NJ officials seek residents input on use of force policy reform

Officials in New Jersey will look to residents when deciding on revamped use of force policies, the state announced Friday.

Protesters gather at Trenton’s City Hall demand justice for George Floyd

Protesters gathered at Trenton’s City Hall on Saturday to protest the death in Minnesota of George Floyd, carrying signs that read Black Lives Over White Comfort and chanting “End police brutality.”

2 adults, 2 children wounded in Trenton shooting

A shooting in New Jersey’s capital city on Wednesday left two adults and two children hospitalized, including adults and two children hospitalized, authorities said.

Murphy boosts NJ's outdoor gathering limit from 10 to 25

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy says he is lifting the limit on outdoor gatherings from 10 people to 25 and that Memorial Day cookouts can go forward if people maintain social distancing.

Prosecutor: Shooting at outside gathering kills 1, wounds 2 in Trenton

The Mercer County prosecutor’s office says a gathering of 30 to 40 people in front of a Trenton home was fired upon by one or more suspects at about 11:40 p.m. Saturday.

Councilwoman heard in recording going off on rant against Trenton mayor during COVID-19 conference call

The Saturday phone call was between Trenton’s mayor and members of the city council to talk about the spread of COVID-19 in the capital city and efforts to combat it turned into a war of words between Mayor Reed Gusciora and Councilwoman Robin Vaughn.

New Jersey state parks, golf courses to reopen on May 2

New Jersey golf courses and parks will reopen on May 2, Governor Phil Murphy announced Wednesday morning via Twitter.

New Jersey orders schools to remain closed through May 15

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy has made the decision to keep New Jersey’s schools closed for at least four more weeks.

Springsteen, other New Jersey stars holding COVID-19 fundraiser

Bruce Springsteen, Jon Bon Jovi and other New Jersey natives will be holding a COVID-19 fundraiser for vulnerable victims in the state later this month.

New Jersey to work with Pa, Del. and other states to reopen post-pandemic

“The house is still on fire," Gov. Phil Murphy said. "We still have to put the fire out, but we do have to begin putting in the pieces of the puzzle that we know we’re going to need... to make sure this doesn’t reignite."

New Jersey orders transit capacity cut, face coverings for riders

Starting 8 p.m. Monday, New Jersey transit systems must cut their capacity in half, and all their passengers must wear face coverings.

New Jersey reports 54,588 coronavirus cases, 1,932 deaths

Health officials say New Jersey now has at least 54,588 coronavirus cases, with 1,932 reported fatalities.

New Jersey delays primary to July 7 due to COVID-19

New Jersey is pushing back its primary to July 7 from June 2 because of the coronavirus outbreak.

New Jersey to open 500-bed field hospital amid COVID-19 outbreak

New Jersey is set to open its second, but largest yet, field hospital as part of its effort to confront the coronavirus pandemic.