Schools closed again after Belleville, N.J. fire destroys block

A 14-alarm fire in Belleville, New Jersey, burned for hours Sunday, taking out an entire block. Smoke can still be seen coming from the building Tuesday.

• May 5

14-alarm fire levels an entire township block in Belleville, N.J.

Sunday's 14-alarm fire in Belleville, New Jersey, took out an entire block. Several dozen fire departments were needed to put out the blaze.

• May 4

United flight was traveling 160 mph when it struck truck on NJ Turnpike

The NTSB on Monday interviewed the flight crew from the United Airlines plane that struck a light pole and a truck on the New Jersey Turnpike​ before landing safely at Newark Liberty Airport on Sunday.

• May 4

Flag football approved as sanctioned sport for high school girls in New Jersey

With support from NFL teams in Philadelphia and New York, New Jersey has approved flag football for high school girls.

• May 4

Beaver attacks 8-year-old N.J. boy, Mahwah police say

An 8-year-old boy is recovering after being attacked by a beaver in Mahwah, New Jersey.

• May 4

25-cent fare hike for PATH trains goes into effect

A single ride on the PATH train will now cost $3.25, an increase of 25 cents to help fund a multi-million dollar system upgrade.

• May 4

Massive fire prompts state of emergency, closes schools in Belleville, N.J.

A massive fire burned for hours in Belleville, New Jersey on Sunday. The blaze prompted a state of emergency, knocked out power and shut down schools Monday.

• May 4

Video shows United flight strike truck on N.J. Turnpike before landing at Newark

An investigation is underway after a United Airlines plane struck a light pole and truck on the New Jersey Turnpike as it was coming in for a landing at Newark Liberty Airport on Sunday afternoon, officials said.

• May 4

Passenger detained at Newark Airport after altercation on flight, police say

A passenger was detained at Newark Airport in New Jersey on Saturday after an altercation on board a United Airlines flight, police said.

• May 3

Small plane crashes at Linden Airport in New Jersey, FAA says

A small plane crashed at an airport in Union County, New Jersey, on Saturday.

• May 2

Cool weather in NYC area this weekend before 70s return

A cool weekend is ahead for the New York City area before warmer weather returns.

• May 2

Man shot inside Freehold library in critical condition, N.J. officials say

A man who was shot inside the Freehold Borough Public Library in New Jersey on Thursday remains in critical condition, officials say.

• May 1

Suspect arrested in deadly New Jersey Chick-fil-A shooting, police say

A suspect in a deadly shooting at a Chick-fil-A in New Jersey has been arrested, police say.

• May 1

NJ Transit warns World Cup fans not to take unsanctioned rides to stadium

FIFA and NJ Transit said unsanctioned shuttle and bus companies will not be allowed to drop off ticketholders at MetLife Stadium.

• May 1

Shooting at Freehold, N.J., library under investigation

A shooting at a library in Freehold, New Jersey, is under investigation.

• Apr 30

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