NJ police officer rescues man trapped in burning car

A New Jersey police officer is being hailed a hero after he rescued a man trapped in a burning car, said police.

Severe storms topple trees, knock out power

People across the Tri-State Region were without power Monday after severe storms knocked down power lines Sunday night.

US governors, mayors increase COVID-related restrictions ahead of Thanksgiving

More governors and mayors are ratcheting up COVID-19 restrictions ahead of Thanksgiving for fear that holiday travel and family gatherings will only worsen the record-breaking, coast-to-coast resurgence of the virus.

Marijuana, ‘magic mushrooms’: NJ, Arizona, DC voters approve legalization, decriminalization

Cannabis-related propositions were on the ballot in New Jersey, Arizona, Montana and South Dakota. Medical marijuana initiatives were also being decided in Mississippi and South Dakota.

'Trump Train' blocks traffic on major roadways in NY, NJ

Car caravans full of supporters of President Donald Trump hit the road Sunday afternoon, blocking traffic along several major roadways in New York and New Jersey.

Animal control helps deer with head stuck in plastic pumpkin

A deer got its head stuck in a plastic pumpkin, but luckily, it had two friendly animal control officers come to its rescue.

Former NJ Gov. Chris Christie says he was wrong not to wear mask at White House

Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie said Thursday that he was wrong not to wear a mask at the White House after he and President Donald Trump both came down with the coronavirus.

2nd coronavirus vaccine trial paused over unexplained illness

The pause is at least the second such hold to occur among several vaccines that have reached large-scale final tests in the U.S.

Cardinals end two-game losing streak, beat 0-5 Jets

Kyler Murray ran for a touchdown and threw another to DeAndre Hopkins as the Cardinals snapped a two-game losing streak with a 30-10 victory over the Jets, further putting coach Adam Gase’s future in jeopardy after an 0-5 start.

Ex-NJ governor Chris Christie says he's out of the hospital

Christie announced Oct. 3 that he had tested positive and said hours later that he had checked himself into the hospital after deciding with his doctors that doing so would be “an important precautionary measure," given his history of asthma.

Jets have no positive COVID-19 tests, game with Arizona on

New York Jets players and coaches have been sent home from their training facility after a presumptive positive coronavirus test.

NJ postal worker accused of throwing away election ballots

A mail carrier in New Jersey was arrested on Wednesday for discarding a large amount of mail, including general election ballots.

Chris Christie hospitalized hours after announcing positive coronavirus test

Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie has tweeted that he’s checked himself into a hospital, hours after confirming he had tested positive for the coronavirus.