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WEST TRENTON, N.J. — The New Jersey State Police will step up patrols across highways and waterways beginning Thursday evening as part of a statewide effort to prevent crashes and …

FREEHOLD, N.J. — One of the Jersey Shore’s largest annual carnivals, the Monmouth County Fair, will return later this month with a five-day lineup of attractions, live entertainment, and family-friendly …

TRENTON, N.J. — Fireworks will light up the skies across New Jersey Friday night as part of a full slate of Independence Day celebrations, with several large-scale events planned from …

LAKEWOOD, N.J. — Lakewood Township and the Lakewood Police Department have launched an enhanced emergency alert system aimed at keeping residents informed of real-time traffic disruptions, weather events, and public …

Glass ceilings be damned: New Jersey’s “Me Too” Senators slam Trump’s female pick for U.S. Attorney. NEWARK, N.J. — Senators Andy Kim and Cory Booker issued a joint statement this …

TRENTON, NJ — A proposed bill to restrict bird feeders during black bear season remains in limbo as lawmakers in Trenton work to reconcile language between Assembly and Senate versions. …

NEW YORK — The NYPD is searching for a man who allegedly pistol-whipped a subway rider and stole his phone early Sunday morning on a northbound E train near the …

OCEAN COUNTY, N.J. — The Friends of Northern Ocean County Animal Facility are pleading for help from 501(c)(3) rescues and dedicated fosters to give five adoptable dogs a second chance. …

NEW YORK, N.Y. — Debbie Harry, the groundbreaking lead singer of Blondie and a defining voice of New York’s punk and new wave scene, turned 80 on Monday, marking a …

Christie’s beach chair moment still echoes years after viral shutdown photo TOMS RIVER, N.J. — On this day, the now-infamous photo of then-Gov. Chris Christie lounging in a beach chair …

NEWARK, N.J. — Twenty-four individuals connected to the Bloods-affiliated gang “Sex, Money, Murder” were charged Wednesday with narcotics and firearms offenses following a 14-month federal investigation into drug trafficking at …

MAYS LANDING, N.J. — A homeowner who fatally shot a man during a March home invasion at the Hamilton Green Apartments will not face charges, the Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office …

QUEENS, N.Y. — The NYPD is seeking the public’s help in identifying a suspect connected to a chain-snatching robbery that occurred Thursday evening in the 108th Precinct. Police said the …

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A long-promised Ocean County Social Services complex remains unfinished nearly three years after its scheduled completion date, as the Ocean County Commissioners move to extend a …

OCEAN COUNTY, N.J. — The Friends of Northern Ocean County Animal Facility is searching for a 501(c)(3) rescue group to help rehome Kenny, an energetic 18-month-old black Labrador retriever currently …

PHILADELPHIA, Pa. — Trash and recycling collection across Philadelphia has been suspended as of Tuesday due to a city worker strike involving AFSCME District Council 33, disrupting key municipal services …

LAKEWOOD, N.J. — A flash flood warning remains in effect until 9 p.m. Tuesday for southeastern Monmouth and northeastern Ocean counties as thunderstorms continue to bring heavy rain and dangerous …

BALTIMORE, Md. — A 38-year-old Elkton man has been sentenced to 30 years in federal prison followed by a lifetime of supervised release for producing and distributing child sexual abuse …

TRENTON, N.J. — Animal welfare groups across New Jersey are urging pet owners to take precautions as the Fourth of July approaches, warning that more pets go missing on Independence …

FORKED RIVER, N.J. — The Associated Humane Popcorn Park Shelter is highlighting a 4-year-old dog named Jelly Roll, who is currently available for adoption. The shelter describes Jelly Roll as …

HARRISBURG, Pa. — The Pennsylvania Game Commission is asking residents to report any wild turkey sightings across the state through August 31 as part of its annual summer survey. The …

PALM BEACH, Fla. — President Donald Trump took aim at Elon Musk on Tuesday in a sharply worded social media post, accusing the Tesla and SpaceX CEO of hypocrisy and …

TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey residents should brace for periods of heavy rain and thunderstorms through Wednesday, with the potential for localized flooding due to significant rainfall amounts, according to …

POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. — A traffic stop on the Taconic State Parkway led to the arrest of a Niskayuna man after State Police discovered more than three pounds of cocaine hidden …

NJ bill would launch reproductive health travel advisory for pregnant residents TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey lawmakers have advanced legislation that would establish a statewide advisory to inform residents about …