NJ sets US sports betting monthly record at $668M
New Jersey gamblers set a nationwide record for the most money bet on sports in a single month, plunking down almost $668 million in August on events including resurgent baseball, basketball and hockey seasons.
NJ officer dies hours after jumping into river to save fleeing burglary suspect
A veteran New Jersey police officer jumped into a river to save a burglary suspect -- and then died hours later.
New Jersey boat parade in support of Trump, police and vets attempts to break world record
A New Jersey boat parade supporting police officers, veterans and President Trump is attempting to break a Guinness world record Saturday.
5-year-old cancer survivor pays tribute to Chadwick Boseman with sweet salute
The young boy was seen doing the “Wakanda forever” salute from the Black Panther movie as a tribute to the late actor Chadwick Boseman.
New Jersey mayor rescinds $2,500 police OT bill sent to BLM protest organizer: report
The mayor of a northern New Jersey Town rescinded a bill for police overtime reportedly totaling $2,500 that was sent to the teenaged organizer of a Black Lives Matter rally last month.
Justice Department seeking data from 4 states, inquiring if local orders led to nursing home deaths
The Justice Department is seeking data from the governors of four states about “orders which may have resulted in the deaths of thousands of elderly nursing home residents.”
21 arrests made in NJ child sexual exploitation sweep
An extensive investigation that targeted people who sexually exploited children online has netted 21 arrests in New Jersey,
Costa Rica will begin allowing American tourists from 6 states to visit
Starting Sept. 1, Costa Rica said it will allow residents from six U.S. states to visit.
NFL positive COVID-19 tests from New Jersey lab could be false
The NFL revealed Sunday that several positive COVID-19 tests were found a day earlier by one of its testing partners. The New York Jets said they had 10 false positives and the Chicago Bears said they had nine.
Texas becomes 4th state to surpass 10,000 virus deaths
Texas has surpassed 10,000 confirmed coronavirus deaths as the lingering toll of a massive summer outbreak continues.
F-15 intercepts plane in no-flight zone near Trump’s NJ golf course, officials say
A fighter jet and helicopter from the North American Aerospace Defense Command intercepted a small plane flying near President Trump’s New Jersey golf course Saturday, officials said.
New Jersey to mail all voters ballots for Nov. election, still offer in-person option
The governor was discussing the changes made by the state during their postponed and nearly all-mail primary on July 7 and announced they would be expanding on that model for the general election.
Police break up NJ house party with 300 guests
Police arrested the owner of a house in Howell where a party attended by about 300 people took place despite a state order banning indoor gatherings of more than 25 people due to coronavirus concerns.
Trump orders $400-per-week unemployment payments amid COVID-19 crisis, hits Dems for stonewalling
President Trump signed four executive orders Saturday aimed at delivering relief to Americans struggling with the economic fallout of the coronavirus.
Isaias leaves at least 8 dead and millions without power as it rips through East Coast
At least eight people were killed as Tropical Storm Isaias battered the U.S. East Coast with rain and fierce winds after making landfall as a hurricane in North Carolina.
Federal judge speaks out after shooting death of son
Two weeks after her son was shot and killed and her husband was injured, U.S. District Judge Esther Salas released a video statement about why she believes she was targeted in her North Brunswick home.
Hungry squirrel steals slices from pizza box left on doorstep as part of contactless delivery
Contactless delivery has drawbacks when you order pizza and a hungry squirrel gets to it first.
More than 2 dozen NJ lifeguards test positive for coronavirus
Authorities say more than two dozen lifeguards from two New Jersey beach towns have tested positive for the coronavirus after having been together socially.
Tempe tarot card reader teams up with New Jersey woman to help single mothers
A Tempe tarot card reader is paying it forward by supporting a New Jersey woman's nonprofit that helps single mothers receive assistance.
FBI: Anti-feminist lawyer linked to New Jersey and California killings
Den Hollander described himself as an "anti-feminist" attorney. He was found dead in the Catskills.