Jun 03 Sen. Menendez of New Jersey to seek independent reelection bid amid federal corruption trial By Mike Catalini, Associated Press Menendez was charged last year by federal prosecutors in New York along with his wife and three associates of running a scheme in which Menendez promised to use his office to help the businessmen in return for goods and money. Continue reading
May 13 Watch 3:49 Jury selection begins Sen. Bob Menendez's federal corruption trial By Lisa Desjardins Jury selection began Monday as Democratic Sen. Bob Menendez is set to become the first sitting senator ever tried for conspiracy to act as a foreign agent. The case is expected to last several weeks. Lisa Desjardins previews what's to… Continue watching
Apr 29 California is joining with a New Jersey company to buy a generic opioid overdose reversal drug By Adam Beam, Associated Press California is partnering with a New Jersey-based pharmaceutical company to purchase a generic version of Narcan, the most well-known version of naloxone that can save a person's life during an opioid overdose. Continue reading
Apr 05 East Coast earthquakes aren't common. Here's what to know By Adithi Ramakrishnan, Associated Press Since 1950 there have been about 20 quakes with a magnitude above 4.5, according to the United States Geological Survey. That's compared with over 1,000 on the West Coast. Continue reading
Apr 05 Earthquake centered near New York City rattles much of the Northeast By Jennifer Peltz, Associated Press An earthquake shook the densely populated New York City metropolitan area Friday morning, the U.S. Geological Survey said, with residents reporting they felt rumbling across the Eastern Seaboard. Continue reading
Jan 03 Imam killed in shooting outside Newark mosque, shooter at large, authorities say By Associated Press Public Safety Director Fritz Fragé said the cleric was shot after 6 a.m. outside the Masjid Muhammad-Newark Mosque. There have been no arrests. Continue reading
Jan 03 Prosecutors say Sen. Menendez cashed in by linking Qatari royal family member with New Jersey businessman By Larry Neumeister, Associated Press The new allegations deepen the legal challenges for Menendez, a New Jersey Democrat, who already was charged with wielding his political influence to secretly advance Egypt's interests. Continue reading
Nov 07 Democratic incumbent Vin Gopal holds on to Senate seat in competitive New Jersey district By Mike Catalini, Associated Press Incumbent state Sen. Vin Gopal has won reelection in his closely contested coastal New Jersey district, keeping a key swing seat under Democratic control. Continue reading
Nov 06 What to expect in New Jersey's 2023 general election By Robert Yoon, Associated Press Every seat in the New Jersey Legislature is up for grabs in Tuesday's general election. With solid Democratic majorities in both chambers, party control of the body is not expected to change hands. Continue reading
Nov 04 Offshore wind project cancellations jeopardize Biden's clean energy goals By Jennifer McDermott, Matthew Daly, Michael Hill, Mike Catalini, Associated Press The cancellation of two large offshore wind projects in New Jersey is the latest in a series of setbacks for the nascent U.S. offshore wind industry, jeopardizing the Biden administration’s goals of powering 10 million homes from towering ocean-based turbines… Continue reading