Tenafly native Edan Alexander returns to New Jersey more than 580 days after being taken hostage by Hamas. His return comes as the conflict between Israel and Iran intensifies.

News 12’s Eric Landskroner speaks to Hal Kempfer, a retired Marine Corps intelligence officer, national security analyst and host of the “STRAT” podcast.

Ex-Sen. Bob Menendez reports to federal prison following his bribery conviction. News 12 speaks with legal analyst Candace Kelley about the case.

And Seaside Heights officials have unanimously passed new ordinances regarding rules on the boardwalk following a chaotic Memorial Day weekend.