Race to contain Jennings Creek fire continues; Hochul announces burn ban
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul visited the site of a deadly 5,000-acre wildfire that's burning along the New York-New Jersey border Tuesday.
Wildfire along New York-New Jersey border continues to rage
Authorities say the 5,000-acre Jennings Creek wildfire is 20% contained, with 10% containment in both New York and New Jersey.
Palisades brush fires send smoke across Hudson River into NYC
Brush fires broke out in the Palisades, New Jersey early Friday morning, sending smoke across the Hudson River and into NYC.
Dems say work must be done to avoid N.J. becoming swing state
Two New Jersey Democrats made history on Tuesday, but vote margins in the state are reasons for some concern.
Democrat Andy Kim wins New Jersey Senate race, CBS News projects
Democratic Rep. Andy Kim has defeated Republican businessman Curtis Bashaw in the closely-watched race to replace convicted New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez, CBS News projects.
New law in New Jersey gives Hurricane Ida survivors help with their mortgage
Gov. Phil Murphy just signed a bill into law giving Ida victims 12 months of mortgage forbearance, a temporary reduction or pause in payments, and foreclosure protection, but many victims in Manville say more needs to be done.
Nellie Pou, Billy Prempeh vying for late N.J. Rep. Bill Pascrell Jr.'s seat
For the first time in decades, there are two new faces looking to get elected in New Jersey's 9th Congressional District.
New Jersey wildfire evacuation orders lifted, officials say
Homes were evacuated in Morris County, New Jersey on Friday because of a wildfire.
New Jersey American Water customers frustrated after water main break
New Jersey American Water customers in Bridgewater, Raritan and Somerville remained under a boil water advisory Thursday.
Water main break in Somerville, N.J. forces schools to close
A water main break in Somerville, New Jersey has left most of the borough without any water.
Rep. Tom Kean, Jr., challenger Sue Altman face off in New Jersey's District 7 race
The race for congressional District 7 in New Jersey is being closely watched across the nation. A win for challenger Sue Altman could give Democrats an edge in the U.S. House of Representatives.
N.J. Christmas tree farms concerned ongoing drought will limit stock this holiday season
New Jersey has issued a drought watch, and is urging residents and businesses to conserve on their own. The dry conditions could impact the availability of Christmas trees this holiday season.
Memorial grows for Harlem boy who allegedly died of malnourishment
A growing memorial in Harlem is dedicated to 4-year-old Jahmeik Modlin, who prosecutors say died of malnourishment at the hands of his parents.
East Orange mayor addresses school district budget deficit
The East Orange school district had another half day Friday, as it deals with a $25 million deficit and massive layoffs.
Squatters were living in Irvington, N.J. building before fire, residents say
Investigators still don't know what caused a vacant building in Irvington, New Jersey to go up in flames Tuesday. The fire spread to four other homes, displacing 30 residents.