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Over jeers of “shame” shouted from the gallery, New Jersey lawmakers have passed legislation to overhaul the state’s open public records law. The move came despite objections from civil rights groups and the state’s press association. The Democrat-led Assembly and Senate passed the legislation that heads now to Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy, whose spokesperson declined to comment on the measure. Among the changes included in the legislation is a provision that permits commercial interests to pay up to twice the cost of producing records and language that authorizes agencies to bring a case to state court against requesters determined to be interrupting “government function."

It's a good problem to have, but still an unusual choice

A group of Atlantic City casino workers asked a judge Monday to ban smoking in the gambling halls, citing the toxic effects of working in a “poisonous” atmosphere, while the state said ending smoking could jeopardize a half-billion-dollar pot of money for senior citizens and the disabled.

Young workers aren't all about work; there's plenty of play involved.

Common grilling mistakes that send thousands to the ER... Including New Jersey

Former Howell police Chief Andrew Kudrick has admitted to lying to investigators in an attempt to conceal an affair with a township employee.

Princeton University has “backpedaled” on its initial discussions and instead pointed to existing institutional processes the representatives “disregards the urgency of the genocide in Gaza," according to the protesters.

From violence to drug use, students are giving New Jersey schools more reasons than ever before to call 911, according to 2022-2023 state data.

A New Jersey community is the latest to agree to lethal means for getting rid of what officials say has been a 20 year issue.

School districts in the South Orange-Maplewood area canceled outdoor activities as a precaution following a black bear sighting Monday morning, police said.

Nearly three years since human remains were found in Galloway, authorities have identified them as Kevin Morris who has been missing for over a decade.

Check out each of these nostalgic items you haven’t seen since that long-ago decade.

Customers can come to M&N Farms and bottle-feed the cuddly cutie until about mid-June when she’s weaned.

Wildwood Mayor Ernie Troiano said the estimate includes not only those at the rally but everyone who came to the city to be part of the day but never made it to the rally.

The corruption trial of Sen. Bob Menendez has begun in Manhattan federal court as dozens of prospective jurors were told about the case.

"I think it's really downplayed that vaping, in general, is so much more addictive than cigarette smoking is," Tom Collins, a retired commander from the Camden County Metro Police Department, told the Assembly Health Committee.

It’s a world-famous consignment shop that’s popping up all over the place.

If you have $14 million burning a hole in your pocket, there’s a spectacular Somerset County estate in your price range.

A motorcyclist lost control of his motorcycle late Saturday night on Black Horse Pike, drove on the center median and hit a sign support causing the motorcycle to fall on its side sending the driver onto the highway.

Here's some info that might help keep your dog or cat out of the vet's office this week.

Aldi's is dropping the prices even more on 250 items this summer to put $100 million back into customers' wallets.

The resort is offering 15% off with an online code through June 18.

Apple store workers in Short Hills reject unionization while Maryland workers unionize and prepare to strike. Union-busting accusations surface.

One New Jersey plastic surgeon says there has been an uptick in patients seeking plastic surgery to look more like their image in social media filters.

Aerial video shows one side of the house on Battle Lane in Commercial Township taking most of the damage with debris scattered all around.

This is only the first step toward returning hin to the White House and paving the way for change in Trenton.

The crowd at the rally was excited and positive, eager to give the president a true Jersey welcome.

A new Krispy Kreme doughnut store will open in Ocean County, New Jersey. The Lakewood location will be perfect for grabbing a sweet treat on the way to the beach.

New Jersey's flip-flopping weather continues, with a mix of dry and wet, warm and cool weather as the midpoint of May approaches.

New legislation signed earlier this year now allows New Jersey breweries, cideries, meaderies, and distilleries more freedom to offer a non-alcoholic menu.

A rare solar storm created an amazing light show over New Jersey. See the photos. Eric Scott has details on this morning's First News.

Trying to overcome the gender pay gap in New Jersey is hard enough for women. The task becomes even more difficult when a woman becomes a mother.

I think one of the major perks of this course though is the fact that it’s relatively short in length.

You can't get far in a stolen vehicle or getaway car if the tires are blown out.

New Jersey’s wacky, in that you can have a near-death experience anytime that you’re on the roads.

They double as a cigar lounge too.