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New NJ Law: Late Utility Payments Should Not be Punished by Death
Gov. Phil Murphy on Friday signed into a law a measure that will prevent utility companies from automatically shutting off power to medical customers.
Possible Tornado Flips Over Car in NJ — Storms Cause Floods, Damage
Another possible tornado may have touched down in New Jersey on Saturday as winds from quick, fierce storms flipped over a car in Burlington County.
NJ Courts Asked to Remove Judge Who Said Girl, 12, Didn’t Suffer in Rape
Five state senators have called for the investigation and removal of two Family Court judges who were criticized for downplaying the actions by accused teen rapists.
Burlington County Man Gets Prison for Hammering Wife to Death
A 60-year-old Pemberton Township man was sentenced this week to 27 years in prison after admitting that he beat his wife to death with a hammer.
Teen Charged in Shooting on Asbury Park Boardwalk — Two Injured
A night of family fun turned into a fright fest on the Fourth of July when gunfire erupted on the Asbury Park boardwalk, injuring two while sending crowds of fireworks spectators into a stampede.
These Five Women Were Deported — Booker Helps Them Cross Back into U.S.
U.S. Sen. Cory Booker this week became the first candidate running for president to help asylum seekers walk across the U.S. border.
On the Fourth, Murphy Creates New Agency for Immigrants
Gov. Phil Murphy spent part of the nation's birthday welcoming new citizens and signing an executive order that creates an office to help immigrants.
NJ Cops Search for Robber Tied to Marijuana Ransom ‘Murder’
The hunt is on for a man connected to the kidnapping and slaying of a Camden city councilman's grandson this week.
Screams and Squeals as LBI Fishermen Wrangle 7-foot Shark
On Sunday, fishermen on Long Beach Island reeled-in a 7-foot sand tiger shark, which they briefly wrestled with on shore before letting it go.
Ex-teacher, Karate Instructor Gets 18 Years for Raping Little Girl
A former teacher and karate instructor has been sentenced to 18 years in prison for raping a 9-year-old girl.