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A tractor-trailer apparently made a wrong turn and got trapped on a boardwalk at the New Jersey shore. Workers in Ventnor spent Wednesday morning removing benches and railings to help…
The campaign of Democratic gubernatorial candidate Phil Murphy says the man who appointed him ambassador to Germany, former president Barack Obama, will be campaigning for him in the state ahead…
A former postal worker who had claimed a wrist injury prevented him from working posted photos of himself zip-lining and rappelling, state authorities said Monday as they announced insurance fraud…
A Midwood assemblywoman with deep ties to the Orthodox community was named head of a powerful committee charged with overseeing the budget, taxes and spending. Helene Weinstein, a Democrat, will…
Seal With Amputated Flipper Heads to Niagara Falls Aquarium BRIGANTINE, N.J. – A harbor seal whose rear flipper had to be amputated after being struck by a boat has recovered…
The mayor of Paterson, N.J., who pleaded guilty to corruption last week, resigned Monday, abandoning his bid to stay in office until he’s sentenced. Jose “Joey” Torres had been due…
New York’s new Drinking Water Council will hold its first meeting on Long Island to consider setting maximum levels of several contaminants not regulated by the Environmental Protection Agency. Gov.…
President Donald Trump will meet with major GOP donors for a private dinner on Tuesday in New York as part of a fundraising effort for the Republican National Committee, according…
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Sunday launched a state effort to help Puerto Rico. The Democrat announced the relief effort after visiting the hurricane-ravaged island Friday. It will encourage…
Federal investigators are looking into whether a town whose Republican mayor is running for lieutenant governor violated a religious land-use law. The Associated Press obtained a copy of a June…
The family of a man who died in police custody will receive $1.25 million in a settlement with New York City. The Daily News reports Saturday that court papers show…
Police in New Jersey are warning that a pack of coyotes surrounded a dog walker and attempted to snatch the dog. The confrontation took place last Thursday on Oak Road…
Motorists will not face a gasoline tax increase in New Jersey next month. The petroleum products gross receipts tax rate schedule indicates Republican Gov. Chris Christie’s administration is not seeking…
Two clerks at the New York state Supreme Court are facing charges after officials say they charged people for access to free documents. The State Office of Court Administration says…
New York state Attorney General Eric Schneiderman is pressing credit-monitoring companies TransUnion and Experian to explain what cybersecurity they have in place to protect sensitive consumer information following a recent breach…
National Guard members, emergency equipment and supplies are ready on Long Island in case tropical-storm conditions occur there. Hurricane Jose was about 300 miles southeast of New York City Tuesday…
With average gasoline prices in New York up 33 cents, Sen. Charles Schumer is asking federal regulators to be on guard for price gouging at the pump. Schumer asked the…
Fiscal Group Gives NY State An ‘F’ for Budget Practices ALBANY – New York state’s financial practices get a red “F” in a new 50-state report from a fiscal watchdog…
Mayor Bill de Blasio announced Thursday that he will force thousands of aging buildings to become more energy efficient, a first-of-its-kind initiative intended to make the Big Apple a national…
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio on Monday picked up the endorsement of Gov. Andrew Cuomo, his fellow Democrat and frequent political rival. Gov. Cuomo voiced his support for…
