Mayor Ras J. Baraka mobilized local nonprofits to help 37,000 residents — 29,000 of them children — who rely on the federal food program.

Former President Barack Obama criticized President Donald Trump's policies while campaigning for Rep. Mikie Sherrill in New Jersey's gubernatorial race.

New Jersey officials are trying to ease residents’ worries after several bomb threats were reportedly emailed to voting sites around the state. “We are aware of threats made to several polling locations in New Jersey.

A United Airlines flight preparing for takeoff on Tuesday morning returned to the gate due to a “potential mechanical issue,” the airline said. The 302 passengers and 11 crew members aboard the Boeing 777, which was scheduled to depart around 7 a.m., exited the plane.

Republican voters criticize President Barack Obama's campaign appearance for Rep. Mikie Sherrill as 'fake excitement' during a Turning Point Action rally for Jack Ciattarelli.

Multiple polling stations across New Jersey were closed or relocated after bomb threats disrupted Election Day. Sites in Paterson, Middlesex County, Lake Como, and Passaic were affected, while Newark officials said one threat was unfounded and linked to phishing emails.

Annie Elberg’s second half goal was the difference as fifth-seeded Newark Academy defeated 12th-seeded Pope John, 1-0, in the first round of the North Jersey, Non-Public A tournament in Livingston. Grace Olayinka assisted on the goal for Newark Academy (9-8-3) while Gina Schreier made three saves for the shutout.

A New Jersey woman stabbed another woman to death following a dispute inside a lounge Sunday morning, authorities said Monday. The Essex County Prosecutor’s office said Sabria Carter, 28, fatally stabbed Shyel Mosely-Benton, 24, at around 3:30 a.m. in East Orange, NJ.com reported.