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.
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."
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Snake on a plane at Newark Liberty International Airport
Frightened passengers spotted a snake on a plane at Newark Liberty International Airport.
Video: Breaching whale nearly lands in fishing boat off New Jersey
A pair in a boat off the coast of New Jersey got quite a surprise when a whale breached and knocked against their boat. The close encounter was all caught on video.
Newark community activist supports new Minneapolis police chief nominee
A community activist from Newark who worked with new Minneapolis police chief nominee Brian O'Hara is throwing her support behind Mayor Frey's choice to lead the Minneapolis Police Department.
Ex-Jet Frank Gore assaulted woman in Atlantic City hotel, police say
Former NFL star Frank Gore is accused of assaulting a woman in a "domestic violence incident" at the Tropicana Atlantic City.
No sign of Jimmy Hoffa under New Jersey bridge, FBI says
Another dead end: Jimmy Hoffa has been missing since 1975 when he was last seen near Detroit. The FBI says it found no evidence of his remains during a search of land under a New Jersey bridge.
Watch: Heavy rains, flash flooding wreak havoc across New Jersey and New York
Cars were submerged in floodwater in northern New Jersey and New York City subway stations turned into impromptu waterfalls after heavy rain drenched the area Monday.
2022 midterms: Primaries shift focus to control of US House
Primary elections in seven states Tuesday will set the stage for U.S. House and Senate races this fall.
'Melrose Place' actor loses bid to reduce crash sentence
Actress Amy Locane, who appeared in the 1990s prime-time soap opera “Melrose Place,” has lost a bid to have her sentence in a 2010 fatal New Jersey auto crash reduced.
New Jersey will begin recreational marijuana sales soon. Here’s where it’s legal in the U.S.
The newest industry in the Garden State has an estimated 800,000 potential recreational customers, and roughly 800,000 more potential marijuana “tourists."
NJ cops and firefighters catch baby dropped from 2nd floor of burning building
Firefighters and police officers in New Jersey caught a baby that a frantic dad dropped out of a burning second-story apartment. A cop's body-worn camera captured the tense moments.
School district honors Kyle Mullen, Navy SEAL candidate who died after 'Hell Week' training
Manalapan High School in New Jersey had a moment of silence Monday after the Navy confirmed former student Kyle Mullen died after completing "Hell Week" training.
TSA agent saves choking baby at Newark-Liberty Airport
A TSA agent at Newark-Liberty International Airport is being hailed a hero after saving a baby who was choking.
Santa helps rescue New Jersey family from house fire
Santa helped rescue a woman and five children from a burning New Jersey home.