Dozens of N.J. towns, schools dump state public worker health plan after big rate hike, records show

Dozens of N.J. towns, schools dump state public worker health plan after big rate hike, records show

At least 31 letters were sent notifying the state that the towns or boards were instead opting for private insurers.

Matt Arco, 3h ago

Advocates push Murphy, lawmakers to strengthen voting rights, make N.J. ‘most inclusive democracy’
Citing ‘disinformation,’ Murphy will not stop N.J. offshore wind work after whale deaths

Rutgers Football

Former Rutgers football player dies at 20

American Dream water park is an ‘unsafe structure,’ will stay closed during investigation, state says

American Dream water park is an ‘unsafe structure,’ will stay closed during investigation, state says

Four people were injured Sunday when a decorative helicopter fell into a pool at the East Rutherford indoor water park.

Jeff Goldman, 6h ago

The woman who escaped. How accused kidnapper’s twisted trail of terror finally ended in N.J.

The woman who escaped. How accused kidnapper’s twisted trail of terror finally ended in N.J.

James William Parrillo, 57, has a lengthy history of encounters with law enforcement including taking hostages on a yacht and threatening a former ...

Anthony G. Attrino, 12h ago

This N.J. movie theater is BYOB — Bring Your Own Baby

This N.J. movie theater is BYOB — Bring Your Own Baby

Parents relish the chance to leave the house without the usual pressures.

Amy Kuperinsky, 12h ago

Superstars, MVP standouts from Monday’s 2023 boys basketball first-round action

Superstars, MVP standouts from Monday’s 2023 boys basketball first-round action

Check out the players who stole the show on the opening day of the state tournament

Brandon Gould and Mike Kinney, 11h ago

Latest

The best outdoor pizza ovens to buy in 2023, according to reviews

Miss Manners: I teach at the college level and I’m baffled by students’ lack of engagement

N.J. reports 667 COVID cases, 13 deaths. Transmission rate remains flat.

Ice Hockey: Defensive Players of the Week for Feb. 21

N.J. mom who killed, burned, dismembered her child sentenced to life without parole

2 brothers charged in killing during high school basketball tournament, cops say

The best National Margarita Day 2023 deals at Chili’s, Bahama Breeze and more

In final 2 home games, can Rutgers fans put terror back in the trapezoid?

18 who vanished in N.J.

Missing Black and brown people rarely get media attention, group says.

The details here

Weather service not sure if tornado touched down in N.J. during powerful thunderstorm

Weather service not sure if tornado touched down in N.J. during powerful thunderstorm

Len Melisurgo, 3h ago

Dear Annie: Our married daughter resents the close relationship we have with her niece

Dear Annie: Our married daughter resents the close relationship we have with her niece

Annie Lane, 8h ago

News

Strong thunderstorms, gusty winds sweeping across N.J., small hail possible

Strong thunderstorms, gusty winds sweeping across N.J., small hail possible

The National Weather Service says some rare February thunderstorms and gusty rain showers are moving across New Jersey on Tuesday afternoon.

Len Melisurgo, 4h ago

Superintendent who resigned after N.J. student suicide still being paid $195K salary, district says

Superintendent who resigned after N.J. student suicide still being paid $195K salary, district says

Jackie Roman, 2h ago

Man took test drive at dealership, kept going to Atlantic City casino, cops say

Jeff Goldman, 11h ago

3 North Jersey men charged with sexually assaulting minors

3 North Jersey men charged with sexually assaulting minors

Nicolas Fernandes, 2h ago

Victim in Downtown Jersey City fire dies; appeared in two animated TV series

Ron Zeitlinger, 6h ago

Hoboken has sanctioned its first St. Patrick’s Day celebration in 12 years. Just don’t call it a parade

Teri West, 3h ago

$22.4 million awarded to housing authorities in Hudson County

$22.4 million awarded to housing authorities in Hudson County

Ron Zeitlinger, 6h ago

Harmony could launch Hudson County’s first recreational cannabis sales next week

Mark Koosau, 1h ago

Longtime St. Patrick’s Day parade coming back to N.J. boardwalk, but it’ll be smaller

Rob Jennings, 4h ago

Jersey City set to reject bids for Port Liberte ferry operator as too costly

Jersey City set to reject bids for Port Liberte ferry operator as too costly

Mark Koosau, 2h ago

Local female non-profit organization changes name and service area to be statewide

Sean Miller, 2h ago

Family of 4 found dead in N.J. home killed in murder-suicide, investigators say

N.J. is becoming more diverse. So, why aren’t there more teachers of color?

N.J. is becoming more diverse. So, why aren’t there more teachers of color?

Tina Kelley, 13h ago

3 fires set intentionally in wooded Ocean County area, authorities say

Jeff Goldman, 9h ago

Disney character toys recalled over potential choking hazard

Katherine Rodriguez, 9h ago

St. Patrick’s Day parade on iconic Jersey Shore boardwalk to return this year

St. Patrick’s Day parade on iconic Jersey Shore boardwalk to return this year

They offer to help nursing home residents get Medicaid. Too often, say legislators, they cheat them.

Sports

Yankees weighing Aaron Judge’s outside-the-box suggestion that would bench Aaron Hicks

Yankees weighing Aaron Judge’s outside-the-box suggestion that would bench Aaron Hicks

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone is weighing a new outfield look for the coming season.

Randy Miller, 5h ago

Tom Brady, Michael Strahan are laying people off in struggling business venture

Pro & College Sports

Tom Brady, Michael Strahan are laying people off in struggling business venture

Bridget Hyland, 9h ago

Stadium Series game featuring Devils could happen at MetLife, report says

Bridget Hyland, 4h ago

Affidavit released for NYPD captain who spied on female officers through a Yankee Stadium peephole

Affidavit released for NYPD captain who spied on female officers through a Yankee Stadium peephole

Bridget Hyland, 1h ago

Marriott counters Michael Irvin’s $100 million lawsuit over alleged Super Bowl incident

Mike Rosenstein, 14h ago

NFL Draft 2023: Giants pick playmaker: Jets go big; Eagles nab potential Pro Bowler in Daniel Jeremiah’s latest 1st-round mock

Bridget Hyland, 6h ago

Shocking details revealed in Alabama basketball murder investigation

Pro & College Sports

Shocking details revealed in Alabama basketball murder investigation

Bridget Hyland, 3h ago

Individual wrestler rankings for Feb. 21: Weight drops, district upsets jostle ratings

Jake Aferiat, Ryan Patti and Bill Evans, 6h ago

Pro & College Sports

Did Patrick Mahomes cheat in Super Bowl with male enhancement drugs? Here’s what you should know

Bridget Hyland, 10h ago

Ex-Yankees nemesis Curt Schilling makes his sports media return

Ex-Yankees nemesis Curt Schilling makes his sports media return

Mike Rosenstein, 9h ago

Ex-Yankees slugger signs with NL Central contender

Mike Rosenstein, 10h ago

Yankees’ young gun stars in live BP, whiffs Aaron Judge, Giancarlo Stanton, Josh Donaldson

Randy Miller, 13h ago

Ex-Yankees, Mets catcher announces retirement

Ex-Yankees, Mets catcher announces retirement

Mike Rosenstein

High School Sports

NJSIAA Central Jersey, Group 2 boys basketball recap: South River, Raritan roll in opener

Jason Bernstein, 43m ago

Ex-Giants LB gets new coaching gig

Bridget Hyland, 5h ago

Devils’ injury report: Mackenzie Blackwood ‘tweaked something’ at practice, Akira Schmid called up

Devils’ injury report: Mackenzie Blackwood ‘tweaked something’ at practice, Akira Schmid called up

Ryan Novozinsky, 2h ago

Yankees, Mets among 5 contenders who could chase All-Star slugger

Mike Rosenstein, 14h ago

Life

N.J. jail developed a novel drug treatment policy for inmates. Now it’s a model for federal prisons.

N.J. jail developed a novel drug treatment policy for inmates. Now it’s a model for federal prisons.

The White House National Office of Drug Control Policy announced the program for inmates at federal correctional facilities.

Spencer Kent, 1h ago

He’s halfway there. Jake Bongiovi, Bon Jovi’s son, starring in ’80s hair metal movie.

He’s halfway there. Jake Bongiovi, Bon Jovi’s son, starring in ’80s hair metal movie.

Amy Kuperinsky, 22h ago

3 N.J. residents competing in new ‘Jeopardy!’ tournament

Katherine Rodriguez, 8h ago

Ice-T remembers Richard Belzer, his ‘Law & Order’ partner: ‘I lost my friend today’

Ice-T remembers Richard Belzer, his ‘Law & Order’ partner: ‘I lost my friend today’

N.J.’s best new pizzerias: 15 delicious spots you need to try in 2023

Live Entertainment

K-pop girl group TWICE announces huge summer concert at MetLife Stadium

Nicole Iuzzolino, 3h ago

Guns N’ Roses announces huge 2023 tour with N.J. stadium concert

Live Entertainment

Guns N’ Roses announces huge 2023 tour with N.J. stadium concert

Nicole Iuzzolino, 7h ago

New Jersey’s best Haitian restaurant: Our 2023 Readers’ Choice winner is ...

Bobby Olivier, 7h ago

I debated pork roll vs. Taylor ham with an A.I. bot. It got heated.

Bobby Olivier, 8h ago

Support for abortion rights grows stronger in N.J., poll says

Support for abortion rights grows stronger in N.J., poll says

Susan K. Livio, 4h ago

Live Entertainment

Depeche Mode adds more tour dates after selling out MSG show

Nicole Iuzzolino, 11h ago

A N.J. hospital suffered a data breach. Now a patient is suing.

I tried Peeps-flavored Pepsi so you don’t have to. Here’s my review.

I tried Peeps-flavored Pepsi so you don’t have to. Here’s my review.

Jeremy Schneider

Live Entertainment

‘Paw Patrol Live’ has 2 days of shows at MSG in 2023

Nicole Iuzzolino, 5h ago

N.J. author shares her Italian New Jersey definitions and characters in new novel

Jacqueline Cutler

American Idol 2023: Schedule, judges, host, premiere date, trailer

American Idol 2023: Schedule, judges, host, premiere date, trailer

Katherine Rodriguez

20 Black-owned restaurants in N.J. you need to try in 2023