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I lost 80 pounds and became a fitness instructor — thanks to one piece of exercise equipment
"Find something you love and stick with it," said New Jersey resident Amanda Hinds, 31.
NJ's ban on immigrant detention centers challenged in fiery lawsuit as $100M contract hangs in balance
The firm -- known as The GEO Group -- wants to open an immigration detention facility in Newark, New Jersey. But the state ban is getting in the way, it...
Here are the states where residents pay the highest taxes in their lifetimes: study
New York, New Jersey and Connecticut rank among the top five states for residents paying the most in federal and state taxes on their lifetime earnings, according to a study.
Jon Bon Jovi and Bruce Springsteen go on 100-mile drives — with no cellphones!
In the new Hulu docuseries “Thank You, Goodnight: The Bon Jovi Story," which premiered on Friday, the “Livin’ on the Prayer” singer reveals the surprisingly simple way that he and...
Elite NJ private school reveals disturbing verse scrawled on wall that led to school's mystery closure
The threatening graffiti led the ritzy private school in northern New Jersey to close Wednesday - and reopen with more security officers.
NJ Target employee stops 3 women stealing shopping cart with nearly $600 of merchandise
An attentive Target employee jumped into action and stopped three women from stealing a shopping cart with nearly $600 worth of clothes and other goods moments before the wannabe thieves...
NY, NJ reps propose bill that would outlaw $15 congestion pricing 'cash grab'
A bipartisan bill aimed at outlawing the $15 "congestion" toll to enter Manhattan south of 60th Street was introduced Wednesday by Rep. Nicole Malliotakis and Rep. Josh Gottheimer.
110-year-old NJ grandpa who lives on his own and drives daily offers tips on longevity
He lives alone with no home aid or extra help, cooks simple food for himself, walks up and down his three-level house and drives "pretty good" daily with no issues.
Who are the '90s icons touring with Everclear in 2024?
The '90s icons rock out at Huntington, NY's The Paramount on Oct. 6.
Elite NJ private school closes after 'threatening' racist graffiti found in bathroom
An elite New Jersey private school was closed on Wednesday after a threatening message targeting the Black and Hispanic communities was found written on a bathroom wall.
Dad of 3 stabbed while reading book at Port Authority Bus Terminal reveals gruesome injuries after random attack
“I was just sitting there reading and someone came up from my blindside, on the right side, I saw him, turned, just saw his face, and all of a sudden...
Gov. Hochul's waterfront commission is a win for New Yorkers
Gov. Hochul got the soft-on-crime Legislature to OK to a New York-only mob-busting waterfront commission after Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy killed the old bistate panel.
NJ teacher charged days after being publicly accused of inappropriately touching teen girl
Jenna Sciabica's attorney called the allegations "outrageous and defamatory," and said Sciabica vigorously denies any wrongdoing.
Garden State killer: NJ rabbi who paid hitmen $30K to kill wife so he could be with mistress, dies in prison
At trial in 2001, prosecutors argued that Rabbi Fred Neulander wanted to get rid of his wife Carol to continue his two-year affair with Philadelphia radio host Elaine Soncini.
Meet the New York & New Jersey star athletes going for gold at the Paris 2024 Olympics
Root, root, root for the home team!
Gold Bar Bob Menendez's wife tells friends she will go to prison because of cash crisis
Nadine Arslanian, 57, denies being part of a bribery and corruption plot with the New Jersey Democrat. Her husband nicknamed her "bubbles."
Hochul wins fight to create mob-busting waterfront commission
Gov. Hochul won support from state lawmakers to create a New York State waterfront commission aimed at combating mob corruption made famous in Marlon Brando's 1954 flick "On The Waterfront."
Here's what you need to know about the 'Avatar: The Last Airbender' tour
The popular animated series will be brought to life at Brooklyn's Kings Theatre on Oct. 8.
Atlantic City mayor, wife accused of beating daughter were secretly filmed by teen's boyfriend they 'disapproved of': court docs
Atlantic City Mayor Marty Small Sr. and his wife were allegedly filmed beating up their teenage daughter by her boyfriend -- who the parents had "disapproved of," it was revealed...
NJ will get slice of NY's controversial $15 congestion toll: MTA honcho
The MTA chairman said he expects New Jersey will ultimately get a slice of the money from the proposed controversial $15 daily congestion toll to drive through swaths of Manhattan.