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TRENTON, N.J. — Gov. Phil Murphy praised New Jersey’s strong showing in CNBC’s annual quality of life rankings Wednesday, even as data shows the state continues to struggle with some …

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A lightning strike at an outdoor archery range in Ocean County left one man dead and 13 others injured Wednesday evening, according to police. The incident …

WEST LONG BRANCH, N.J. — The West Long Branch Police Department is investigating several incidents involving juveniles who reportedly rang doorbells, fled the scene, and in some cases, shouted inappropriate …

ROSEDALE, MD — A retired police officer from Dundalk walked away with a $40,000 prize after hitting all eight numbers in a Keno game played at a Rosedale gas station …

ABERDEEN, NJ — An Elizabeth man has been arrested and charged in connection with a string of car burglaries that took place in the early hours of June 29 in …

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Rep. Jeff Van Drew announced Tuesday he has cosponsored legislation introduced by Rep. Thomas Massie aimed at releasing the full set of files related to Jeffrey Epstein, …

NEW YORK — Former Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Tuesday accused Assemblymember Zohran Mamdani of political dishonesty, calling him a “fraud” and pointing to past remarks Mamdani made about tailoring his …

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Sen. Andy Kim voiced opposition Monday to a $1 billion cut to public broadcasting proposed by former President Donald Trump, urging the Senate to block reductions to …

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — Rep. Mikie Sherrill criticized Republican Jack Ciattarelli on Tuesday during remarks to the New Jersey Building and Construction Trades Council, citing his alignment with President Donald …

New Jersey, known for its diverse ecosystems ranging from coastal marshes to dense forests, was once home to a variety of wildlife that no longer roams its landscapes. Over the …

ALBANY, NY — Three players won top prizes in the New York Lottery’s TAKE 5 Midday drawing on Monday, with winning tickets sold in both Franklin Square and Jamaica. One …

FORT MONMOUTH, N.J. — Perkins American Food Co. is launching into its new fiscal year with major expansion plans in New Jersey, announcing that all 46 available franchise units for …

Happy National Hot Dog Day! July 16, 2025, is the perfect day to sink your teeth into one of America’s most iconic foods, and New Jersey is a hot dog …

NEWARK, N.J. — Krispy Kreme fans in New Jersey can score a sweet deal this Friday, July 18, as the doughnut chain marks its 88th anniversary with a special offer: …

SYRACUSE, NY — A top-prize winning TAKE 5 ticket worth $29,668.50 was sold in Syracuse for Monday night’s drawing, the New York Lottery announced Tuesday. The lucky ticket was purchased …

QUEENS — A Queens woman was sentenced Tuesday to seven and a half years in prison after pleading guilty to sex and labor trafficking involving a 14-year-old girl, according to …

With the MLB trade deadline approaching, the New York Yankees are in a tough spot. Trailing in the AL East, with a battered rotation and a weak third base, they …

BRONX — A former Bronx co-op board president has repaid over $120,000 after pleading guilty to stealing the life savings of her 93-year-old neighbor, who had entrusted her with managing …

WASHINGTON — Rep. Mikie Sherrill sold up to $500,000 in UBS stock just 30 days before the Swiss banking giant’s shares tumbled on concerns over stricter capital requirements, according to …

RED BANK, N.J. — Former President Barack Obama returned to the campaign fundraising circuit Friday night, joining DNC Chair Ken Martin for a high-dollar Democratic fundraiser at New Jersey Gov. …

WASHINGTON — Former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie criticized President Donald Trump over his handling of the Jeffrey Epstein controversy, warning that Trump’s support base may turn on him as …

QUEENS, N.Y. — A Manhattan man was sentenced Monday to 35 years in prison for fatally stabbing two men in separate incidents in Queens in December 2021, Queens District Attorney …

NEW YORK — A 32-year-old man was fatally shot and a 40-year-old woman injured in a daytime shooting Monday afternoon behind a building on 8th Avenue in Harlem, police said. …

NEW YORK — A 42-year-old man was fatally shot Monday afternoon in Harlem, police said, marking the latest incident of gun violence in the area. Officers from the 28th Precinct …

TRENTON — A section of Route 18 southbound in East Brunswick will be closed and detoured nightly from Tuesday through Friday as part of an ongoing pavement and drainage improvement …