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  • Passenger: 'I'm dead'

    Monday, June 17 2013 6:26 PM EDT2013-06-17 22:26:45 GMT
    A man aboard a United Airlines flight bound for Newark Liberty International Airport claimed his fellow passengers on the plane had been poisoned and was screaming about going to die.
    A man aboard a United Airlines flight bound for Newark Liberty International Airport claimed his fellow passengers on the plane had been poisoned and was screaming about going to die.
  • Monday, June 17 2013 5:20 PM EDT2013-06-17 21:20:42 GMT
    Federal authorities have released new versions of flood zone maps, which could bring relief to some property owners.
    Federal authorities have released new versions of flood zone maps, which could bring relief to some property owners.
  • Monday, June 17 2013 2:56 PM EDT2013-06-17 18:56:27 GMT
    The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection and a shore community will receive more than $53 million in federal reimbursement for the cost of removing debris from waterways after Superstorm Sandy.
    The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection and a shore community will receive more than $53 million in federal reimbursement for the cost of removing debris from waterways after Superstorm Sandy.
  • Monday, June 17 2013 12:20 PM EDT2013-06-17 16:20:15 GMT
    lie Hermann has started her first full day as Rutgers' athletic director.  A university spokesman tweeted late Monday morning that Hermann was on campus.
    lie Hermann has started her first full day as Rutgers' athletic director.  A university spokesman tweeted late Monday morning that Hermann was on campus.
  • New Jersey lawmakers are poised to take up a bill that would allow those who are in the country illegally to qualify for in-state tuition rates at state colleges and universities.
    New Jersey lawmakers are poised to take up a bill that would allow those who are in the country illegally to qualify for in-state tuition rates at state colleges and universities.
  • Monday, June 17 2013 8:23 AM EDT2013-06-17 12:23:08 GMT

    A 16-year-old girl was killed and five other were injured when a massive house fire in Elizabeth, New Jersey.

    A 16-year-old girl was killed and five other were injured when a massive house fire in Elizabeth, New Jersey.

  • New Jersey lawmakers are poised to take up a bill that would allow those who are in the country illegally to qualify for in-state tuition rates at state colleges and universities.
    New Jersey lawmakers are poised to take up a bill that would allow those who are in the country illegally to qualify for in-state tuition rates at state colleges and universities.
  • Saturday, June 15 2013 7:27 PM EDT2013-06-15 23:27:36 GMT
    TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — Motorists are seeing stable prices at the pumps in New Jersey.AAA Mid-Atlantic says the average price of a gallon of regular gasoline in New Jersey on Friday was $3.40, the same price as last week. It's also the same price motorists were paying a year ago.The national average price also remained stable, coming in at $3.63 for the second straight week.
    TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — Motorists are seeing stable prices at the pumps in New Jersey.AAA Mid-Atlantic says the average price of a gallon of regular gasoline in New Jersey on Friday was $3.40, the same price as last week. It's also the same price motorists were paying a year ago.The national average price also remained stable, coming in at $3.63 for the second straight week.
  • Friday, June 14 2013 10:22 PM EDT2013-06-15 02:22:14 GMT
    Fox 5 did not notice any strapless dresses watching students arrive Friday night at a dance for Readington Middle School in New Jersey. That is exactly what the principal wanted.
    Fox 5 did not notice any strapless dresses watching students arrive Friday night at a dance for Readington Middle School in New Jersey. That is exactly what the principal wanted.
  • 'Bus ride from Hell'

    Friday, June 14 2013 10:13 PM EDT2013-06-15 02:13:07 GMT
    A simple commute into New York City on a New Jersey Transit bus turned into a nightmare on Thursday. The driver appeared to get lost, so the 45-minute ride took more than two hours.
    A simple commute into New York City on a New Jersey Transit bus turned into a nightmare on Thursday. The driver appeared to get lost, so the 45-minute ride took more than two hours.
  • Superstorm Sandy

    Friday, June 14 2013 8:38 PM EDT2013-06-15 00:38:50 GMT
    Superstorm Sandy victims in New Jersey who are weighing whether to rebuild or relocate will soon get more information that should help them decide what to do.
    Superstorm Sandy victims in New Jersey who are weighing whether to rebuild or relocate will soon get more information that should help them decide what to do.
  • Friday, June 14 2013 12:31 PM EDT2013-06-14 16:31:42 GMT

    A person confirmed of having measles may have exposed people at a BJ's wholesale club in New Jersey.

    A person confirmed of having measles may have exposed people at a BJ's wholesale club in New Jersey. 

  • Friday, June 14 2013 9:35 AM EDT2013-06-14 13:35:23 GMT
    Football fans should probably leave bags at home when they go to see a game at an NFL stadium for the 2013 season. The policy takes effect with preseason games.
    Football fans should probably leave bags at home when they go to see a game at an NFL stadium for the 2013 season. The policy takes effect with preseason games.
  • Friday, June 14 2013 9:16 AM EDT2013-06-14 13:16:20 GMT
    New Jersey Transit is investigating why 1 of its bus drivers took a different route, making passengers nearly two hours late into New York City.
    New Jersey Transit is investigating why 1 of its bus drivers took a different route, making passengers nearly two hours late into New York City.
  • Friday, June 14 2013 9:15 AM EDT2013-06-14 13:15:15 GMT
    Political observers will be closely watching as New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie participates in a discussion at the Clinton Global Initiative in Chicago.
    Political observers will be closely watching as New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie participates in a discussion at the Clinton Global Initiative in Chicago.
  • Friday, June 14 2013 7:53 AM EDT2013-06-14 11:53:25 GMT
    A malfunctioning pool heater vent created high levels of carbon monoxide inside a hotel in New Jersey. One person was taken to a local hospital.
    A malfunctioning pool heater vent created high levels of carbon monoxide inside a hotel in New Jersey. One person was taken to a local hospital.
  • Thursday, June 13 2013 6:42 PM EDT2013-06-13 22:42:53 GMT
    A line of thunderstorms caused some damage and street flooding in New Jersey on Thursday, but the threat of longer, widespread heavy rain and flooding in the tristate area has diminished.
    A line of thunderstorms caused some damage and street flooding in New Jersey on Thursday, but the threat of longer, widespread heavy rain and flooding in the tristate area has diminished.
  • The vice president of the New Jersey School Boards Association has resigned from that post after complaints that she made comments that some interpreted as saying she wanted Jewish members of her local school board...
    The vice president of the New Jersey School Boards Association has resigned from that post after complaints that she made comments that some interpreted as saying she wanted Jewish members of her local school board replaced.
  • New Jersey State Police are trying to determine the cause of a dirt track crash that killed NASCAR driver Jason Leffler.
    New Jersey State Police are trying to determine the cause of a dirt track crash that killed NASCAR driver Jason Leffler.
  • New Jersey is bracing for a storm that's packing the potential for heavy rain, powerful winds, lightning and even the chance for an isolated tornado.
    Thunderstorms that rumbled across southern and central New Jersey are leaving power outages in their wake.
  • Thursday, June 13 2013 8:54 AM EDT2013-06-13 12:54:15 GMT

    The New Jersey detective accused of shooting and killing a motorist on the side of a road in Maryland is free on bail.

    The New Jersey detective accused of shooting and killing a motorist on the side of a road in Maryland is free on bail.
  • Thursday, June 13 2013 8:20 AM EDT2013-06-13 12:20:28 GMT
    A group of men have returned from a fishing trip off the New Jersey coast with new appreciation of the food chain.
    A group of men have returned from a fishing trip off the New Jersey coast with new appreciation of the food chain. They were about 30 miles southeast of Atlantic City on Sunday when they videotaped a great white shark circling their 28-foot boat for about 10 minute.
  • Thursday, June 13 2013 7:54 AM EDT2013-06-13 11:54:02 GMT
    A New Jersey Little League coach has admitted attacking an umpire who wouldn't call a game because of darkness.
    A New Jersey Little League coach has admitted attacking an umpire who wouldn't call a game because of darkness.
  • Thursday, June 13 2013 7:49 AM EDT2013-06-13 11:49:56 GMT
    Wearing your pants too low in one New Jersey shore resort town is about to get expensive. Wildwood has passed a law banning overly saggy pants.
    Wearing your pants too low in one New Jersey shore resort town is about to get expensive. Wildwood has passed a law banning overly saggy pants.
  • Gov. Chris Christie says he's staying out of the special primary election for U.S. Senate but will find some time to help the winner in the fall.
    Gov. Chris Christie says he's staying out of the special primary election for U.S. Senate but will find some time to help the winner in the fall.
  • Wednesday, June 12 2013 11:39 AM EDT2013-06-12 15:39:38 GMT
    New Jersey Transit's board has approved a proposal to provide wireless Internet service at train stations and on trains. But it's not clear if it will cost commuters.
    New Jersey Transit's board has approved a proposal to provide wireless Internet service at train stations and on trains. But it's not clear if it will cost commuters.
  • Wednesday, June 12 2013 10:24 AM EDT2013-06-12 14:24:24 GMT
    A New Jersey appeals court says the state can move ahead with its plan to turn over sales and marketing of the New Jersey Lottery to a private vendor. But the court could still reverse course.
    A New Jersey appeals court says the state can move ahead with its plan to turn over sales and marketing of the New Jersey Lottery to a private vendor. But the court could still reverse course.
  • A southern New Jersey group has been issued a state permit to begin growing medical marijuana.
    A southern New Jersey group has been issued a state permit to begin growing medical marijuana.
  • Four Jersey City police officials are retiring with big payouts for unused time off, including a deputy chief who put in for the equivalent of several years' worth.
    Four Jersey City police officials are retiring with big payouts for unused time off, including a deputy chief who put in for the equivalent of several years' worth.
  • Wednesday, June 5 2013 8:55 AM EDT2013-06-05 12:55:40 GMT
    Gov. Chris Christe and Democratic state Sen. Barbara Buono have easily won their parties' nominations in the race for governor of New Jersey.
    Gov. Chris Christe and Democratic state Sen. Barbara Buono have easily won their parties' nominations in the race for governor of New Jersey.
  • Tuesday, June 4 2013 8:06 AM EDT2013-06-04 12:06:55 GMT
    Polls are open for the New Jersey primary election.   Voters have until 8 p.m. Tuesday to select the candidates who will run in the November election.
    Polls are open for the New Jersey primary election.   Voters have until 8 p.m. Tuesday to select the candidates who will run in the November election.
  • Thursday, May 23 2013 6:46 AM EDT2013-05-23 10:46:23 GMT
    For the first time in 17 years, millions of cicadas are expected to emerge from the soil in the tristate region this summer. The bug-like creatures are harmless to humans. 
    For the first time in 17 years, millions of cicadas are expected to emerge from the soil in the tristate region this summer. The bug-like creatures are harmless to humans. Cicadas live in the soil and make a familiar buzzing sound.
  • Friday, May 17 2013 7:05 AM EDT2013-05-17 11:05:50 GMT
    Thirty-seven claims have been filed in federal court in Newark over the crash of a commuter ferry in New York City that left dozens of passengers injured.
    Thirty-seven claims have been filed in federal court in Newark over the crash of a commuter ferry in New York City that left dozens of passengers injured.
  • Wednesday, May 1 2013 10:21 PM EDT2013-05-02 02:21:33 GMT
    A school board voted to uphold the ban on strapless dresses at a dance for this school year.
    A school board voted to uphold the ban on strapless dresses at a dance for this school year.
  • Superstorm Sandy

    Tuesday, April 30 2013 10:03 PM EDT2013-05-01 02:03:55 GMT
    Ever since Superstorm Sandy devastated parts of the Jersey shore last October, officials have planned for a new system of protective sand dunes along the entirety of the 127-mile coast.
    Ever since Superstorm Sandy devastated parts of the Jersey shore last October, officials have planned for a new system of protective sand dunes along the entirety of the 127-mile coast.
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