Gym giving free memberships to those who don't get the COVID-19 vaccine
The gym's offer was met with mixed reactions.
Prosecutor: Man charged with 1 murder confessed he killed 16
A man who is accused of killing a New Jersey man, and who is considered a person of interest in the deaths of his ex-wife and three others in New Mexico, has said he is responsible for a total of 16 killings, prosecutors say.
Child killed, mom hurt when dogs attack in New Jersey
Authorities in New Jersey on Wednesday were investigating after a child was killed and his mother was injured in an attack by two dogs.
Dr. Oz, Port Authority officer revive passenger at Newark airport
A man who went into cardiac arrest at Newark Liberty International Airport was saved due to quick work by Port Authority Police Officers and Dr. Mehmet Oz, who just happened to be in the airport at the same time.
NJ woman accused of sex assault of 6-year-old while 5-year-old watched
A Passaic County woman is accused of sexually abusing a 6-year-old child in the presence of a five-year-old child. Authorities say the sex attack was captured on video.
‘It tastes like candy’: 105-year-old woman beats COVID-19 on gin-soaked raisin diet
Lucia DeClerck credits prayer for surviving the coronavirus at 105 years old, but she also pointed out she has a diet of raisins soaked in gin.
Gov. Murphy signs laws to set up recreational marijuana market in New Jersey
The move comes more than three months since voters overwhelmingly approved a ballot question to legalize adult use of the drug.
Former Trump Plaza Hotel and Casino imploded Wednesday
The dilapidated building that once housed the Trump Plaza Hotel and Casino came crumbling to the ground on Wednesday morning as onlookers came from near and far to watch the implosion of an Atlantic City staple.
Snow leopard who gave birth to 7 healthy cubs dies of cancer
A snow leopard that gained national attention for giving birth to seven cubs has died at 17 years old, a New Jersey zoo said Sunday.
Manhunt underway for suspect in brutal murder of NJ hunter
An “extensive search” was underway in New Jersey for a man who was charged with stabbing and beating another man to death.
NJ man who saw deadly Capitol breach shooting charged in riot
A New Jersey man who said he was standing next to a woman when she was fatally shot during the U.S. Capitol riot is now charged in connection with last week’s breach.
NJ police department didn’t fire single shot in 2020 thanks to de-escalation program
Not a single shot was fired by officers in Newark, New Jersey in 2020, and city officials credit the department’s ongoing de-escalation training.
Atlantic City to auction chance to blow up deserted Trump casino
One of President Donald Trump’s former Atlantic City casinos will be blown up next month, and for the right amount of money, you could be the one to press the button that brings it down.
NJ police officer rescues man trapped in burning car
A New Jersey police officer is being hailed a hero after he rescued a man trapped in a burning car, said police.
Animal control helps deer with head stuck in plastic pumpkin
A deer got its head stuck in a plastic pumpkin, but luckily, it had two friendly animal control officers come to its rescue.
'I love you': Atlantic City officers rescue distressed man from roof of parking garage
If you or a loved one is feeling distressed, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255.
Man wins $1.3M jackpot at Atlantic City casino
A New Jersey man became an instant millionaire at an Atlantic City casino.
Former NJ Gov. Chris Christie says he was wrong not to wear mask at White House
Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie said Thursday that he was wrong not to wear a mask at the White House after he and President Donald Trump both came down with the coronavirus.
Johnson & Johnson pauses COVID-19 vaccine trial over 'unexplained illness'
Drug-maker Johnson & Johnson says it is temporarily pausing clinical trials of a COVID-19 vaccine due to "an unexplained illness in a study participant."
Ex-NJ governor Chris Christie says he's out of the hospital
Christie announced Oct. 3 that he had tested positive and said hours later that he had checked himself into the hospital after deciding with his doctors that doing so would be “an important precautionary measure," given his history of asthma.