Clinton could be helped by New Jersey's changing demographics, data shows
We compared New Jersey's current demographics to what they were in 2008 and found out what's changed and how it will change this upcoming presidential election. It's been eight years since Barack...
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Medical marijuana laws in the crosshairs of former Giants star
Marshall has gone into numerous business ventures since retiring from the NFL after the 1995 season, but in recent months he's become an evangelist for hemp oil PARAMUS -- Leonard Marshall was the...
View ArticleN.J. alums who made noise during NFL opening week
Several New Jersey products put up big numbers in the first weekend of NFL action.
View ArticleParamus Catholic ousts top leaders in wake of alumni uprising
The school made headlines after admitting that it had fired a dean after discovering she was married to a woman. It's not clear if the moves were related to the firing. The Archdiocese of Newark...
View ArticleScott Garrett called out for trying to take credit on first-responder funding...
The nascent Veterans for Garrett group believes the Congressman voted for Zadroga reauthorization. He didn't. Watch video Congressman Scott Garrett (R-5th) has developed a curious habit of taking bows...
View ArticleBergen Regional can now treat more patients with heroin addictions
In Bergen County, there were 46 heroin-related deaths in 2014. In 2010, there were 13 heroin-related deaths, according to data from the U.S. Census and N.J. Dept. of Criminal Justice. Bergen Regional...
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Former Bayonne teacher of the year becomes North Arlington superintendent:...
A former Bayonne Teacher of the Year and vice principal who left the district in 2011 recently became the superintendent of the North Arlington school district. BAYONNE -- A former Bayonne Teacher of...
View ArticleTop performers: NJ.com football helmet stickers for Week 1
A look at the stars from each conference in Week 1 of New Jersey football.
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Trader Joe's worker who lost leg on job awarded $7M
Ruta "Ruth" Fiorino, 52, of Hillsdale was struck by a vehicle as she collected shopping carts for Trader Joe's. Ruta "Ruth" Fiorino with her attorney, Sam Davis, in a Bergen County courtroom. (Photo...
View ArticleNJSEA knows it 'goofed' on $1.15B Meadowlands megamall deal, group says
A group opposed to the sale raised several legal issues. EAST RUTHERFORD -- The New Jersey Sports and Exposition Authority plans to address a host of legal issues raised by a group opposed to its...
View ArticleN.J. man charged with choking police dog, punching officer
A Bergen County man has been charged with punching a police dog and Hudson County Sheriff's Officer in North Bergen, officials said. JERSEY CITY -- A Bergen County man has been charged with punching a...
View ArticleWATCH: N.J.'s Pascrell champions Clinton as best for vets
House Democrats who served in the military said Hillary Clinton would be better for veterans then Donald Trump. Watch video WASHINGTON -- Rep. Bill Pascrell Jr. and other House Democrats who formerly...
View ArticleChristie renominates acting Bergen County prosecutor for the job
Gov. Christie asked the state senate in 2013 to appoint Gurbir Grewal to the position, but it was never passed. Gov. Chris Christie has again nominated Gurbir Grewal to be Bergen County prosecutor....
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2 charged in Hackensack with possession of $200K in cocaine
The New York men were arrested Monday Jason Scott (Bergen County Prosecutor's Office) Shaun Henry HACKENSACK -- Two New York men were arrested Monday after authorities discovered cocaine and a...
View ArticleNorth Jersey woman sues man who she says gave her herpes
The Bergen County woman alleges in a lawsuit that her partner knew or should have known he had herpes. HACKENSACK - A Bergen County woman is suing a sex partner for infecting her with herpes, claiming...
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North Jersey police hunt possibly the most literal bank robber ever
Police are looking for a robber who held up a bank by showing a teller a sign with the word "RoBBERY" written large, bold and in mostly caps. NORWOOD - Police are looking for a robber who held up a...
View ArticleHigh school football team's decision to kneel for anthem gets passionate...
The football team kneeled for the national anthem on Saturday prior to a game against Highland to draw attention to social issues and economic disparities.
View ArticleWATCH: Joe Budden goes skydiving in N.J., announces new album
'The music sounds like a chiseled, aged, wise veteran,' says Budden, who this summer claimed to have retired from live performing. Watch video Jersey rapper Joe Budden, last seen chasing what appeared...
View ArticleFootball: 2 additions to NJ.com Player of the Year watch list for Sept. 14
NJ.com unveils its second installment of the Player of the Year watch list.
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Gannett announces layoffs at The Record, community papers
The fall restructuring was called a "long-term investment," which is expected to affect 426 employees. WOODLAND PARK -- Gannett has announced upcoming layoffs at The Record and North Jersey Media...
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