Randi Barr, 42, of Vauxhall, was sentenced for his role in a multi-state scheme that targeted Asian business owners in home burglaries. trib.al/yZeNUBT

Officials cited 27 Boston Market locations in NJ for failure to pay minimum wage, failure to pay earned sick leave, and other violations. trib.al/Ydt5qw7

Police found a 27-year-old man with a fatal gunshot wound in the early morning hours Saturday, and are seeking tips from the public. trib.al/UfuNvJZ

Strong storms are expected to impact the state again Tuesday afternoon and into the evening, according to forecasters. See the latest info: trib.al/exqrBYi

Trump said he will present an "irrefutable report" on his claims of 2020 election fraud in Georgia during a news conference Aug. 21. trib.al/Da2g7UP

Officials said items found near the explosion site were "consistent with the production of commercial grade fireworks." Four people died. trib.al/v5wb08I

Nestlé USA said it's recalling some of its Toll House chocolate chip cookie dough products that could be contaminated with wood. trib.al/yekSRTU

A large section of Sayreville lost electric power Saturday after none other than a bird dropped a fish on a transformer. trib.al/923bIIf

One New Jersey borough has typical home values upwards of $3.5 million. See which ZIP codes top $1 million based on Zillow data: trib.al/UGwaWlr

This Sayreville War Memorial High School graduate and a Brookdale community college student drowned while saving his two younger cousins: trib.al/fD5FnE5

An isolated tornado could also form during the severe thunderstorms, which are forecast to arrive Monday evening and linger into Tuesday. trib.al/Cs4hTVp

Many of us can point to a teacher whose influence has guided us, our children and our grandchildren. Nominate them for a Teacher Spotlight. trib.al/XYxtRIg

The victim was swimming near a floating dock at a waterfront residence at the time of the crash, state police said. trib.al/M1PnBRo

The travel media company Far and Wide recently ranked the 100 best towns with fewer than 10,000 residents. trib.al/TMtSaOv

Also in this week's news: "Taco Tuesday" trademark beef; more near-shore shark sightings off the Shore; lawsuit in fall at beach bar. trib.al/GEuLGn2

What do you think? Were Jersey drivers "born under a bad sign," or are we given a bad rap? trib.al/hokV7TU

Readers raise a stink about dog walkers who let their pets “squat and go,” leaving their neighbors to clean up the mess left behind. trib.al/ngkjUG5

Calm waves, moderate temperatures and plenty of sun. Here's a look at the Jersey Shore beach forecast for Aug. 11-13. trib.al/O0YQxP1

Check out what's going on around the Garden State this weekend for kids and families. trib.al/jB2n5B2

The Perseids are known as one of the best meteor shows of the year, featuring between 50-100 shooting stars an hour and possible fireballs. trib.al/RRTa0XG