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  • Wednesday, June 19 2013 8:45 PM EDT2013-06-20 00:45:05 GMT
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    The actor James Gandolfini, best known for his award-winning portrayal of New Jersey mobster Tony Soprano in the HBO series "The Sopranos," has died in Italy. He was 51.
    The actor James Gandolfini, best known for his award-winning portrayal of New Jersey mobster Tony Soprano in the HBO series "The Sopranos," has died in Italy. He was 51.
  • Superstorm Sandy

    Wednesday, June 19 2013 6:13 PM EDT2013-06-19 22:13:15 GMT
    More than 70 percent of New Jersey residents have seen or heard the state's "Stronger than the Storm" advertising campaign, according to a new Rutgers-Eagleton poll.
    More than 70 percent of New Jersey residents have seen or heard the state's "Stronger than the Storm" advertising campaign, according to a new Rutgers-Eagleton poll.
  • New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie surprised some schoolchildren when he told them his favorite football team is the Dallas Cowboys.
    New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie surprised some schoolchildren when he told them his favorite football team is the Dallas Cowboys.
  • New Jersey's nine state-run Sandy housing recovery centers have opened their doors.
    New Jersey's nine state-run Sandy housing recovery centers have opened their doors.
  • Superstorm Sandy

    Wednesday, June 19 2013 3:38 PM EDT2013-06-19 19:38:42 GMT
    By MATT ALVAREZ NEW JERSEY (MYFOXNY) -- Nearly eight months later after Superstorm Sandy, many Jersey Shore families are still displaced from their homes. The storm destroyed Pam Vasquez's family home
    By MATT ALVAREZ NEW JERSEY (MYFOXNY) -- Nearly eight months later after Superstorm Sandy, many Jersey Shore families are still displaced from their homes. The storm destroyed Pam Vasquez's family home
  • Wednesday, June 19 2013 1:46 PM EDT2013-06-19 17:46:33 GMT
    June 19 is National Dine Out Day. Restaurants and vendors across the country are contributing a percentage of their revenues for the day to the NJ Relief Fund to benefit Superstorm Sandy victims.

    June 19 is National Dine Out Day. Restaurants and vendors across the country are contributing a percentage of their revenues for the day to the NJ Relief Fund to benefit Superstorm Sandy victims.

  • Wednesday, June 19 2013 12:46 PM EDT2013-06-19 16:46:33 GMT

    One bird may have been responsible for several hundred Hoboken residents losing power.

    One bird may have been responsible for several hundred Hoboken residents losing power. A spokeswoman for Public Service Electric & Gas says the bird touched a transformer on Clinton Street near Columbus Park Wednesday morning.

  • Wednesday, June 19 2013 12:26 PM EDT2013-06-19 16:26:45 GMT
    The FBI says it has found no sign of the remains of former Teamsters union leader Jimmy Hoffa and is ending a dig in suburban Detroit.
    The FBI says it has found no sign of the remains of former Teamsters union leader Jimmy Hoffa and is ending a dig in suburban Detroit.
  • Wednesday, June 19 2013 7:06 AM EDT2013-06-19 11:06:13 GMT
    FBI agents are planning a third day of digging in suburban Detroit in their search for the remains of ex-Teamsters boss Jimmy Hoffa.
    FBI agents are planning a third day of digging in suburban Detroit in their search for the remains of ex-Teamsters boss Jimmy Hoffa.
  • 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 8:20 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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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