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  1. Man Charged With Arson in Vast New Jersey Wildfire New York, Today

    A 19-year-old was accused of setting wooden pallets on fire and leaving before the fire was extinguished, sparking what could become the largest blaze in the state in nearly 20 years.

  2. Smoke From New Jersey Wildfire Could Blanket New York City New York, Today

    The air in the city is unhealthy for some groups because of a fire that has been burning in the Pine Barrens since Tuesday.

  3. Homes for Sale in New York and New Jersey Real Estate, Today

    This week’s properties are a three-bedroom Tudor in Rockville Centre, N.Y., and a five-bedroom house in Cranford, N.J.

  4. Wildfire Rages in Southern New Jersey Video, Yesterday

    Thick plumes of smoke rose into the sky as flames engulfed the heavily forested Pine Barrens section of southern New Jersey.

  5. Wildfire Burns 12,500 Acres of Bone-Dry New Jersey Forest Metro, Yesterday

    The fire in the Pine Barrens led to the evacuation of 5,000 residents and temporarily shut down a stretch of the Garden State Parkway.

  6. When Pope Francis Touched New Yorkers’ Hearts Metro, April 22

    The pope visited the city in 2015, making stops that included Madison Square Garden, Central Park and a Harlem school.

  7. Mahmoud Khalil’s Wife Gives Birth as ICE Bars Him From Being There Metro, April 21

    Mr. Khalil, a permanent resident detained in Louisiana, had requested a monitored furlough for the birth. His request was denied in less than an hour.

  8. A Woman Takes a Deep Breath and Makes Her Own Life Decisions Real Estate, April 21

    After years of doing what she thought was expected of her, Cheryl Kaplan restarted her life and painted it red.

  9. Discord App Exposes Children to Abuse and Graphic Content, Lawsuit Says Metro, April 17

    The messaging platform misled parents about its safety settings and turned a blind eye to explicit content, New Jersey prosecutors said.

  10. De la supervivencia a la prosperidad: el regreso de Gloria Gaynor En español, April 17

    La cantante, que se convirtió en la encarnación de la defensa de uno mismo —gracias a su himno “I Will Survive”— luchó durante años contra la baja autoestima.

  11. Ex-N.Y.P.D. Detective Gets 18 Months for Stalking Man on China’s Behalf Metro, April 16

    Michael McMahon was convicted in 2023 of acting as an unregistered foreign agent, stalking and conspiracy. His case was among several in Brooklyn linked to Chinese repression.

  12. $275,000 Homes in New Jersey, Louisiana and Arkansas Real Estate, April 16

    A rowhouse in Bordentown, a cottage in New Orleans and a Craftsman bungalow in Little Rock.

  13. Missing Rotor Is Recovered From Site of Helicopter Crash in Hudson River Metro, April 15

    The aircraft was on a sightseeing flight when it suddenly broke apart in midair, its rotor blades falling separately toward the water.

  14. How a Private Health Crisis Has Loomed Over 2 Very Public Trials Metro, April 14

    Nadine Menendez’s breast cancer diagnosis has held a powerful grip on the government’s bribery case against her and her husband, Robert Menendez, New Jersey’s disgraced former senator.

  15. Spring Snow Hits the Northeast Video, April 12

    As much as five inches of snow fell across an area stretching from Albany, N.Y., to Maine on Saturday.

  16. Whitmer Shows How Democrats Are Playing With Fire in Cozying Up to Trump Politics, April 12

    The Michigan governor’s awkward Oval Office appearance reflected how several Democratic state leaders are cultivating cordial but politically risky relationships with the president.

  17. Elected Official Is Among Dozens Charged in a Mob-Linked Gambling Case Metro, April 11

    A member of a New Jersey town council and several reputed Lucchese crime family members played roles in an illegal betting ring that netted more than $3 million, prosecutors said.

  18. Immigration Judge Rules Khalil Can Be Deported, but Legal Hurdles Remain Metro, April 11

    The decision by a judge in Louisiana is an early victory for Secretary of State Marco Rubio, but a broader challenge is still being heard in federal court in Newark.

  19. Investigation Into Helicopter Crash Just Getting Underway Metro, April 11

    Investigators for the National Transportation Safety Board said it would most likely be some time before a cause of the crash that killed six people could be determined.

  20. Top U.S. Prosecutor in New Jersey, a Trump Loyalist, Targets Governor Metro, April 11

    Alina Habba said she was investigating Gov. Philip D. Murphy and the state’s attorney general over immigration policy. She called the inquiry a “warning for everybody.”

  21. Helicopter Crashes Into Hudson River, Killing Six Metro, April 11

    An executive from Spain, his wife and three children died in the crash, along with the helicopter’s pilot, officials said.

  22. Helicopter Crash in Hudson River Kills 6 Video, April 10

    A helicopter crashed into the Hudson River near Jersey City, N.J., killing all six people on board, including the pilot.

  23. Mahmoud Khalil’s Lawyers Will Seek Testimony From Marco Rubio Metro, April 10

    Lawyers for the detained Columbia graduate said that the lack of substantive charges against him requires more information from the secretary of state. They acknowledge they are likely to fail.

  24. A Teachers’ Union Is Spending Millions to Elect Its Boss Governor Metro, April 9

    The candidate, Sean Spiller, is president of the union, the New Jersey Education Association. A related PAC is prepared to spend $35 million on his election.

  25. Death of Palestinian American Boy in West Bank Sparks Outcry Metro, April 8

    Amer Rabee, 14, was fatally shot by Israeli forces in the West Bank, according to his family. Community leaders gathered in New Jersey to demand justice.

  26. Joe DePugh, Speedball Pitcher in Springsteen’s ‘Glory Days,’ Dies at 75 Obits, April 2

    A gifted athlete, he gave a clumsy teenage Bruce Springsteen his first nickname, Saddie. Years later, the Boss returned the favor, memorializing him in a song.

  27. ‘Finally Some Fire’: Cory Booker’s 25-Hour Speech Strikes a Chord at Home Metro, April 2

    Many Democrats, including in Mr. Booker’s home state of New Jersey, reveled in his stamina and moxie as he assailed President Trump in the longest Senate speech on record.

  28. Homes for Sale in New Jersey and New York Real Estate, April 2

    This week’s properties are a modern four-bedroom house in North Caldwell, and a colonial-style four-bedroom in Great Neck.

  29. Un senador demócrata rompe récord con un discurso de más de 24 horas de crítica a Trump En español, April 2

    El senador por Nueva Jersey, Cory Booker, comenzó su discurso a las 7 p. m. del lunes, prometiendo hablar mientras fuera “físicamente capaz”. El discurso duró más de 24 horas.

  30. Cory Booker Delivers Marathon Speech on Senate Floor Video, April 1

    Senator Cory Booker, Democrat of New Jersey, spoke for more than 25 hours, criticizing the Trump administration’s policies on Social Security, education, health care and more.

  31. Cory Booker Condemns Trump’s Policies in Longest Senate Speech on Record Express, April 1

    The New Jersey senator spent much of his speech, which ended after more than 25 hours, assailing the Trump administration. He eclipsed Strom Thurmond’s filibuster of a civil rights bill in 1957.

  32. Princeton Senior, Accused of Assault During Protest, Is Found Not Guilty Metro, April 1

    A judge cleared David Piegaro of wrongdoing after he was charged with assaulting a police officer while recording pro-Palestinian campus demonstrations last year.

  33. New Jersey Police Chief Accused of Violent and Vulgar Harassment at Work Metro, March 31

    Five officers in the North Bergen, N.J., police department have filed notices of intent to sue the township over the allegations, which the chief denies.

  34. A New Dinosaur Museum Rises From a Hole in the Ground in New Jersey Science, March 31

    The museum hopes that after learning about the planet’s prehistoric past, people will do more to preserve Earth’s future.

  35. Johnny Mathis Is Retiring From Touring After Almost 70 Years of Crooning Express, March 29

    Mr. Mathis, 89, a pioneer of romantic ballads, is leaving the stage because of his age and memory problems, his website said.

  36. Tug of War Continues Over Where to Hear Khalil Deportation Case Metro, March 28

    The government wants the detainee’s case heard in Louisiana, where an appellate judge may be friendlier. At a hearing in Newark, one of his lawyers called the situation “Kafkaesque.”

  37. 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.

  38. 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.

  39. 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.

  40. 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.

  41. 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.

  42. 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.

  43. 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.

  44. 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.

  45. 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.

  46. 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.

  47. 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.

  48. 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.