massive response from several local, county, state, and even federal law enforcement agencies. The gunman remained at large.
Charges: 2 Minnesotans steal catalytic converters in New Jersey
The Toms River Police Department released surveillance video of two men from Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, who allegedly used a box truck to help steal catalytic converters from a New Jersey neighborhood.
The Toms River Police Department released surveillance video of two men from Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, who allegedly used a box truck to help steal catalytic converters from a New Jersey neighborhood.
Sen. Bob Menendez faces another federal probe
Democratic U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez of New Jersey is reportedly the subject of a new federal investigation five years after he stood trial for corruption.
Democratic U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez of New Jersey is reportedly the subject of a new federal investigation five years after he stood trial for corruption.
Missing Princeton student Misrach Ewunetie found dead, prosecutor says
Authorities say the body of Misrach Ewunetie, 20, was discovered at around 1 p.m. on Thursday on the grounds of Princeton University.
Authorities say the body of Misrach Ewunetie, 20, was discovered at around 1 p.m. on Thursday on the grounds of Princeton University.