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New Jersey will be the first state in the nation to ban smoking and vaping on all beaches and in all public parks, if Gov. Phil Murphy signs a bill that passed the Legislature last week.

Gov. Phil Murphy signed legislation Monday to regulate and tax legalized sports betting in New Jersey.

State Sen. Chris Brown said on Monday that he is recommending former Atlantic City assistant tax collector Linda Steele be nominated to the board of the Casino Reinvestment Development Authority.

Three Atlantic City men were arrested and two handguns were recovered after a shooting on Sunday that wounded two men, according to Atlantic City police.

TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — The New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission's computers have gone out of service for the second time this month.

Fisheries agencies are considering changes to the Bluefish Fishery Management Plan, and will hold public hearings this month to hear from recreational and commercial fishing interests.

TRENTON — Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie has opened a law firm.

NEW YORK — The past flu season was the deadliest for U.S. children in nearly a decade, health officials said Friday.

The Somers Point Shore True Value Hardware will be temporarily closed due to a fire at the store on Friday, according to a post from the store’s Facebook account.