Safety

The pilot of a banner plan survived a crash into the ocean about 500 yards off the coast by 13th Avenue and Ocean Terrace in Surf City on Saturday afternoon.

As of Sunday, there will be No Visitors allowed in every and any RWJ-Barnabas Health hospital and healthcare facility including Behavioral Health and Outpatient facilities, until further notice.

Berkeley Township Police have become the latest Ocean County town to deploy tasers to police officers as a way of safely diffusing a dangerous situation.

Brick Township Police continue to roll out programs that will help residents and businesses feel safe but also be proactive in preventing crime from taking place.

The Glimmer Glass Bridge has been temporarily closed to vehicles and pedestrians for emergency repairs to the traffic barrier gate.

Holmdel Police continue to trace the source of 10-12 gunshots in the area of the Garden Park Mobile Home and Orchard Avenue on Thursday afternoon.

When you take the kids trick-or-treating next week, there are some safety tips to be mindful of so everyone has a good time.

Lightning strikes the United States about 25 million times a year. At any time of year someone can get struck. Lightning kills an average of 49 people each year in the United States and hundreds more are severely injured. Most lightning deaths and injuries occur in the summer months due to the combination of outdoor activities and lightning strikes...

"We definitely have a lead issue here in New Jersey," Assemblywoman Muoio said. "We have 11 communities with higher lead infection levels than in Flint, Michigan."

With the start of the school year right around the corner, parents should be aware of an important, but often overlooked safety issue for their children.

Everyone enjoys a great fireworks display, especially during the festive Fourth of July holiday weekend, but consumers need to be careful and approach the holiday safely.

If you think New Jersey's major cities are dangerous, you are certainly not alone.