As the year 2013 came to an end, New Jersey had plenty of news throughout the year.

Paying tribute to a native-son. New Jersey leaders remember actor James Gandolfini. Plus, the new deal they have on a state budget. The new numbers ...

The Star-Ledger columnist Mark Di Ionno recounts his friendship with Sopranos star James Gandolfini who passed away Wednesday night.

"Sopranos" star James Gandolfini grew up in Park Ridge, attended Rutgers and gained national attention as Tony Soprano. He died at age 51.