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With higher gas prices showing up in the cost of riding the NY Waterway ferry, what does the far hike mean for commuters? Brianne Hailey Killeen has more on week 1 of this temporary surcharge affecting commuters and tourists.

A major milestone for one New Jersey zoo - after weeks of specialized veterinary care, two newborn capybaras are now healthy enough to soon make their public debut. And before visitors meet the twin pups later this month, the zoo is turning to the public for help choosing their names. Brianne Hailey Killeen reports.

A fast-moving trend on our roads is now driving a fast-changing set of laws - Across New Jersey and the broader region, e-bikes are growing in popularity - but so are concerns over speed, safety and who should be allowed to ride them. Lawmakers have already raised the minimum riding age, towns are restricting where e-bikes can go and in just weeks, strict new statewide rules.

Two deadly shootings in less than a month for one New Jersey city - A violent Mother’s Day weekend in Paterson continues to put a spotlight on gun violence this morning. Two people were killed and four others injured after gunfire erupted on a residential block - leaving behind devastated families and what many describe as a chaotic crime scene. Now, residents are expressing their concerns about gun violence in the city. Brianne Hailey Killeen reports.

With the FIFA World Cup expected to bring millions of visitors to the region in just a few weeks, officials in New Jersey say now is the time to make sure the Garden State leverages the global spotlight as legislators unveil a new federal push aimed at boosting tourism and helping local businesses ahead of the international event. Brianne Hailey Killeen reports.

A landmark drug and weapons bust announced this week in New Jersey has put the brakes on millions of potentially deadly doses of fentanyl from hitting communities across the region. Officials say the operation uncovered large-scale quantities of fentanyl, methamphetamine and crack cocaine as well as firearms stored inside a garage in Clifton.

Jersey City’s fight over a controversial hospital closure is taking yet another turn as Heights University Hospital - which shut down earlier this year after tens of millions in losses - is now at the center of a growing legal and political battle. The hospital’s owner says it may reverse course and restore healthcare services in the area. Brianne Hailey Killeen reports.

“No drone zone” is the tip of the iceberg for security measures now being put in place for the world cup - it’s all part of a regional build up of security that includes new public safety policies and improved equipment at local police departments. This week, new funding is rolling out in East Rutherford - the epicenter for the world cup - in an effort to improve the police department’s communication equipment. Brianne Hailey Killeen has more on the funding and what it is exp

Parking restrictions are in effect throughout the region in the aftermath of this week’s blizzard. As communities across the region recover from snow totals and drifts, police say what happens after the storm can directly affect public safety - especially when it comes to road access and emergency response. They’re reminding residents that snow-covered streets trigger automatic parking restrictions - and failing to comply can come with significant consequences. Brianne Hailey

In the wake of this week’s powerful winter storm - which blanketed parts of North Jersey in nearly two feet of snow - ski resorts are now seeing picture-perfect conditions and packed slopes. Brianne Hailey Killeen has more from Mountain Creek.