Community Corner

Baby Died After Dad Forgot To Drop Him At Daycare, Reports Say: Top 5

Catch up with the stories making headlines today in the Garden State.

Good evening, New Jersey Patch readers! We've assembled some of the most share-worthy stories from the state for today, just for you.

Here are the top five stories from New Jersey:

1. A man whose 4-month-old son died after being left in a van for an extended time was supposed to have dropped the infant off at day care that day, reports said. (Read more on Patch.)

Find out what's happening in Across New Jerseyfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

2. First responders rescued a resident early Tuesday morning, after a car crashed into their home and started a fire. The driver was taken to an area hospital after witnesses pulled them out of the vehicle. (Read more on Patch.)

3. Police charged a 20-year-old with bringing a gun into a university dormitory during an argument. Officials said there was no ongoing threat to the campus or to other students. (Read more on Patch.)

Find out what's happening in Across New Jerseyfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

4. The Trump administration has suspended dozens of research grants to Princeton University, the Ivy League school said Tuesday. (Read more on Patch.)

5. U.S. Sen. Cory Booker of New Jersey took to the Senate floor on Monday evening with plans to blast the Trump Administration for its “reckless actions, attempts to undermine our institutions and disregard for the rule of law.” The 55-year-old senator was still railing against Donald Trump, Elon Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) on Tuesday – a marathon effort that ranks among the longest speeches in Senate history. (Read more on Patch.)

Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.