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10 biggest March and April snowstorms in N.J. history

Just because we're getting closer to spring doesn't rule out the possibility of a sizable snowstorm in New Jersey. Watch video For most New Jerseyans, the light snow that fell from the sky Friday...

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71-year-old woman injured in attempted carjacking in Newark

The victim was transported to the hospital for treatment following the incident, officials said. (File photo)  NEWARK -- A 71-year-old woman was injured Thursday night after two men allegedly...

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Another string of bomb threats reported at North Jersey schools

Second round of threats in about a week   BERGEN COUNTY -- For the second time in about a week, a string of bomb threats interrupted classes at schools around Bergen County Friday, officials said....

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Man gets 11 years for crashes, police chase that shut down highway

Freddie Wright, 24, of Newark, had pleaded guilty to eluding and related offenses in connection with the Aug. 11, 2014 incident Watch video NEWARK -- With speeds exceeding 100 mph, Freddie Wright led...

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Should Cory Booker be liable for watershed's financial losses?

Lawyers argue whether former board members should be partly responsible for losses at the bankrupt watershed agency. NEWARK -- For lawyers arguing in federal court over whether U.S. Sen. Cory Booker...

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EPA: Polluters will pay for $1.4B Passaic River cleanup

100 companies dumped toxic chemicals in the river, which is one of state's, and country's, most polluted rivers. Watch video NEWARK -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced Friday its...

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After 'proof issues,' man gets 5 years in Newark killing

Eric Talmadge, 40, of East Orange, received the sentence as part of a plea deal in connection with the June 12, 2013 shooting death of Bilal Woods, 31, of Newark NEWARK -- Citing "proof issues" in the...

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Newark police looking for man in connection with series of burglaries

Police have issued a warrant for Rashon Hayes with a bail set at $35,000. Rashon Hayes, 38, is wanted in connection with a series of burglaries. Newark Police Department  NEWARK -- City police are...

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Police ask for public's help to ID armed robbery suspect

Newark police believe the man shown in their wanted posted was one of two men who robbed a 59-year-old woman Newark Police Department is trying to identify this man in connection with robbery. Newark...

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Working to revive Newark's Woodland Cemetery

Woodland Cemetery in Newark tries to come back from the dead after years of neglect. There have been plenty of attempts to bring Newark's Woodland Cemetery back from the dead. But all of them - for...

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7 Olympic contenders to watch as N.J. hosts American Cup

The Prudential Center is hosting the gymnastics competition for the first time. Past Olympians pick the athletes to watch in the lead up to Rio 2016.

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Argument between N.J. cousins leads to shooting, assault

Two city men wanted in connection with an alleged assault of a man reported to be their cousin were apprehended by Newark police Friday, officials said. (File photo)  NEWARK -- Two city men wanted in...

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Fatal hit-and-run driver 'remorseful,' lawyer says

The lawyer for Fabian Rodriguez said that, like the 7-year-old victim's, her client's family was also broken. West New York's Mayor Felix Roque had little sympathy for him. Watch video WEST NEW YORK...

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Federal loans to black-owned businesses up -- but only in some N.J. counties

The Small Business Administration has increased its lend rates to black-owned businesses 116 percent statewide, the agency announced this week. ESSEX COUNTY -- The U.S. Small Business Administration...

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Menendez slams Trump's call to cut EPA (VIDEO)

He also called out Gov. Chris Christie for supporting someone who would cut the EPA. Watch video NEWARK -- Following Donald Trump's repeated call during Thursday night's debate to cut the...

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Nutley parade kicks off N.J. St. Paddy's celebrations (PHOTOS)

People lined the streets for the annual Nutley event. NUTLEY -- St. Patrick's Day celebrations have officially begun in Essex County. The first of the county's three parades stepped off Saturday at...

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Old newspaper offers a glimpse back for Bloomfield students

Teacher makes a lesson out of a 1929 newspaper. St. Thomas the Apostle School fifth-graders Colin Salandy, Taylor Cardew and Laura Conigliari look through a 1929 Newark Ledger newspaper.St. Thomas the...

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Routes 1&9 lanes remained closed hours after one-car crash in Elizabeth

Most lanes of traffic on Routes 1&9 in Elizabeth remained closed early this afternoon, hours after a one-car crash knocked down a utility pole. ELIZABETH -- Only one lane was open in each...

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Contractor found dead after shooting heroin at Newark airport, report says

The man employed by a major shipping company apparently shot heroin with a woman inside a warehouse bathroom Saturday NEWARK - A contractor was found dead after shooting heroin at a Newark Liberty...

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N.J. pets in need: March 7, 2016

The history of pet photography goes back quite a bit further than most people think. The history of pet photography goes back quite a bit further than the founding of icanhas.cheezburger.com. Courtesy...

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