After N.H. bus trip, Christie sets sights on Iowa
Gov, Chris Christie will spend three days in the first caucus state of Iowa next week. PETERBOROUGH, N.H. -- Gov. Chris Christie, crisscrossing the first primary state of New Hampshire this week,...
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4 firefighters hospitalized after blaze at South Orange home
The home at 421 Hillside Place suffered serious damage as a result of the three-alarm fire Four South Orange firefighters were injured while battling a fire on HIllside Avenue Saturday, officials...
View ArticleEagles fans tailgate before game against Arizona Cardinals (PHOTOS)
Eagles fans braved the cold while tailgating before the game against the Arizona Cardinals in Philadelphia Sunday night. PHILADELPHIA -- Eagles fans, hoping Chip Kelly is on Santa's "Nice" list,...
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Arrest made in threat against Newark Penn Station
NJ Transit Police arrested a Newark man Sunday in connection with a threat made against Newark Penn Station. Passengers board an NJ Transit rain in Newark. (File Photo) NEWARK -- NJ Transit Police...
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N.J. man sues ex-wife for writing 'bum', 'loser' on alimony checks, report says
The Daily Record reports that Francis Wagner claims the insults have caused him emotional distress and exacerbated his poor health A check made out to Francis Wagner by his ex-wife, posted to Facebook...
View ArticleBoonton Boy Scout leader fought off bear attack with hammer, officials say
Christopher Petrino, 50, suffered only minor bites and scratches after being dragged into a cave by the animal at Split Rock Reservoir ROCKAWAY - A Boy Scout leader from Boonton suffered bites and...
View ArticleStore owner fatally shot in Jersey City
A person was fatally shot today in the Bergen Square neighborhood of Jersey City, according to police radio transmissions. Update: Store owner fatally shot was 'very nice man,' neighbors say A store...
View Article$100K bail for Jersey City felon on parole charged with pointing a gun at victim
A 26-year-old Jersey City felon who is on parole was ordered held on a $100,000 cash only bail today after being charged with pointing a gun at someone last month. JERSEY CITY -- A 26-year-old felon...
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Man who robbed bank to feed drug habit gets probation
Patrick Banas of Trenton pleaded guilty to robbing the First Bank on Kuser Road in Hamilton in April. TRENTON -- A Trenton man will serve a special probationary term for robbing a Hamilton bank in...
View ArticleWall Street downgrades yet another N.J. college
With enrollment down 24 percent between 2009 and 2014, the university became the latest in a string of New Jersey colleges hit with a credit rating downgrade. LAKEWOOD -- With enrollment dwindling,...
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Complaint over $6.3M redevelopment ordinance filed too late, N.J. Supreme...
The New Jersey Supreme Court upheld the dismissal of a complaint filed by five West Orange residents in opposition to a municipal ordinance that permitted borrowing $6.3 million for a downtown...
View ArticleSenators call for work to halt on historic battlefield
Excavation work began earlier this month on a privately owned portion of the Princeton Battlefield to make way for housing TRENTON -- Excavation work began earlier this month on a privately owned...
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Cops, priests save suicidal woman on Paterson bridge
Two priests and several police officers were able to talk down a woman who was threatening to jump off the Valley Road bridge over Route 19 Sunday night. Paterson police officers and two priests were...
View ArticleN.J. Senate panel approves job protection for medical marijuana patients
Employers would be prohibited from firing people solely because they participate in the state medical marijuana program, unless they can show these employees are unable to do their jobs TRENTON --...
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Democrats' effort to change N.J. redistricting pushes on despite Republican...
Democratic state lawmakers on Monday continued to move forward with a proposal aiming to overhaul the way New Jersey redraws its legislative districts despite an ongoing outcry from Republicans...
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WATCH: Girl gladdens and then breaks Christie's heart in N.H.
A 13-year-old student, introduced as someone who would grow up to be the first woman president, said she supported having Hillary Clinton reach that milestone instead. Watch video HOLLIS, N.H. -- Mary...
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Man who robbed 2 Somerset County banks busted in Scotch Plains, police say
A township man who robbed a bank in Green Brook and another in Bridgewater was arrested after he attempted to rob a third bank in Scotch Plains on Sunday, according to Police Chief Brian Mahoney....
View ArticleChristie appointed gun commission calls for loosening concealed carry law
A commission created by Gov. Chris Christie to examine New Jersey's tough gun laws recommends they be loosened to allow broader access for those seeking to carry a concealed firearm. TRENTON -- A...
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N.J. non-profit hospital 'tax' advances in Senate
he Hospital Community Service Contribution legislation is based on a tax court ruling earlier this year that found Morristown Medical Center operated largely as a for-profit hospital. TRENTON — With...
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Suspect caught following Union carjacking, second at large
BMW recovered in Newark after owner was told she would be shot, police said UNION -- Police arrested an Irvington man who was one of two people who took a BMW near the Irvington border Sunday night,...
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