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  1. Can AriZona’s 99-Cent Iced Tea Survive Trump’s Tariffs? Business, August 10

    The price has been AriZona’s calling card for nearly three decades. A 50 percent tariff on imported aluminum may change that.

  2. After Fire Destroys Their Synagogue, Congregants Gather to Pray New York, August 9

    Congregation Beth El in Rutherford, N.J., held a Sabbath service near the charred debris that remained. Members pledged to rebuild.

  3. Fire Destroys New Jersey Synagogue Video, August 8

    The congregation’s rabbi and his family, who were sleeping in an apartment inside the synagogue when the fire broke out, escaped the building before it collapsed.

  4. New Jersey Synagogue Burns to Ground as Rabbi and Family Escape New York, August 8

    Congregation Beth El in Rutherford, more than a century old, was destroyed. The mayor said there was no indication of arson so far.

  5. D.N.C. Pledges $1.5 Million to New Jersey Governor’s Race U.S., August 7

    The cash infusion is a rare move by the Democratic National Committee in deep-blue New Jersey, where Representative Mikie Sherrill narrowly leads her G.O.P. opponent.

  6. Homes for Sale in New York and New Jersey Real Estate, August 7

    This week’s homes include a five-bedroom Victorian in Tuckahoe and a country estate in Millstone Township.

  7. A Prosecutor Took on MS-13 and Violent Crime. Trump Fired Her Anyway. New York, August 7

    Desiree Grace was a casualty of the struggle between the White House and district judges over who would lead the U.S. attorney’s office in New Jersey.

  8. What to Know: Why 2 Quakes Jolted New York and New Jersey Recently New York, August 6

    The recent temblors were classified as “weak,” and may have been connected to a bigger earthquake last year in the area.

  9. Mapa: un terremoto de magnitud 2,7 sacude Nueva Jersey Interactive, August 5

    Mira la localización del epicentro del sismo y el área de movimiento.

  10. Map: 2.7-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes New Jersey Interactive, August 5

    View the location of the quake’s epicenter and shake area.

  11. Chemical Makers to Pay N.J. $875 Million to Settle ‘Forever Chemicals’ Claims Climate, August 5

    New Jersey officials called it the largest environmental settlement ever achieved by a single state.

  12. Passengers Flee as Fire Breaks Out on New Jersey PATH Train Video, August 4

    Port Authority officials said they are investigating the cause of a fire that broke out beneath a PATH commuter train in Jersey City, N.J., on Monday morning.

  13. Fire Breaks Out Beneath PATH Train in Jersey City New York, August 4

    Thirteen people were treated for smoke inhalation after the fire ignited early Monday morning. Service was suspended on two lines for nearly five hours.

  14. State Trooper Is Said to Be a Suspect in 2 Fatal Shootings New York, August 3

    A New Jersey state trooper who had guarded the governor is believed to have fatally shot a man and a woman before killing himself, people familiar with the investigation said.

  15. Earthquake Jolts New Jersey and New York City New York, August 3

    The epicenter of the 3.0-magnitude quake, which struck around 10:20 p.m. on Saturday, was near Teterboro Airport in New Jersey.

  16. Map: 3.0-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes New Jersey Interactive, August 3

    View the location of the quake’s epicenter and shake area.

  17. Gary Busey Pleads Guilty to Sex Crime Charge Tied to Horror Movie Event New York, August 2

    The actor, who had faced several charges, pleaded guilty to one stemming from his behavior at Monster-Mania Con in New Jersey three years ago.

  18. They Served Their Time for Sex Crimes. The State Won’t Let Them Go. New York, August 1

    New Jersey’s secure treatment center for detaining sex offenders is supposed to keep the public safe. Critics say it violates civil liberties.

  19. Homes for Sale in New York and New Jersey Real Estate, July 31

    This week’s properties are four-bedroom homes near the water in Southold and Margate.

  20. In Thrall to the Scented Geranium Real Estate, July 30

    Heirloom Pelargoniums, some with hundreds of years of horticultural history, are among 2,000 kinds of plants in an herb collection in rural New Jersey.

  21. Dwight Muhammad Qawi, 72, Dies; Boxing Champ Got His Start in Prison Obituaries, July 29

    After joining a boxing program while incarcerated, he emerged a contender in the pro ranks, winning championships in two weight classes in the 1980s.

  22. States Sue Trump Administration Over Efforts to Get Food Stamp Data New York, July 29

    The lawsuit argues that the federal government’s demand was an attempt to obtain sensitive personal information for use outside the food stamp program.

  23. N.J. Criminal Cases Screech to a Halt as Habba’s Authority Is Challenged New York, July 28

    Federal court hearings, grand jury proceedings and plea deals were abruptly canceled in New Jersey over questions about whether Alina Habba, the acting U.S. attorney, was legally appointed.

  24. Plastic Turf Fields Are Taking Over America Business, July 26

    The debate over whether to install turf over grass fields has become a referendum on sports, health, the environment and the use of scarce public resources.

  25. How Midge Purce, the Soccer Star, Spends Her Day Training New York, July 26

    Ms. Purce, a Gotham F.C. forward, begins her day with “Game of Thrones,” then hits the gym with her teammates and makes time for a little dress up.

  26. She Tended to Patients Across 4 States. But She Wasn’t a Nurse, Police Say. U.S., July 25

    A woman who the Pennsylvania State Police say worked under multiple aliases faces multiple criminal charges. The authorities still aren’t sure of her real name.

  27. Alina Habba Is Named Acting U.S. Attorney in New Jersey New York, July 24

    Ms. Habba’s tenure as interim U.S. attorney was slated to end this week, but the Trump administration’s appointment will allow her to remain the top law enforcement official in the state.

  28. A Little Leaguer Was Suspended for a Bat Flip. So He Went to Court. New York, July 24

    A New Jersey judge was asked to overturn an umpire’s interpretation of the “horseplay” rule. A chance to play in the state championship hung in the balance.

  29. Little League Player Suspended For Flipping Bat After Hitting Home Run Video, July 24

    A 12-year-old Little League player was suspended after flipping his bat in the air after hitting a home run.

  30. Prosecutor Fired by Trump Officials Defiantly Says She Is Set to Take Job New York, July 23

    Desiree Grace, in a social media post, said she was prepared to follow a judicial order and take over as U.S. attorney in New Jersey “in accordance with the law.”

  31. State Takeover of New Jersey Police Department Was Lawful, Court Rules New York, July 23

    The State Supreme Court decision, overturning an earlier ruling, will allow the New Jersey attorney general to maintain control over the troubled Paterson Police Department.

  32. To Build Affordable Housing, One State Could Loosen Flood Protections New York, July 23

    New Jersey officials are tinkering with the state’s ambitious climate regulations amid a housing crisis. Activists say that economically vulnerable residents could suffer.

  33. In New Jersey, Benefits Bloom in Tiny Forests Climate, July 23

    A nonprofit planted five “microforests” to tackle environmental problems in Elizabeth, N.J. Scientists say they’re making a big difference.

  34. Who Is Desiree Grace, New Jersey’s Newly Named Top Federal Prosecutor? New York, July 22

    Ms. Grace became a federal prosecutor in New Jersey in 2016. She rose quickly through the ranks before district court judges appointed her U.S. attorney on Tuesday.

  35. Bypassing Habba, Judges in New Jersey Name New Top Federal Prosecutor New York, July 22

    Alina Habba’s term as interim U.S. attorney was set to expire on Tuesday. New Jersey’s two Democratic senators had accused her of pursuing “frivolous and politically motivated prosecutions.”

  36. After a Chaotic Start, a U.S. Attorney’s Time May Be Running Out New York, July 20

    Alina Habba, President Trump’s choice to run the U.S. attorney’s office in New Jersey, has pursued investigations against Democrats. Her tenure has damaged morale inside the office.

  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.