Scrape the bottoms of your bags and dig deep into your pockets, a nationwide penny shortage sparks change in how businesses are handling cash payments, and it’s got customers practicing common “cents.

An auto repair shop in Franklin Township, Somerset County, was damaged in an overnight fire just hours after a new owner took over. The fire broke out around 2:30 a.m. Thursday at the shop located at ...

Did you look up late last night and see a colorful glow in the sky? It was the Northern Lights! Tonight there is another chance to see them once the sun goes down. The sun is causing this space ...

A fisherman told News 12 that he was bumped by a shark Saturday morning while fishing with his friend off the coast of Long Beach. The two men were in kayaks when they felt the animal bump against ...

At just 9 months old, Hawkeye is curious, friendly and eager to find his "furever" home. This playful puppy is happy and affectionate, according to volunteers at Mt. Pleasant Animal Shelter. "What you ...

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It’s been a long few days for Africa Hood, from Cincinnati. Her flight from Detroit was delayed, making her miss her connection from Boston to Long Island. She’s one of many travelers who have had ...

There is a young boy in Piscataway who has a dream to one day become a police officer. Leandro got a special visit from real Piscataway police officers this month. He got to see the inside of a police ...

Connecticut’s annual Veterans Day ceremony was held at the State Veterans Cemetery in Middletown, where 11,000 flags were placed on gravesites to honor those who served. Elected leaders, including the ...

News 12 visited the Choice of New Rochelle's White Plains' location on Wednesday to see its new and improved food pantry and clothing closet for families in need. The facility, located at 200 E Post ...

Tuesday and Wednesday will be less breezy but still chilly, featuring highs in the 40s and lows in the low to mid-30s. Cloudier skies and milder temperatures return late in the week. Tonight: Cold.

A Monmouth County police department now has a new police vehicle, thanks to a statewide contest. Officers in the Spring Lake Police Department can now drive a $100,000 fully customized police Ford ...