January 8, 2024 New Jersey lawmakers pass pay raises for themselves, the governor and other officials The large pay raises will now head to the desk of Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy, but will not go into effect until the year 2026; legislators have not received a pay raise since 2002.
January 8, 2024 New Jersey man pleads guilty in 2001 cold case of Pennsylvania teen's death A New Jersey man has pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter in the death of Pennsylvania teen Shamar Washington two decades ago. Washington's body was found in 2001.
January 5, 2024 Recalled meat snack trays sold at Sam's Club are linked to salmonella poisoning in two dozen people Bussetto Foods-branded charcuterie trays have been linked to a widespread salmonella outbreak which has sickened dozens and hospitalized 5 across 14 states.
January 5, 2024 Fire strikes New Jersey's historic Singer sewing machine factory A four-alarm fire broke out at an industrial park in Elizabeth, New Jersey, which was once the site of the first Singer Sewing Machine factory in the U.S.
January 5, 2024 New Jersey to allow teens eligible for upcoming general election to vote in primaries New Jersey's Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy has signed a bill allowing seventeen-year-olds to participate in primaries if they will reach 18 by the general election.
January 5, 2024 Meet the American who helped save millions of newborn babies, Dr. Virginia Apgar, physician and musician Dr. Virginia Apgar of New Jersey created the Apgar score, widely used worldwide to diagnose newborn babies. She's credited with helping to save the lives of millions of babies.
January 4, 2024 NJ Gov. Murphy says reported shootings hit record low in 2023 Democratic New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy announced Thursday that the state recorded the lowest number of shootings in 2023 since it began such record-keeping in 2009.
January 4, 2024 Christie says he would 'absolutely' support DeSantis or Haley, but insists he's not dropping out of 2024 race GOP presidential candidate Chris Christie said he would "absolutely" back fellow candidates Nikki Haley or Ron DeSantis for president but is not dropping out of the race.
January 4, 2024 Shocking attack on Nevada judge shows need for greater protections, says judge whose son was killed New Jersey U.S. District Judge Esther Salas called for increased protection for judges as she reacted to shocking footage from a Nevada courtroom.
January 4, 2024 Shooter who killed NJ imam still on the loose, $25K reward offered for arrest The Essex County Sheriff's Dept. is offering a $25,000 reward for information about the shooter responsible for fatally slaying Imam Hassan Sharif outside a Newark mosque Wednesday.