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Many families venture to our local beaches over summer vacation. Summertime brings lots of fun in the sand and surf for families to splash, play, or just relax. It’s important to think ahead and take extra safety precautions to prevent problems and be ready for any situation.

A Long Island mother has come forward to explain why her son slugged a female Patriots fan following the Jets thrilling overtime win over the New England Patrots at Metlife on Sunday as new video has surfaced of the fight.

As the  remnants of Tropical Storm Karen will contribute to a soaking that will also bring our recent run of  summer-like heat and humidity to an end a Tornado Watch has been issued for all of New Jersey until 5 p.m.

NASCAR driver Jason Leffler died after an accident Wednesday night in a heat race at a dirt car event at Bridgeport Speedway.

Rutgers University is expected to name Eddie Jordan its new mens basketball coach.

Wrestlemania 29 came and went from MeLife Stadium without any major incident as over 75,000 fans came to "the Super Bowl of wrestling" that is the highest grossing event at the 3-year-old stadium.

Rutgers University Athletic Director Tim Pernetti has stepped down as university President Robert Barachi issues an apology to those who were offended by the Mike Rice video and explain his actions and those of Pernetti.

It seemed a perfect fit when Tim Pernetti was hired as athletic director at Rutgers in April 2009.

A Rutgers assistant men's basketball coach has resigned amid a scandal over the way his former boss treated players.

Mike Rice has been fired as head men's basketball coach at Rutgers University and says he is "deeply sorry" for his behavior.