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  1. Social Media, Pleas From Allies and Prison Essays: How Santos Won His Freedom New York, Yesterday

    On Friday evening, President Trump commuted the sentence of former Representative George Santos. “Good luck George, have a great life!” the president said.

  2. Santos in His Own Words: Pleading for Mercy and Promising a Comeback New York, Yesterday

    George Santos, the disgraced former congressman who was released from federal prison on Friday, has been a columnist for a Long Island paper, including from behind bars.

  3. After Facing Life in Prison, a Legal Trailblazer Steps Into Freedom New York, October 17

    James Comer’s case helped end de facto life sentences for young offenders in New Jersey. He had been convicted of felony murder as a teenager, after his companion in a robbery shot a victim.

  4. Homes for Sale in New York and New Jersey Real Estate, October 16

    This week’s properties are a three-bedroom townhouse in Pleasantville and a five-bedroom converted barn in Montgomery Township.

  5. Democrat’s Lead in Race for New Jersey Governor Narrows, Poll Shows New York, October 15

    Representative Mikie Sherrill has a six-point edge over her Republican opponent, Jack Ciattarelli, according to a new Quinnipiac University poll.

  6. How Do You Move a Stegosaurus Skeleton? Very Carefully. New York, October 15

    The American Museum of Natural History is relocating Apex, a 150-million-year-old skeleton, to a new spot near its dinosaur halls.

  7. Who Should Be Governor of New Jersey? 11 Leaders Rated the Candidates. Interactive, October 15

    Times Opinion convened a panel to weigh in on the race.

  8. Doctor Accused of Using a Gun to Force a Woman Into Sex New York, October 14

    Maurizio Miglietta, who the authorities said boasted of law enforcement connections, was charged with rape. He practiced at hospitals in New York City and New Jersey.

  9. Opioid Deaths Suddenly Dominate a Governor’s Race. Here’s What We Know. New York, October 14

    Representative Mikie Sherrill, a New Jersey Democrat, said a firm once owned by her Republican opponent, Jack Ciattarelli, spread misinformation about opioids. His campaign has threatened to sue her for defamation.

  10. New York Braces for Potential Flooding and Heavy Winds From Nor’easter New York, October 13

    The storm has been moving up the East Coast since the weekend, dumping heavy rain and flooding roads on its way toward New England.

  11. Un experto en antifa de Rutgers intenta irse de EE. UU. tras amenazas de muerte En español, October 9

    El profesor Mark Bray se convirtió en blanco del odio de la derecha después del asesinato de Charlie Kirk. Cuando su información personal fue divulgada en línea, decidió irse a España; su vuelo fue cancelado abruptamente.

  12. Mamdani Proposes a World Cup Czar to Boost Tourism New York, October 9

    Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic front-runner for mayor of New York City, said a “czar” would make the soccer tournament better for fans and could maximize tourism benefits.

  13. 22% Jump in Electricity Rates Dominates New Jersey Governor’s Race Business, October 9

    Energy costs have become a central issue in the governor’s race between Jack Ciattarelli, the Republican, and Representative Mikie Sherrill, the Democrat.

  14. Homes for Sale in New York and New Jersey Real Estate, October 9

    This week’s properties are a five-bedroom in Franklin Lakes and a four-bedroom in Rockville Centre.

  15. Star Witness in Menendez Bribery Case to Be Sentenced New York, October 9

    Jose Uribe pleaded guilty to bribing New Jersey’s former senator, Robert Menendez, and his wife, Nadine Menendez. He went on to testify at their trials.

  16. Candidates for N.J. Governor Clash Over Opioids, Trump and Taxes New York, October 8

    Jack Ciattarelli, the Republican nominee, and Representative Mikie Sherrill, the Democrat, described starkly different visions for the state in a debate Wednesday.

  17. Rutgers Expert on Antifa Flees to Spain After Receiving Death Threats New York, October 8

    Historian Mark Bray was teaching courses on anti-fascism at the New Jersey university. Turning Point USA accused of him belonging to antifa, which he denies.

  18. Stepping Back in Time at the Race of Gentlemen Style, October 8

    Every year, hot rods take over a beach in New Jersey for an event that is equal parts sporting event, fashion show and “time capsule.”

  19. N.J. Attorney General Investigating Uber Over Handling of Sexual Assaults Business, October 7

    The investigation, according to people with knowledge of the inquiry, is focused on whether Uber committed consumer fraud in how it promoted consumer safeguards.

  20. 2 Teen Girls Died In a Hit-And-Run. Another Teen Faces Murder Charges. New York, October 4

    The 17-year-old friends in a small New Jersey town were killed on their way to get ice cream. Prosecutors said the crash was intentional.

  21. This City Was Forced to Overhaul Its Police Department. Crime Plummeted. New York, October 2

    A federal judge said she was prepared to release Newark from a 2016 consent decree imposed after investigators found the city’s police routinely used excessive force and conducted unconstitutional stops and searches.

  22. Politics Threaten a Crucial N.Y. Area Tunnel Project. Again. New York, October 2

    Two of the largest infrastructure initiatives in the United States were still moving forward this week despite the battles over a government shutdown surrounding them.

  23. Does Your Backyard Need a Stegosaurus? New York, October 1

    A popular theme park is closing. That’s good news for dinosaur fans who want their own life-size animatronic attraction.

  24. Judge Blocks Trump’s Move to Cut Federal Funds Over Immigration Policy U.S., September 30

    A coalition of blue states and Washington, D.C., accused the Trump administration of illegally “taking money from its enemies” in freezing emergency preparedness grants.

  25. Release of Democrat’s Naval Record Scrambles a Tight Governor’s Race New York, September 30

    In the New Jersey governor’s race, Mikie Sherrill, the Democrat, is locked in a bitter battle with Jack Ciattarelli, the Republican, over the release of records tied to her military service.

  26. U.S. Sues Pro-Palestinian Demonstrators Who Protested Outside Synagogue New York, September 29

    The Justice Department sued participants in a confrontation at a New Jersey synagogue that devolved into violence. An official said there might be more such cases to come.

  27. Bruce Springsteen Reflects on ‘Dangerous Times’ Style, September 29

    At a New York Film Festival screening of the new film “Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere,” the musician performed his hymn for the country, “Land of Hope and Dreams.”

  28. C.T.E. Looms Over Friday Night Lights U.S., September 27

    Parents revealed conflicting emotions after the finding that a gunman who killed four people in July had the brain disease that has been linked with football and other contact sports.

  29. Catholic School Teacher Says She Was Suspended for Surrogate Pregnancy New York, September 27

    Jadira Bonilla, a kindergarten teacher at a Catholic school in southern New Jersey, was told she might have violated her contract, according to an email shared with The New York Times.

  30. Vaccine Skepticism Takes Center Stage in a Close Race for Governor New York, September 26

    Jack Ciattarelli, the Republican nominee for governor of New Jersey, was a featured speaker at an event sponsored by a leading opponent of vaccine mandates.

  31. NJ PBS, New Jersey’s Public Television Network, May Shut Down Next Year New York, September 24

    The announcement of the possible closure comes as federal funding cuts have hurt public broadcasting stations across the United States.

  32. Republican Who Has Criticized the Police Wins Major Union’s Endorsement New York, September 23

    The Fraternal Order of Police in New Jersey endorsed Jack Ciattarelli for governor over his Democratic opponent, Representative Mikie Sherrill.

  33. Dana Perino on Her Love for Dog Art and Meaningful Mementos Interactive, September 23

    A tour through the Fox News host’s New Jersey beach home

  34. 7 Ways the Candidates for New Jersey Governor Would Differ on Day 1 New York, September 22

    The race has been heavily influenced by national politics. But in a debate on Sunday, the candidates, Jack Ciattarelli and Representative Mikie Sherrill, also outlined starkly different positions on statewide issues.

  35. Gary Busey Sentenced to Two Years’ Probation for Sex Offense New York, September 20

    The 81-year-old actor had admitted touching a woman’s buttocks over her clothing at a horror film convention in New Jersey in 2022.

  36. New Jersey Is the Latest State to Expand Access to Updated Covid Shots New York, September 10

    Pharmacists will be allowed to give the latest vaccines to anyone over 3, rebuffing federal efforts to limit the number of those eligible.

  37. Air Traffic Control Problems Are Only the Latest Tap on the Airline Beat Corrections, May 18

    Air travel was supposed to be just one part of Niraj Chokshi’s assignment at The Times. But then the pandemic started a wave of news that hasn’t really stopped.

  38. As Strike Looms, N.J. Transit Riders Are Warned to Prepare for ‘Chaos’ New York, April 30

    Tens of thousands of New Jersey commuters are being told that they may need to work from home if train engineers go on strike.

  39. Five Years On, Ghosts of a Pandemic We Didn’t Imagine Still Haunt Us National, March 15

    Time’s passage may have granted the illusion of distance, but we are living in a world that has yet to put the effects of Covid behind it.

  40. For a Family That Lost 5 Loved Ones, ‘Covid Will Never Be Over’ Metro, March 10

    Elizabeth Fusco’s relatives had their usual family dinner in New Jersey in early 2020. Soon, her mother, three siblings and aunt were all dead.

  41. What Happens When a Defendant Gets Covid During a Trial? Metro, June 13

    Fred Daibes, a real estate developer charged along with Senator Robert Menendez, began feeling sick during the fifth week of the corruption trial, delaying it for at least a few days.

  42. New Jersey Failed Veterans at Pandemic-Ravaged Nursing Homes, U.S. Says Metro, September 7

    A scathing Justice Department report found that care at the state facilities was so poor that it violated residents’ constitutional rights and led to a rash of deaths.

  43. Improper Covid Aid Flowed to Fishery Businesses, Official Finds Metro, June 20

    Nearly half of $14.4 million dispensed to seafood processors, charter boats and other businesses in New Jersey during the pandemic may have to be paid back.

  44. What’s Behind the Widening Divide Between New York City and Its Suburbs? Metro, June 18

    Tension between the city and its surrounding areas over issues like crime, immigration and congestion pricing has grown since the pandemic.

  45. DeCamp to End Commuter Bus Service to New York City From New Jersey Metro, March 20

    The bus line, which serves northern New Jersey, has struggled to retain ridership since the start of the pandemic. Its last day of service into the city will be April 7.

  46. A Year in the Juvenile Justice System Book Review, January 24

    “Children of the State” immerses the author Jeff Hobbs in the world of three American institutions. What he discovers is an open question.

  47. Why Subway and Bus Fares Are Likely to Rise Next Year Metro, December 19

    The M.T.A. held off price increases during the pandemic, but now it faces a possible budget disaster.

  48. Companies Fined $325,000 for Selling Pesticide to Fight Coronavirus, E.P.A. Says Express, September 23

    Zoono USA and Zoono Holdings, New Jersey companies, sold Zoono Microbe Shield through numerous websites and were fined by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

  49. At Head Start, Masks Remain On, Despite C.D.C. Guidelines National, September 7

    Some of the nation’s poorest pre-K students are the last still under mask mandates, affecting enrollment.

  50. New York Faces New Commuter Surge, Ready or Not, Study Suggests Metro, June 15

    The study appears to underscore the need for a new rail tunnel under the Hudson River, part of the huge and long-planned Gateway project.