Hurricane Erin is hundreds of miles away from the tri-state area, but the monster storm is directly impacting the region with life-threatening rip currents, huge waves and strong winds. Beaches across New York and New Jersey are closed to swimming through at least Thursday,

According to WalletHub, New Jersey ranks at 36. Again, not the very bottom, but still the lower half. That's out of all 50 states. As for key metrics? New Jersey landed at 34 for entertainment and recreation, while ranking 41 for nightlife. Seems kind of hard to accept.

As SEPTA is set to undergo service cuts, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy unveiled an investment into transit options throughout South Jersey.

FOX Weather Meteorologist Britta Merwin reports from the Point Pleasant Boardwalk in New Jersey where beaches are closed ahead of Hurricane Erin. The hurricane is forecast to bring the biggest waves to the Jersey shore beginning Thursday.

New Jersey Democrats continue to rail against its power grid operator for soaring electricity prices, though the state’s aggressive green energy mandates have helped drive up costs amid a potential looming energy crisis.

New Jersey officials are now investigating whether a resident’s malaria infection was locally acquired. The New Jersey Departments of Health (NJDOH) and Environmental Protection reported on the case Monday.

In New Jersey's gubernatorial race, Jack Ciattarelli trails Mikie Sherrill by nine points, with independent voters holding the key to victory as both candidates vie for their support.

A girl came face-to-face with a black bear outside of her Sparta, New Jersey, home earlier this month. The intense moment was caught on the family's home security cameras. Six-year-old Charlie Stankovic said she was in the house when her brother told her there was a bear in the neighbor's yard.