New Jersey News

Aggregated New Jersey News Articles

• Chuck Schumer meets with Trump to lobby him on rail project, Obamacare and ICE tactics
  
  Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer said he met with President Trump at the White House on Thursday to discuss a vital transit program that allows commuters to cross the Hudson River between New York and New Jersey.
  Tom Howell Jr..  Washington Times.  Thu, 15 Jan 2026 17:38:43 -0500.
• Mom is charged after her two sons, 5 and 7, are found dead inside New Jersey home
  
  Priyatharsini Natarajan, 35, was arrested after her husband called police to their home on Shell Court, Hillsborough at around 6.45pm Tuesday.
  Daily Mail.  Wed, 14 Jan 2026 21:49:45 GMT.
• Why New Jersey Is Running Out of Groundhogs
  
  Since Milltown Mel died, a New Jersey town has faced a groundhog crisis. Now the governor has vetoed an effort to bring in out-of-state replacements.
  Tracey Tully.  New York Times.  Tue, 13 Jan 2026 00:52:34 +0000.
• Richard Codey, Former New Jersey Governor, Dies at 79
  
  He was the longest serving legislator in New Jersey, while also running an insurance company and funeral home and coaching youth basketball.
  Amanda Holpuch.  New York Times.  Mon, 12 Jan 2026 22:05:09 +0000.
• Former New Jersey Governor Who Took Over For Scandal-Plagued Predecessor Dies
  
  'He spoke the truth when others wouldn't'
  Mark Tanos.  Daily Caller.  Sun, 11 Jan 2026 20:56:09 +0000.
• New Jersey's longest serving state legislator and former governor Richard Codey dies
  
  Richard "Dick" Codey, a former acting governor of New Jersey and the longest serving legislator in the state's history, died Sunday. He was 79.
  Bruce Shipkowski.  Washington Times.  Sun, 11 Jan 2026 14:37:49 -0500.
• Best and worst states to retire in 2026 based on affordability and quality of life
  
  New study reveals Wyoming tops best retirement states while New Jersey ranks worst. Analysis examines costs, healthcare access, and quality of life.
  Fox News.  Sun, 11 Jan 2026 11:58:07 -0500.
• Fetty Wap, rapper who 'made it out' of his N.J. hometown, leaves federal prison early
  
  Fetty Wap, whose attorney described him in 2023 as 'a kid from Paterson, New Jersey, who made it out,' gets out of federal prison almost a year ahead of time.
  Christie D'zurilla.  Los Angeles Times.  Fri, 9 Jan 2026 19:28:58 GMT.
• Rescuers use drone technology to find dog that escaped along New Jersey Turnpike
  
  A dog escaped from a rest stop along the New Jersey Turnpike and wandered for about 25 miles before she was found safe the next day with help from a drone.
  Bruce Shipkowski.  Chicago Tribune.  Wed, 07 Jan 2026 23:00:31 +0000.
• Man with machete shot and killed by police, who then find 3 more dead inside home: officials
  
  Police shot and killed a man armed with a knife in the Garden State on Monday, the New Jersey state attorney general's office announced.
  Fox News.  Tue, 06 Jan 2026 14:22:07 -0500.
• WATCH: Boy rescued from freezing pond
  
  Police officers in Woolwich Township, New Jersey, rescued a 13-year-old boy who fell through thin ice into a freezing pond.
  ABC News.  Tue, 06 Jan 2026 10:11:55 -0500.
• 11/9: Face the Nation
  
  New Jersey Gov.-elect Mikie Sherrill and Virginia Gov.-elect Abigail Spanberger join to discuss the past week's state and local elections.
  CBS News.  Fri, 02 Jan 2026 13:19:20 -0500.
• WATCH: Wandering wallaby's escape ends at Walmart
  
  Rex was missing for nearly a day before being returned to the petting zoo and animal sanctuary in Williamstown, New Jersey, from which he escaped.
  ABC News.  Wed, 31 Dec 2025 06:38:19 -0500.
• Woman says she held pilot's hand after helicopter crashed outside her home
  
  Two pilots have died of their injuries after their helicopters crashed over New Jersey. CBS Philadelphia reporter Ray Strickland spoke to a woman who says she comforted one of the pilots after the chopper crashed outside her home.
  CBS News.  Mon, 29 Dec 2025 19:38:00 -0500.

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