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Amazon hiring hundreds in NJ, $100 bonus for having COVID vaccine
The online retail giant is looking to bring on 75,000 new workers ahead of Prime Day, nationwide.
Peloton recalls treadmills after child dies, ‘disturbing’ video showing injury
Peloton is recalling its treadmills after one child died and 29 other children suffered from cuts, broken bones and other injuries from being pulled under the rear of the treadmill.
Off-shore wind project will put cables under 2 of NJ’s hottest beaches
A large offshore wind energy project planned off the coast of New Jersey will connect onshore to two former power plants, and cables will run under two of the state's most popular beaches, officials said Tuesday.
For months, fish have been dying in NJ rivers and bays
New Jersey environmental authorities are working to identify the bacteria that appears to be killing fish in several waterways.
Body of missing kayaker, 78, recovered from Monmouth County river
The man was reported missing Friday morning after he took a kayak out on the Navesink River and failed to return.
Murphy signs new marijuana law: Parents must be notified
New Jersey parents must be notified if their minor child is caught buying or possessing marijuana under a bill Gov. Phil Murphy signed into law Friday.
Biden administration cancels $10M in student debt for NJ residents
reversal of a Trump administration policy on predatory for-profit-schools means that hundreds of New Jersey residents will get millions in dollars in student loans forgiven.
Rutgers wins its first NCAA tournament game since 1983
The drought is over for Rutgers, which will face No. 2 seed Houston on Sunday.
Springsteen refused to take DWI breath test, cops say
The officer at Gateway National Recreation Area wrote in the statement of probable cause that he saw Springsteen take a shot of tequila and then get on his motorcycle.
Legalization deadline extended after Murphy hesitates on signing
A deadline set for Monday for Gov. Phil Murphy to act on legislation establishing a recreational marijuana marketplace has been extended.
Johnson & Johnson finishes one-shot vaccine, but not as effective
Johnson & Johnson’s long-awaited vaccine appears to protect against COVID-19 with just one shot – not as strong as some two-shot rivals but still potentially helpful for a world in dire need of more doses.
NJ trooper of 2020: Survived hail of bullets investigating home invasion
State police say a trooper shot while investigating a reported home invasion robbery at a mobile home park last spring has been named New Jersey's state trooper of the year.