New Jersey Coverage

Earthquake centered near New York City rattles the Northeast

People in Baltimore, Philadelphia, Connecticut and other areas of the East Coast unaccustomed to earthquakes also reported feeling the ground shake.

By JENNIFER PELTZ Associated Press

Bull found in NJ train station has new home

A bull that was spotted at Penn Station in Newark, New Jersey, has found a new home in an animal sanctuary.

Bipartisan effort in motion to require NJ drivers to pump their own gas

After more than 70 years, it might be time for New Jersey drivers to pump their own gas. There's now an effort underway in the garden state to save drivers time and money by losing gas pump attendants.

Frank Sinatra, Jon Bon Jovi among celebrities being honored on NJ rest stops

Frank Sinatra, Jon Bon Jovi, Whitney Houston and Celia Cruz are each getting an unusual honor: they will have rest stops named after them on the Garden State Parkway in New Jersey.

Massive brush fire breaks out in New Jersey

A firefighter suffered a medical incident and was hospitalized in critical condition after battling a massive brush fire that broke out in Lakewood, New Jersey Sunday.

Marijuana legalized in New Jersey

On Monday, Governor Phil Murphy signed legislation legalizing marijuana use in New Jersey.

Raw: Warmer temps keeping butterflies around

The November warmth is prolonging a colorful show at the Jersey Shore. Monarch butterflies, a natural tourist attraction in Cape May Point, are being seen again after a recent cooldown.

Trump held maskless NJ fundraiser hours after knowing he was exposed to the coronavirus

President Donald Trump's big-dollar fundraiser at his New Jersey golf club went on as planned Thursday night despite the President and staff knowing he had been exposed to coronavirus.

By Paul P. Murphy, CNN

Investigators look at men's rights attorney as shooter

The husband and son of a New Jersey federal judge were shot at their home Sunday afternoon, and a massive law enforcement response is underway.

NJ Gov. Murphy holds coronavirus briefing, reports 307 new deaths (April 23)

With nearly 96,000 reported cases, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy shares details at a coronavirus briefing in Trenton on April 23, 2020.

Virtual pen pals fill void for sick kids

Sophie Chhowalla, an 8-year-old from Berkeley Heights, New Jersey, is undergoing long-term treatment for Neuroblastoma. Since she can't be out in public due to her condition and the coronavirus, she's getting support in other ways.

NJ Gov. Murphy provides the latest coronavirus details including 314 new deaths (April 22)

With more than 92,000 reported cases, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy shares details at a coronavirus briefing in Trenton on April 22, 2020.

Reporting 379 new deaths, NJ Gov. Murphy hosts coronavirus briefing in Trenton (April 21)

With more than 4,500 deaths, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy holds a coronavirus briefing in Trenton on April 21, 2020.

Seeing the spread slow, NJ Gov. Murphy provides details regarding the more than 85,000 reported coronavirus cases (April 20)

New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy holds a coronavirus briefing in Trenton on April 20, 2020.

NJ Gov. Murphy addresses the current 3,840 coronavirus deaths in New Jersey (April 17)

On Friday, April 17, 2020, New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy discusses the coronavirus details.

With 3,518 citizens deceased, NJ Gov. Murphy offers coronavirus details (April 16)

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy holds a coronavirus briefing in Trenton on April 16, 2020.

With 3,156 known deaths in New Jersey, NJ Gov. Murphy holds coronavirus briefing (April 15)

The April 15 update follows more than 68,800 reported cases in the state.

With more than 68,800 reported cases, NJ Gov. Murphy provides coronavirus details (April 14)

On Tuesday, April 14, 2020, NJ's Governor Phil Murphy holds state's daily coronavirus briefing.

With 2,300 deaths in NJ, Gov. Murphy holds coronavirus briefing (April 13)

New Jersey has seen more than 2,300 deaths from complications of the novel coronavirus. Governor Phil Murphy addresses the outbreak.

Thursday, April 9, 2020: Coronavirus in NY and NJ

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio, NY Gov. Andrew Cuomo and NJ Gov. Phil Murphy provide coronavirus updates. (Video from NBC)

NJ Gov. Murphy provides insights on coronavirus

New Jersey is seeing more than 47,000 cases of the virus.

NJ Gov. Murphy details latest coronavirus news

Now with more than 1,200 deaths in New Jersey, Governor Phil Murphy holds a COVID-19 briefing in Trenton.

NJ Gov. Murphy shares latest coronavirus details

With the number of deaths now exceeding 1,000 in New Jersey, Governor Phil Murphy holds a COVID-19 briefing in Trenton.

NJ Gov. Murphy gives coronavirus conditions

NJ's Governor Phil Murphy holds daily coronavirus briefing where Bergen County has seen the most deaths in the state.

NJ Gov. Murphy holds coronavirus briefing

New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy provides latest COVID-19 details from Trenton.