NJ women's prison guard accused of sexually assaulting inmate
A male corrections officer at a troubled state prison in Hunterdon County faces charges in connection with the sexual assault of a female inmate. The governor, who had already promised to close the prison, called the allegations "disgusting."
Major disaster declarations for 6 NJ counties, 5 in NY following Ida's destruction
President Joe Biden approved major disaster declarations Monday greenlighting federal aid for people in six New Jersey counties and five New York counties affected by devastating flooding.
3 guards accused in attack, cover-up at NJ women's prison
New Jersey's attorney general said Thursday that three prison guards face misconduct charges stemming from a violent attack on at least six inmates at a women’s prison.
Small earthquake rattles parts of NJ, PA
A small earthquake was felt early Thursday in parts of northwestern New Jersey and eastern Pennsylvania, though no damage or injuries were reported.
NJ Rep. Tom Malinowski defeats GOP challenger
Freshman Democratic Rep. Tom Malinowski of New Jersey has defeated his GOP challenger.
NJ black bear hunt off to wet start
New Jersey's annual black bear hunt got off to wet start Monday as remnants from Hurricane Delta soaked the state with wind-whipped rain.
How to vote by mail in New Jersey
You can vote by mail in New Jersey. Here is how to get and then submit your ballot for the 2020 general election.
Gunman opens fire in broad daylight at man in the Bronx
The NYPD wants to find the gunman who shot a man as he walked along a street in the Bronx.
Two men found shot dead inside vehicle in the Bronx
Police in New York are investigating the execution-style killings of two men in the High Bridge section of the Bronx.
Knife-wielding subway robbers wear face masks
The NYPD wants to find two robbers who threatened a man with a knife before taking his money aboard a subway train. Both suspects were wearing face masks presumably to protect themselves from the coronavirus at the time of the incident.
New Jersey moves elections to May 12; all voting done by mail
Several elections in New Jersey originally set for March and April are being moved to May 12, the governor said.
Sanitation worker assaulted while on the job
A Department of Sanitation worker was sucker punched while working in the Highbridge section of the Bronx.