This City's Police Force Says No Officer Fired a Single Shot in 2020, Citing Successful De-escalation Training
Citing successful de-escalation training, Newark police says no officer fired a shot while on duty in 2020.
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Heartwarming Photo Captures Man's Gesture of Gratitude Towards the Nurses Who Saved His Wife's Life
The staffers at Morristown Medical Center in New Jersey were moved to tears by this man's show of appreciation from their window last week.
New Jersey Brothers Walk to California and Raise $70,000 for Restaurant Workers Like Them
Walking 3,200 miles from the Ashbury Boardwalk, NJ, to San Francisco, CA, two brothers raise $70,000 for restaurant workers charity.
A Family Treasure Scattered in the Street and the Good Samaritan Who Cared
An entrepreneur lost a treasured business scrapbook when he left it atop his car, but a Good Samaritan in Wayne, NJ found and delivered it.
New Jersey Gang Member Turns Into Singing Star After Videos of Him Serenading Hospital Patients Go Viral
New Jersey's Enrique Rodriquez has gone from being a gang member to a soprano that sings to patients at a local hospital.
Duetting Songbirds 'Mute' the Musical Mind of Their Partner to Stay in Sync, Researchers Find
Duetting songbirds 'mute' the musical mind of their partner to stay in sync, researchers at New Jersey Institute of Technology have found.
Couple Finds Large Pearl Worth Thousands After Ordering Clams on 34th Anniversary With Favorite Restaurant
At 8.8 millimeters the pearl was a proverbial whopper, found on the 34th anniversary of the couple's arrival in Cape May.
Working at His Father's NYC Motel, Actor Now Gives Free Rooms to Those in Need - And Has Fun Along the Way
North Bergen's Lincoln Tunnel Motel has been in Brian Arya's family for years. Now he gives free rooms to people in need.
Teens Show Holiday Spirit Grabbing Rakes to Help Elderly with Leaf Removal
After Brian Schwartz lost his job during COVID, he started IwantToMowYourLawn.com a nonprofit that gives free lawn care to seniors.
Fate Reunites High School Sweethearts at 95 Years Old (WATCH)
Bob and Marjorie were the ideal couple in high school, until World War II pulled them apart –but fate brought them back together 75 years later.
New Opportunities Come to Homeless Hero Who Found Bomb in the Trash
Karma came back around for the New Jersey heroes who are hailed for discovering five undetonated pipe bombs in a popular local train station.
Here's How New Yorkers Are Coming Together Following the Chelsea Explosions
Nothing brings out the best in humanity like the aftermath of a disaster – check out what the community is doing to help the afflicted.
Police Officer Drives 650 Miles To Return Dog To Owner
When a car accident victim 650 miles from home was unable to get his dog home, a New Jersey cop decided to take Bella home.
Teacher Turns Student Desks into Notes of Encouragement Before Big Exam (LOOK)
When fifth-graders showed up for a big test, each had a personalized, motivational message from their teacher handwritten across their desk.
Professor Posts Resume Of His Failures, And Succeeds in Encouraging Others
This professor put together a list of the times he failed so other people could keep his success – and their own failures – in perspective.
School Run by Inner City Students Has Near-Perfect Graduation Rate (WATCH)
This school has required students to run most of its daily operations, and the success achieved has been incredible.
Toddler Wows Internet by Washing Dishes While "Belly-Balancing"
Miles Callahan is already displaying an inordinate amount of balance, discipline, and strength for a tiny toddler his age.
New Jersey to Become First State That Bans Declawing
Animal welfare organizations have already opposed the practice for years – so now, New Jersey is stepping up for felines everywhere.
Newlyweds Track Down Wedding Crashers Who Were Life of the Party
Karen and Michael Tufo were delighted to find out that these youngsters were actually real life wedding crashers – and they were the life of the party.
Santa With Autism is Making Sure That No Child is Missing Out
This Santa knows what it's like to deal with sensory issues during the holidays – so he's making sure that other kids don't miss out on the fun.
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