New Jersey federal judge's son killed, husband shot

A self-described “anti-feminist” lawyer found dead in the Catskills of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound is the prime suspect in the shooting of a federal judge's family in New Jersey, the FBI said Monday.

Guidance for masks in schools varies widely across US states

Many states are calling for teachers to wear masks, including Alaska, Connecticut, California, Maine, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Nevada, Ohio, Utah and Washington. Some will require masks for students. Many other states are leaving the decision to local officials.

NJ Transit officer saves newborn baby

New Jersey Transit Police have released dramatic bodycam footage showing an officer carrying out CPR to save the life of a newborn baby.

Fears of Hudson River flooding Lincoln Tunnel after water gushes in

No, that wasn’t the Hudson River leaking into the Lincoln Tunnel as anxious commuters sat in their cars fearing the worst.

Fay moves out, becomes post-tropical cyclone over eastern NY

Tropical Storm Fay is weakening after making landfall in New Jersey on Friday amid heavy, lashing rain that closed beaches and flooded shore town streets.

NY, NJ, CT restrict access to travelers from 16 states due to fear of coronavirus spread

A mandatory quarantine of 14 days has been extended to travelers entering New York, New Jersey and Connecticut to 16 from the 8 states listed when the advisory was first issued last week.

Electricity ruled out as factor in pool drowning deaths of 3 in NJ

Authorities on Tuesday were searching for answers in the deaths of three family members who were found unresponsive in a backyard above-ground swimming pool.

NY, NJ, and CT order quarantine for visitors from states with high infection numbers

The governors of New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut are ordering a mandatory 14-day quarantine on visitors from states with high COVID-19 cases.  They made the announcement on Wednesday morning in a joint news conference.

Police: 3 injured after deer runs into protesters in New Jersey

Authorities say a woman marching in a protest in New Jersey was seriously inured and two others were also hurt when a deer ran into the crowd.

Deer runs into Black Lives Matter marchers in NJ, injuring 3, 1 seriously

Authorities say a woman marching in a Black Lives Matter protest in New Jersey was seriously injured and two others were also hurt when a deer suddenly ran into the crowd.

Men seen reenacting George Floyd's death during counter-protest fired, suspended from jobs

Two men who allegedly reenacted the police custody death of George Floyd during a counter-protest in Gloucester County are now facing disciplinary action from their employers.

NJ prison guard who mocked George Floyd killing suspended

A New Jersey corrections officer has been suspended after a video surfaced showing him participating in a counterprotest to a Black Lives Matter demonstration in New Jersey in which people reenacted the death of George Floyd.

Breaching whale capsizes boat in NJ, throwing 2 people into Atlantic Ocean

The occupants of the 25-foot boat were fishing close to the shore Monday when the whale surfaced and knocked the vessel out of the water.

‘Beautiful moment’: Protesters cheer for NJ police officers kneeling during Black Lives Matter rally

While many have criticized local law enforcement for their tactics against demonstrators in protests over the death of George Floyd, some police and deputies are being praised for crossing the line and participating in the protests. 

NJ judge whose anti-rape advice was 'close your legs' loses job

In court filings and at a hearing in December, Russo expressed remorse for his comments to the woman and for joking about the exchange with court personnel afterward.

Police: NJ man arrested after attacking, attempting to kidnap nurse inside her home

When officers arrived, they were met by a woman who displayed signs of a violent assault -- her clothing had been torn and she was bleeding while holding ice to her face.