Officials issue advisories as toxic algae bloom endanger New Jersey lakes

State and local officials are issuing advisories for many lakes and reservoirs in New Jersey that have been impacted by dangerous algae blooms.

New Jersey approves $9M in film credits to 'Joker,' West Side Story'

New Jersey has approved roughly $9 million in film tax credits to a Steven Spielberg adaptation of "West Side Story" and a "Batman" universe movie called "Joker" starring Joaquin Phoenix. 

Newark hands out bottled water as lead levels test high

Residents began picking up bottled water on Monday, days after elevated lead levels were found in homes where city-issued filters had been distributed months ago as part of an ongoing effort to combat contamination.

Newark airport sets screening record, more than 80K

Transportation Security Administration officials say it has been a record-breaking summer at New Jersey's Newark Liberty International Airport.

Officials: 22 guns, 40,000 drug doses seized in NJ; 38 arrested

New Jersey's attorney general says authorities have seized more nearly 40,000 doses of heroin and fentanyl as well as 22 firearms as part of two separate probes in Trenton and Paterson.

Heinz Ketchup pays to repair 'reformed ketchup thief's' car

Heinz is helping the person who was hit by guilt and bad fortune after stealing a bottle of ketchup from a restaurant in New Jersey.

NJ man accused of stabbing, pouring bleach on caged raccoons

Police have arrested a man who they say doused raccoons in bleach, then stabbed the animals, in Bergen County.

N.J. law requires mental health instruction in grades K-12

New Jersey public schools will be required to include instruction on mental health under a new law Gov. Phil Murphy has signed.

Offensive stickers found around Bordentown

Police in Bordentown, New Jersey are investigating after locals have reported finding stickers with offensive messages posted around the city.

South Jersey mom battling cancer in need of stair lift for home

A South Jersey mother is in the fight of her life. She's battling cancer and can't get in and out of her house easily. She is in desperate need of a stair lift.

Boy, 4, escapes serious injury in fall from 2nd-floor window in NJ

Authorities say a 4-year-old boy escaped serious injury when he fell from a second-floor window at his home because an awning broke his fall before he rolled onto the grass.

Attorney IDs 12 more priests accused of child sex abuse in NJ

An attorney for childhood victims alleging sexual abuse by Roman Catholic clergy says he has turned up the names of 12 New Jersey priests who were not previously disclosed on lists the church released.

NJ shore mayor criticizes LGBTQ curriculum

The Republican mayor of a small New Jersey town is urging residents to oppose a state law that requires middle and high schools to instruct students on the contributions of LGBTQ individuals.

New Jersey police, communities celebrate National Night Out

Police across southern counties of New Jersey Tuesday held public outreach events as part of National Night Out. The events were designed to bridge the gap between law enforcement and the communities they serve. 

Woman who stole ketchup bottles from NJ restaurant wracked with guilt; returns 2 new bottles to owner

A customer who claims to have stolen a bottle of ketchup from a New Jersey restaurant was so distraught with guilt that the thief bought two new bottles — and delivered them with a handwritten apology note.

Locals fearful railroad crossing lacks proper warning signs

A train could be coming, but you might not notice it if you're driving along Route 130 in Gloucester City. Locals are fearful that the intersection near Klemm Avenue does not have signage to warn motorists of incoming trains.