A puppy named Bear swims across Hudson River from NY to NJ

Talk about an adventure for one pet! A dog escaped from his owner while out for a walk in Manhattan and swam across the Hudson River to New Jersey, where he was rescued a few days later.

Nationwide multimillion-dollar catalytic converter theft ring busted

Federal authorities carried out raids in New York and New Jersey as part of a nationwide bust of a catalytic converter theft ring.

Sen. Bob Menendez faces another federal probe

Democratic U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez of New Jersey is reportedly the subject of a new federal investigation five years after he stood trial for corruption.

Missing Princeton student Misrach Ewunetie found dead, prosecutor says

Authorities say the body of Misrach Ewunetie, 20, was discovered at around 1 p.m. on Thursday on the grounds of Princeton University.

NJ police locate woman seen yelling for help from tractor cab

South Brunswick police say a woman seen yelling for help from a white tractor cab has been found safe, along with the cab's driver and the truck itself.

Jersey City councilwoman not resigning after hitting cyclist

A Jersey City councilwoman has no plans to resign after allegedly smashing into a bicyclist in an intersection in an apparent hit-and-run accident.

Watch: Heavy rains, flash flooding wreak havoc across New Jersey and New York

Cars were submerged in floodwater in northern New Jersey and New York City subway stations turned into impromptu waterfalls after heavy rain drenched the area Monday. 

Famous 'Good Times' painting bought by Houston man for $15 million, now on display at MFAH

The painting from Good Times is just about as memorable as the show's theme song. Certainly you know the artwork displayed in the credits of the 1970's sitcom. Now you can see it in person at Houston's Fine Arts Museum.

Video shows NJ teacher save student choking on water bottle cap

Janiece Jenkins, a teacher at East Orange Community Charter School, is being hailed a hero after springing into action and saving her student who was choking on a water bottle cap.

NJ state bird is now the middle finger, governor says

Gov. Phil Murphy signed an executive order on Friday changing one of the state's symbols to "reflect New Jersey's culture and values" — the state bird is now the middle finger.

New Jersey man wins more than $3 million off three scratch-off tickets in single day

A New Jersey man is bringing new meaning to the phrase "third time's the charm" after scratch-off tickets earn him $50, $100, and then the $3 million Ultimate Riches prize.

NJ cops and firefighters catch baby dropped from 2nd floor of burning building

Firefighters and police officers in New Jersey caught a baby that a frantic dad dropped out of a burning second-story apartment. A cop's body-worn camera captured the tense moments.

Boy dials 911 after police car breaks, officers gift him new toy

Four-year-old Justice Tucker told officers in New Jersey his police toy car no longer worked, so the officers went and bought him a new toy.

NJ toddler buys over $1,700 worth of goods online from Walmart

Little Ayaansh Kumar of New Jersey isn't even two years old, but he already knows how to handle a cellphone and access an online 'cart' from Walmart.

Daniel Jones gives Super Bowl tickets to QB who scored 8 TDs after mom’s death

Giants quarterback Daniel Jones surprised New Jersey high school quarterback Alex Brown with tickets to Super Bowl 2022. It came two months after the teen threw six touchdown passes and ran for two in a game following his mother’s death.