N.J. Amber Alert suspect charged with kidnapping 2-year-old

New Jersey police arrested Junior Nunez, 33, on Friday morning after issuing an Amber Alert for a 2-year-old boy from Paterson.

• Jun 28, 2024

Amtrak, NJ Transit unveil plan to fix "unacceptable" issues on rails

Gov. Phil Murphy and officials from Amtrak and NJ Transit announced a new plan Thursday to fix the agencies' problems.

• Jun 27, 2024

NJ lawmakers introduce bills to crack down on unruly teens after chaotic incidents

A group of New Jersey lawmakers unveiled three bills that would crack down on fights, ticket parents and increase police training for crowd control.

• Jun 27, 2024

Small plane goes off runway at Newark Airport, FAA says

A small plane went off the runway after landing at Newark Liberty International Airport on Thursday, causing delays for travelers flying into and out of New Jersey.

• Jun 27, 2024

Mom accused of killing kids has history of "severe mental illness," attorney says

The Lakewood, New Jersey mother accused of killing her two young children​ has a "well-documented history of severe mental illness," her attorney said Thursday.

• Jun 27, 2024

Tree kills New Jersey father during storm

A New Jersey man was fatally crushed by a tree as severe weather caused storm damage and power outages​ around the state.

• Jun 27, 2024

Severe thunderstorms cause power outages, damage across Tri-State

Severe thunderstorms moved through New York and New Jersey on Wednesday evening, causing widespread power outages and other damage.

• Jun 27, 2024

Toddlers killed by their mother in Lakewood, N.J., prosecutors say

Lakewood, New Jersey mother Naomi Elkins is charged with killing her two young children Tuesday on Shenandoah Drive.

• Jun 27, 2024

What are the best colleges in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut?

U.S. News & World Report released its 2024 college rankings Tuesday, and some Tri-State Area schools ranked among the best in the world.

• Jun 25, 2024

Red Alert for Wednesday due to expected evening thunderstorms

Parts of New Jersey are back under a heat advisory Wednesday.

• Jun 26, 2024

New Jersey Democrats push package of new abortion rights bills

One bill being fast-tracked would make abortions free in New Jersey by eliminating co-pays.

• Jun 24, 2024

Lionel Messi fever grows as Copa America descends on MetLife Stadium

Legendary Lionel Messi and Argentina take on Chile on Tuesday at the Copa America at MetLife Stadium.

• Jun 24, 2024

Excessive heat in Tri-State Area to dissipate for the next 2 days

The sweltering heat that invaded the Tri-State Area over the last several days will die down on Monday and Tuesday.

• Jun 24, 2024

What to know about Copa America at MetLife Stadium

Here's what you need to know about the Copa America matches at MetLife Stadium, including the schedule, how to buy tickets and more.

• Jun 26, 2024

Boil water advisory lifted in Paterson and Clifton, N.J.

A boil water advisory has been lifted for thousands of customers in parts of Clifton and Paterson, New Jersey.

• Jun 21, 2024

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