State Police say an attempted traffic stop on the New Jersey Turnpike turned into a lengthy pursuit that ended with 15 motorcyclists facing various charges.
State Police say an attempted traffic stop on the New Jersey Turnpike turned into a lengthy pursuit that ended with 15 motorcyclists facing various charges.
New Jersey voters who have agreed 13 times in the past to let the state borrow money to buy land for preservation may now be asked approve a plan to fund preservation purchases with sales tax revenue for the next 30...
New Jersey voters who have agreed 13 times in the past to let the state borrow money to buy land for preservation may now be asked approve a plan to fund preservation purchases with sales tax revenue for the next 30 years.
A hang glider escaped serious injury when he crashed into the top of a tree in northwestern New Jersey.
A hang glider escaped serious injury when he crashed into the top of a tree in northwestern New Jersey.
The Coast Guard came to the aid of a boater whose 19-foot boat ran aground on a sandbar in southern New Jersey this weekend. A helicopter crew started searching for the man around 5 p.m. yesterday after his son said he had...
A former volunteer firefighter in northern New Jersey who improperly tried to sell some department-issued gear will not be headed to prison.
A former volunteer firefighter in northern New Jersey who improperly tried to sell some department-issued gear will not be headed to prison.
The Coast Guard came to the aid of a boater whose 19-foot boat ran aground on a sandbar in southern New Jersey this weekend.
The Coast Guard came to the aid of a boater whose 19-foot boat ran aground on a sandbar in southern New Jersey this weekend.
Rutgers University is poised to graduate the largest class in school history.
Rutgers University is poised to graduate the largest class in school history.
A New Jersey mother charged with child endangerment last month after she and her two sons were found living in a storage locker has been freed from prison.
A New Jersey mother charged with child endangerment last month after she and her two sons were found living in a storage locker has been freed from prison.
An airline official says a US Airways Express flight with 34 people aboard was forced to make a belly landing at Newark International Airport after experiencing landing gear trouble. No injuries were reported.
Robinson Cano hit a pair of two-run homers to back a solid effort by David Phelps and the New York Yankees beat the Toronto Blue Jays for the ninth straight time at Yankee Stadium, 7-2. Phelps stuck out eight while allowing...
Funeral services have been held for a Trenton woman and her teenage son, whose bodies were found in their home after a 37-hour standoff there last weekend.
Funeral services have been held for a Trenton woman and her teenage son, whose bodies were found in their home after a 37-hour standoff there last weekend.
Murder charges have been filed against a southern New Jersey woman accused of killing her husband six years ago and then taking his remains with her when she moved to various homes.
Murder charges have been filed against a southern New Jersey woman accused of killing her husband six years ago and then taking his remains with her when she moved to various homes.
Authorities say a central New Jersey man was killed when the tractor he was riding flipped over as he helped a friend move some fallen trees on a farm.
Authorities say a central New Jersey man was killed when the tractor he was riding flipped over as he helped a friend move some fallen trees on a farm.
Authorities say a 12-year-old Jersey City boy was killed and his father was wounded when shots rang out on a city street.
Authorities say a 12-year-old Jersey City boy was killed and his father was wounded when shots rang out on a city street.
Federal prosecutors say a registered sex offender who was employed at a northern New Jersey law office has been indicted on charges he had child pornography on his work computer.
Federal prosecutors say a registered sex offender who was employed at a northern New Jersey law office has been indicted on charges he had child pornography on his work computer.
A Mega Millions ticket sold in New Jersey has matched all six numbers in the latest drawing and will split the estimated $190 million jackpot with the holder of another winning ticket bought in Virginia.
A Mega Millions ticket sold in New Jersey has matched all six numbers in the latest drawing and will split the estimated $190 million jackpot with the holder of another winning ticket bought in Virginia.
The powerful Hudson County Democratic machine has long held Jersey City as its main cog, flexing its political muscle and lending its impressive get-out-the-vote effort to its preferred candidate.
The powerful Hudson County Democratic machine has long held Jersey City as its main cog, flexing its political muscle and lending its impressive get-out-the-vote effort to its preferred candidate.
A northern New Jersey businessman has been convicted of murder in the shooting death of his business partner.
A northern New Jersey businessman has been convicted of murder in the shooting death of his business partner.
Motorists are still seeing higher prices at the pumps in New Jersey.
Motorists are still seeing higher prices at the pumps in New Jersey.
An airline official says a US Airways flight with 34 people aboard was forced to make a belly landing at Newark International Airport after experiencing landing gear trouble. No injuries were reported.
An airline official says a US Airways flight with 34 people aboard was forced to make a belly landing at Newark International Airport after experiencing landing gear trouble. No injuries were reported.
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Barbara Buono is set to announce her pick as chairman of the party's state committee.
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Barbara Buono is set to announce her pick as chairman of the party's state committee.
A New Hampshire man has been sentenced to more than 15 years in federal prison for bank robbery, interstate transportation of a stolen vehicle and interstate transportation of stolen property.
A New Hampshire man has been sentenced to more than 15 years in federal prison for bank robbery, interstate transportation of a stolen vehicle and interstate transportation of stolen property.
Newark Mayor Cory Booker has made $1.3 million in fees for 90 speeches he's given around the country since 2008, including nearly $500,000 since the start of last year.
Newark Mayor Cory Booker has made $1.3 million in fees for 90 speeches he's given around the country since 2008, including nearly $500,000 since the start of last year.
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie says President Barack Obama has not been assertive enough as three scandals involving his administration have mounted.
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie says President Barack Obama has not been assertive enough as three scandals involving his administration have mounted.
The Democrat who wants to unseat Republican Chris Christie is appealing to women voters in her campaign for New jersey governor.
The Democrat who wants to unseat Republican Chris Christie is appealing to women voters in her campaign for New jersey governor.
New York Jets running back Mike Goodson is facing drug and weapons charges after a New Jersey traffic stop.
New York Jets running back Mike Goodson is facing drug and weapons charges after a New Jersey traffic stop.
New Jersey casino regulators have issued regulations on how Internet gambling is to be carried out in the state.
New Jersey casino regulators have issued regulations on how Internet gambling is to be carried out in the state.
A northern New Jersey hospital is reportedly the most expensive in the country.
A northern New Jersey hospital is reportedly the most expensive in the country.
Gov. Chris Christie's campaign is launching its first Spanish-language television commercial of the 2013 campaign in which both candidates are courting votes of Latinos.
Gov. Chris Christie's campaign is launching its first Spanish-language television commercial of the 2013 campaign in which both candidates are courting votes of Latinos.
Authorities say the gun used in the 37-hour standoff between Trenton police and a man holding three children and two dead bodies was fake.
Authorities say the gun used in the 37-hour standoff between Trenton police and a man holding three children and two dead bodies was fake.
The New Jersey Sports and Exposition Authority could vote on the American Dream project Friday.
The New Jersey Sports and Exposition Authority could vote on the American Dream project Friday.
Some New Jersey Democratic lawmakers are complaining that New Jersey calculates property tax relief rebates based on homeowners' 2006 bills rather than current ones.
Some New Jersey Democratic lawmakers are complaining that New Jersey calculates property tax relief rebates based on homeowners' 2006 bills rather than current ones.
Thirty-seven claims have been filed in federal court in Newark over the crash of a commuter ferry in New York City that left dozens of passengers injured.
Thirty-seven claims have been filed in federal court in Newark over the crash of a commuter ferry in New York City that left dozens of passengers injured.
Officials have suspended a New Jersey teacher with pay after she said she was the victim of a sexual assault.
Officials have suspended a New Jersey teacher with pay after she said she was the victim of a sexual assault.
Two firefighters were injured battling a 4-alarm blaze in Passaic.
Two firefighters were injured battling a 4-alarm blaze in Passaic.
Authorities are investigating a shooting that left two people dead in a northern New Jersey park.
Authorities are investigating a shooting that left two people dead in a northern New Jersey park.
A New Jersey judge on Friday will hear an increasingly bitter dispute between the world's largest online poker web site and the Atlantic City casino it is trying to buy.
A New Jersey judge on Friday will hear an increasingly bitter dispute between the world's largest online poker web site and the Atlantic City casino it is trying to buy.
They were an unlikely pair - an itinerant hitchhiker turned Internet celebrity and a lawyer three times his age.
They were an unlikely pair - an itinerant hitchhiker turned Internet celebrity and a lawyer three times his age.
An Army sergeant has been sentenced to life in prison without parole for the 2009 killings of five fellow service members at a combat stress clinic in Iraq.
An Army sergeant has been sentenced to life in prison without parole for the 2009 killings of five fellow service members at a combat stress clinic in Iraq.
Federal authorities have arrested a Princeton-area youth soccer coach after child pornography was allegedly found during a search of his home.
Federal authorities have arrested a Princeton-area youth soccer coach after child pornography was allegedly found during a search of his home.
New Jersey Transit has announced new rail schedules that will take effect next month to accommodate an Amtrak project on the Northeast Corridor.
New Jersey Transit has announced new rail schedules that will take effect next month to accommodate an Amtrak project on the Northeast Corridor.
Penn State will be the opponent when Rutgers hosts its first football game as a member of the Big Ten next year.
Penn State will be the opponent when Rutgers hosts its first football game as a member of the Big Ten next year.
New Jersey authorities have issued a murder warrant for a homeless hitchhiker who gained Internet and television celebrity after using a hatchet to attack a man who ran over a California utility worker.
New Jersey authorities have issued a murder warrant for a homeless hitchhiker who gained Internet and television celebrity after using a hatchet to attack a man who ran over a California utility worker.
One of Gov. Chris Christie's biggest antagonists is stepping down.
One of Gov. Chris Christie's biggest antagonists is stepping down.
The busiest U.S. train station is a gateway to New York City - and a utilitarian labyrinth from the 1960s built in the basement of a basketball arena.
The busiest U.S. train station is a gateway to New York City - and a utilitarian labyrinth from the 1960s built in the basement of a basketball arena.
A Monmouth County man convicted of aggravated sexual assault of a 9-year-old girl will have to serve his sentence after all.
A Monmouth County man convicted of aggravated sexual assault of a 9-year-old girl will have to serve his sentence after all.
The U.S. attorney's office is responding to claims it acted improperly during the sentencing of two northern New Jersey men on terrorism-related charges.
The U.S. attorney's office is responding to claims it acted improperly during the sentencing of two northern New Jersey men on terrorism-related charges.
Taking a page from efforts in New York, some New Jersey lawmakers want to raise their state's minimum age for buying cigarettes to 21.
Taking a page from efforts in New York, some New Jersey lawmakers want to raise their state's minimum age for buying cigarettes to 21.
The smell of natural gas is leading to calls from concerned citizens parts of northern New Jersey.
The smell of natural gas is leading to calls from concerned citizens parts of northern New Jersey.
Police are searching the reservoir at Spruce Run Recreation Area in Clinton for a missing boater.
Police are searching the reservoir at Spruce Run Recreation Area in Clinton for a missing boater.
Numbers will soon be available showing whether New Jersey's unemployment rate will go below 9 percent for the first time in four years.
Numbers will soon be available showing whether New Jersey's unemployment rate will go below 9 percent for the first time in four years.
Plumrose USA has laid off 100 workers at its meat slicing plant in Booneville, Miss.
Plumrose USA has laid off 100 workers at its meat slicing plant in Booneville, Miss.
A New Jersey Supreme Court ruling clears the way for the trial of a police officer accused of causing the death of a fellow officer during a joyride in a sports car.
A New Jersey Supreme Court ruling clears the way for the trial of a police officer accused of causing the death of a fellow officer during a joyride in a sports car.
Counselors will be available at two schools in Newark after a student was gunned down and a school was put under lockdown.
Counselors will be available at two schools in Newark after a student was gunned down and a school was put under lockdown.
Authorities in New Jersey say they seized 140 pounds of marijuana and arrested ten people during an investigation dubbed "Operation Weed Whacker."
Authorities in New Jersey say they seized 140 pounds of marijuana and arrested ten people during an investigation dubbed "Operation Weed Whacker."
Investigators have labeled the death of an Ocean County man as suspicious.
Investigators have labeled the death of an Ocean County man as suspicious.
Gov. Chris Christie is headed to Sayreville, where he may have some news for homeowners looking to sell their flood-prone properties.
Gov. Chris Christie is headed to Sayreville, where he may have some news for homeowners looking to sell their flood-prone properties.
The Coast Guard has approved plans for a $1.3 billion project to raise the roadway of the Bayonne Bridge.
The Coast Guard has approved plans for a $1.3 billion project to raise the roadway of the Bayonne Bridge.
Authorities responding to a woman's death inside her northern New Jersey home arrested her husband after they allegedly found a large-scale, sophisticated marijuana production system.
Authorities responding to a woman's death inside her northern New Jersey home arrested her husband after they allegedly found a large-scale, sophisticated marijuana production system.
Hoboken is applying for a $9 million low-interest loan to install a pump that will alleviate flooding.
Hoboken is applying for a $9 million low-interest loan to install a pump that will alleviate flooding.
Authorities say an incident where an 11-year-old shot a 12-year-old boy in the face at a Camden apartment complex last week appears to have been accident.
Authorities say an incident where an 11-year-old shot a 12-year-old boy in the face at a Camden apartment complex last week appears to have been accident.
By The Associated Press The following is a look at the average property tax bill and tax credit or rebates for New Jersey homeowners by year from 2002 to 2012. The number of homeowners receiving...
By The Associated Press The following is a look at the average property tax bill and tax credit or rebates for New Jersey homeowners by year from 2002 to 2012. The number of homeowners receiving credits or...
An internal review says federal weather forecasts for Superstorm Sandy were exceptionally accurate last fall. But the warnings themselves were confusing.
An internal review says federal weather forecasts for Superstorm Sandy were exceptionally accurate last fall. But the warnings themselves were confusing.
Prosecutors say the death of an elderly man whose body was found in his southern New Jersey home this week will be investigated as a homicide.
Prosecutors say the death of an elderly man whose body was found in his southern New Jersey home this week will be investigated as a homicide.
An elderly man who was among three people arrested amid allegations of prostitution and drug use at a senior citizen housing complex in northern New Jersey has pleaded not guilty.
An elderly man who was among three people arrested amid allegations of prostitution and drug use at a senior citizen housing complex in northern New Jersey has pleaded not guilty.
The long-delayed American Dream mall project at the Meadowlands sports complex could take another step forward.
The long-delayed American Dream mall project at the Meadowlands sports complex could take another step forward.
By The Associated Press The following table shows the number of self-identified Native Americans and Alaska Natives in New Jersey by county in 2010 and the total population.
By The Associated Press The following table shows the number of self-identified Native Americans and Alaska Natives in New Jersey by county in 2010 and the total population.
New Jersey casino regulators will hear Revel's plans for turning around the financially troubled business.
New Jersey casino regulators will hear Revel's plans for turning around the financially troubled business.
New data released by the state shows New Jersey's property tax rates have been rising more slowly since Chris Christie became governor.
New data released by the state shows New Jersey's property tax rates have been rising more slowly since Chris Christie became governor.
Authorities have charged a Delaware man with sexually assaulting a 12-year-old girl during a class trip to a New Jersey amusement park.
Authorities have charged a Delaware man with sexually assaulting a 12-year-old girl during a class trip to a New Jersey amusement park.
A traffic stop in northern New Jersey has led police to an apartment, where they say the found bomb-making materials.
A traffic stop in northern New Jersey has led police to an apartment, where they say the found bomb-making materials.
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie says he hasn't been feeling better three months after undergoing secret weight-loss surgery.
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie says he hasn't been feeling better three months after undergoing secret weight-loss surgery.
The lawyer for the New Jersey man whose 4-year-old son shot and killed a 6-year-old playmate will have more to say about the case.
The lawyer for the New Jersey man whose 4-year-old son shot and killed a 6-year-old playmate will have more to say about the case.
A man charged with murder decades after an infamous 1979 child disappearance is due to learn whether a New York City judge believes there's enough evidence to bring the case to trial.
A man charged with murder decades after an infamous 1979 child disappearance is due to learn whether a New York City judge believes there's enough evidence to bring the case to trial.
Britain's Prince Harry is wrapping up a weeklong visit to the United States in the affluent New York City suburb of Greenwich, Conn., where he is playing in a polo match at a club with a history of hosting royal...
Britain's Prince Harry is wrapping up a weeklong visit to the United States in the affluent New York City suburb of Greenwich, Conn., where he is playing in a polo match at a club with a history of hosting royal visitors.
Police say a large-breed dog has attacked its owner causing a severe arm injury.
Police say a large-breed dog has attacked its owner causing a severe arm injury.
Prosecutors have dropped a drunken driving charge against a New Jersey politician less than two weeks after the police officer who filed it was indicted and accused of making a bogus arrest.
Prosecutors have dropped a drunken driving charge against a New Jersey politician less than two weeks after the police officer who filed it was indicted and accused of making a bogus arrest.
A child whose body was found in a New Jersey home where a man held authorities at bay for 37 hours died from stab wounds on the same day his mother died nearly three weeks ago.
A child whose body was found in a New Jersey home where a man held authorities at bay for 37 hours died from stab wounds on the same day his mother died nearly three weeks ago.
A northern New Jersey dad accused of severely beating his 3-month-old son last week will now face murder charges following the child's death.
A northern New Jersey dad accused of severely beating his 3-month-old son last week will now face murder charges following the child's death.
Authorities have arrested several alleged members of a violent Atlantic City street gang that dealt heroin and cocaine in the city.
Authorities have arrested several alleged members of a violent Atlantic City street gang that dealt heroin and cocaine in the city.
New York state agriculture officials say the tree-killing Asian longhorned beetle has been eradicated from the New York City boroughs of Manhattan and Staten Island.
New York state agriculture officials say the tree-killing Asian longhorned beetle has been eradicated from the New York City boroughs of Manhattan and Staten Island.
DNA testing of people who wondered if John Wayne Gacy killed their loved ones has led to the identification of skeletal remains belonging to a New Jersey teenager who vanished 41 years ago.
DNA testing of people who wondered if John Wayne Gacy killed their loved ones has led to the identification of skeletal remains belonging to a New Jersey teenager who vanished 41 years ago.
Federal prosecutors say a southern New Jersey man who tried to buy 13 kilograms of cocaine for distribution throughout the state has been sentenced to 10 years in prison.
Federal prosecutors say a southern New Jersey man who tried to buy 13 kilograms of cocaine for distribution throughout the state has been sentenced to 10 years in prison.
Prosecutors say a police officer and a man he was trying to arrest were both shot and wounded as they struggled on a southern New Jersey street.
Prosecutors say a police officer and a man he was trying to arrest were both shot and wounded as they struggled on a southern New Jersey street.
Aggravated assault charges have been filed against a central New Jersey woman who allegedly stabbed her mother in the foot during a dispute on Mother's Day.
Aggravated assault charges have been filed against a central New Jersey woman who allegedly stabbed her mother in the foot during a dispute on Mother's Day.
A northern New Jersey man is due in federal court to face charges he ran a scheme to sell airplane parts that had been scrapped or rejected.
A northern New Jersey man is due in federal court to face charges he ran a scheme to sell airplane parts that had been scrapped or rejected.
Federal prosecutors in New Jersey say three men stole more than $6.5 million from an investor, in part, by claiming they had special access to Facebook shares before the company went public.
Federal prosecutors in New Jersey say three men stole more than $6.5 million from an investor, in part, by claiming they had special access to Facebook shares before the company went public.
Workers are set to begin demolishing perhaps the most famous symbol of Superstorm Sandy's devastation at the Jersey shore.
Workers are set to begin demolishing perhaps the most famous symbol of Superstorm Sandy's devastation at the Jersey shore.
Several students from a New Jersey town have been taken to hospitals after their school bus was in an accident.
Several students from a New Jersey town have been taken to hospitals after their school bus was in an accident.
A New Jersey appeals court says the state government cannot seize towns' affordable housing money until broader legal issues are determined.
A New Jersey appeals court says the state government cannot seize towns' affordable housing money until broader legal issues are determined.
Testimony is set to begin in the trial of one of five people charged in the fatal shooting of a Philadelphia-area musician in December 2011.
Testimony is set to begin in the trial of one of five people charged in the fatal shooting of a Philadelphia-area musician in December 2011.
Delaware State Police say a body found on a Sussex County beach has been identified as a missing New Jersey fisherman.
Delaware State Police say a body found on a Sussex County beach has been identified as a missing New Jersey fisherman.
The FBI has subpoenaed the Lakewood school board for contracts, bills and invoices dating to 2008.
The FBI has subpoenaed the Lakewood school board for contracts, bills and invoices dating to 2008.
Authorities have arrested three people following allegations of prostitution and drug use at a senior citizen housing complex in northern New Jersey.
Authorities have arrested three people following allegations of prostitution and drug use at a senior citizen housing complex in northern New Jersey.
It's Election Day in New Jersey's second-largest city.
It's Election Day in New Jersey's second-largest city.
A 49-year-old Massachusetts man has admitted threatening a student at an upstate New York college.
A 49-year-old Massachusetts man has admitted threatening a student at an upstate New York college.
Britain's Prince Harry is headed to the New Jersey shore to visit two communities hard hit by Superstorm Sandy.
Britain's Prince Harry is headed to the New Jersey shore to visit two communities hard hit by Superstorm Sandy.
Lawyers for Kobe Bryant and an auction house are scheduled to make arguments before a federal judge in New Jersey about whether mementos from Bryant can be sold.
Lawyers for Kobe Bryant and an auction house are scheduled to make arguments before a federal judge in New Jersey about whether mementos from Bryant can be sold.
Authorities say the father of a 4-year-old boy who shot and fatally wounded his 6-year-old playmate has been arrested and charged with having weapons accessible to children.
Authorities say the father of a 4-year-old boy who shot and fatally wounded his 6-year-old playmate has been arrested and charged with having weapons accessible to children.
Amtrak has unveiled the first of 70 new locomotives at a plant in Sacramento, Calif., marking what it hopes will be a new era of better reliability, streamlined maintenance and more energy efficiency.
Amtrak has unveiled the first of 70 new locomotives at a plant in Sacramento, Calif., marking what it hopes will be a new era of better reliability, streamlined maintenance and more energy efficiency.
An autopsy has determined that a hostage taker who barricaded himself and his girlfriend's children inside a home for 37 hours died of a gunshot wound to the head.
An autopsy has determined that a hostage taker who barricaded himself and his girlfriend's children inside a home for 37 hours died of a gunshot wound to the head.
A Texas man has been sentenced in New Jersey to 71 months in prison for a stock fraud scheme involving computer hackers.
A Texas man has been sentenced in New Jersey to 71 months in prison for a stock fraud scheme involving computer hackers.
A southern New Jersey woman who scammed relatives and others out of cash, meals and even a wedding by falsely claiming she had bladder cancer will likely escape a jail sentence.
A southern New Jersey woman who scammed relatives and others out of cash, meals and even a wedding by falsely claiming she had bladder cancer will likely escape a jail sentence.
A bankruptcy court judge in Camden has approved Revel's Chapter 11 restructuring plan, which will wipe out most of its debt and provide new money for it to operate.
A bankruptcy court judge in Camden has approved Revel's Chapter 11 restructuring plan, which will wipe out most of its debt and provide new money for it to operate.
Gov. Andrew Cuomo wants to freeze Long Islanders' energy rates for three years as part of a proposal to end operating control of the Long Island Power Authority.
Gov. Andrew Cuomo wants to freeze Long Islanders' energy rates for three years as part of a proposal to end operating control of the Long Island Power Authority.
A northern New Jersey man has been sentenced to life in prison for fatally shooting a Newark grocery store worker who was trying to break up a fight outside the business on Christmas Eve 2010.
A northern New Jersey man has been sentenced to life in prison for fatally shooting a Newark grocery store worker who was trying to break up a fight outside the business on Christmas Eve 2010.
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By The Associatded Press Editors, assignment editors, photo editors:
The roller coaster that plunged off a New Jersey amusement pier during Superstorm Sandy is about to be removed from the ocean.
The roller coaster that plunged off a New Jersey amusement pier during Superstorm Sandy is about to be removed from the ocean.
Federal prosecutors say a northern New Jersey man who used hidden cameras to inappropriately record several young girls in his home has been sentenced to 15 years in prison.
Federal prosecutors say a northern New Jersey man who used hidden cameras to inappropriately record several young girls in his home has been sentenced to 15 years in prison.
A former yeshiva teacher has pleaded guilty to charges he sexually assaulted a 12-year-old boy he met while working as a counselor for a camp run by a religious school in Lakewood, N.J.
A former yeshiva teacher has pleaded guilty to charges he sexually assaulted a 12-year-old boy he met while working as a counselor for a camp run by a religious school in Lakewood, N.J.
Prosecutors say a former security guard at a northwestern New Jersey nursing home has been sentenced to seven years in prison for sexually assaulting a disabled patient.
Prosecutors say a former security guard at a northwestern New Jersey nursing home has been sentenced to seven years in prison for sexually assaulting a disabled patient.
A truck accident is snarling traffic at the inbound George Washington Bridge.
A truck accident is snarling traffic at the inbound George Washington Bridge.
The family of a woman who was fatally stabbed and had her home set on fire is offering a $25,000 reward for information leading to an arrest in the case.
The family of a woman who was fatally stabbed and had her home set on fire is offering a $25,000 reward for information leading to an arrest in the case.
A judge has sentenced a New Jersey state trooper who led a high-speed escort of luxury sports cars to Atlantic City to one year of probation.
A judge has sentenced a New Jersey state trooper who led a high-speed escort of luxury sports cars to Atlantic City to one year of probation.
The mayor of New Jersey's largest city is joining the Democratic candidate for governor to call for new laws to reduce gun violence.
The mayor of New Jersey's largest city is joining the Democratic candidate for governor to call for new laws to reduce gun violence.
A military judge at Joint Base Lewis-McChord in Washington could decide Monday whether an Army sergeant who fatally shot five fellow service members in Iraq acted with premeditation.
A military judge at Joint Base Lewis-McChord in Washington could decide Monday whether an Army sergeant who fatally shot five fellow service members in Iraq acted with premeditation.
A Monmouth County man is recovering after he was bitten by a snake.
A Monmouth County man is recovering after he was bitten by a snake.
Police in southern New Jersey are working together to try to make Route 130 safer for pedestrians.
Police in southern New Jersey are working together to try to make Route 130 safer for pedestrians.
A New Jersey boy who stopped breathing when he was hit in the chest by a baseball during a Little league game is home from the hospital.
A New Jersey boy who stopped breathing when he was hit in the chest by a baseball during a Little league game is home from the hospital.
The New Jersey Supreme Court will hear arguments in a case that takes on new significance in the wake of Superstorm Sandy.
The New Jersey Supreme Court will hear arguments in a case that takes on new significance in the wake of Superstorm Sandy.
Amtrak is preparing to roll out the first of 70 new locomotives it says will offer better safety, reliability and performance than its current aging fleet.
Amtrak is preparing to roll out the first of 70 new locomotives it says will offer better safety, reliability and performance than its current aging fleet.
Three New Jersey siblings are safe after police stormed their home and fatally shot their mother's boyfriend who had kept them captive for 37 hours.
Three New Jersey siblings are safe after police stormed their home and fatally shot their mother's boyfriend who had kept them captive for 37 hours.
Officials say a woman is recovering from a gunshot wound to the chest after she was shot outside a bar where Jersey City Mayor Jerramiah Healy was attending a campaign event.
Officials say a woman is recovering from a gunshot wound to the chest after she was shot outside a bar where Jersey City Mayor Jerramiah Healy was attending a campaign event.
Two police officers were injured while breaking up a large fight in the parking lot of a southern New Jersey bar.
Two police officers were injured while breaking up a large fight in the parking lot of a southern New Jersey bar.
Two men were wounded when shots rang out near a central New Jersey home.
Two men were wounded when shots rang out near a central New Jersey home.
New Jersey Transit officials say an injured woman has been found near the Raritan train station.
New Jersey Transit officials say an injured woman has been found near the Raritan train station.
Camden County prosecutors say a man who was shot multiple times in his car tried to flee his assailants by driving away but instead crashed into a tree just two blocks away.
Camden County prosecutors say a man who was shot multiple times in his car tried to flee his assailants by driving away but instead crashed into a tree just two blocks away.
Authorities say a northern New Jersey man accused of severely beating his 3-month-old child was captured as he tried to flee the state.
Authorities say a northern New Jersey man accused of severely beating his 3-month-old child was captured as he tried to flee the state.
A tense standoff and hostage situation has extended into a third day between an armed man who authorities say barricaded himself in a Trenton house and police working to negotiate a peaceful ending.
A tense standoff and hostage situation has extended into a third day between an armed man who authorities say barricaded himself in a Trenton house and police working to negotiate a peaceful ending.
A youth baseball player temporarily lost consciousness when he was hit in the chest with a ball during a game, but was quickly revived by a spectator who performed CPR.
A youth baseball player temporarily lost consciousness when he was hit in the chest with a ball during a game, but was quickly revived by a spectator who performed CPR.
Authorities say a New York City man was driving drunk when he struck and killed a 22-year-old pedestrian in northern New Jersey.
Authorities say a New York City man was driving drunk when he struck and killed a 22-year-old pedestrian in northern New Jersey.
Authorities say four people shot at a Jersey City housing complex are expected to recover from their wounds.
Authorities say four people shot at a Jersey City housing complex are expected to recover from their wounds.
Authorities are searching for a northern New Jersey man accused of severely beating his 3-month-old child.
Authorities are searching for a northern New Jersey man accused of severely beating his 3-month-old child.
A southern New Jersey school official accused of failing to report allegations that a teacher sexually assaulted a 4-year-old student has been suspended without pay.
A southern New Jersey school official accused of failing to report allegations that a teacher sexually assaulted a 4-year-old student has been suspended without pay.
With two weeks to go before the summer crowds arrive, New Jersey shore towns are in a race to finish rebuilding boardwalks wrecked by Superstorm Sandy.
With two weeks to go before the summer crowds arrive, New Jersey shore towns are in a race to finish rebuilding boardwalks wrecked by Superstorm Sandy.
Prosecutors say a high-ranking official at a central New Jersey facility for developmentally disabled persons has been accused of stealing more than $100,000 from the nonprofit organization.
Prosecutors say a high-ranking official at a central New Jersey facility for developmentally disabled persons has been accused of stealing more than $100,000 from the nonprofit organization.
Motorists are seeing sharply higher prices at the pumps in New Jersey.
Motorists are seeing sharply higher prices at the pumps in New Jersey.
Police say an armed man has barricaded himself inside a Trenton home.
Police say an armed man has barricaded himself inside a Trenton home.
Rutgers University's official bio of new basketball coach Eddie Jordan says he graduated from the university in 1977.
Rutgers University's official bio of new basketball coach Eddie Jordan says he graduated from the university in 1977.
A New York City bar owner has been sentenced to 13 years in prison for his role in a narcotics conspiracy in which two friends were found fatally shot inside their SUV on a northern New Jersey street.
A New York City bar owner has been sentenced to 13 years in prison for his role in a narcotics conspiracy in which two friends were found fatally shot inside their SUV on a northern New Jersey street.
New Jersey's attorney general says a campaign worker has lost his bid to stay out of jail after admitting he submitted fraudulent absentee ballots in a 2007 state senate race.
New Jersey's attorney general says a campaign worker has lost his bid to stay out of jail after admitting he submitted fraudulent absentee ballots in a 2007 state senate race.
A judge has ruled an auction house cannot sell Kobe Bryant memorabilia offered by the NBA star's mother while courts sort out where the case should be decided.
A judge has ruled an auction house cannot sell Kobe Bryant memorabilia offered by the NBA star's mother while courts sort out where the case should be decided.
Two men have been arrested in connection with the beating of two gay men in Manhattan.
Two men have been arrested in connection with the beating of two gay men in Manhattan.
Atlantic City's casino revenue declined by more than 12 percent in April.
Atlantic City's casino revenue declined by more than 12 percent in April.
Almost $1.8 billion in federal money for repairing homes, helping businesses and other Superstorm Sandy relief efforts is set to start flowing soon in New York City.
Almost $1.8 billion in federal money for repairing homes, helping businesses and other Superstorm Sandy relief efforts is set to start flowing soon in New York City.
A New Jersey guitar teacher has been accused of spanking one of his young students for his own sexual gratification.
A New Jersey guitar teacher has been accused of spanking one of his young students for his own sexual gratification.
State prosecutors say a man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for disturbing the hallucinogenic drug PCP in Camden.
State prosecutors say a man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for disturbing the hallucinogenic drug PCP in Camden.
Workers have started demolishing the first of 50 storm-damaged homes in the Jersey shore town that was hit hardest by Superstorm Sandy.
Workers have started demolishing the first of 50 storm-damaged homes in the Jersey shore town that was hit hardest by Superstorm Sandy.
Authorities say an 11-year-old shot a 12-year-old in the face in Camden.
Authorities say an 11-year-old shot a 12-year-old in the face in Camden.
One Jersey shore town hit by Superstorm Sandy will allow residents to temporarily store their homes and businesses on public land while they rebuild.
One Jersey shore town hit by Superstorm Sandy will allow residents to temporarily store their homes and businesses on public land while they rebuild.
A local historian believes he's found proof that writer Joyce Kilmer wrote his poem "Trees" in New Jersey.
A local historian believes he's found proof that writer Joyce Kilmer wrote his poem "Trees" in New Jersey.
Police have detonated a suspicious vest that was among items that a northern New Jersey pawn shop purchased from a storage locker.
Police have detonated a suspicious vest that was among items that a northern New Jersey pawn shop purchased from a storage locker.
A former Yeshiva teacher and camp counselor is on trial on charges that he sexually abused a former camper.
A former Yeshiva teacher and camp counselor is on trial on charges that he sexually abused a former camper.
The Environmental Protection Agency and other departments are expanding a program for restoring and improving urban waterways nationwide.
The Environmental Protection Agency and other departments are expanding a program for restoring and improving urban waterways nationwide.
Whole Foods Market Inc. says labels on a chicken salad and those on a vegan version of the salad were reversed at some of its cold food bars in the Northeast.
Whole Foods Market Inc. says labels on a chicken salad and those on a vegan version of the salad were reversed at some of its cold food bars in the Northeast.
Three former employees of a company that federal prosecutors say preyed on elderly timeshare owners have pleaded guilty.
Three former employees of a company that federal prosecutors say preyed on elderly timeshare owners have pleaded guilty.
Gov. Chris Christie says people who are wrongfully imprisoned should receive more compensation, but he's found fault with some of the details put forth by lawmakers.
Gov. Chris Christie says people who are wrongfully imprisoned should receive more compensation, but he's found fault with some of the details put forth by lawmakers.
Atlantic City plans to bring a $75 million development project, including a movie theater and supermarket, to a neighborhood near the Revel and Showboat casinos.
Atlantic City plans to bring a $75 million development project, including a movie theater and supermarket, to a neighborhood near the Revel and Showboat casinos.
Gov. Chris Christie has said no to early voting in New Jersey.
Gov. Chris Christie has said no to early voting in New Jersey.
Organizers of New Jersey's delayed Formula One race have added a new member to the executive team.
Organizers of New Jersey's delayed Formula One race have added a new member to the executive team.
Atlantic City's newest casino is trying to address some problems that landed it in bankruptcy court less than a year after opening.
Atlantic City's newest casino is trying to address some problems that landed it in bankruptcy court less than a year after opening.
Rutgers University says it has received its biggest donation ever to help pay for it to integrate two medical schools in to the university.
Rutgers University says it has received its biggest donation ever to help pay for it to integrate two medical schools in to the university.
The state Transportation Department is backing up a bit on its ambitious plan to rebuild a road that was ravaged by Superstorm Sandy.
The state Transportation Department is backing up a bit on its ambitious plan to rebuild a road that was ravaged by Superstorm Sandy.
Workers in the private sector in New Jersey are earning more money.
Workers in the private sector in New Jersey are earning more money.
Emergency crews are on the scene of a chemical spill at a high school in southern new Jersey.
Emergency crews are on the scene of a chemical spill at a high school in southern new Jersey.
A New Jersey Army major and his wife have pleaded not guilty to charges of abusing their foster children.
A New Jersey Army major and his wife have pleaded not guilty to charges of abusing their foster children.
The Statue of Liberty is reopening July 4 after Superstorm Sandy flooded the island where it stands.
The Statue of Liberty is reopening July 4 after Superstorm Sandy flooded the island where it stands.
A yeshiva teacher in Lakewood who also worked as a camp counselor is on trial on charges he sexually abused a boy.
A yeshiva teacher in Lakewood who also worked as a camp counselor is on trial on charges he sexually abused a boy.
New Jersey's new suicide hotline has received nearly 300 calls in its first week.
New Jersey's new suicide hotline has received nearly 300 calls in its first week.
Two multinational drugmakers are teaming up with global health groups in an attempt to protect millions of girls in the world's poorest countries from deadly cervical cancer.
Two multinational drugmakers are teaming up with global health groups in an attempt to protect millions of girls in the world's poorest countries from deadly cervical cancer.
Kobe Bryant says in a court filing that he never gave his mother permission to sell mementoes from his high school days and early professional basketball career.
Kobe Bryant says in a court filing that he never gave his mother permission to sell mementoes from his high school days and early professional basketball career.
The 88-year-old man struck and killed by a bus in Melrose has been identified as a decorated World War II veteran and retired college professor.
The 88-year-old man struck and killed by a bus in Melrose has been identified as a decorated World War II veteran and retired college professor.
A former third-grade teacher and her parents charged in the slaying of her former husband that prosecutors allege was a family affair are due in court Thursday.
A former third-grade teacher and her parents charged in the slaying of her former husband that prosecutors allege was a family affair are due in court Thursday.
Police are trying to determine if the decomposed body of a woman found under the George Washington Bridge is that of a missing New Jersey college student.
Police are trying to determine if the decomposed body of a woman found under the George Washington Bridge is that of a missing New Jersey college student.
A New Jersey Senate committee is set to consider several gun control bills, but a limit on the number of bullets allowed in ammunition magazines is not among the measures due to be discussed.
A New Jersey Senate committee is set to consider several gun control bills, but a limit on the number of bullets allowed in ammunition magazines is not among the measures due to be discussed.
