N.J. woman awarded $4M in Old Bridge bus crash lawsuit
A passenger injured in the crash was awarded a $4-million settlement. OLD BRIDGE -- A woman who was left permanently disabled after a school bus rear-ended a commuter bus in 2013 received a $4 million...
View ArticleN.J. pets in need: Feb. 20, 2017
Dogs and cats throughout New Jersey await adoption. If you're interested in helping homeless animals but aren't able to adopt one, there are a number of other ways you can be of assistance....
View ArticleN.J. cops' 2-year military surplus haul: $40M in gear, 13 armored vehicles
The mine-resistant ambush protected vehicles, or MRAPs, were so controversial in N.J. three years ago, a sheriff's office withdrew its request for the 13-ton truck Police departments across New Jersey...
View ArticleN.J. teen reportedly charged with attempted rape in NYC
The alleged attacker fled when someone walked in the lobby of the buillding NEW YORK -- A 17-year-old Piscataway teen was arrested on attempted rape charges over the weekend in New York City,...
View ArticleDuo charged with stealing fire hydrant water for power washing biz
The men wanted the water for their power washing business Two men tried to hook up tanks to a fire hydrant to steal water on Sunday morning, police said. South Brunswick police SOUTH BRUNSWICK -- Two...
View ArticleHow Rutgers wants to lower the price of textbooks for students
The university is beginning a shift toward lower cost textbooks across all of its campuses. NEW BRUNSWICK -- The six-week clerkship for third year psychiatry students at Rutgers New Jersey Medical...
View ArticleGunman forced woman into basement, sexually assaulted her, cops say
A woman was allegedly sexually assaulted by a man in Highland Park Sunday evening. HIGHLAND PARK -- A gunman who allegedly severely beat and sexually assaulted a woman Sunday evening is still at...
View ArticleA mother-daughter playwrighting duo bring their new works to N.J.
Playwrights Kisha Bundridge and Stephanie Berry each premieres a new play at Crossroads Theatre this Winter When Kisha Bundridge's "Beyond the Oak Trees" has its world premiere at Crossroads Theatre...
View ArticleN.J.'s undefeated wrestlers heading into regions, 2017
Meet the members of one of New Jersey's most exclusive wrestling clubs -- the undefeated as of Feb. 21
View ArticleWhat should medical marijuana treat in N.J.? Public gets its say Wednesday
The panel will submit a final recommendation to Bennett, who has the final say. TRENTON -- Seven years after the passage of New Jersey's medical marijuana law, patients prohibited from using the...
View ArticleDozens of firefighters battle 3-alarm blaze at trash transfer station
65 firefighters from five towns extinguished the fire in South Plainfield SOUTH PLAINFIELD -- Dozens of firefighters worked for more than five hours Monday night to put out a three-alarm fire at a...
View ArticleFraud case against Kushner Companies ends in undisclosed settlements
The undisclosed settlement between the New York-based development company and Neil and Lauren Hunter was announced Tuesday morning NEW BRUNSWICK -- The remaining condo owner at the Landings set to...
View ArticleN.J. wrestler rankings: The top 8 at each weight on eve of regions
States is just a week away. Who is in prime position to claim a spot on the podium.
View ArticleEnvironment concerns shut down Route 518 bridge construction
No timetable has been put in place for the resumption of work. FRANKLIN - The state Department of Transportation temporarily suspended work recently on the Route 518 Bridge between Rocky Hill Borough...
View ArticleDid N.J. police agencies get $40M in military gear legally?
State Senator Nia Gill (D-Essex) said Tuesday she will send a letter to the state Attorney General seeking the guidance on 1033 program A New Jersey lawmaker is questioning whether municipalities...
View ArticleN.J. woman nabbed after breaking into 2 homes, police say
The East Brunswick woman was charged with burglary, possession of a hypodermic syringe, and hindering apprehension EAST BRUNSWICK -- A township woman has been arrested and charged with breaking into...
View ArticleWhat's next for N.J. man convicted of killing mother-in-law with machete?
A Jersey City man sentenced this month to 20 years in prison for killing his 82-year-old mother-in-law with a machete continues to undergo evaluation prior to being sent to state prison facility to...
View ArticleN.J. man secretly videotaped woman while she showered, police say
Authorities said they obtained additional spy camera videos they believe were taped by Kjer, however, the women have not been identified Karl Kjer, 57Middlesex County Prosecutor's Office HIGHLAND...
View ArticleEx-teacher accused of sex with student, 18, cleared of official misconduct
Adrian McConney was charged in 2013 with official misconduct after an investigation into the then-36-year-old actions by the school and police. PISCATAWAY -- A former teacher and girls' soccer coach...
View ArticleMurphy wins another county, while rivals boycott
Phil Murphy won the endorsement of the Democratic Party in the home county of one of his chief rivals, John Wisniewski. EDISON -- New Jersey gubernatorial candidate Phil Murphy on Tuesday night easily...
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