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Iconic NJ ice cream shop opening second location
Since before World War II, Nasto’s has been not only a neighborhood ice cream joint but also supplies ice cream to hundreds of restaurants, caterers, and hotels

Connie Francis, 'Pretty Little Baby' from NJ, dies at 87
From chart-topping hits to personal heartache, Connie Francis's life story is as captivating as her music.

8 Arrested in NJ Major Crime Crackdown
Eight people have been arrested after state troopers targeted crime hotspots across the state last month.

Tenants in terror saved from violent NJ drug gang, officials say
Two dozen people have been arrested in connection with a drug gang that terrorized hundreds of tenants at public housing buildings in Newark, feds say.

NJ man accused of starting brawl on flight to Florida
With shouts echoing and chaos unfolding, a simple flight turned into an unforgettable clash. You’ll want to hear the details of this one.

'Vigilante justice' involving Lexus leads to murder conviction
A deadly pursuit and a young life lost—this Newark story unfolds with layers of complexity and raises a crucial conversation about justice.

This NJ city has the second-cleanest bathrooms in the nation
First of all, isn’t a public bathroom only as clean as how the last slob used it? Or are we putting all our faith in the kind of person with nothing better to do than write online bathroom reviews?

Beethoven meets Beyoncé right here in New Jersey
Get ready for a concert experience that’s more than just notes and rhythms — it’s a musical journey that’ll blend the old with the new.

34 Newark HS grads land teaching jobs with $74K starting salary
More than 30 Newark high school graduates received offers to return as teachers to the school district thanks to a local program that wants to help make a difference.

McIver's courtroom drama heats up in Newark
U.S. Rep. LaMonica McIver pleaded not guilty Wednesday to federal charges accusing her of assaulting and interfering with immigration officers outside a Newark detention center during a congressional oversight visit at the facility.