Eateries Eyed in Liquor Scam, Parents Seek Pot for Toddler Top State News

More than 1,000 bottles of booze were seized from 29 New Jersey bars Wednesday at the conclusion of a year-long investigation that found those bars and restaurants — a dozen TGI Friday's among them — filled premium alcoholic beverage bottles with cheaper alcohol in an attempt to fool customers and increase profits, authorities said.

Medical Marijuana Fight for Scotch Plains Toddler Bolstered by Legislators

Scotch Plains residents Brian and Meghan Wilson have made headlines this week for their fight to enroll their 2-year-old daughter Vivian in the state's medical marijuana program.

First Responders in Paulsboro Chemical Spill Sue for Injuries

Months after  into the air, forcing residents to shelter in their homes and displacing several others, first responders to the scene are suing the railway and transportation companies for their exposure to toxic chemicals.

Middle school student's father had appealed the district's finding of bullying, which concluded the boy had called a classmate "fat" and "a horse" on multiple occasions, The Star-Ledger reports.

State Declares Meningitis Outbreak at Princeton University

The New Jersey Department of Health has declared a meningitis outbreak at Princeton University, one day after school officials confirmed the fourth case since March. 

Berkeley Heights Mayor Calls for Secession from County

Arguing that Union County has mismanaged its budget and brought about higher taxes for residents, the mayor of Berkeley Heights is calling for secession.

Son of Ex-Giant Indicted on Assault by Auto Charges

The son of a famous South Brunswick auto dealer has been indicted after running down a man in his pickup truck on St. Patrick's Day, Somerset County Prosecutor Geoffrey D. Soriano said.

Priest Vows to Fight Charges after Arrest for Allegedly Interacting with Minors 

A former Wyckoff pastor was arrested and charged Monday with seven counts of contempt of a court order, for allegedly hearing confessions from minors around the state in violation of an agreement reached with prosecutors.

New Child Porn Charge Could Mean 30 Years in Prison for Convicted Child Abuser

A Wachtung man may be facing more than 30 years in prison if now convicted of videotaping and sexually assaulting minors in addition to being in possession of child pornography.

Englewood Man Disappears From Manhattan Office 

Despite a vigorous outreach campaign, an Englewood man who disappeared from his midtown Manhattan office on May 8 remains missing.