New Jersey reports 44,416 coronavirus cases; 1,232 deaths
Health officials say New Jersey now has at least 44,416 coronavirus cases, with 1,232 reported fatalities.
Mayor orders curfew, ATV crackdown after Trenton shootings leave 3 dead, 4 wounded
Trenton Mayor Reed Gusciora has ordered a nightly curfew and a crackdown on ATVs following a string of shootings over a four-hour period that police said left three people dead and at least four others wounded.
String of shootings in Trenton leave 2 dead, 5 wounded
Two people are dead and five others are wounded after a string of shootings over a four-hour period in Trenton.
New Jersey coronavirus deaths top state’s 9/11 toll
“This pandemic is writing one of the greatest tragedies in our state’s history,” Gov. Phil Murphy said.
New Jersey reports 29,895 coronavirus cases; 646 deaths
New Jersey now has at least 29,895 coronavirus cases, with 646 reported deaths, according to state health officials.
New Jersey pushing tax, budget deadlines due to coronavirus
New Jersey’s income tax deadline will move from April 15 to July 15 and the state budget deadline will move from June 30 to September 30 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Murphy reverses course, lets gun stores open during coronavirus pandemic
Gov. Phil Murphy reversed course Monday, saying that gun stores will be able to stay open during the coronavirus pandemic.
Murphy calls ventilators New Jersey's biggest need to fight COVID-19
Gov. Phil Murphy said he made a request for more ventilators during a call with federal officials Saturday night.
New Jersey reports 8,825 coronavirus cases; 108 deaths
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy on Friday announced nearly 2,000 more cases of coronavirus in the state and 27 COVID-19 related deaths. The statewide total now sits at 8,825 with 108 reported deaths.
New Jersey counties opening 2 new coronavirus testing centers
New Jersey is expanding its drive-through testing centers in an effort to combat the COVID-19 pandemic.
New Jersey freezes nearly $1B in state spending due to COVID-19
Gov. Phil Murphy is putting nearly $1 billion in reserve to prepare for a hit to the economy from COVID-19.
New Jersey COVID-19 cases swell to 1,914, including 21 deaths
The number of COVID-19 cases in New Jersey has risen to at least 1,914, with 20 fatalities reported.
NJ enters 1st day of statewide school closures
Students across New Jersey are staying home Wednesday as statewide school closures go into effect.
Murphy: Officials considering statewide curfew amid COVID-19 outbreak
New Jersey officials are considering a statewide curfew to help prevent the spread of the coronavirus.
NJ municipal court sessions suspended for 2 weeks
The chief justice of New Jersey’s court system has announced a two-week suspension of municipal court sessions to mitigate public exposure to COVID-19.
Murphy waives fees for COVID-19 testing for some NJ residents
Gov. Phil Murphy says New Jersey will waive fees for COVID-19 virus testing for more than 2 million residents on certain health plans.
Murphy resumes duties in NJ after surgery to remove tumor
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy has resumed his duties following surgery last week to remove what officials said was likely a cancerous tumor on his kidney.
Officials: Murphy's surgery to remove tumor 'successful'
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy will undergo surgery on Wednesday to remove a likely cancerous tumor on his kidney.
Murphy proposes $40.9B budget, boosting school and transit aid
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy unveiled a $40.9 billion budget for fiscal year 2021 on Tuesday, calling for higher spending on education, transit and public pensions.
Police: 18-year-old injured after suspect opens fire on Trenton home
Police are searching for a suspect who they say opened fire on a Trenton home, striking an 18-year-old inside.