New Jersey

Multiple people on private jet that crashed into San Diego neighborhood are dead, authorities say

By Julie Watson, Associated Press

The aircraft appeared to strike at least one home and smash through half a dozen vehicles.

New Jersey Rep. McIver released on recognizance after court appearance for immigrant detention skirmish

By Michael Catalini, Associated Press

A federal judge in New Jersey on Wednesday ordered Democratic Rep. LaMonica McIver released on her own recognizance during the congresswoman's first court appearance on assault charges stemming from immigration officials' attempt to arrest Newark's mayor at a detention facility.

Democratic Rep. LaMonica McIver charged with assault after skirmish at ICE center, New Jersey prosecutor says

By Alanna Durkin Richer, Eric Tucker, Mike Catalini, Associated Press

McIver denounced the charge as "purely political" and said prosecutors are distorting her actions in an effort to deter legislative oversight.

N.J. Transit engineers reach tentative deal to end strike that halted trains to NYC

By Bruce Shipkowski, Christopher Weber, Associated Press

New Jersey Transit’s train engineers have reached a tentative deal to end their three-day strike that had halted service for some 100,000 daily riders.

WATCH: Gov. Phil Murphy reacts to NJ Transit strike

By Bruce Shipkowski, Associated Press

NJ Transit CEO Kris Kolluri appeared Friday alongside Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy at a news conference. They said they got close to what the union was seeking on wages but raised concerns about the longer-term fiscal health of the transit…

20 states sue Trump administration over conditions placed on federal transportation and disaster-relief funds

By Kimberlee Kruesi, Associated Press

Democratic attorneys general say the Trump administration is threatening to withhold billions of dollars in transportation and disaster-relief funds unless states agree to certain immigration enforcement actions.

Newark mayor arrested at immigration detention facility where he was protesting

By Jake Offenhartz, Claudia Lauer, Associated Press

Mayor Ras Baraka has aggressively pushed back against the construction and opening of the 1,000-bed detention center, arguing that it should not be allowed to open because of building permit issues.

New Jersey authorities charge man with arson, allege sparking of Pine Barrens fire

By Mike Catalini, Associated Press

Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley Billhimer and Department of Environmental Protection Commissioner Shawn LaTourette said the 19-year-old Waretown man faces aggravated arson and arson charges in the southern New Jersey wildfire.

WATCH: Wildfire in New Jersey Pine Barrens expected to grow before it’s contained, officials say

By Bruce Shipkowski, Associated Press

At a news conference Wednesday officials said the fire in southern New Jersey could continue to burn for days.

Evacuation orders lifted as fast-moving New Jersey wildfire burns

By Bruce Shipkowski, Associated Press

A fast-moving wildfire is burning in New Jersey's Pine Barrens, but officials have lifted earlier evacuation orders and a stretch of a major highway that was closed due to the blaze has reopened.